In 2024, Mexico and Peru were the leading exporters of avocados, with their sales increasing by 20% and 29% respectively. Mexico achieved sales of $3.78 billion, while Peru reached $1.24 billion. Mexico, being the world's largest producer, harvested 2.67 million tons of avocados in 2024. Avocado exports have solidified Mexico's position as a major player in the global avocado market. read more

The 5th International Africa Avocado Congress, also known as Avocado Africa 2025, is scheduled to be held from May 27 to 30, 2025, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. Organized by the Avocado Society of Kenya in partnership with regional and international collaborators, the congress aims to enhance... read more

Od połowy kwietnia nowy rodzaj słodkiej papryki jest dostępny w 800 sklepach Albert Heijn w Holandii. Jest to Sweet Crunchino®, nowa odmiana papryki opracowana przez firmę Eminent Seeds. Opakowanie dumnie prezentuje napis „extra sweet flavor”, wraz z nazwą marki - co jest rzadkością.

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Since mid-April, a new type of sweet pepper has been available at 800 Albert Heijn stores in the Netherlands. This is Sweet Crunchino®, a new pepper variety developed by Eminent Seeds. The packaging proudly displays the phrase 'extra sweet flavor,' along with the brand name—an uncommon occurrence. read more

At Jongeleen Bell Pepper Nursery based in North Brabant, Netherlands, Arie Jongeleen was puzzled by root problems in his pepper cultivation for several days. The cause of this remained a mystery to him until he switched to organic substrate, which made the root problems disappear. "The plants must" read more

Do marca 2025 roku, import chińskich truskawek do Rosji osiągnął wartość 3,4 miliona dolarów, zgodnie z danymi celnymi Chińskiej Republiki Ludowej. Pozycjonuje to Rosję jako głównego konsumenta tych owoców, wyprzedzając Wietnam, poprzedniego lidera. Według RIA Novosti, oznacza to podwojenie wartości importu z lutego. read more

Fruit exports from Brazil to Europe experienced a rise in the first quarter of 2025 due to logistical shifts in international trade and increased global demand. The volume transported by Azul Cargo from Viracopos (Brazil) to Lisbon (Portugal) airports increased by 14%, from 1,130 tons in 2024 to... read more

A delegation of eight fresh produce growers from South Korea, representing the Korea Export-Free Co. Ltd, visited New Covent Garden Market on May 8. The cooperative, based on Jeju Island, sought insights into the workings of the UK's largest wholesale market. The group, primarily interested in radish, also explored various other aspects of the market. read more

Obecnie produkcja kiwi w Hiszpanii wykazuje umiarkowany trend wzrostu, zwłaszcza w regionach takich jak Galicja, Asturia i Kraj Basków, które stanowią większość krajowej produkcji. W 2023 roku produkcja kiwi w Hiszpanii wyniosła 26 900 ton, co stanowi niewielki spadek o 2,5%. read more

In Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, two police constables, Ankit Kumar and Anuj Kumar, were suspended for allegedly eating melons worth ₹20 (US$0.24) from a street vendor and refusing to pay. The vendor filed a complaint, resulting in a First Information Report (FIR) being lodged against the officers. The incident sparked public outrage. read more

Naukowcy w Szwajcarii odkryli pozostałości dodatków do opon w około jednej trzeciej spożywanych w kraju owoców i warzyw. Te cząsteczki, a konkretniej 6PPD i 6PPD-chinon, są uwalniane do środowiska w wyniku zużycia opon na drogach. Następnie są one rozprzestrzeniane. read more

As geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea disrupt trade routes, Kenya's position in Africa's avocado export market is being tested by Tanzania's expansion into emerging markets like India. The Red Sea crisis, driven by escalating Houthi attacks, has altered maritime logistics, prompting shipping. read more

As found online, AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends for avocados, cauliflower, Galia melon, mandarin oranges, cucumbers, and vine tomatoes. Prices are monitored by Supermarktscanner.nl, with the survey conducted at the end of each week. Although the prices for vine tomatoes and cucumbers are recorded. read more

The Belgian asparagus season has been underway for a good two months now, and sales at the pop-up shop that Aspergehoeve Bossuyt opened in Knokke-Heist for the first time this year are going well. "The start has been positive. People are finding their way to the shop. However, we do..." read more

Objętość rynkowej produkcji jagód w Mołdawii w 2025 roku prawdopodobnie będzie znacząco niższa niż w poprzednich dwóch sezonach, co może prowadzić do wyższych cen, zgodnie z opinią eksperta ds. biznesu jagodowego Dmitry'ego Dodicy, jak podaje Logos Press. Na podstawie informacji zwrotnych od producentów z Mołdawii, kwiecień read more

"We are observing a general decrease in consumption as a result of the widespread reduction in household purchasing power. The primary reasons for this are low wages and increasing costs of groceries and utilities. Within the commercial sector, we are making progress in the artisanal juice industry, which is in high demand." read more

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"There is an unparalleled enthusiasm for Apulian cherries, which have been on sale in markets and supermarkets for several weeks now. Considered the most eagerly awaited and mouth-watering fruit of spring, they represent one of the most important products of the region's agricultural sector." read more

"Between the cost of labor and the inputs that go in, it's more cost-effective for farmers to plow over ripe tomatoes," said one expert. In South Florida, unharvested tomatoes are being plowed over, reflecting the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs and immigration policies. According to read more

In April 2025, Peru exported 1,789 tons of fresh ginger for $3.07 million. This represents a 24% decrease in volume and a 30% decrease in value compared to April 2024. The average price also dropped by 7.4%, from $1.85 to $1.72 per kilogram. The United States remained the primary destination, accounting for a 71% share. read more

This November, Ideafruit UK will mark ten years of supplying topfruit and other commodities to the UK. According to David Peachey, the managing director (right) of the South Africa-based Ideafruit subsidiary, the company offers a flexible, cost-effective, hybrid supply model, catering to various categories. read more

In January-March 2025, China exported apples to Russia with the highest figure since 2019, according to an analysis by RIA Novosti based on data from Chinese customs. During the first quarter, shipments of Chinese apples to Russia totaled $12.4 million, which is 1.5 times more than in the previous period. read more