Since the beginning of April, the Bong farm in Bergheim in the Rhineland has been busy harvesting. "We started with rhubarb, which we grow on a total of 22 hectares. The quality and yields have been good so far, thanks in part to our irrigation systems. We can't complain about marketing either. read more

Grape Tree has recalled its Raw Unsalted Macadamia Nuts because they have been contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). The affected product comes in 250g packs with the batch code G41 5 101 250610 and a best-before date of 11 July 2026. The recall is specific to these products. read more

In 2024, Peru's ginger exports reached 118.3 million dollars, which is 8% less than in 2023. However, this year, the sector anticipates a recovery, stated Edgar Vásquez, director of the Global Economy and Business Research Center of the CIEN-Adex Exporters Association. read more

Utah runner Jordan Maddocks reclaimed his Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon run in a fruit costume at the 2025 Boston Marathon. Dressed as a banana, Maddocks completed the race in 2:33:19, surpassing the previous record of 2:35:38 set by Matthew Seidel in 2024. Maddocks originally read more

The upcoming stone fruit season will not be without its challenges, says Yagmur Ozbutun, Export Area Executive at Ser Pak Packaging: "The year 2025 has started with a globally challenging season for stone fruits such as apricots, peaches, and plums. Spring frosts have caused significant crop." read more

Zambia's agricultural sector has witnessed an innovative development with the Lusaka Avocado Multi-purpose Cooperative Society (LAMCS) supplying its first batch of premium quality avocados to Shoprite Zambia stores. This significant partnership was celebrated at an official launch event held at Shoprite. read more

The Panamanian pitahaya, also known as dragon fruit, is poised to make its way across the Atlantic. Producers of this exotic fruit in Panama are working to enter the European market with a trial shipment from the company Jardines Urbanos, a member of the Panamanian Association of Pitahaya Producers (Approp). read more

In April 2025, Moldovan raspberry growers faced challenges due to two spring frost waves that affected berry plantations, especially in northern Moldova. According to experts from EastFruit, "We have been in this business since 2014, and, at least in our experience, this year may be the worst since then," notes Yulia… read more

Hazera and TOP The Onion Group have announced an exclusive global collaboration for the supply and distribution of onion seeds. According to the agreement, Hazera will exclusively provide onion seed varieties to TOP, who will then be in charge of growing and distributing first-year onion sets. read more

The Agriculture Ministry in Malta has implemented new regulations aimed at preventing the mixing of foreign vegetables and fruits with those grown by Maltese and Gozitan farmers. These regulations are in line with Malta's Agricultural Products Trade and Maltese Markets for Agricultural Trade. read more

FV Seleqt is launching a new premium range of colored cherry tomatoes on the vine. This collection features cherry tomatoes in black, olive green, orange, and ivory—a color that falls between white and yellow. These varieties are sourced from the private garden of Eminent Produce, where many new exciting varieties are cultivated. read more

The transition of blueberries from South America to Mexico and then to the domestic crop in the U.S. has been smooth. The California blueberry season started about two weeks ago, and volumes are increasing steadily. The California industry is slightly behind the original projections at the moment. read more

Earlier this month, Aart van Wijk from the soft fruit company Sikkert Berry's started harvesting the first blackberries from his 1-hectare greenhouse. "Every year, we faced the problem of having a too short blackberry season with outdoor cultivation. Now, we can provide blackberries starting from mid-May." read more

Według danych FAOSTAT przeanalizowanych przez Hortoinfo, w 2023 roku Turcja wyprzedziła Hiszpanię pod względem sprzedaży ogórków. W 2021 i 2022 roku, pomimo mniejszego zbioru, wartość sprzedaży hiszpańskich była wyższa. Wartości są wyrażone w dolarach amerykańskich i zostały przeliczone na euro dla ułatwienia porównań. W 2023 roku, read more

Anyone taking the Sint-Katelijne-Waver exit can't miss it: the brand-new Aartsen facility. On Monday, May 19, the striking new building, covering 10,000 square meters, officially opened its doors. For those unfamiliar with Aartsen: the company has long been a leading name in the open fruit and vegetable sector. read more

Analysts from EastFruit have studied the impact of 2025 weather conditions on the sweet and sour cherry harvests in Eastern Europe and Turkey, which are significant exporters of these fruits. The region experienced heavy frost in April, resulting in a decrease in production. The extent of the damage varied, but the latest estimates are concerning. read more

Niespotykane w maju przymrozki uszkodziły zbiory ziemniaków w regionie Rivne na Ukrainie. Według miejscowych rolników, nawet uprawy przykryte agrowłókniną nie były w pełni chronione, a liście stały się czarne z powodu mroźnych temperatur. "Sytuacja z majowymi przymrozkami była trudna dla rolników. read more

More than 1,520 industry professionals from 77 countries attended the 2025 International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) Congress, held from May 8–10 in Mallorca, Spain. The event provided a platform for stakeholders to exchange insights, assess market trends, and discuss developments across the industry. read more

Pomimo trwających napięć geopolitycznych, Rosja nadal pozostaje głównym importerem mandarynek z południowokoreańskiej wyspy Jeju. Według Korea Citrus Export Corporation (KCEC), Rosja stanowiła 53% eksportu cytrusów z wyspy w ubiegłym roku, otrzymując 1775 metrycznych ton spośród ogólnej.

Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, Russia continues to be the primary importer of tangerines from South Korea's Jeju Island. According to the Korea Citrus Export Corporation (KCEC), Russia accounted for 53% of the island's citrus exports last year, receiving 1,775 metric tons out of a total. read more

"Na szczęście, nasze warunki pogodowe pozwalają nam produkować i zbierać winogrona przez całe 52 tygodnie w roku, zaopatrując zarówno krajowy rynek, jak i destynacje takie jak Europa i Stany Zjednoczone" - powiedział Nelson Filho, przedstawiciel Ibacem. "Eksportujemy prawie ten sam wolumen, jak ten który" read more