In 2025, the Colombian avocado market is experiencing a period of growth and high demand. Growers are aiming to boost their production levels and strengthen their market position in Europe, as well as exploring opportunities in the United States and the Middle East. Nonetheless, challenges such as price fluctuations, logistical expenses, and global trends pose significant obstacles. read more

Winters in Ukraine have warmed by 1.5 degrees over the past three decades. Milder winters and shifting seasons are impacting future harvests, as reported by SEEDS. Anush Balyan, Vice President of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences, mentioned that warming may also lead to the introduction of new crops. "Climate" read more

Deliveries of cauliflower from Italy were the most common, followed by cauliflower from Spain. There were also some deliveries from France, but they only reached Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Cologne, and were completely absent in Munich and Berlin. According to the BLE (Federal Office for Agriculture and Food), availability had increased... read more

The prices of oranges intended for industrial use in Brazil dropped in late February. This decrease is due to lower fruit quality and reduced international orange juice market prices. The average price for the period from February 24-27 was USD 12.62 per unit. read more

The innovative mushroom trays from Flexpack are currently receiving an overwhelming response. "These kraftliner-coated trays are ideal for contact with moist food. This helps massively to reduce transport expenses along the supply chain. The solution is not only used commercially." read more

Z dostawą tradycyjnego imbiru z Brazylii kończącą się w połowie stycznia, obecnie dostawy tradycyjnego imbiru pochodzą z Kostaryki, kraju, który wysyła blisko przez cały rok. „To pomocne, ponieważ uzupełnia pewne luki dla nas” - mówi Alan Goldberg z A&B Tropical Produce. read more

Z powodu wpływu złej pogody, dostępność truskawek i malin spadła w prowincji Huelva, głównym regionie uprawy jagód w Hiszpanii. W chwili obecnej nie produkuje się wystarczającej ilości, aby zaspokoić popyt na głównych europejskich rynkach, dlatego ceny wzrosły do znacznie wyższych poziomów niż wcześniej. read more

Chilli thrips are a global problem for farmers, but recent research conducted by the University of Florida has identified two strawberry varieties that are less susceptible to damage from these pests. This discovery was made possible through research supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Hatch program. This information is beneficial for farmers dealing with this issue. read more

Jandri Venter, the melon category manager at Rijk Zwaan, is warning that the melon market is rapidly declining, and urgent steps need to be taken to change this course. "We must safeguard our market - low-quality melons cannot be accepted on the shelves any longer," he states, pointing out that many consumers are... read more

As the agriculture sector in South Africa emerges as a significant driver of economic growth once again, we are delighted to announce that South Africa has secured market access for exporting fresh table grapes from the Republic of South Africa to the Philippines, states the Ministry of Agriculture. read more

The arrival of the first South African pears of the Rosemarie and Williams Bon Chrétien varieties in calendar weeks 8 to 9 officially marked the start of the overseas top fruit season. "The last German pears will be available until well into April, but in terms of volume, they have less." read more

Manoj Barai, director of Indian fresh produce exporter M.K. Exports, has stated that there will be a higher volume of mangoes from India this season. He mentioned, "We are expecting increased mango production this season compared to last year. The yield of Indian fresh mangoes is anticipated to be higher due to." read more

Po otrzymaniu informacji o ponownym otwarciu granic, włoskie firmy organizują eksport śliwek do Brazylii. Wśród nich jest spółdzielnia Sapore di Romagna, prowadzona przez braci Canonici. "Kiedyś eksportowaliśmy śliwki do Brazylii ponad 10 lat temu", mówi Luca Canonici, "ale potem granice zostały". read more

While many Dutch people are excited about the sunny spring weather, in the outdoor vegetable trade, it often comes with a downside. "For sales, nice weather is never very favorable because everything tends to slow down significantly," notes Mike Glas of Glas-Groenten from Broek op Langedijk. Nevertheless, read more

W styczniu 2025 roku Uzbekistan znacząco zwiększył eksport orzeszków ziemnych, wysyłając za granicę 1 384 tony o wartości 1,5 miliona dolarów. Według informacji podanych przez AZERTAC, powołując się na UZ DAILY, dane z Narodowej Agencji Statystycznej pokazują, że Uzbekistan eksportował orzeszki ziemne zarówno do sąsiednich, jak i odległych krajów. read more

The CEO of Sixto Lemon, Bartolomé Rodríguez, stated that the Primofiori lemon season is currently facing a "challenging" period due to a decrease in supply and lower-than-expected quality. Consequently, prices have risen to the extent that we have been purchasing lemons at. read more

The 2025 asparagus season has officially begun. Due to low night temperatures, this year's harvest was delayed. The soil temperature took longer than usual to reach the optimal level, causing the first asparagus to become available later. Meanwhile, the first asparagus from the cold greenhouse is also starting to be harvested. read more

The Fresh Gourmet Company is expanding its citrus product line to meet the increasing demand for high-quality lemon and lime juices. One of its brands, Italia Garden, now offers authentic Italian citrus juices in a new elegant design with a wider range of options, including organic (4 oz.) versions. read more

During Fruit Logistica, Xarvio Field Manager for Fruit & Veggies was officially launched. This crop optimization platform is developed by BASF Digital Farming and is designed to assist growers in key markets worldwide in cultivating cereals, maize, and rice. read more

Mimo że wolumen owoców egzotycznych na europejskim rynku spadł drastycznie w ostatnich latach, Origin Fruit Group nadal rozwija tę gałąź biznesu. "W szczególności specjalizujemy się w czerwonych gruszkach z Południowej Afryki. Mój ojciec zaczął importować te czerwone gruszki z" read more