In 2024, citrus fruits accounted for more than half of the total value of South African fruit exports, highlighting their importance not only for global consumers but also for the South African economy, particularly in terms of employment in rural areas. read more

Panamanian authorities have arrested the leader of Sitraibana, one of the banana workers' unions responsible for a six-week strike that disrupted Chiquita's operations in Changuinola, leading to the layoff of 6,500 workers. read more

The Costa Rican banana association Corbana has announced that it will make its Banaclima platform available to the sector to support technical decision-making and address the climate challenges affecting banana production. read more

Avocados Australia has announced the details of its Central New South Wales Avocado Grower Regional Forum, which will be hosted on Thursday, July 3rd. read more

With the changing consumer and purchasing behavior, as well as the shift in food culture, Chiquita is focusing on a new approach and incentives, particularly in its core market of Germany, along with creating emotional connections within the entire category. Collaborating with trade partners, the company is aiming to adapt to these changes. read more

Cambodia has prohibited the import of fruits and vegetables from Thailand as both countries implement retaliatory actions following a border dispute. read more

According to new research, nine out of ten consumers in the UK want to see more food produced domestically, while only a third express trust in food from the US and India. read more

At Transport Logistic 2025, held in Munich, Germany from June 2 to 5, Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. exhibited its TT19 series product, the TT19SE 4G low-temperature real-time temperature and humidity light-sensing vibration GPS position sensor. During the exhibition, Tzone provided samples. read more

Despite maintaining a leading position in supplying organic products to the European market, organic banana exports from the Dominican Republic to the European Union have decreased by 16.9% in the last three years. This drop in production has been attributed to pests and adverse weather conditions. read more

Spain has become a European leader in blueberry production and export, thanks to continuous investment in research and innovation that allowed the adaptation of this cold-climate fruit to warmer growing regions. Once considered a niche crop, blueberries are now one of the fastest-growing fruits. read more

W tym roku północne Chiny doświadczyły częstych wiosennych fluktuacji klimatycznych, które znacząco wpłynęły na produkcję owoców. W okresie krytycznego kwitnienia wiele sadów jabłoni i gruszek zostało dotkniętych nagłymi spadkami temperatury i silnymi wiatrami. Niektóre sady gruszek nawet doświadczyły drugiej fali mrozu. read more

The short-term supply of papaya from Brazil will be low until August. "This is largely due to the typical winter weather conditions in Brazil which naturally limit fruit production and availability," says Fred Tavares with UGBP USA/Crown Global. That low supply in the first half of the year has led to higher prices for consumers. read more

Z jej mikro-zielonych uprawianych w ogrodzie w Lilburn w stanie Georgia, Veronica Gomez cicho zmienia sposób, w jaki ludzie myślą o jedzeniu. To, co zaczęło się jako osobista zmiana z kariery pielęgniarki kardiologicznej, rozwinęło się w model skupiony na społeczności, promujący zdrowie, edukację i zrównoważony rozwój. W centrum tego wszystkiego stoi Pure Sprout. read more

"Not all countries have an inspection body, and in those that do, the operational scope of the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) in South Africa is unparalleled," says Lucien Jansen, CEO of the organization. read more

W zeszłym roku firma East of Scotland Growers oraz R&K Drysdale połączyły się, tworząc ESG Drysdale. Firma ta jest teraz jednym z największych dostawców warzyw w Wielkiej Brytanii, uprawiając warzywa na 2000 hektarach ziemi z udziałem 18 różnych producentów. "Poprzez połączenie, ESG Drysdale dostrzegło szansę na zoptymalizowanie dostaw. read more

Eksport borówki z Gruzji do Unii Europejskiej rośnie z uwagi na niedobór owoców w Europie, zauważają producenci borówki. Niekorzystne skutki wiosennych przymrozków i opadów śniegu stanowią wyzwanie, ale plony powinny nieznacznie wzrosnąć dzięki dodaniu nowych [tekst zostaje przerwany].

Georgia's blueberry exports to the European Union are on an upward trajectory due to a fruit scarcity in Europe, as noted by the Blueberry Producers Association. The adverse effects of spring frost and snow pose challenges, but yields are expected to increase slightly with the addition of new [the text is interrupted]. read more

Zbiory otwartych pól aronii Dongkui właśnie rozpoczęły się niedawno w Xianju, Chinach. "Ze względu na śnieżną pogodę od lutego do marca, tegoroczna produkcja jest niższa niż w zeszłym roku. Niektóre sady doświadczyły opadów śniegu podczas okresu kwitnienia, co spowodowało uszkodzenia roślin przez mróz i zmniejszenie plonu owoców". read more

During her visit to the La Vega de Cieza Cooperative, Sara Rubira, the Regional Minister for Water, Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, stated that the Region of Murcia expected to produce more than 356,000 tons of excellent quality stone fruits this season, which will be marketed in Spain and… read more

Moldova's fruit exports in the upcoming 2025 season could drop by half in value, potentially reaching only $150–160 million (€138–147 million), according to a forecast by Moldova Fruct Chairman Vitalie Gorinchoy, presented at the recent "Fruit Day" festival. This pessimistic outlook read more

Frank P Matthew's Prunus Sumaura Fugenzo Japanese Lantern won the Best in Show award at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) New Plant Awards, sponsored by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), during this year's HTA National Plant Show, which is happening today and tomorrow (June 18 and 19). read more