Według gazety Ouest France, Reunion Island stoi w obliczu wzrostu cen owoców i warzyw bezpośrednio spowodowanego przez cyklon Garance, który uderzył w wyspę 28 lutego. W marcu ceny wzrosły o 19% w porównaniu z poprzednim miesiącem, według INSEE. Pomidory, banany i ananasy. read more

W środkowym wschodzie, południowoafrykańskie jabłka zostały sprzedawane po dużo wyższych cenach ze względu na popyt, przy braku konkurencji. "Jeśli spojrzymy na rok 2025, wtedy poziom sprzedaży jabłek w regionie był bardzo niski, gdy na rynek wkroczyła Południowa Afryka" - mówi eksporter z Południowej Afryki, specjalizujący się w sprzedaży owoców pestkowych i cytrusów. read more

The new season of Tomeco's mini watermelons, known as Tomélons, will start in about a month. "We anticipate the initial harvest around week 25, and we will be able to offer them until September. This year, we will surpass the 2-hectare mark in our acreage for the first time," said Franky Van. read more

South African seedless citrus is gaining popularity in the Indian market, primarily driven by the growing demand for easy-peel varieties like oranges and mandarins. Exporters and logistics companies are implementing creative solutions to overcome regulatory and logistical obstacles, guaranteeing the smooth flow of products. read more

Optiflux's algorithm-based software Quality Insights offers the ability to determine the size and blush of an entire cold store of apples based on just a few photos. Additionally, it can predict how a batch of apples will maintain their quality in storage for up to 200 days at harvest time. read more

Morocco is experiencing changing trends in mango imports, with a significant growth reported by EastFruit. In 2024, imports reached 15,600 tons, showing a 10% increase compared to the previous year and doubling the numbers from 2019 and 2020. In early 2025, January and February recorded imports of 2,500 tons. read more

Podczas oficjalnej misji do Chin, Brazylijskie Stowarzyszenie Producentów i Eksporterów Owoców i Produktów Owocowych (Abrafrutas) podjęło kluczowy krok w kierunku rozszerzenia brazylijskiego rynku owoców w Azji. Prezes stowarzyszenia, Guilherme Coelho, podpisał Memorandum o Porozumieniu z chińskimi. read more

A surprise new addition will be joining the Romas and rounds this summer as part of the Oceanside Pole tomato program. The Singh family, who has been farming in Oceanside since 1939, recently started commercial production of red sweet bell peppers following a successful trial in 2024. read more

"Theo Tielen of Fris-Co, an exporter to the Italian market, stated that we are currently experiencing one of the best starts to the season in terms of the quality of Dutch iceberg lettuce. All our growers began harvesting iceberg lettuce earlier than usual, as growing conditions have been ideal." read more

Martin Oudenes from My Roots & More finished the Egyptian sweet potato season in early April last year, but he continues to offer produce from Egypt. "Despite a slight decline in quality, the high prices allow us to deliver good quality produce. There have also been periods when prices were lower. read more

Po wprowadzeniu ananasa Honeyglow, Del Monte wprowadził teraz na rynek europejski banany Honeyglow. Pierwsza dostawa bananów Honeyglow została rozładowana w Rotterdamie w zeszły piątek. Banany Honeyglow są uprawiane wyłącznie w żyznych glebach wulkanicznych Ekwadoru. read more

The introduction of a 10% tariff on non-traditional Peruvian agricultural exports to the United States, which could be raised to 20%, has compelled the sector to reassess its strategies. Mario Salazar, an agro-exporter with over 27 years of experience and author of the "Strategic Evaluation" read more

W kwietniu Rosja importowała pomidory z Chin o wartości 9 milionów dolarów - najwyższy poziom od sześciu lat i najmocniejszy od maja 2019 r., według danych celników chińskich analizowanych przez RIA Novosti. Oznacza to wzrost o 5% w porównaniu z kwietniem 2023 r. i pozycjonuje Rosję jako wiodącego importer
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The Spanish stone fruit campaign is starting amidst periods of constant rainfall and hailstorms in various production areas, leading to a sustained supply forecast despite expectations of lower production. Extremadura, one of the least [affected regions, is also gearing up for the campaign. read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly online price trends for various fruits and vegetables at six supermarkets: Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Plus, Dirk, Vomar, and Hoogvliet. Up to and including week 19, the monitored items included avocados, cauliflower, Galia melons, oranges, cucumbers, and vine tomatoes. Starting from week 20, the monitoring will continue with additional produce items. read more

Fruits and vegetables imported into the UK from non-EU countries are likely to experience a price hike after the UK Prime Minister agreed to adhere to EU food and drink regulations. This alignment will result in increased scrutiny for imports like avocados, pineapples, mangoes, and oranges, leading to stricter checks. read more

In cold chain logistics, especially for fruits and vegetables with strict temperature requirements, even minor fluctuations in temperature or humidity can significantly impact product quality. To address this challenge, Shenzhen Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. has launched an upgraded version. read more

Al Solimania is an Egyptian company that exports fresh produce. After a challenging orange season that ended early, the company is bouncing back due to high demand for onions from Russia while also gearing up for the upcoming table grape season. Zeinab Mohamed handles export sales. read more

Amenduni Nicola Spa, a company specializing in avocado oil based in Apulia, Italy, will be participating in the fifth Avocado Africa Conference, taking place from May 27 to 30 at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. Amenduni is a member of the Valbruna Group, one of the world's leading producers of specialty stainless steel. read more

Thanet Earth, the UK's largest glasshouse complex located in Birchington, Kent, has started building its seventh glasshouse, which is a significant step in expanding its horticultural operations. The new facility will add 6.5 hectares of illuminated production space specifically for growing tomatoes. read more