In the realm of cardiovascular health, avocado consumption emerges as a subject of interest due to its association with lower cholesterol levels. Cardiologist Dr. Sarah Alexander, M.D., FACC, underscores the relevance of integrating heart-friendly foods like avocados into diets, as they can help prevent heart disease. read more

Kalifornijskie kiwi z Hayward nadal są wysyłane i planuje się kontynuację dostaw aż do pierwszego tygodnia sierpnia. "Mamy wyjątkową jakość na koniec sezonu" - mówi Al Bates, prezes Sun Pacific Shippers, zauważając, że firma zainwestowała znacząco w kontrolowaną atmosferę oraz etylen. read more

Mild rains in May, known locally as "shepherd's rains", have given Moldovan strawberry growers their first real hope for a decent harvest this season, reports Logos Press. Aneta Ganenco, head of the "Pomuşoarele Moldovei" Berry Growers Association, stated that the current combination... read more

Bloom Fresh™, a company dedicated to technological innovation in blueberries, cherries, and table grapes, has laid the foundation stone for its new research center in the municipality of Blanca, in the Spanish Region of Murcia. The event was attended by Fernando López Miras, President of the Region. read more

The excellent weather in the UK this year has resulted in the strawberry season starting about two weeks earlier than usual. Retailers have already started promotions and are offering larger packs. Ben Goodchild from Nationwide commented, "We always experience fluctuations in strawberry production." read more

"South Africa is now, by quite some margin, the largest global producer of macadamia nuts, and this season we are forecasting a 95,500-tonne crop," says Alex Whyte, director of the Green Farms Nut Company, established 34 years ago by his mother Jill Whyte. Right: nutlets of the 791 variety. read more

Sezon marokańskich pomarańczy przebiega zgodnie z planem, a sezon na odmianę Maroc Late, która trwa od kwietnia do sierpnia, jest w trakcie. Według Soufiane'a Bendennoune z Citrus Mogador, sezon ten przebiega normalnie i nie wydaje się być wpływany przez wcześniejsze zakończenie sezonu w Egipcie i Hiszpanii. read more

Po rozpoczęciu z cenami powyżej średniej, zwłaszcza dla wiśni i moreli, od połowy maja zaobserwowano "fazę surowego korekty na źródle" dla wszystkich owoców pestkowych, zgodnie z danymi MAPA, gdzie ceny nektarynek i wiśni spadły o 35,6% i 34,5% w tygodniu 20 w porównaniu. read more

The Department of Agriculture, in partnership with Altertrade Philippines Inc., is working to expand the global market presence of Balangon bananas and strengthen the industry in Northern Luzon, Philippines. Nueva Vizcaya is one of seven regions that cultivate the Balangon banana. read more

In 2024, Belarus harvested only 3.11 million tonnes of potatoes, which was a 22.6% decrease compared to 2023, as reported by Belstat. The decline was particularly significant in agricultural enterprises, where production decreased by 42.1%. However, Belarus still managed to become the top potato exporter to Russia, supplying 193,800 tonnes. read more

In Vinh Phuc, Vietnam, the Thanh Long Valley Cooperative transformed an 8,800m² dragon fruit plantation into a luminous representation of the Vietnamese flag. Using 5,000 meters of electric cables and nearly 2,000 specialized bulbs, the project took about a month to complete. Originally intended to stimulate. read more

Two of Madrid's main markets have received Europe's first watermelons and melons. From May 12 to June 6, consumers can enjoy the first watermelons and melons grown in southern Europe at Stall 92 in Mercado de La Paz and at Mercado de Chamartín in Madrid. As part of the "It's from a read more

Gemex, a fresh produce exporter to Germany, fully transitioned to sourcing products exclusively from Belgian cooperatives and growers in mid-April. In recent years, retailers have been gaining market share from wholesalers in the fruit and vegetable sector, including in Germany. In this country, some wholesale. read more

"It's been a challenging season for us. The European market has presented a particularly challenging scenario, as the supply of fruit from Israel, Morocco, and Spain has generated significant pressure on prices. In previous seasons, there was less supply in the international market from other countries." read more

The Walnut Growers Association of Moldova (ANRM) reported to Logos Press that Moldova's walnut harvest in 2025 is expected to be 20-30% lower than the previous year, even with favorable weather conditions. In 2024, the country harvested approximately 23,000 tonnes of in-shell walnuts. read more

The early Egyptian grape season started at the beginning of May and is progressing very well, as reported by Mohamed Mzayen, the export manager of Al-Omar. There is sustained demand and higher prices compared to last season. Mzayen mentioned that demand is strong in Europe, especially in the Netherlands, Germany, and... read more

"At the end of April 2025, French apple inventory had increased compared to the previous year and the average from 2020-2024. As for French pears, the season is coming to an end, with stocks lower than last year and the five-year average. Apple prices remain similar to those in 2024, while pear prices have decreased." read more

The unusually good weather in the UK this year has caused the strawberry season to start around two weeks earlier than usual. Retailers have already started offering promotions and selling larger packs of strawberries. Ben Goodchild from Nationwide commented, "We typically experience fluctuations in strawberry production." read more

Next to an Engen gas station in Diepkloof, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, Lawrence Ratshabedi grows vegetables for sale to local residents. "Customers like morogo," he says. "Morogo are leafy greens like chomolia kale, rape, Chinese cabbage." During the summer, they will also grow tomatoes. read more

Manasvi Khandelia, sales planner for the Indian fresh produce company Superplum, has announced that the lychee season in India has begun and harvesting is gaining momentum. He stated, "The lychee harvest has started, and we are distributing fresh lychees sourced from orchards in Bihar and West Bengal, regions known for their high-quality produce." read more