The apricot industry in Turkey has generated almost $330 million in exports over the past five years. However, recent frost events have caused significant damage to apricot crops as well as to peaches, apples, nectarines, hazelnuts, and walnuts. Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumaklı visited the affected areas. read more

Everything is ready for the International Potato Symposium. As the main product of Macfrut 2025, The International Potato Symposium brings together experts from France, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Egypt, Namibia, and Italy for discussions on the third most cultivated species on the planet. read more

"The Great Beauty Italy is revving up engines in anticipation of the next edition of Macfrut, where it will be featured with a stand full of initiatives and moments of discussion among players in the fruit and vegetable supply chain. This is being told by Leonardo Odorizzi, one of the founding members of the network." read more

The import of Egyptian grapes for further distribution is about to begin, according to Mariya Dermendzhieva, CEO of the Bulgarian fresh produce trader Triland. She stated, "As the Egyptian citrus season is ending earlier than expected, we are shifting our focus to the upcoming grape season, which is just around the corner." read more

The Chinese blueberry market has undergone significant changes in the past twenty years, with Peru emerging as a major player. In 2024, China imported 38,743 tons of blueberries, 89% of which came from Peru. This shift reflects the increasing popularity of healthy eating among China's urban and upper-middle-class consumers. read more

At Van Ooijen Citrus, the first Spanish greenhouse cherries arrived on the market three weeks ago, but more substantial volumes have only come in this week. "Spain always starts on an empty market, so at first it's really about selling by the box. But now we've received our first full pallet of cherries." read more

Below we report a reflection by Francesco Avanzini, General Manager of Conad (pictured above), published on his LinkedIn profile regarding which strategies to adopt in light of an almost inevitable decline in volumes in the coming years. read more

The Irish saying, "you shouldn't start sowing until" refers to waiting for the right conditions, and in March the ground conditions in Ireland were very good, ideal for preparing for sowing, according to Stephen McCormack from McCormack Family Farms, who grow herbs and leafy greens. read more

Despite the increasing demand for bananas in Namibia, the country continues to rely heavily on imports as local production remains minimal. The Namibian Agronomic Board's (NAB) Seasonal Harvest report states that bananas are one of the most widely consumed fruits globally and are considered the most popular. read more

Holenderskie rozwiązania dotyczące przechowywania ziemniaków i warzyw są dobrze znane na Ukrainie, a lokalni rolnicy teraz mają lepszy dostęp do finansowania budowy nowych obiektów dzięki niedawno przyjętemu programowi "Kredyty Uczciwe". Rada Ministrów Ukrainy zatwierdziła uchwałę rozszerzającą... read more

In March, the 1,300-foot-long container ship Marco Polo sailed through the Delaware River to deliver clementines from Morocco to the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal. This historic moment signified the arrival of the largest ship to ever dock at an East Coast port, showcasing the Port of Philadelphia's capabilities. read more

The operations of Meadowbrook Farms (MBF) Savannah will be carried out from De Mooij Amsterdam's location at the Food Center starting May 5th. MBF Savannah specializes in importing exotic fruits and vegetables, including haricot verts, sugar snaps, mangetouts, and various specialties from Africa... read more

Seed meets Technology 2025 is fully booked with exhibitors. The exhibition organizers are proud of this and have recently opened public registration. The seed technology fair will take place on September 23, 24, and 25 at Vertify in Zwaagdijk-Oost, the Netherlands. read more

"Asparagus sales surged again last week in the lead-up to Easter. We started the week with decent volumes, and early on, I found the prices somewhat disappointing. But later in the week, it seemed like everyone in the Netherlands wanted to eat asparagus again, which drove prices up." read more

The green asparagus harvest season in Granada and Spain is in full swing. Cooperatives and agricultural entities in at least eight provinces, including Granada, are operating at full capacity, with Spanish green asparagus being distributed to national and international markets. Granada is expecting to read more

Chirene Jelbert was working at a blueberry exporter as the industry was taking off in South Africa. She was present when the first export containers were packed, and also witnessed the conundrum of food waste that is, she says, inevitable in every growing industry. "The waste part is always." read more

Sezon eksportu suchego czosnku z Egiptu rozpocznie się za około trzy tygodnie, choć niektóry czosnek, który jeszcze nie jest całkowicie wysuszony, jest już eksportowany - mówi Rayan El Sawy, przewodniczący eksportera świeżnych produktów rolnych Egyptian-Emirati Import & Export: "Właśnie zakończyliśmy ze świeżnym czosnkiem i zaczęliśmy z suchym czosnkiem a". read more

"Boleh La" - was the slogan of today's unique B2B event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where 15 leading importers of fresh produce from Malaysia met selected suppliers from Morocco. Boleh La means "it can be done" and that was exactly the conclusion of today's intense negotiations. read more

Uprawa rodzynek w Południowej Afryce ma spaść o prawie 20 procent w porównaniu z początkowymi prognozami po powszechnych opadach deszczu w kluczowych regionach produkcyjnych.

The South African raisin crop is expected to decrease by nearly 20 percent from initial forecasts due to widespread rainfall in key production areas. read more

For this year, an apricot harvest of 508,291 tons is targeted for the mentioned cultivation countries, which represents a decrease of -10% compared to the previous year's quantity (563,167 tons). However, this number could still decrease in the coming weeks, as some European regions... read more