The prominent fruit breeding company, Bloom Fresh, has appointed Campbell Banfield as its new General Manager for Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Korea. This decision highlights the company's confidence in the substantial growth opportunities within the table grape, cherry, raisin, and blueberry markets. read more

Sezon awokado w Australii oficjalnie rozpoczął się wraz z awokado odmiany Shepard na czele w Azji Południowo-Wschodniej. read more

The European Commission has responded to allegations of tax fraud in Moroccan tomato exports to the EU. Spanish MEP Carmen Crespo raised concerns about Morocco's duty-free export limits. European Commissioner for Agriculture, Christophe Hansen, stated, "These imports..." read more

The 2025 melon campaign opens under the sign of stability. This is what emerges from the analyses shared by Italian and European stakeholders, outlining a scenario in continuity with the previous year. For Italy, this is an encouraging sign: after years of progressive decline. read more

The Technical Director of Jingold Greece, Mr. Athanasios Pisalidis, advises maintaining calmness, patience, optimism, and avoiding quick judgments regarding the impact of the recent frost on Greek kiwi crops. He stated, "Over the past few days, I have received numerous phone calls, photos, and videos." read more

"We've built a strong foundation, validated our technology, and proven the demand. Scaling into the U.S. market isn't just an opportunity; it's a necessary next step in our journey to redefine fresh produce," says Dr. Tsipi Shoham, CEO and Co-founder of GreenOnyx, an Israeli startup and producer. read more

At the moment, the majority of limes on the French market come from Brazil, the largest exporter to France. "We also see limes from Panama and Mexico, which is the second largest exporter to France," explains David Besnard of ABCD de l'Exotique, a company located at the Rungis market. read more

W Ho Chi Minh City i prowincjach południowych spożycie kokosów wzrosło w okresie gorącego sezonu. Pomimo wyższych cen detalicznych, właściciele magazynów zgłaszają trudności w pozyskaniu wystarczającej ilości kokosów. Niektóre specjalne odmiany kokosów w cenie około 0,80 USD za sztukę. read more

Last summer, the consequences of climate change were visible on almost all fields across Serbia. Although not as apparent, extremely high temperatures also caused significant problems in covered production. Due to the extremely high outside temperatures, plants needed to be regularly cooled. Diseases and read more

Although at this time of year the strawberry harvest in Southern Europe is usually at its peak, this year growers from this region are not satisfied. Quantities of strawberries from Greece or Italy on the market are low, and yields are also below the long-term average. read more

The harvest of pomegranates in the Western Cape has started, and early signs suggest that there will be good yields and high quality. "The first batches of early varieties will reach their destinations soon, and fruit shipments to the Middle East are expected to arrive on time for the end of Ramadan. We are optimistic." read more

Pomimo relatywnie wysokiej produkcji, eksport awokado z Etiopii boryka się z trudnościami w rozwoju, z tylko kilkoma eksporterami obsługującymi głównie sąsiednie kraje. Sytuację pogarsza kryzys Morza Czerwonego, który sprawia, że eksport jest "praktycznie nieistniejący", jak stwierdza Netsanet Tadesse, zastępca dyrektora zarządzającego. read more

Australian company Sai World has launched a new business venture in British Columbia, Canada. Nature's Connection, a collaboration with a Canadian grower with 20 years of experience, falls under the Sai World brand. The exports from this partnership include apples, cherries, and blueberries. "We have been growing and exporting apples and..." read more

W ciągu ostatnich czterech miesięcy 2024 roku Namibia importowała ziemniaki o wartości około 2,9 miliona dolarów amerykańskich, głównie z RPA. Zgodnie z raportem Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) dotyczącym wskaźników rolnictwa i rybołówstwa za czwarty kwartał, rachunek importowy dla produktów ogrodniczych wyniósł około read more

Orchardists in Canada are witnessing better conditions for cherry crops this spring compared to last year. Roger Bailey of Kalwood Farms has noticed improved bud formation on cherry trees. Alan Gatzke from Gatzke Orchards remembers the challenges of last year, saying, "We knew we were in for a tough year. read more

Ostatnie poranne przymrozki wpłynęły na uprawę owoców w Serbii, szczególnie dotykając wcześnie dojrzewające odmiany owoców pestkowych. Zachodnia część Serbii doświadczyła znacznego uszkodzenia. Raporty wskazują, że morele zostały poważnie dotknięte, aż do 95% plonu zostało zniszczone, jak zauważono przez. read more

Cocaine worth an estimated 19 million leva was discovered by customs officers at Burgas port in Bulgaria. The 40 kilograms of cocaine were hidden within a shipment of bananas from Ecuador. The drugs were found during a thorough inspection of a sea container. This incident occurred shortly after two vessels carrying bananas arrived at the port. read more

The volume of imported fruits and vegetables in the Novosibirsk region, Russia, has increased significantly since the beginning of 2025, rising by 40% compared to the same period last year. According to the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor, approximately 30,000 tons of fresh produce have been imported. read more

The Indian avocado market, which has seen consistent growth over the past four years, is currently encountering a significant challenge caused by a rise in imports, according to Abdul Kadir Memon, Head of Business Development and Procurement at Abacate International. "In just the first two weeks of March 2025, nearly..." read more

Certification in fruit production is not just a trend, but also a real opportunity to increase the competitiveness and profitability of orchards. As Mirosław Maliszewski, the president of the Association of Fruit Growers in Poland, emphasizes, "consumer interest in products with higher read more