Organic stone fruit and organic blueberry production is currently taking place in California. According to Parker, the stone fruit crop is lighter than usual in some varieties, but closer to normal in others. Early apricot varieties are experiencing a particularly significant decrease of 40-50%, while June varieties appear to be at average levels. read more

Claude Janin recently took over the Terre et Serre Genevoises family business with his brother. The farm produces a variety of crops including tomatoes, cucumbers, snack cucumbers, eggplants, Palermo peppers, lettuce, parsley, cereals, and Mara des Bois strawberries, which are now in season. read more

During the current reporting week, the average price of apples from the Cox's orange group decreased to £1.36 per kilogram, down from the previous week's average of £1.45. This represents a weekly price drop of £0.09, or about 6%, based on the most recent data. Strawberries also... read more

Cooperativa Agricola San Tommaso in Licata, in the province of Agrigento, is already in the middle of the Cantalupo melon harvesting campaign. According to quality control manager Vincenzo Marrali, despite a few episodes of rain, the favorable climatic conditions have favored an optimal yield. read more

"He doesn't want to be overly optimistic," says Safpro's Craig Jensen, "but the season is looking extremely positive for South Africa and, external factors aside, 'the only people who could ruin it in many ways are probably ourselves.' We will need to be very careful about the quality of fruit being." read more

Another weather setback has been added to the challenges faced by stone fruit producers in the wider area of Tyrnavos, Greece. Two days of hailstorms in late April caused additional damage to the already devastated production from the frost in March. "The March frost had already destroyed this year's... read more

This season, Argentina exported 4,803 tons of peaches, plums, and nectarines between October and April. This amount is 44% lower than in the same period of the previous season and 11% lower than the average of the last three seasons (2021/22-2023/24), according to reports from the National Agri-Food. read more

The Karnataka State Mango Development and Marketing Corporation (KSMDMC) has expanded its Karsiri portal to facilitate the direct sale of 12 mango varieties to consumers in Bengaluru. This initiative is designed to streamline the supply chain by directly linking mango farmers with consumers. read more

"We've had an eventful first quarter for blueberries in 2025," says Robbert Leisink of FruitFul Berries from Venlo. "From week 1 to 8, we saw excellent volumes of consistently high quality from Chile. But just as quickly as Chile entered the market, it tapered off again." "The volumes available read more

To mark the official start of the fresh vegetable season, Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG is once again presenting its complete spring range: in addition to strawberries, lettuce, leafy salads, kohlrabi, asparagus, rhubarb, etc., spring onions and radishes have been harvested since March. read more

UNS Farms is transforming the future of food production in the UAE. Founded in 2018 as a part of the Speedex Group, UNS Farms has emerged as one of Dubai's most sophisticated urban vertical farms. Covering 30,000 square feet, the farm is capable of producing up to 1,500 kilograms of fresh, pesticide-free vegetables daily. read more

Exports of fruits via airfreight are increasingly encountering challenges such as weight variations that disrupt logistics, last-minute cancellations due to production delays, and strict phytosanitary controls at the destination. These factors necessitate increased precision and coordination to maintain quality standards and meet delivery deadlines. read more

A milestone in India-China agricultural collaboration was achieved with the successful launch of Indian Mangoes in China at the AEON Huizhou Shopping Center store on Donghu West Road, Huicheng District. The event, held from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, was a vibrant celebration of friendship, flavor, and read more

The asparagus sector in Peru is experiencing a decrease in cultivation areas and facing climatic challenges, but it continues to maintain its international importance and demand. In a scenario where supply from other producers is diminishing, Agroexportaciones Peru is meeting the global demand for green asparagus with consistent efforts. read more

Wzrost w porównaniu z poprzednimi miesiącami. This is due to the high quality of Ecuadorian bananas and the country's strategic position as a major exporter in the global market. read more

The new summer fruit season began a few hours ago at the Fe.Vi Frutta wholesale company, which has been operating in Basilicata for 27 years and has 500 suppliers mainly located in Basilicata, Calabria, and Apulia. The commercialization will continue until late autumn with later-ripening fruits. read more

The feared rosy apple aphid (dysaphis plantaginea) appears to be particularly aggressive this year. French apple and pear growers are making efforts to protect their crops from these attacks, but the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) is already forecasting reduced yields for the upcoming season due to the pressure from aphids. read more

Merve Sönmezler, Director of Turkish fruit exporter Sönmezler Agrotar, mentioned that the recent frost in several Turkish regions could potentially impact the citrus production for the upcoming year. She stated, "Up until the frost occurred, the final phase of the Turkish citrus season was actually quite good, to be honest." read more

W ciągu ostatniego tygodnia ceny papryki i pomidorów spadły w Belgii. Z drugiej strony, ceny ogórków wzrosły, zgodnie z danymi Stowarzyszenia Belgickich Spółdzielni Ogrodniczych (VBT). "Rynek boryka się z przetwarzaniem dużej produkcji obecnie trwającego wczesnego sezonu". read more

T&G Global has announced that it will open an office in Taiwan in June 2025 as a part of its larger strategy to increase its presence in Asia. With a population of 23 million and strong trade connections with New Zealand, Taiwan has become a crucial market for T&G's apple exports, especially its ENVY brand. read more