In the USA, the Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) teamed up with Weis Markets in March and April to introduce the Heart of Colombia Avocado Display Contest. read more

W Stanach Zjednoczonych, Kolumbia Avocado Board (CAB) współpracowała z siecią sklepów Weis Markets w marcu i kwietniu, aby zorganizować konkurs Heart of Colombia Avocado Display Contest. read more

This growth is primarily driven by the kiwifruit industry, whose exports are expected to reach 3.9 billion NZ dollars following a record harvest in 2024 and forecasts for an even larger harvest in 2025. read more

The organic vegetable box company and grower Riverford has become the first retailer to sell mushrooms grown without peat. They have raised the price of punnets to cover the increased costs of growing in the new substrate. read more

With around 295,000 tons, the export volume remained close to the record level of April 2024. However, in terms of value, exports decreased by 18% in the same month. Spain (-6%) and Belgium (-11%) remained the main buyers, followed by Eastern Europe with a strong... read more

At the event, Elisa Pérez, Head of the Rubus Breeding Program at Planasa for the EMEA region, provided an overview of the work done in raspberry cultivation in recent years and highlighted the recent introduction of the new varieties Pink Hudson and Pink Loira. read more

The forecast for navel oranges, which are included in the non-Valencia portion of the forecast, amounts to 100,000 cartons, i.e. 2% of the total quantity of non-Valencia oranges. read more

Over 100 berry industry experts from Huelva and Portugal came together for Planasa's Genetics Forum, an annual event organized by the breeder to exchange knowledge and discuss technical and genetic advancements in berry varieties. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) convened fresh produce and floral industry leaders this week for The Washington Conference, urging members to advocate for public health, economic prosperity, and global trade through the impact of fresh produce. read more

They are produced in Murcia, the main Spanish grape-growing region, but also in Alicante, Almería, Granada, and Badajoz. read more

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As QS reports referring to the BVL, SpinTor is allowed to be used against cherry fruit flies on late strawberry varieties beyond the existing authorization period from June 15 to October 12, 2025, in accordance with Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009. Excluded from this are... read more

Filipino authorities are aiming to increase their agricultural exports to Egypt following the recent approval to export durian, as reported by Manila Bulletin. read more

The Ministry of Commerce in Thailand, in collaboration with the Department of Internal Trade, has teamed up with four prominent petrol stations to distribute over 2,000 tonnes of mangoes sourced from growers in the northern regions of Chiang Mai and Lamphun provinces. read more

Perfection Fresh has teamed up with the global packaging leader Detpak to introduce a new visually appealing strawberry punnet that combines attractive shelf display with intelligent, practical design. read more

Macfrut unveils the first novelties of the 2026 edition, scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre from Tuesday 21 to Thursday 23 April. The first concerns the flagship products of the 43rd edition: Avocado and Mango. Two crops in dizzying ascent in production and consumption on an international scale. read more

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

At a time when agricultural productivity is under pressure due to climate change, emerging pests, and plant diseases, a silent but increasingly common problem threatens to seriously compromise the yield of vegetable crops: soil exhaustion. read more

Summer is the season of dreams and departures. But even when the journey remains for now in the drawer - or between the pages of a guidebook - there are flavors capable of evoking distant atmospheres and allowing us to savor a bit of that tropical world that inspires us so much. read more