The stone fruit season in Morocco is advancing, with the harvests in Taroudant and Marrakech slowly transitioning to those in Meknes. The majority of the country's production is currently focused in the Meknes/Saïss region, which serves as a key indicator of the industry's status nationwide. Othman read more

Wspólnie z Albertem Heijnem, Chiquita wprowadza nową kategorię na półce z bananami: Chiquita green 5-pack. Ta premiera jest częścią szerszej innowacji w tej kategorii, która obejmuje również Chiquita yellow 5-pack - nieco dojrzalsze niż zwykle i gotowe do spożycia. Po raz pierwszy, read more

Belgium: Blockades at Lidl due to "unbearable" workload

Lidl employees in Belgium have set up blockades at the discount chain's five depots, citing an "unbearable" workload. This has led to a complete shutdown of supplies to the stores. Unions are calling for a specific plan to address the situation and improve conditions. read more

Organic kiwi imports from New Zealand are currently at their peak for organic SunGold, with organic Green kiwis soon to follow. Awe Sum Organics is currently shipping organic SunGold kiwis under the Zespri label from New Zealand, and organic Zespri Green kiwis will begin shipping shortly. read more

The 2025 Chilean walnut harvest has been finished. The volume harvested is 15 percent higher than last year, but still 5 percent below industry expectations. The Chandler variety is displaying smaller sizes and more shell spots, however, the internal quality is impressive with improved color and higher yields. read more

The Uva di Mazzarrone IGP (Protected Geographical Indication PGI "Grape of Mazzarrone") harvest campaign started a few days late, but the outlook is promising, according to Gianni Raniolo, president of the consortium (pictured on the right). Despite the unstable weather in Sicily, the crop is expected to be good. read more

The Association of Banana Growers of Magdalena and La Guajira (ASBAMA) has issued an urgent call to the National Government and local authorities to address the blockades that have been affecting the municipality of Zona Bananera, in the department of Magdalena, for several days. "These blockades..." read more

Omar stated, "We have concentrated on improving efficiency, meaning producing more within the same area. This summarizes the strategy of the Costa Rican banana sector, which has maintained its cultivated area at around 42,000 hectares for over 15 years, prioritizing productivity over expansion." read more

GB Potatoes has partnered with Horticulture Crop Protection Ltd (HCP) on behalf of the British seed potato industry. This collaboration, which is backed by a grant from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) using remaining Potato Levy funds, is intended to enhance the availability of crop protection tools. read more

The China International Fruit Expo 2025 is scheduled to be held in Shanghai from August 27th to 29th. This year, the event has introduced a pre-registration system with a qualification review process, allowing only industry professionals and invited guests to attend. read more

German strawberry supplies have once again dominated and intensified. Open-field produce did not entirely impress in terms of its taste and quality, while tunnel-grown produce had advantages in this regard. Dutch and Polish deliveries were the closest in importance to domestic supplies. read more

"Był to trudny sezon w Stanach Zjednoczonych z powodu cła, które USA nałożyły na Peru, podobnie jak na większość krajów, ale nie na Meksyk. Główne wyzwania w tym miejscu to silna konkurencja z Meksyku, błędny wizerunek awokado peruwiańskiego oraz surowe." read more

An increasing trend towards final packaging at the source, such as the revival of apple flow wrapping or packaging blueberries in clamshells and punnets, enhances the returns that growers can achieve, according to Rory Cole of Flowpack Systems, the South African representative for Elifab Sorting technology and Redpack. read more

As the northern hemisphere slowly enters the peak season for fruit and vegetable exports, the focus in the industry has once again shifted towards the management and monitoring of cold chain logistics. This comes amidst the backdrop of a growing complexity in cross-border transportation and increasing emphasis on quality assurance. read more

Dragon fruit sta becoming a more prominent product among the consumers in India, says Shubha Rawal, head of sourcing at IG International. "The demand for dragon fruit in India has grown significantly over the past few years. What started as a niche, exotic offering is now widely recognized." read more

Ananases z Kostaryki mają obecnie dobrą podaż. "Po kilku latach minimalnego wpływu naturalnego kwitnienia na Kostaryce, teraz mamy szczyt produkcji" - mówi Adriana Garcia z Chestnut Hill Farms. "Wolumeny są obfite, a jakość na naszych fermach jest doskonała. read more

Compagnie des bananes de Mondoni (CDBM), a subsidiary of France's Compagnie fruitière de Marseille, exported 5,944 tons of bananas from January to April 2025. Entering the banana market in June 2023, CDBM now ranks third among Cameroonian exporters, overtaking Boh Plantations PLC, a long-time leader. read more

Asaja Córdoba participated in the final meeting of the Citrus Fruit Exchange's citrus table at the Chamber of Commerce, marking the conclusion of this year's season. The season was characterized by a market with lower demand than anticipated, attributed to decreased production in countries like Brazil. Local... read more

"We will finish picking and selling the asparagus in a week. This will bring an unusual year to a close. There was not enough supply, and we struggled to meet all the orders from other countries. In fact, there was a shortage of goods even during periods when we expected to be very busy. On the" read more

With the first shipments arriving in calendar week 22, this year's export season for the popular 'Bella Italia' onions has officially commenced. "We have approximately half of a usual harvest available, and the majority of it is small in size, resulting in a scarcity of large onions (size 70+). Overall, we anticipate good quality." read more