Exporters of grapes and stone fruit must confront this new reality much sooner. Both sectors have made significant advances in the United States in recent years, and when their season starts later this year, they will need to find alternative markets. read more

South African fruit growers are exploring options to minimize the impact of the new tariffs imposed by Trump on the sector. read more

One million tonnes of blueberries worth US$6.733bn were exported globally last year according to research from the Peruvian consultancy Fluctuante. Peru was the leading exporter with a 31 percent share of the total, followed by Chile, Spain, and Morocco, each with 8 percent, and the US with 7 percent. read more

A predicted decrease in Clemenules production in the Spanish province of Castellón will likely dissuade growers from pursuing new business opportunities in non-EU countries like China and India in the upcoming season. read more

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)New Zealand Pavilion (Hall 5, 5L02) read more

In 2024, more than 86 million kilograms of strawberries were harvested in the Netherlands, double the volume of 2010, according to figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The increase is mainly due to higher production from greenhouses and polytunnels, while the total cultivation area for strawberries has also expanded. read more

The strawberry season in Latvia is coming to an end, and it has been a challenging one for farmers due to excessive moisture negatively impacting the harvest. Meanwhile, the market is saturated with raspberries and other berries, putting pressure on producers. A significant issue faced by farmers is the shortage of labor, as many pickers have. read more

Driven by a desire to further diversify their farms and ensure their resilience, Blue Whale started researching plum varieties in the 2000s. "Our strength at Blue Whale lies in our capability to pinpoint the top products that appeal to consumers and expand the American-Japanese category," more... read more

More than 60 representatives from the agricultural sector took part in the Agroencuentro Chimaltenango, a conference held in Pueblo Real, Tecpán, with the aim of boosting the production chain, creating business opportunities, and facilitating access to export markets for small and medium-sized producers. read more

The UAE's flower market is experiencing strong growth, with the cut flower segment expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.7% until 2028. With increasing demand from the hospitality, luxury retail, and high-profile events sectors, MyPlant & Garden Middle East is poised to emerge as a key player in the B2B market. read more

"We're at an inflection point. Clean, traceable, responsibly grown produce is on track to become the preferred choice for a growing number of urban households," says Prasanth Ramachandran, Founder of Evergreen Farms, summarizing India's evolving hydroponics industry. Only a few years ago, read more

The first full papaya season for Aztec Fruits will begin next week. The Mexican exporter group, which has a sales office in Leuven, Belgium, specializes in avocados, mangoes, limes, and papayas, and sees strong potential for the fruit in the European market. "We have planted a variety that is read more

A heatwave that swept across Morocco at the end of July severely impacted avocado crops, halving the expected volume for the upcoming season and inevitably leading to price hikes. Abdelkrim Allaoui, president of the Association of Avocado Growers in the Gharb region, reports on the situation: read more

If you mention any South African or South American grower with a sales office in the Netherlands, chances are they are supported by RAAD International from Ridderkerk. John van Wijk has been helping entrepreneurs establish business structures with a focus on the long term for over 35 years. read more

Maroko is zwiększający stopniowo swoją część w duńskim rynku świeżych produktów rolnych, ze stałym wzrostem eksportu świeżych lub schłodzonych pomidorów - informuje EastFruit. Eksport marokańskich pomidorów do Danii osiągnął 1,660 ton metrycznych w ciągu pierwszych 10 miesięcy bieżącego roku marketingowego (lipiec 2024 - read more

The Mexico-based open field and greenhouse producer-exporter SL Produce has committed to making ongoing, substantial investments in its sustainability strategy, in hopes of alleviating challenging growing conditions. This is particularly important as SL's home state of Sinaloa is currently facing an unprecedented drought. read more

For the first time in New Zealand's horticulture sector, avocado exporters from the country have united to obtain a collective FernMark Licence, signaling a new phase in the industry's global presence. The FernMark, which is New Zealand's official country of origin mark, is granted by the Government to... read more

Nowe połączenia morskie pomagają indyjskim granatom podróżować dalej. Szczególnie odmiana Bhagwa przyciąga silne zainteresowanie kupujących w tym sezonie ze względu na swoje stałe smaki, bogaty kolor i długą trwałość na półce - mówi Prasad Chavan, dyrektor generalny importera świeżych owoców Acres EXIM. A Nepal, read more

The Ukrainian potato sector is looking for updated information on production, processing, and consumption in order to guide industry development and enhance cooperation with European partners. The Ukrainian Association of Potato Producers has reached out to the Office of the Agricultural Counsellor in Ukraine. read more

Top buyers and suppliers from over 46 countries and regions are getting ready to participate in Asia's most significant fruit and vegetable event. Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 is only a month away, and visitors from all around the world are gearing up to conduct business at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong on 3–5. read more