Planasa’s RedSayra strawberry has become the most widely grown variety in the current 2025/26 season in Huelva, the main strawberry-producing region in Spain and Europe. read more

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New consumer research on Vietnam's rapidly changing food and retail market has identified a long-term opportunity for New Zealand cherries, as reported by Summerfruit New Zealand. read more

The volume of coconut imports into the U.S. is better compared to this time last year. Frank Martinez from A.R. Produce mentioned, "Right now, we have a good supply of coconuts," noting that they source products from the Dominican Republic, some from Mexico, and will soon also receive supplies from Costa Rica. Costa Rica is the main supplier for them. read more

The Belgian fresh produce specialist Coccinelle is expanding its focus across the border, especially towards the Netherlands. The company, based in Sint-Katelijne-Waver, has established a solid reputation as a comprehensive partner for retailers and distributors in recent years. read more

The World Avocado Organisation (WAO) is employing focused social media tactics throughout Europe to promote avocado consumption and boost market demand. The organization runs specialized social media channels in Spain, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Italy. read more

Pink Lady® is growing not only in volume (+5%), but in all key indicators according to the Brand Barometer Italy (December 2025 vs February/March 2024): from awareness (67%, +8 points in less than 2 years), to reputation (8.0/10 improving), to value for money (7.6/10 growing). read more

Over the past month, Delhi NCR was filled with color as thousands of tulips blossomed throughout the city, from Shanti Path to the lawns of Rashtrapati Bhavan, attracting crowds eager to see the tulip festival. However, anyone visiting these gardens now is likely to notice significantly fewer blooms. read more

The 2025/2026 brassica export season in Spain is currently underway, with lower production and shortages expected in the coming weeks due to constant rains during much of the winter. On a commercial level, Spanish exporters have faced higher costs and unusually low market conditions so far. read more

A delegation from the Port of Itajaí in Brazil held a meeting on Tuesday (10) at the Port of Gioia Tauro in Calabria, Italy, to discuss export opportunities for bananas produced in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina in the European market. Brazilian and Italian authorities, as well as representatives from both ports, were present. read more

Cabbage growers in the Yenişehir district of Bursa, Turkey, are facing losses as a result of large quantities of unsold cabbage remaining in the fields. Despite cabbages being sold in city markets in Bursa for 50 to 70 lira (US$1.52–US$2.13) per head, growers are reporting limited demand in the production areas. read more

Prices are generally rising for fruits and vegetables. There are high volumes of strawberries, especially Lucanian varieties like Sabrosa and Inspire; Campania production is also increasing. There is also high availability of fava beans, as their commercialization has started. The strong demand for apples is driving prices up. read more

For a year now, RAAD (Inter-)national has been operating with its own office in South Africa. "We came up with this structure two years ago, started it more than a year ago, and it has turned out to be a success," says John van Wijk, who has been supporting entrepreneurs internationally. read more

Zapotrzebowanie zagraniczne na ananasy z Beninu osiągnęło roczny szczyt. W tym roku przypadło to na bardziej korzystne warunki pogodowe, co przyczyniło się do lepszej jakości owoców, oraz na trwające wysiłki mające na celu zmodernizowanie przemysłu. Edouard Choubiyi, prezydent Stowarzyszenia Eksporterów Ananasów z Beninu, dostarcza. read more

Konflikt na Bliskim Wschodzie i zamknięcie Cieśniny Ormuz, strategicznego szlaku handlowego dla światowego handlu, powodują poważne zakłócenia w przepływach handlowych. W rezultacie wiele dostaw żywności uległo zatrzymaniu, jak ma to miejsce w przypadku francuskich jabłek. Ponad 250 kontenerów, czyli około read more

New Zealand's Prevar is forecasting a successful season for PIQA® Red, with a projected 15 per cent increase in crop volumes compared to last year, amounting to an extra 230,000 kilograms. As it enters the second year of its updated brand identity, PIQA Red is continuing to grow across. read more

Ukraine has significant potential to expand processing not only in grains, oilseeds, and industrial crops but also in the fruit, berry, and vegetable sector. This segment could provide the country with additional competitive advantages and create higher added value, as reported by EastFruit, citing SEEDS. read more

Aphids out of control and few tools to stop them. In Spain, as reported by ValenciaFruits, there is growing concern over the infestation affecting Andalusia, Valencian Community, and the Region of Murcia, where an estimated 6,100 hectares of crops are affected. read more

European garlic raises its voice. With production costs out of control, increasing competition from China and Egypt, and commercial defense tools now considered insufficient, the industry is appealing to EU institutions and calling for urgent measures to prevent further production setbacks. read more

Eurosemillas announces that it has reached the authorized area in Italy for the cultivation of the late mandarin Tang Gold, a protected variety for which the company holds the rights and is exclusively distributed in our country by Spreafico. This milestone marks a new phase. read more