The lime supply has almost doubled since Cinco de Mayo, especially from Veracruz, Mexico. However, the increase in volume is mainly in small sizes - 230s, 250s, and even 275s in some cases - because of a prolonged period of little rainfall. This weather pattern has hindered the fruit from growing larger. read more

The storm that struck Zagora on May 1st temporarily disrupted a Moroccan watermelon campaign that was in full swing. However, according to Mourad Seghieri, CEO of Romana Fruits, the impact is expected to be temporary, and exporters will resume operations in a few days. The exporter has reported a dynamic watermelon campaign. read more

In North America, the citrus season in California is coming to an end with high demand for Navel and Valencia oranges. The arrival of South African Navels guarantees a steady supply. In Brazil, the 2025/26 orange harvest in the São Paulo citrus belt is projected to reach 314.60 million boxes, fueled by... read more

The strike in the banana sector in Panama has caused a complete breakdown in operations in the main production areas. Road blockades are preventing access to farms, the transportation of goods, and the export of products to international markets. "The entire banana sector in the country is shut down. We are unable to access the." read more

The avocado industry in Morocco is continuing to grow rapidly, with exports breaking records for the second consecutive year and surpassing 100,000 tonnes this season. The increase in export volumes is remarkable, nearly doubling compared to the previous season. Despite this growth, average prices have seen a significant decline. read more

As Chinese consumers are increasingly looking for high-quality imported products, Latin American exports, such as Chilean cherries and Brazilian orange juice, are gaining a strong presence in the Chinese market. Supported by China's consumption upgrade and opening-up policies, these exports are thriving. read more

The World Union of Wholesale Markets represents 189 wholesale markets in 49 countries, and this week their conference was held in Johannesburg, home to one of the biggest in the world and crucial to food security throughout the region. Food security is the principle on which WUWM was founded. read more

The Terra di Romagna artichoke campaign is now in full swing. There are currently over 20,000 artichoke plants in production at Società Agricola Guidi in Roncofreddo, a town in the province of Forlì-Cesena in northern Italy. Umberto Benvenuti, manager of the Albisole plant, takes stock of the situation. read more

Washington State orchardist Neal Carter, co-founder of Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF) and creator of the nonbrowning apple, recently revealed a strategy to rejuvenate the U.S. apple industry by combining genome editing, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Carter presented his innovative vision. read more

Według konsultingu Asociatividad, sektor eksportu daktyli, który sprzedaje 1,9 miliona ton wartości 2,6 miliarda dolarów, oferuje możliwości dla Peru. Popyt skupia się na dwóch makrosegmentach: etnicznym i nutraceutycznym, z podsegmentami wysokiej, średniej i niskiej ceny, w zależności od. read more

The horticulture department in Andhra Pradesh is planning to increase mango exports to regions such as the UK, Australia, the Middle East, and the USA, as reported by the Times of India. The department's goal is to train farmers in three state regions to produce a minimum of 200,000 tons of mangoes. read more

Fresh and Tasty (FT) Microgreens are moving to a larger, three-acre site at Glanllyn Farm in Wigfair, near St. Asaph. The company was founded by husband and wife team Steve and Laura Holland in 2021, and they have never looked back since. They supply up to 50 varieties of microherbs and microgreens. read more

The Cameroon Banana Association (Assobacam) reported that in April 2025, four banana producers in Cameroon exported 16,830 tons of bananas. This figure represents a marginal decrease of 0.4% compared to the 16,897 tons exported in April 2024. Assobacam data highlighted export increases for two banana producers. read more

Od czasu swojego założenia w 1991 roku Naturalvi - mała firma rodzinna z siedzibą w sercu Alzacji - rozwija się z każdym dniem. Jej wzrost został napędzony umiejętnością przewidzenia wzrastającego zapotrzebowania profesjonalistów od owoców i warzyw na rozwiązania opakowaniowe bez plastiku.

Since its founding in 1991, Naturalvi - a small family-run business based in the heart of Alsace - has been thriving. Its growth has been fueled by the ability to anticipate the increasing demand from fruit and vegetable professionals for plastic-free packaging solutions. read more

The Cretan beef tomato season is coming to an end, disappointing local growers. "The beef tomatoes that were planted early fetched good prices, but those that came later faced low demand. At present, the remaining older tomatoes have started to soften due to... read more

Lidl has issued an urgent recall of four Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bars due to the potential presence of plastic pieces, making them unsafe to consume. The affected products are Alesto Cocoa & Orange, Blueberry Muffin, Salted Caramel, and Berry flavors, all in 5x35g pack sizes. read more

Piper Cherries, located in Kent, is gearing up for the start of the English cherry season. Rachel Piper mentioned that everything is going well so far. The family grows cherries on a 12-hectare farm, along with strawberries and pears on other sites. "It seems like we will have a slightly early harvest this year," said Rachel. read more

Apple traders in Pune have escalated their protest against apple imports from Turkey after the country criticized India's strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir. The protest took a dramatic turn when traders at the Agriculture Produce Market. read more

Salix Fruits has launched its Summer Citrus Program 2025, which kicks off the Southern Hemisphere's citrus season. The program features products like lemons, mandarins, oranges, and grapefruits. Alejandro Moralejo, CEO of Salix Fruits, stated that this season holds great importance for the company. read more

The main onion-producing regions in China are Yunnan, Henan, Shandong, and Gansu. Yunnan onions are the first to be available in the market, typically from early March to late April. Henan follows from mid-April to mid-May, Shandong from mid-June to mid-July, and Gansu completes the season. read more