Ecuador exported 137.12 million boxes of bananas between January and April 2025, which is 3.21% more than in the same period of the previous year, as reported by Acorbanec (Ecuador's Banana Marketing and Export Association). Despite a 1.5% decrease in bagging, favorable weather conditions contributed to increased production. "Our" read more

The first grape harvest at Sharjah's Ghamam project on Jebel Deem, UAE, situated 850 meters above sea level at the heart of a mountain agriculture initiative, has effectively transformed rugged terrain into fertile land. This project, highlighted by Sharjah News, represents a significant agricultural accomplishment. read more

Guadalupe Mora, the chief of the community of Felipe Carrillo Puerto (commonly referred to as "La Ruana" in the municipality of Buenavista), has reported that criminal organizations are still extorting lemon farmers in the Tierra Caliente region of Michoacan. These criminal groups are persistently demanding payments. read more

In the first quarter of 2025, Spain imported 188,076 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables from Morocco for 481 million euros. Imports from Morocco increased by 24% in volume and 23% in value, making it the supplier that experienced the highest growth. read more

Oranges remain one of the most popular fruits globally, enjoyed for their sweet taste, juiciness, and high vitamin C content. As of 2025, global orange production is estimated at around 76.41 million metric tons. Among the many countries that cultivate oranges, five stand out for producing the. read more

After the occupation of parts of southern regions, Ukraine's watermelon cultivation has realigned, with central and eastern areas now leading production, according to Agronews. The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food anticipates a harvest of 240,000 tons spanning 30,000 hectares of watermelons. read more

Organic banana production in Piura, Peru, is facing challenging conditions this year, but is also showing signs of recovery. According to Gerardo Gonzales Sullón, Agronorperú's financial director, the drought at the end of 2024 harmed the development of the crop, reducing sizes and. read more

ESG Drysdale, a vegetable producer based in Scotland, has expanded its locally grown asparagus supply to over 60 Asda stores across the North East of England, following its initial launch in Scottish outlets in 2024. The company expects to sell at least 25 tonnes of asparagus through Asda in the. read more

Morocco's avocado export sector has reached a new milestone, surpassing the 100,000-ton export mark, as reported by EastFruit. This development comes at a time when global volumes are on the rise and trade patterns are changing. However, prices have been decreasing due to oversupply. read more

First was the variety, then AGF, and then the brand. Now AGF and BASF | Nunhems want to recognize the crucial role of producers in promoting the Fashion Watermelon. This brand has managed to consolidate itself among consumers and boost consumption of the category in the more than 20 years that. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have noted a continuing decrease in greenhouse cucumber prices in the Ukrainian market. Experts attribute this latest price drop at the start of June to a typical seasonal pattern, driven by the growing supply of vegetables. read more

The Dana blueberry variety, exclusive to the Spanish cooperative Onubafruit, has been awarded 2 stars at the prestigious Superior Taste Awards held by the International Taste Institute in Brussels. This year, the Demba variety (another of Onubafruit's varieties) was awarded 3 stars, the highest. read more

"María Elena Villablanca, Verfrut's Europe Manager, said, 'This year has been very good for us.' The campaign was characterized by a shortage of containers and high tariffs, but also by the quality and market expansion of our main fruits: kiwi, cherry, and grapes." read more

Produkcja zwiększa się w "67", lokalnym oddziale firmy Fellini Patrizio w Gambettola we Włoszech. "Uprawiamy kilka rodzajów sałaty, selera i selera na terenach przyległych do naszej fabryki przetwórczej" - wyjaśniają Kierownik Sprzedaży Andrea Pignato i Przedstawiciel Handlowy Luca Zucconelli. read more

The pineapple sugar apple, also known as the "pineapple custard apple," is a popular specialty fruit from Taitung County in southeastern Taiwan. This fruit is recognized for its sweet taste, creamy texture, abundant flesh, few seeds, and nutritional value. Zhang Jian, who oversees read more

There is currently a limited supply of produce available, particularly in the apricot category. Demand continues to be high, leading to active markets and very good prices. This observation is supported by Mirco Zoffoli, a foreign sales collaborator at Domenico Laghi. Apricots in single-layer trays are in high demand. read more

With St John's Day approaching, the Belgian asparagus season is gradually coming to an end, a season that has been satisfactory for grower Leo Henckens. "Sales haven't dropped off yet either. People are still eager to stock up and freeze asparagus so they can enjoy it after the season ends." read more

The avocado sector in Spain, especially in the Axarquía of Malaga and the Costa Tropical of Granada, has experienced a recovery thanks to the rains in spring and autumn 2024 and the early months of 2025. These regions, along with southern Portugal, account for 75% of the country's avocado exports. read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie, a company specializing in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, has announced expansion projects that will increase its national ripening capacity in France by 30,000 tons, bringing the total capacity to 174,000 tons, a 21% increase. The expansion will take place at the Sorgues facility in southern France. read more

This season could have been better for zucchini producers in Almeria and Campo de Cartagena, as they have not been able to obtain a selling price that fully covers production costs. Other crops increasingly affected by rising costs are broad beans, because of the labor involved, and artichokes. read more