Analysts from the EastFruit project this week reported a significant drop in prices for last year's white cabbage in Ukraine. The decrease is due to the rapid deterioration in quality from extended storage and low demand, which are both putting pressure on prices. Project specialists indicate that read more

Rosseklhoznadzor, Russia's agricultural watchdog, has reported an increase in phytosanitary violations in fruit and vegetable imports from Turkey. The agency stated that a growing number of shipments are carrying quarantine pests or failing to meet safety standards. The most common issues identified were: read more

The apricot harvest has begun in the Peloponnese, which is the earliest cultivation zone for this fruit in Greece. The region was affected by frost in March and hailstorms in April, which have had some impact on the apricots. However, the damage in the Peloponnese is more limited compared to northern Greece. read more

Kalifornijscy producenci orzechów włoskich mają doskonały początek sezonu uprawy w 2025 roku, z wczesnymi wskaźnikami wskazującymi na obfite plony, według ekspertów branżowych monitorujących sady na terenie całego stanu. Po trzech kolejnych latach przeciętnych do powyżej przeciętnego opadu deszczu, oraz znacznym. read more

W ciągu ostatniej dekady koszty zbioru ręcznego owoców pestkowych stale rosły, zwiększając się średnio o około 5% rocznie w przeliczeniu na kilogram oraz o 7% rocznie w przeliczeniu na hektar z powodu wyższych plonów. Według analizy biznesowej sadów przemysłu jabłek i gruszek (OBA), obecne koszty zbioru ręcznego oscylują wokół... read more

The global mango market is currently facing a complex season marked by changing supply, climate-related challenges, and evolving demand. Exporters are adjusting to logistical constraints and fluctuating prices. In North America, Mexico's supply of red mangoes has become stable, but the availability of yellow varieties is still limited. read more

Calls from overseas are coming in for North Carolina sweet potatoes. Kristi Hocutt of Triple J Produce mentioned that she is receiving inquiries from Europe for supply. "This indicates that Egypt and Spain are currently out of supply," she stated. "Honduras may have not started yet either." On the domestic front, demand remains steady. read more

Cibus Fund II, an investment fund specializing in sustainable food and agriculture, has announced the purchase of a majority stake in PSB Producción Vegetal, a Spanish company renowned for its expertise in fruit genetics and stone fruit breeding. The deal is set to be finalized in the second quarter. read more

Sezon szparagów w Anglii jest teraz w pełni; oficjalny początek sezonu miał miejsce 23 kwietnia, w Dzień Świętego Jerzego. „Początek sezonu upraw w tunelach był dość przeciętny z pochmurną pogodą w styczniu i lutym,” powiedział Chris Chinn z farmy Cobrey. „W marcu jednak mieliśmy jasne, chłodne dni. read more

Full bloom is currently taking place in Pennsylvania for the upcoming 2025 apple crop. "It's pretty much in line with last year – there may be a week's difference," says Valerie Ramsburg of the Rice Fruit Company, mentioning that a month ago, the weather had caused the bloom to be about two weeks behind. "We've had some pretty warm..." read more

The Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivative Producers and Exporters (Abrafrutas), under the leadership of President Guilherme Coelho, took part in a meeting in Brussels organized by the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil). The gathering brought together representatives from various. read more

Granada jest cennym owocem o szerokim spektrum korzystnych właściwości. Jest szczególnie poszukiwany przez przemysł spożywczy, farmaceutyczny i kosmetyczny, stanowiąc jednocześnie jeden z czołowych produktów w swojej kategorii. Maszyna do obierania PND SM2 "Trendy wzrostu i przyszłe perspektywy potwierdzają, że" read more

In May, FreshPlaza will be focusing on melons and kiwifruit. Are you a grower, importer, or supplier of these products? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can send us some information, or we can call you for an interview; just let us know. You can contact info@freshplaza.com read more

Morocco has seen a rise in tomato exports to Norway, according to a report by EastFruit. Between July 2024 and March 2025, Morocco exported 5,000 metric tons of tomatoes to Norway, marking a 37.9% increase compared to the same period in the previous season and a 28.9% rise over the total of the season before that. read more

"Trochę presji powraca na rynek mango," mówi Ive Lambert z Starfruit. "Pod koniec marca wolumeny znacząco spadły z powodu okresu przejściowego między peruwiańskim a iworyjskim sezonem. Ale w tym tygodniu, duża ilość mango z Peru dotarła ze względu na opóźnione dostawy." read more

In the heart of the island of Mallorca, the company Agroilla, founded 35 years ago, produces strawberries all year round. "Strawberries from Manacor are our company's main product, in which we have specialized, along with other fruits such as melon, watermelon, and vine tomatoes." read more

Sezon meksykańskich mango jest teraz w pełni. „Rozpoczęliśmy na początku lutego i wszystko wygląda bardzo dobrze. Wolumeny wzrosły w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem, co daje nam stabilne dostawy wysokiej jakości mango Ataulfo. Ponadto, popyt pozostał stabilny” - mówi Rodolfo Meza z. read more

In order to enhance the presence of Mexican agri-food products in Europe, the Mexican Mission to the European Union and the Mexico-European Union Chamber of Commerce (MexChamEU) organized an event to promote the Ataúlfo mango in Brussels on April 29, 2025, at the Official Residence of Mexico. read more

The stone fruit season will begin with a slight delay, but with good sizes and quality, as the hail from the past weeks did not cause much damage to the crops, according to the Fepex Stone Fruit Committee. The committee is composed of representatives from the main production areas of Murcia. read more

At R.L. De Vries and Son in Heemskerk, the import season for French lettuce is giving way to the first Dutch outdoor lettuces this week. "We are receiving many inquiries about the impact of the drought on us, but we started irrigation immediately after planting and are very pleased with the results." read more