The 2025 avocado season in Colombia has become one of the most challenging for the sector, as it is facing an oversupply scenario, low prices, logistical obstacles, and adverse weather conditions that have complicated marketing efforts. Peru had an early harvest that began in May, flooding the market. read more

In Shymkent, Kazakhstan, local agricultural entrepreneurs are successfully growing crops that are typically associated with cooler climates. One of these crops is blueberries, which are rarely seen in greenhouses across Central Asia. The owners of the greenhouse complex have dedicated three hectares of land to blueberry cultivation. read more

Kings River Packing group, a family-owned company with three citrus packing houses - Kings River Packing, Cobblestone Fruit, and Jireh Packing - is implementing LUCAi™, the newest deep learning A.I. grading technology, on all of their sorting lines that are currently equipped with TOMRA's Spectrim vision. read more

Amidst new climatic challenges and an increasingly quality- and sustainability-focused market, the fruit and vegetable sector is in a constant state of change. Grappolo Rosso, an Apulian farm founded in 2017, is a testament to this evolution. Led by the young entrepreneur Asia Grilli, the farm read more

Zbiory wiśni w McIntyre Fruit w Perthshire są jeszcze kilka miesięcy odbywają, a według właściciela Matthew McIntyre'a, owoce wyglądają dobrze. „Jak dotąd, plony wyglądają bardzo dobrze. Mieliśmy dobre ciepło i poziomy światła w kwietniu i maju, a potem deszcz przyszedł w odpowiednim czasie…

The cherry harvest at McIntyre Fruit in Perthshire is still a couple of months away, and according to owner Matthew McIntyre, the fruit is looking good. "So far, the crop is looking very good. We had good warmth and light levels in April and May, and then the rain came at just the right time to... read more

The Dolce Passione project is on schedule: Harvest is wrapping up in Sicily and beginning in Campania. The Dolce Passione Consortium is currently satisfied with the progress of the commercial and production campaign. Consortium director Luciano Trentini explains that "the Sicilian production of..." read more

W wielu miejscach, szwajcarskie półki z cebulami są głównie zaopatrywane w importowane produkty – dostępne obecnie cebule pochodzą z Holandii, Danii lub Francji. "Zeszłoroczne zbioru było trudne, z niskimi ilościami i bardzo zróżnicowaną jakością przechowywania," wyjaśnia Markus Waber, zastępca dyrektora szwajcarskiego. read more

The situation regarding citrus fruits in certain areas of the province of Taranto is very critical due to the exceptionally high temperatures in recent days. The situation is exacerbated by an ongoing water crisis that has not been resolved and inadequate management of irrigation resources. Apulia read more

Price pressure, high logistical costs, and competition from countries with more favorable conditions, such as Mexico and China, compel Peruvian exporters to work more efficiently and flexibly, and to seek strategic niches to retain their market share in the United States, Europe, and Central America. read more

In order to make better use of lemons and offer alternative products with a longer shelf life, the Spanish company Belsán, from Murcia, has created a new gourmet format under its own brand: Li. This product consists of dehydrated lemon slices packaged in a lemon-shaped container made from biodegradable materials. read more

In the Spanish municipality of Cieza, located in the heart of Murcia's fruit-growing region, a particular type of stone fruit is becoming increasingly popular each season. Nectarines are the most sought after, followed by flat peaches, yellow (pavía) or red peaches, and plums. Plums and apricots have seen a decline in demand. read more

Marketing manager Akin Soyleyen from Turkish fruit exporter Aksun stated that the Turkish sugar apricot season has started off well in terms of both demand and supply. "As of week 24, sugar apricots are officially back in the market, marking the beginning of the 2025 export season with strong." read more

Almost 150 people, including technicians, farmers, and supply chain operators, visited Salvi Vivai's new experimental cherry orchard in Portomaggiore in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. On June 10, 2025, guests had the opportunity to compare cherries of various varieties, rootstocks, and plant layouts. read more

SanLucar, a global fruit and vegetable brand, is expanding its footprint in France by acquiring a substantial stake in the French company Buonanno. France is the third-largest market for fruits and vegetables in Europe by volume, following Italy and Germany, with. read more

En la costa norte de Perú, especialmente en el Valle de Chira (región de Piura), la producción de plátanos orgánicos se ha convertido en una de las actividades más representativas de la agricultura familiar. Más de 9,000 pequeños agricultores, la mayoría manejando parcelas de menos de una hectárea, han sostenido una cadena de valor que ha. read more

With summer approaching, the ginger market is traditionally entering a quieter period. Yet, in recent weeks, the market has shown a noticeable price increase. "Ginger always remains an unpredictable market. Although demand isn't particularly strong, prices continue to rise. We are also coming read more

Last week, the Belgian blueberry season was officially opened at Frans Schrijnwerkers' farm, but this week marks the real start of commercial picking. It's shaping up to be a promising season, with Belgian producers optimistic that the newly launched joint marketing initiative between BelOrta and... read more

Prices for the majority of fruit and vegetable products in Switzerland started to decline in November 2024, according to data from the BLW. Significant price drops were observed for items like carrots and apples, which are commonly purchased. read more

According to recent findings from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey, there has been a decrease in the consumption of fruits and vegetables in the UK. Only 27% of adults are now meeting the recommended five-a-day guideline, down from 33% previously. For children aged 11 to 18, the average daily intake has dropped from 3.2 to 2.5 portions. read more

W Cambridgeshire, Luke Ablett is dealing with extraordinary challenges regarding his potato harvest. He runs a 400-acre (approximately 161.87 hectares) farm in Ramsey St Mary's, and he has revealed that he currently has over 13 tons of unsold potatoes. "The potato market appears to have completely stalled, and..." read more