The Turkish Ministry of Trade has announced the suspension of a temporary ban on lemon exports, which was supposed to start on April 8. The restriction had caused worries among domestic producers, who were concerned about potential financial losses because of restricted market access. According to Cumhuriyet, the ban has been lifted. read more

Following a strong cold front on April 5th, Hungary experienced an influx of Arctic air. By Sunday, a light frost was observed over a large area. By Monday, frost was widespread, except in the Northwestern region and the Southern shore of Lake Balaton. The North and northeast, which are home to nearly read more

In Naivasha, Kenya, where the fertile soil and mild climate provide ideal growing conditions, lies Benev Flora. This nursery, founded by agronomist John Ndung'u, is located at an altitude of 2,200 meters and specializes in growing Hypericum. What once started as a curiosity about flowers grew into a successful business. read more

Sourabh Jaiswal, Business Development Manager for Indian produce exporter KK Star, stated that the Indian mango season has been challenging so far. "The mango season in India has been progressing slower than anticipated. We've had to deal with multiple challenges, such as increasingly harsh. read more

Jim Zion, managing partner of Meridian Growers, has emphasized the current status of U.S. pistachio supplies, indicating that the remaining stocks are designated for Asian festivals as the harvest season approaches. India continues to be a crucial market, particularly for its Diwali festival, requiring supplies from the U.S. read more

We would like to inform you that on Tuesday, April 8th, the breeding company Rijk Zwaan officially opened its new Seed Connect Centre at its headquarters in De Lier, Netherlands. This expansion increases the capacity of the fruit and vegetable breeding company for seed cleaning, processing, storage, and packaging to continue to meet the demands. read more

During the shareholders' meeting of CSO Italy held on April 8th in Ferrara, director Elisa Macchi presented the research "Fruit and Vegetables: Perception vs. Reality," conducted by CSO Italy to analyze consumer attitudes towards fruits and vegetables. read more

In April, frosts in Ukraine can affect the harvest of fruit trees, especially apricots. The regions of Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Zakarpattia are expected to be the most impacted. Volodymyr Pechko, the head of the NGO "Ukrgardenprom," discussed potential crop losses with a journalist from UNN. "We are still read more

Ukraine has signed an updated Free Trade Agreement with the European Free Trade Association countries Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, opening up greater opportunities for exporting fresh agricultural products. According to the Ukrainian government, the revised agreement eliminates or reduces read more

The demand for processed avocado products is increasing due to consumers seeking healthy, convenient products with a longer shelf life. Grosla, a Mexican company, is fully dedicated to exporting frozen guacamole and avocado pulp. While its headquarters are in Mexico City, its production facilities are located in... read more

Strengthening economic locations in Germany and Europe: Rewe Group is investing 16 billion euros by 2028 in the future of shopping. Targeted focuses include digitalization, locations, and infrastructure. In 2024, the company hired 46,000 new employees in Germany. read more

Egipt's ascension to dominance in the citrus category has appeared unstoppable, yet it has faced its fair share of challenges. Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea have hindered export operations and are still ongoing, as stated by Osama Saleh, the commercial manager of producer-exporter Houd El. read more

Anton Rabe, długoletni dyrektor wykonawczy Hortgro, został wybrany na nowego przewodniczącego Fruit South Africa. read more

Turkish authorities have announced a temporary suspension of lemon exports starting from April 8th. This decision was made to address concerns regarding the balance of supply and demand in the country, as domestic availability and increasing prices have become a cause for worry. read more

Chilean kiwifruit can now be exported to Mexico under a Systems Approach, eliminating the requirement for fruit fumigation. This decision comes after the approval of the pilot plan following a meeting between the Agricultural and Livestock Service (Sag), Frutas de Chile, and Mexico's agriculture secretary, Julio. read more

The estimated export quantities for 2025 are expected to reach a total of 1.34 million tons, which would be five percent more than in the previous season. The main reason for this positive trend is attributed to the significantly increased demand for avocados in international markets. read more

AI-powered technology facilitator GrubMarket has successfully acquired Delta Fresh Produce, based in Nogales, a top distributor that specializes in tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, grapes, watermelons, and various other fresh produce commodities imported from Mexico. read more

In particular, it has been found that the likelihood of dying from the exposure to certain pesticides is 194 times higher in a certain species of bees compared to honey bees. read more

This was especially the case with fruit vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers. What anomalies were observed in other types of fruits and vegetables? read more

The durian industry in Thailand has called on its government to push for better export conditions to China as the season begins to pick up. read more