Najnowsza prognoza plonów Fundecitrus wskazuje, że produkcja pomarańczy w brazylijskim pasie cytrusowym São Paulo, Triângulo Mineiro i południowo-zachodniej Minas Gerais ma wynieść 314,6 miliona skrzynek po 40,8 kg w sezonie 2025/26. Oznacza to wzrost o 36,2% w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem. Ten wzrost wynika z... read more

The Sanyukt Kisan Manch has appealed to Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla to support apple growers in their request to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop apple imports from Turkey. Manch convener Harish Chauhan explained that India imports apples from 44 countries. read more

Shoppers purchasing 7 kg bags of potatoes at over 1,400 Shoprite, Checkers, and Usave supermarket stores can now be part of history: these potatoes are now packaged in pockets that are fully recyclable at existing facilities, representing a significant advancement in waste management. read more

In 2024, Colombian banana exports exceeded the billion-dollar mark for the first time, reaching a total of 1.026 billion dollars. Additionally, the sector is continuing to establish a distinctive social and labor sustainability model that has caught the attention of international buyers. Currently, more than read more

From May 13th to June 2nd, 2025, French bananas will be featured prominently at three Parisian train stations. A new communication campaign will emphasize their position as France's preferred brand, with posters displayed at Saint-Lazare station and the distribution of bananas for three consecutive weeks. read more

New Zealand's fruit exports increased by 36% in the year ending April 2025, reaching a total value of $5.4 billion, according to new data from Stats NZ. This represents a $1.4 billion rise compared to the previous year. The significant growth in export value was mainly due to higher volumes. read more

Sezon truskawek właśnie się rozpoczął na Ukrainie, dwa tygodnie później niż zwykle. Niezwykle niskie temperatury w kwietniu i maju opóźniły dojrzewanie na otwartych polach. Jak dotąd, zbiory rozpoczęli jedynie producenci korzystający z uprawy pod osłonami, co podkreśla rosnący trend: odporność na pogodę. read more

Washington-based Starr Ranch Growers is a third-generation family-owned company that has been growing apples and cherries for over 90 years. The company cultivates fruits in its own orchards and also sources fruit from external growers. Just last month, FreshPlaza published an article about their cherries. read more

The first half of May marked the beginning of the apricot season for Agricor-Gallo di Corigliano Rossano (Cosenza), a Calabrian producers' organization that cultivates 300 hectares of apricot trees, and the season is now in full swing. The organization's production calendar extends until the end read more

The warm spring weather has provided B-Four Agro with a favorable beginning to the open-field vegetable season. "In fact, things are going a bit too smoothly," says Lars Berkhout. "We are currently four weeks into the season. Typically, we would be harvesting colored lettuce from the third week of planting, but thanks to the..." read more

Such a dry climate in Southern California increases the risk of wildfires for agricultural stakeholders. Avocado farmers are currently working on recovering from the extensive fires that occurred last autumn. "There are approximately 20,200 hectares of avocado trees in the state of California, with about 1,620 hectares dedicated to avocado production." read more

The potato industry in Nigeria, particularly in Plateau State, shows great potential but faces challenges due to low productivity, with average yields of less than seven tonnes per hectare. One of the main obstacles to enhancing productivity is the restricted availability of certified, high-quality seed potatoes. Many smallholder farmers in the region currently rely on traditional seeds, which hinders their ability to increase yields and improve the quality of their produce. read more

W 2024 roku liczba alertów dotyczących bezpieczeństwa żywności przekazywanych między państwami członkowskimi UE wzrosła, a wśród najczęściej zgłaszanych kategorii znajdowały się świeże owoce, warzywa oraz produkty z orzechów - informuje Komisja Europejska. Sieć Alertu i Współpracy (ACN), która obejmuje Szybką Alert read more

"Nie przybyło jeszcze wiele produktów z Nowej Zelandii do Wielkiej Brytanii ani Europy z powodu dłuższych czasów dostawy" - powiedział Patrick Meikle z firmy Golden Bay Fruit. "Sezon wzrostu minął bez problemów, nie było żadnych dużych zdarzeń pogodowych. Wolumeny są dobre, a rozmiary są nieco większe niż w ubiegłym roku." read more

COT International attended Macfrut last week to introduce its new varieties of apricots, cherries, and plums. The event also served as a platform to emphasize the company's goals regarding varietal selection, which are centered around productivity for producers and taste for consumers. read more

Mariusz Och, sales manager for the Polish machinery manufacturer Green Sort, stated that determining whether a blueberry is hard or soft has been simplified with the use of a blueberry sorting machine that relies on infrared light technology. "During MacFrut, we showcased our blueberry sorting machine," he said. read more

A new quick-freezing facility for berries has opened in the village of Ozhenyn, Rivne region, western Ukraine. The mini plant was built on the grounds of a former fruit canning factory that had been abandoned for years. The project was developed as part of the Swiss-Ukrainian initiative. read more

The Vega Baja del Segura region, which spans the Spanish provinces of Murcia and Alicante, is one of the prime locations for cultivating aromatic herbs. While parsley, coriander, mint, spinach, chard, and dill are commonly consumed in other parts of Europe, the same cannot be said for Spain, where... read more

The prices of strawberries in Brazil have remained stable in recent weeks. Direct sales to consumers have shown price variations ranging from approximately $3.00 to $5.60 per kilogram, while wholesale prices, which include transactions with intermediaries and supply centers (Ceasas), have fluctuated between $3.00 and $4.00 per kilogram. read more

Crete and Ilia, two of the most important Galia melon cultivation zones in Greece, have been in production for quite some time, with growers receiving very good prices for their products — especially for the Zepo variety, which reached up to 2.53 euros per kilo in mid-May. By the end of last. read more