North America is getting ready for the expiration of the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement, which will result in tariffs of 20.91% being implemented on July 14, 2025. This change could significantly impact tomato trade in the area. Mexico continues to be the primary supplier, but the supply is changing as the season comes to a close. read more

On April 25th, the 42nd edition of the 50km Di Romagna ultramarathon will take place, with Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, confirming its support for the second consecutive year. The historic ultramarathon is known as one of the oldest in Italy. read more

In anticipation of the upcoming carrot campaign in Northern Italy, starting around May 20, Zanarini srl is sharing some insights on the current European market trends, the status of 2024 stocks, production trends in Sicily and the Chioggia area, as well as some perspectives on the new Veneto campaign. read more

April frosts have affected orchards in Hungary, with the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (HCA) mentioning the possibility of partially mitigating the damage through the agricultural compensation program. Unusually severe night frosts between April 6 and 9 resulted in harm to blossoming orchards, as temperatures plummeted. read more

On Tuesday afternoon, a hailstorm was recorded in Vegas Altas del Guadiana, in the Spanish region of Extremadura, which caused damage to various crops in the towns of Don Benito and Villanueva de la Serena, among other municipalities. In these areas, some nectarine and plum orchards have been affected. read more

Morocco is rapidly becoming a key player in the global fruit and vegetable trade, as stated by EastFruit. Despite its arid climate and chronic water scarcity, the country has emerged as the third fastest-growing exporter of fruits and vegetables in the world, thanks to a resilient and forward-thinking approach. read more

Due to the current warming, plant growth is definitely accelerating. Although blueberry flowering will probably start in about two weeks (in some regions of Poland even earlier), it is already worth ensuring the presence of pollinating insects. They can be read more

Amid the ongoing war and climate change, Ukraine's fruit and berry sector is undergoing significant transformation, with new crops like alpine strawberries, actinidia (hardy kiwi), and hazelnuts emerging in regions previously considered unsuitable for such cultivation. Volodymyr Pechko, head of read more

With the end of the Mediterranean avocado season, particularly from Morocco and Spain, it is now the turn of avocados from summer origins to supply the European market. Paul Kyalo, CEO of Konza Tropicals, stated that avocados from Kenya are well-positioned in the market but face logistical challenges that hinder. read more

A recent severe frost in Turkey has resulted in significant damage to fruit orchards. Market participants have referred to it as one of the worst frost events in recent history. Government officials are currently evaluating the extent of the damage, a process that is anticipated to take several weeks, and considering potential aid packages. read more

A Flemish administrative court has revoked the environmental permit for a 35km section of Belgium's hydrogen pipeline network, halting the planned construction. The permit, initially granted by the Flemish government, allowed Fluxys to build a pipeline between Zelzate and Kallo. read more

Ventura, a historic Italian brand of dried fruit for almost 90 years, confirms its participation in Tuttofood 2025 along with the other brands Maama and Sunsweet, the latter distributed exclusively in Italy by Madi Ventura. Three brands of dried fruit and chocolate with unique positioning. read more

Od początku kwietnia tego roku, ukraiński rynek buraków stołowych doświadcza stabilnego wzrostu cen, wywołanego gwałtownym wzrostem aktywności handlowej, według analityków projektu EastFruit. Producenci informują, że popyt na warzywa korzeniowe na Ukrainie osiągnął szczyt.

Since the beginning of April this year, Ukraine's table beet market has been experiencing a steady price increase, triggered by a sharp surge in trading activity, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. Producers report that demand for root vegetables in Ukraine has reached a fever. read more

Every spring, the queen of the Asian hornet wakes up from hibernation to build a nest. Volunteer helpers from the app ObsIdentify have already spotted 7,873 specimens this spring. In the period from January to April last year, there were only 4,490. ObsIdentify is a platform designed to help identify species of insects and animals. read more

The Swiss start-up company Voltiris has already introduced this technology to the market in the Netherlands, France, and Switzerland, and is now testing the application for the first time in Belgium at Tomato Masters - in close collaboration with the producer group Tomeco and the Proefcentrum. read more

The Avocado Institute of Mexico (AIM) has launched an initiative called Path to Sustainability to promote environmental stewardship in the country's avocado industry. The initiative involves collaboration between members of the grower-exporter association Apeam and the Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association (MHAIA), with the goal of enhancing sustainability practices. read more

In line with the Easter festival, the asparagus harvest has started off well: Aldi Süd reaffirms its commitment to regional and seasonal produce by offering only white, purple, and green asparagus from Germany throughout the entire German asparagus season this year. read more

Belgium's BelOrta and Hoogstraten cooperatives have announced plans to merge their locally produced blueberry volumes, which will be marketed centrally through BelOrta. read more

The first consultation round was informal in nature, during which the social partners discussed the current developments in the industry, as well as national and international geopolitical developments and the progress of collective bargaining in the Netherlands. read more

Australian Bananas has introduced an interactive activation at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, featuring a new 'Farm-to-Table' educational video. The goal is to establish a connection between children and where their food comes from. read more