Under the name Prime Fruit Partners, Jan Rozema and Christian Bras are joining forces. With over 40 years of combined experience in the international fruit trade, they have decided to pursue independent business ventures. Throughout the years, both individuals have established a robust network of loyal suppliers. read more

Supermarkets and foreign distribution platforms continue to demand a steady and ample supply of Italian lemons, even as the season is coming to a close. The market remains lively, partly due to quality issues with lemons imported from other countries. read more

Kanada officially opened its market to fresh apples from Ukraine, starting in early 2025. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency approved Ukraine's export program after collaborating with Ukraine's food safety authority (SSUFSCP). In order to export apples to Canada, Ukrainian growers, packers, and exporters are required to comply with the regulations set by both countries. read more

Sunkist is featuring its California-grown grapefruit and launching a new way to enjoy it - the 3lb. and 5lb. Grapefruit Combo Bags, available for nationwide shipping. This is happening as the demand for citrus is increasing and customers are looking for fresh, flavorful convenience. "Grapefruit brings a read more

The Moroccan government has announced a subsidy plan to support the export of fresh citrus fruits, excluding the "Nadorcott mandarin" variety, with a financial assistance program in place until 2028. This initiative was outlined in a joint decision by the Minister of Agriculture and the Minister of Finance. read more

Golden Bee Import Export Company was established three years ago with the purpose of exporting premium fruits and vegetables from Vietnam. The company is based in Ho Chi Minh City and operates three packing houses with a workforce of over 150 employees. "Our focus is on exporting top-quality exotic fruits from Vietnam," the company explains. read more

Harmoniz Seeds is poised to inaugurate a cutting-edge research and development facility in Ontario, Canada, with the goal of offering earlier access to tomato, pepper, and cucumber varieties customized for North American growing conditions. Set to open on May 14, 2025, the facility represents a strategic expansion of... read more

Naukowcy z Texas A&M AgriLife Research opracowali obiecujące podejście do zwalczania dwóch głównych chorób rolniczych w Stanach Zjednoczonych: zółtej plamistości cytrusów i paskowatości ziemniaków. Poprzez wykorzystanie antybakteryjnych peptydów pochodzących ze szpinaku, czyli defensyn, badacze wykazali znaczące poprawy. read more

Budowa nowej fabryki koncentratów soków owocowych rozpoczęła się w wiosce Kobolchyn, w regionie Czerniowieckim na zachodniej Ukrainie. Zakład będzie mógł przetwarzać do 1500 ton owoców dziennie. Według władz regionalnych, głównymi produktami będą sok jabłkowy. read more

The Zagora watermelon campaign in Morocco, which had just begun, was dealt a severe blow yesterday, May 1st. A violent storm, accompanied by heavy rain and hail, devastated entire watermelon fields. The damage is extensive, to the point where it has irreparably affected the campaign for growers in Zagora. read more

Zapotrzebowanie na awokado na Cinco de Mayo - święto o wysokiej konsumpcji awokado - wygląda podobnie jak w ubiegłym roku. "To święto zawsze cieszy się dużym zainteresowaniem. Detaliści i publiczność są bardzo podekscytowani Cinco," mówi Rob Ybarra, wiceprezes wykonawczy Villita Avocados, dodając, że read more

Morocco's mandarin exports have rebounded since their decline in 2022, as reported by EastFruit. The Office des Changes in Morocco recorded exports of 436,000 tons of mandarins valued at $369 million from July 2024 to February 2025. This marks a 13.3% increase from the same period in MY 2022/23. read more

The first Greek watermelons are being delivered to European markets, originating from the greenhouses of Ilia. Mr. Nikos Kamilis, owner of the import-export company Babis Fruits located in Andravida, Ilia, mentioned, "The watermelons were planted from late December to early January." read more

When Britannia Imp. & Exp. Limited first began operating, they focused on importing Brazilian products, mainly grapes and mangoes, to Europe and the UK. However, the company has recently expanded its operations to also source fruit from Venezuela and Colombia. CEO Llany Oliveira, who hails from Petrolina, has been instrumental in this diversification. read more

A wide variety of early potatoes were on offer. Along with supplies from Italy and Cyprus, there was also a small amount of Moroccan imports available. According to the BLE, sales remained stable, but there was a level of customer saturation noticed after the Easter holidays. Prices did not fluctuate... read more

Giuseppe Speranza reports, "The field management of eggplants poses several critical challenges due to seasonal changes, including warm autumns, cold winters, and the warm Sicilian springs. Therefore, it is crucial to implement precise agronomic measures to maintain consistent yields." read more

Gujarat's mango growers are facing weather-related challenges as a severe heatwave combines with predictions of unseasonal rainfall from May 3 to 6. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has raised concerns about possible crop damage in South Gujarat and Saurashtra, where temperatures are expected to reach 44°C. read more

"We are in the final stages of most winter references, which are slowly coming to an end between now and the end of May. On the other hand, the radish campaign is already over. We are satisfied with the quantities produced and handled, but less so with the prices." read more

The major fruit-growing regions of Ukraine have been significantly affected by prolonged spring frosts this year, leading to concerns about the quantity and quality of the upcoming harvest. Local producers report that early blooming crops such as apricots and cherries have been the most heavily impacted, especially in read more

Rośnie polski przemysł grzybiarski, ponieważ ludzie jedzą coraz zdrowiej i traktują grzyby jako zamiennik mięsa - mówi Dorota Ozga, kierownik techniczny polskiego eksportera grzybów Ansław sp. z o.o.: "Obserwujemy stały wzrost popytu na grzyby w całej Europie. Europejski rynek grzybów jest... read more