Po przeżyciu trzech lat zmiennych warunków pogodowych, sektory arbuza i melona w Hiszpanii przygotowują się do sezonu 2025 z ostrożnym optymizmem. Zwiększone opady deszczu i wzrost temperatur stworzyły korzystniejsze warunki dla tegorocznych zbiorów, jak wynika z dyskusji między Ministerstwem. read more

Yuksel Seeds is expanding its presence in the Chinese market with new projects developed in cooperation with distributors and retailers. As a significant step in its downstream strategy, Yuksel Seeds is excited to introduce its innovative cucumber variety, "Creamy Cucumber," which is now available for retail purchase. read more

Avocado markets worldwide are currently undergoing changes as increased supply from Peru and other Latin American producers is causing prices to come under pressure in important regions. Despite strong demand, particularly in Europe and North America, factors such as quality, logistics, and market access are becoming increasingly significant. read more

Harvesting for Acquaviva red onions, a well-known bulb variety that can grow up to 1.2 kg in size and has a flattened shape, is scheduled to begin around mid-June. Even though the bulbs are still in the process of swelling and ripening, numerous purchase proposals and supply requests have already started coming in. read more

Prices of fruits and berries in Russia have increased significantly by 26% compared to last year, according to data from the "Check Index" by the OFD Platform company. Experts are warning that potential spring frosts could lead to a decrease of up to 15% in this year's apple harvest. Despite the higher prices, there is still a strong demand for fruits. read more

Turekish avocados will soon be available in the Netherlands. Ramazan Sari, the Dutch representative for the Turkish fruit exporter Exporyum, will utilize his connections to bring the fruit to the Dutch market and distribute it from there. He is enthusiastic about his new business venture, stating, "I'll be importing the...". read more

The zbiór siciliańskich winogron bezpestkowych przebiega teraz pełną parą, z produktami dobrej jakości i interesującymi ilościami. Nie zgłaszano żadnych chorób roślin, a klimat jest zgodny z wymaganiami uprawy. "Zbiory rozpoczęły się 20 maja zgodnie z planem, a od samego początku otrzymywaliśmy. read more

W kwietniu zanotowano wzrost eksportu bananów z Brazylii, zgodnie z danymi Comex Stat. Dostawy do Mercosur sięgnęły 7,6 tys. ton, co oznacza wzrost o 24% w porównaniu z marcowymi liczbami. Eksport do Unii Europejskiej wzrósł do 1,8 tys. ton, zwiększając się o 51%. Obydwa miejsca docelowe zanotowały wyższe wolumeny w porównaniu z... read more

The new fig campaign has had a difficult beginning, particularly with the early figs, known as fioroni in Italy, which have always been an important part of the Apulian production sector. Although the season has not yet started in Molfetta, the harvesting and marketing of the product have already begun in Brindisi. read more

The Peruvian avocado market is currently experiencing significant changes in 2025, characterized by rising volumes, declining prices, and logistical challenges affecting exporters. Giannina Denegri, the general manager of Marand Company, stated that this period has been particularly challenging. read more

The 27th AECOC Fruit and Vegetable Congress took place on May 27 and 28 in Valencia, with a record number of attendees. More than 700 people participated in the event, including growers, producers, marketers, representatives of the auxiliary industry, and major distribution chains in Spain. read more

The prices of potatoes in Russia have increased by 173%, leading authorities to look for supplies from Mongolia after initially purchasing from Belarus and China. The Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) has identified this strategy as a step to alleviate the significant price surge. The CCD points out that... read more

The fresh-cut sector has really taken off in recent years, with more and more ready-to-eat products on the shelves. Simplyfruit, based in Northern Ireland, started processing local Bramley apples seasonally in 1987 for a local canning company. They have come a long way since then. The company read more

Teboza is turning 80. This company grows asparagus in the Netherlands, and for a good decade now in Spain. What started as a mixed crop farm had by the 1980s gradually evolved into solely cultivating strawberries and asparagus. In 2001, Will Teeuwen, the family business's third generation, read more

The asparagus campaign started relatively early in April due to favorable spring weather in northern France. However, in the last two weeks, the situation has completely changed due to a lack of consumption that is causing production to come to a standstill. "Nobody wants asparagus anymore. We feel that." read more

Turkey has introduced a new dried fig variety, "Siyah Orak" (Black Sickle), through a collaborative research effort aimed at improving fig cultivation with a focus on health-related benefits. The initiative involved the Erbeyli Fig Research Institute (part of the Ministry of Agriculture). read more

An event was held in Scanzano Jonico (Matera) on 27 May 2025, organized by the El Pinar nursery in collaboration with local technicians, to showcase the results of an innovative protocol developed for Inspire variety strawberry plants, aimed at minimizing risks in the post-transplant phase. read more

The first organic farming certification in Greece took place nearly 30 years ago and involved an orange orchard in the Peloponnese. It was conducted by DIO, which is also the country's first organic certification body. Mr. Dimitris Dimitriadis, General Director of the organization, recalls: read more

The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has approved a new measure to temporarily exempt imported potatoes into Kazakhstan from customs duties. The decision, adopted by the EEC Council on May 23, 2025, was officially announced in Moscow and aims to stabilize the domestic retail market amid. read more

Sukhdeep Sethi, Managing Director of AVI Global Plast, states that Latin America's blueberry exports are rapidly increasing due to global demand. However, growers are encountering difficulties such as weather disruptions, labor shortages, and growing sustainability requirements. Sethi highlights Peru's record export season of 326,000 tons. read more