Fruit prices in Ukraine are continuing to rise in 2025, with some increasing by up to 80% compared to last year. The most significant price increases are observed in apples, pears, and mandarins. According to IndexBox, domestic fruit production decreased by 3-5% in 2024 due to summer droughts and increased irrigation costs. read more

The Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters (SHAFFE) has unanimously elected a new president and vice-president. SHAFFE's presidents and vice-president serve two-year terms, and in February 2025, Marta Bentancur's term as president of the association ended. read more

On Pieter Vandooren's organic farm, the celeriac harvest is now behind them. While the farm primarily focuses on leeks, they are also very active in celeriac during this period. "The celeriac is doing well. Demand is good, but the sizes are a bit smaller than in previous years, so we are working." read more

Elstars, Jonagolds, and Kanzis may dominate Dutch supermarket shelves, but you can still find apple varieties like Cox Orange, James Grieve, Delcorf, and Dijkmanszoet. Though not well known, these 'forgotten varieties' still have a place, mainly at greengrocers. How are these traditional apples perceived? read more

Oficjalne dane wskazują na różnicę cenową między marokańskimi i europejskimi ogórkami, przy czym odmiany marokańskie są najtańsze. Pomimo tego, marokańskie ogórki utrzymują swoją konkurencyjność rynkową, osiągając kamienie milowe w eksporcie. Według raportu Hort Info, który odnosi się do żywności i. read more

After the Chinese New Year, lower than anticipated temperatures in navel orange production regions have caused a delay in the fruit's market entry and led to increased prices for Fengjie navel oranges. However, with new production areas scheduled to start harvesting after mid-March, prices are expected to read more

The market for exotic fruits is expanding, driven by increasing demand in Asia and Europe. Consumers are showing a growing interest in tropical and healthy products, seeking new flavors and nutritional benefits. Colombian export company Acacia Ciem participated for the first time this year in the market. read more

Nikos Prountzos, marketing, communication, and commercial manager for Greek organic citrus exporter Anyfion Greece S.A., has stated that there has been a satisfactory overall yield of organic oranges in Greece this season. He emphasized that Greek organic orange production continues to be robust, with high-quality fruit and excellent results. read more

Asparagus production in Caborca, Mexico is increasing. "This is one of the largest asparagus growing regions, known for supplying high volumes to the market in a short period of time," says Adriana Fortune with Gourmet Trading Company. The season runs from late January through April before it read more

"Fruit Logistica 2025 clearly showed that fruit wholesalers are facing growing challenges. They have to manage increasing complexity, ensure quality, and document sustainability aspects," says Daniela Sternal, Account Manager at Freshfin/B.i.Team. "Many companies are still working with outdated systems..." read more

Last week, the world's leading organic products fair, Biofach, was held in Nuremberg. The fair focused on certifications. Europlátano's commercial team, a representative of the Dreiskel Biodynamic certification company, and specialized producers traveled to Germany to establish new connections. read more

The vegetable seed specialist Bejo was present at Fruit Logistica. Some of the innovations featured at the event included Samantha, the pointed Milan cabbage (nominated for a FLIA award), and the B-Mox seed improvement technology, which is now available on the French market for carrot and onion growers. Séverine read more

Just in time for the beginning of the Fruit Logistica 2025 trade fair, Frigotec GmbH introduced its newest application of the Softripe fruit ripening process. Building on the system's successful market launches for bananas, avocados, mangoes, and pineapples last year, the technology now offers even more. read more

Anecoop cooperative, a group of citrus growers from the Valencia region in Spain established in 1975, is an expert in Spanish citrus fruits. They have taken on a challenging goal of restoring citrus fruits, particularly oranges, to their former prestige, as they have been experiencing a decline in popularity. read more

W Czarnogórze dzienny wydatek na importowane jedzenie wynosi średnio 3,4 euro na mieszkańca, a całkowita wartość importowanego jedzenia przekracza wartość eksportu narodu o 25 procent. W zeszłym roku Czarnogóra importowała jedzenie o wartości 772 milionów euro, co oznacza wzrost o 3,7 procent w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. read more

California Giant Berry Farms announced the availability of its Giant™ Blueberries. These large (20mm+) and flavorful berries are now offered in a fresh, new label design chosen by the company's consumers. This updated, contemporary label marks a new chapter for a product line that California Giant has expanded. read more

Wiskerke Onions has recently made significant improvements to its onion sorting line, focusing on enhancing both efficiency and quality control. The automation solutions offered by Flikweert Vision and KV-Techniek have been instrumental in this upgrade. According to a company representative, the new system is much more efficient and less stressful than the previous setup. read more

Ceará is planning to expand its melon farmland by 1,500 hectares for export in 2025, as stated by Silvio Carlos Ribeiro, Executive Secretary of Agribusiness at the State Secretariat for Economic Development (SDE). This expansion represents a 50% increase from the current 3,000 hectares allocated to melon cultivation. read more

Yinon Osem, CEO of Edom Fruits in Israel, has mentioned that the Ori mandarin season in Israel is currently at its peak with an anticipated 30% decrease in volumes for the 2025 season. Prices are currently low due to a significant amount of Ori mandarins that were imported in February, coupled with the reduced quantities available from Israel this season. It is expected that prices will... read more

A przesyłka rosyjskich ogórków została odmówiona wejścia do UE po kontroli granicznej w Polsce, która wykryła wysokie poziomy pestycydu pymetrozine, stosowanego do zwalczania mszyc i muchówek białych, zgodnie z HortoInfo. Świeże ogórki, przeznaczone na rynek europejski, zostały przewiezione przez... read more