Terra Natura International (TNI) is celebrating a special occasion: on June 1st, the company marks its 20th anniversary. Since 2005, TNI has been facilitating direct connections between growers and retailers. Its goal is to deliver fresh fruits and vegetables as efficiently as possible, straight from the greenhouse to the store. read more

In 2024, Spain exported 674.43 million kilograms of tomatoes, which is 17.98% more than the 571.67 million kilograms it exported in 2023. On the other hand, tomato imports decreased by 12.1%, totaling 209.72 million kilograms, according to a report by Hortoinfo based on data from ICEX and the Tax Agency. read more

The Peruvian Association of Hass Avocado Producers and Exporters (ProHass) has announced a 20% reduction in its export projections for the 2025 season, compared to what was originally anticipated in March. According to a statement by José Antonio Castro, president of ProHass, the new estimate is 655,000. read more

The fruit cultivation sector in Ukraine is reporting negative effects from recent drought and frost conditions. Stone fruits, such as apricots, have been hit the hardest, with some apricot farms experiencing losses of up to 100% in certain areas. Cherry crops are also facing reductions of 30-50%. Deputy Head of the sector, Denys Marchuk, has noted these challenges. read more

According to Marcel van Rooijen of Trofi, the lime market has been quite chaotic in recent weeks. He mentioned that there were too many old batches remaining and several importers had excessive stock. However, the arrivals are now gradually decreasing. The market is not empty, but it is also not yet where it needs to be. read more

Według dyrektora generalnego Stowarzyszenia Plantatorów Kiwi (NZKGI) Colina Bonda, niedawny sezon zbiorów owoców w Nowej Zelandii był wyjątkowo spokojny, z minimalnymi uciążliwymi zakłóceniami pogodowymi. Zauważył brak poważnych zdarzeń pogodowych w porównaniu z poprzednimi latami, przypisując to częściowo read more

The raspberry variety Zawadi® (ABB136), developed by Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB), is experiencing substantial growth in Southern Europe. Growers in Morocco, Spain, and Portugal are scaling up production to meet the increasing demand from European retailers. In the first year of this expansion, the adoption of Zawadi® has been remarkable. read more

The Department of Primary Industries and Hort Innovation has announced the return of the Gatton AgTech Showcase, which will be held at the Gatton Smart Farm on 15-16 October 2025. This event is designed to provide vegetable growers with practical experience and exposure to cutting-edge agricultural technologies from around the world. The showcase will include a read more

Dotychczas zapakowano ponad 1 800 ton produktu na różnych liniach produkcyjnych. Obejmuje to towar najwyższej jakości w różnych formatach opakowań, a także opakowania marki Limonello przeznaczone do wzbogacenia mniejszych kalibrów. Te ostatnie osiągnęły imponujące wyniki. read more

Mango season in Mexico is just a few weeks away from reaching peak seasonal volumes, and so far, everything is going smoothly. Shipments began in the spring and are currently 16 percent higher than at this time last year. "This is mostly due to favorable weather conditions, as early-season fruit was not affected by rain," said. read more

Janny MT, a company specializing in post-harvesting, is collaborating with Italian companies to enhance the quality of the Melannurca Campana apple, also known as the "queen of apples," during storage by utilizing controlled atmosphere modules. Research has been conducted on this apple. read more

On June 2, Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris received over two tonnes of Vietnamese lychees, marking the initial shipment of this year's produce to France. These lychees, originating from Thanh Ha district in Vietnam's Hai Duong province, were expedited to Parisian supermarket shelves within read more

Veg Power, organizacja non-profit z Wielkiej Brytanii skupiona na promowaniu zdrowszego odżywiania, uruchomiła krajową kampanię o nazwie Attack the Snack, mającą na celu zachęcenie dzieci do wybierania zdrowszych przekąsek opartych na owocach i warzywach. Kampania ma na celu wsparcie rodziców w wprowadzaniu większej ilości odżywczych produktów spożywczych. read more

This weekend's Dragon Boat Festival has increased the demand for various fruits such as apples, blueberries, durians, and mangosteens. However, many traders have observed that the holiday buying trend this year is not as strong as in previous years. New Zealand's Gala apples experienced a slight price hike due to this festival. read more

"Some of the Polish apple varieties will have reduced availability due to the frosts that occurred last month," says Mohamed Marawan, owner of the Polish apple exporter Sarafruit. "The weather in the past month has affected the Polish production for the upcoming apple season, though not all varieties will be impacted." read more

W In Brazil, the Southeast region, especially the state of São Paulo, plays a key role in the country's fruit production. This area has emerged as Brazil's primary fruit-growing center, benefiting from its favorable climate and robust infrastructure. According to the Institute of Agricultural read more

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt MLVVNTorobaev has instructed seed-growing farms in Kyrgyzstan to prioritize the cultivation of high-income crops and to make it easier for farmers to adopt them. As part of these directives, citrus fruits... read more

The tomato season in Agadir ended prematurely this year due to technical and commercial challenges. This has resulted in a shortage in the market, leading to a significant increase in prices locally and a high demand from European importers, especially those from the UK, who are still looking for suppliers. Ghizlane Adnani, a commercial... read more

Uzbekistan has rapidly developed in the fruit trade sector, solidifying its position not only as a fruit exporter but also as a growing importer, as emphasized by EastFruit. Traditional exports such as grapes and cherries have contributed to a 93% growth in exports from 2021 to 2024, with cherry exports leading the way. read more

The banana industry in Panama is currently facing a critical moment, characterized by a strike that has halted operations and impacted the entire production chain. The situation escalated when Chiquita suspended its activities and let go of thousands of workers, causing tension and discontent in the region. read more