Türkiye is dealing with the consequences of one of the most severe agricultural disasters in decades, as unseasonal frost and cold weather in April devastated fruit crops across key producing regions. The frost event, described as the most destructive in 30 years, caused a sudden 10°C drop in temperatures. read more

Jonagold apples have a future in Belgium. Despite reports of reduced consumption and uprooted Jonagold trees, Bel'Export's Tony Derwael and Laurent De believe that this Belgian apple will continue to be on shelves in the future without a doubt. read more

Hurricane Erick's passage along the coasts of Oaxaca and Guerrero did not cause any damage to Mexican mango cultivation. The storm reached the country after the harvest in those regions had already been completed. "We had already finished exporting from Oaxaca and Guerrero. Fortunately, the read more

Last Saturday, Biesheuvel Knoflook from Slootdorp delivered the very first fresh garlic of the season to Café Brakeboer in Medemblik. "The head is off," says Arjan Biesheuvel. "And fortunately, we've had a much better start than last year, when we had to both plant and harvest in the mud. read more

Prashant Gidwani, director of fresh fruit importer Fresh Fruit Alliances Pvt. Ltd., notes that there is high demand for apples in India, while import levels are lower than in previous years. He stated, "At the moment, there's a shortage of local apple stocks in the CA rooms due to the strong market demand." read more

The cherry season in 2025 at Lake Constance looks very promising: Stable harvest volumes, significantly improved quality, and a rich aroma define this year's crop. In the Lake Constance region, sweet cherries are primarily grown under protective roofs. This production standard is aimed at ensuring high-quality yields. read more

The director general of the agriculture ministry, Andreas Gregoriou, emphasized the need for seriousness and cooperation in managing water resources in a statement addressing the recent protest by banana growers in Paphos regarding irrigation water supply. Gregoriou acknowledged the concerns of the farmers,... read more

Healthy snacks are popular. Supermarket sales in the Netherlands of snack-sized tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers rose by 16 per cent in 2024. Among the three products, snack tomatoes are the most popular, making up almost 80 per cent of sales. Snack cucumbers and snack peppers are also... read more

W odpowiedzi na nadmiar owoców spowodowany przez spowolnienie importu Kambodży na granicy tajsko-kambodżańskiej, rząd Tajlandii aktywował Tajlandzką Pocztę, aby pomóc właścicielom sadów rozprowadzić ponad 3 000 ton owoców bezpłatnie na terenie całego kraju - raportuje Thansettakij. Zastępca Rządu. read more

The 10th edition of the International Berry Congress concluded on June 19 in Huelva, Spain, with a very positive outcome. During the two days of the event, over 1,700 participants attended the twenty presentations, conferences, and technical panels that were scheduled, providing visitors with the opportunity. read more

Spain: DIA seeks growth with renewed board, fresh capital, new logistics hub
Retailer DIA has announced significant changes to its board of directors in order to strengthen its strategic plan for 2025-2029. Alberto Gavazzi has been named as the new chairman, bringing his operational expertise to lead DIA towards growth. read more

Before the European forecasts are presented at Prognosfruit (Angers) in August, Vincent Guérin, responsible for economic affairs at the National Apple and Pear Association (ANPP), is assessing the final months of the 2024/2025 campaign. "Normal destocking in May," says Vincent Guérin. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation in Egypt reported that agricultural exports increased to 5.2 million tons in the first half of the year. Citrus fruits and potatoes were the main exports, with approximately 1.8 million and 1.2 million tons, respectively. read more

In the 2024/2025 marketing year, apple prices in major European markets have displayed significant divergence, with Poland, Italy, France, and Germany following different paths from March to May. In Poland, apple prices showed a steady increase, rising from €72/100 kg in March to €78/100 kg. read more

The blueberry harvest has begun in Washington state, and the season is looking promising. Tyler Johnson, Sales Manager at Rainier Fruit, mentioned that the growing conditions in Central Washington have been mild and manageable with nothing too out of the ordinary. read more

When Dr. Russell Sharp, Managing Director of UK-based Eutrema Ltd, decided to publish a hydroponics podcast every day of 2025, many doubted it could be achieved. With over 180 episodes now live, Hydroponics Daily has not only reached the halfway point but has also built a dedicated international audience... read more

W ciągu ostatniego tygodnia w większości Ukrainy panowała chłodna i deszczowa pogoda, bezpośrednio wpływając na jakość lokalnie uprawianych słodkich wiśni. Według analityków z projektu EastFruit, większość dostępnych obecnie na rynku słodkich wiśni jest średniej lub niskiej jakości. read more

"When traveling abroad, I have never come across any dried fruit that I would consider purchasing," said De Wet Burger of Kambrosig, a dried fruit marketer based in Wellington, Western Cape. "Having become accustomed to the quality of dried fruit we produce in South Africa, both in terms of taste and texture. read more

Giuseppe Ventura, the owner of La Zucca Rossa, located at the CAAN (Centro Agro Alimentare di Napoli - Naples Food and Agriculture Center), specializes in marketing pumpkins and artichokes. He mentions that the pumpkin industry is currently experiencing a period of substantial transformation. "It's a moment of market... read more

W takim kraju, często określanym jako kolebka produkcji wina, gdzie wystawne uczty są podnoszone do rangi dumy, nie dziwi fakt, że rolnictwo i ogrodnictwo dają obfity plon pysznych produktów. W rzeczywistości, niektórzy uważają, że nazwa tego kraju może mieć korzenie w rolnictwie; "Georgia" pochodzi z. read more