The demand for Cyprus Late Ovals, including Morphou and Lefka oranges, has exceeded the supply. Growers have noted increased prices since March. Usually available until mid-May, the crop is expected to be depleted by the end of March due to high demand from markets such as Norway, New Zealand, and the Far East. read more

Yesterday we wrote about the prospects for the 2025 melon campaign in Italy and Europe, and to better understand the expectations of national producers, we collected the impressions of some key figures in the sector. (click here). read more

This year, the area dedicated to vegetable and melon crops in the Kherson region of Ukraine will double, thanks to land demining and the partial restoration of irrigation systems on the right bank of the region. Dmitry Yunusov, the head of the Department of Agriculture in the... read more

Egzotic fruits, such as oranges, mandarins, mangoes, and avocados, are still expensive in Serbian markets and stores. According to reports from Belgrade, bananas are priced at around 250 dinars ($2.30) per kilogram in markets, while in stores, they can range from 140 to 190 dinars ($1.29–$1.75). Market vendors claim that... read more

The global lime market is mainly dominated by Mexico, Brazil, India, and Egypt. Mexico is the largest exporter, followed by Brazil, with Europe and the US being the main export destinations. In recent years, the demand for limes has been growing at a rate of 4 to 6% annually due to their increasing use for. read more

The Egyptian orange campaign is coming to a premature end due to difficulties in sourcing oranges for export. Zeinab Mohammed, export sales representative at Al Solimania, says: "It's getting increasingly difficult to source the right size oranges in Egypt, and we're nearing the end of." read more

It was a historic event. During the 13th International Blueberry Conference, the first sand painting show of its kind took place. The history of blueberry cultivation in Poland was "narrated" by Magdalena Suszek-Bąk. It was an extraordinary performance.

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There has been a response from the Ecuadorian banana sector in light of comments made by "political figures" linking banana exporters to alleged drug trafficking activities. The Ecuadorian Banana Marketing and Export Association (Acorbanec) has denounced these remarks as "malicious and biased." read more

The global lime market is mainly dominated by Mexico, Brazil, India, and Egypt. Mexico is the largest exporter, followed by Brazil, with Europe and the US being the main export destinations. In recent years, the demand for limes has grown between 4 and 6% annually due to their versatile uses. read more

Egipt has obserwed a significant increase in the export of fresh grapes to Finland, as reported by EastFruit. By the end of 2024, the country delivered 3.8 thousand tons of grapes to the Finnish market, with a total value exceeding $14 million. This marks almost three times the export volume of 2023 and establishes a new trend. read more

In January, Spanish exports of fresh fruits and vegetables are off to a good start: exports increased by 7% in volume, reaching 1.2 million tons, and by 11% in value, resulting in a turnover of 1.9 billion euros. These are the statistics on the Spanish trade of fruits and vegetables. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Avolio, a Ugandan supplier of bulk crude and edible avocado oil. The move marks the company's entry into the avocado oil market and aligns with its broader initiative to expand into specialty ingredients. read more

The mandarin season was coming to an end, so availability was clearly limited. There was a noticeable scarcity of Spanish Nadorcott, Tango, and Orri mandarins. The fruits were being offered in various packaging sizes and also in nets. The significance of high-quality Israeli Orri mandarins was apparent as well. read more

Ostatnio ukraińscy producenci jagód zjednoczyli się pod szyldem Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Plantatorów Borówek – ważny krok w kierunku rozszerzenia eksportu ukraińskich borówek na rynek UE i światowy. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced its newest innovation in the echinacea market: Echinacea 'Fringe Festival'. This unique variety from Terra Nova features fringe-like petals and strap-shaped foliage. Echinacea 'Fringe Festival' is characterized by a profusion of thick, hot pink petals that exude a playful vibe. read more

With over 5000 visitors from more than 80 countries last year, FlowerTrials has become an event where attendees can explore the newest plant innovations and connect with colleagues from around the world. In week 24, a total of 56 breeders will open their doors in The Netherlands and Germany to showcase the future. read more

Yesterday, in Bologna, at the celebratory event of the 30th anniversary of Apo Conerpo, entitled "Italian Fruit and Vegetables between productive crises, global challenges, and cooperative resilience", one of the most appreciated moments was the presentation by Ersilia Di Tullio, Strategic Advisory Manager of... read more

Ciężkie i przerywane deszcze w regionie Emilia-Romania we Włoszech spowodowały problemy z sadzeniem ziemniaków. "Jesteśmy opóźnieni w niektórych miejscach" - powiedział Massimo Cristiani, przewodniczący Selenella. "Pogoda była bardziej zmienna niż zazwyczaj w tym roku. Mieliśmy dni deszczowe i bardzo mało. read more

The majority of the South African pear supply has already been delivered to OV Fruit. This season, the importer will receive a wide selection of South African pear varieties, including Sempre, Rosemarie, Vermont Beauty, Forelle, Cape Rose, Cheeky, Abate Fetel, Beurre Bosc, Packham's, and CA. "This year, sales..." read more

A transition period for the asparagus supply from Mexico is approaching. According to Cruz Carrera, director of sales for the asparagus division at Five Crowns Marketing, the industry supply from the Caborca Mexico region is starting to decline. Caborca is currently the main growing region for asparagus. read more