In Pakistan, mango exports are currently under scrutiny for compliance with international phytosanitary protocols, which is affecting trade relations with markets like Iran, the European Union, and Australia. Complaints have been lodged with the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of National Food Security. read more

The Pluto high-pressure system has turned Europe into a furnace. The first major heatwave of the summer of 2025 is setting record temperatures: reaching nearly 42°C in Spain and Portugal, while in Italy, 21 cities have a red alert for extreme heat, from Milan to. read more

The French Competition Authority has unconditionally approved the acquisition of Bonduelle Frais France by Les Crudettes, which was officially announced on May 15, 2025, following negotiations that had been ongoing for several months. This transaction signifies a read more

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With the arrival of summer, the season for seedless table grapes, one of the most eagerly anticipated in the organic sector, begins in southeastern Spain. This year, it is starting with promising prospects in terms of production and sales for Toñifruit, a company from Murcia. read more

With the arrival of summer, the fruit and vegetable markets fill up with imported citrus fruits, in particular oranges and lemons from the Mediterranean basin – Spain, Egypt, and Greece – but also from the Southern Hemisphere, with significant volumes from Argentina and South Africa. read more

On August 13 and 14, another trade fair begins as nurseries and ornamental plant growers collaborate to host the Autumn Plant Fair in the parking lot and packing hall at Alex Andersen, Logistikvej 25A, 5250 Odense SV in Denmark. The packing hall at Alex Andersen will be filled with... read more

On Friday, July 4th at 10:30 AM, Apofruit celebrates its 65th anniversary with an event at the Altedo plant (BO), a center specializing in the processing and packaging of potatoes, onions, and pears for the entire Northern Italy region. Founded in 1960, Apofruit is now one of the read more

In 2025, the Netherlands cultivated over 83,000 hectares of ware potatoes, marking an 8.6% increase from the previous year. This is the first time since 2000 that ware potato acreage has exceeded 80,000 hectares. According to provisional figures from the 2025 Agricultural Census by Statistics Netherlands. read more

Ostatni sezon dla tunezyjskich daktyli był poważnie dotknięty niekorzystnymi warunkami pogodowymi, co skutkowało stratą niemal połowy spodziewanej wielkości zbiorów, a także spadkiem jakości i cen eksportu. W lipcu 2024 roku oznaki końca sezonu były już zauważalne. Rok później, tunezyjski read more

While there are currently many small-sized limes coming from Mexico, this may soon change. "In the next two weeks, we will still have small sizes. However, we have started to experience some rain," says Antonio Espinosa, president of Fresco Produce LLC. "The quality of the limes may be affected." read more

Since April 2025, the BFA has been organizing heats across the UK. These events were held during their Hub meetings in Glasgow, Northern Ireland, Sheffield, Bristol, and London. The organization was delighted to observe the high level of enthusiasm and skill displayed in both competitions: UK Florist of the Year (5 years +). read more

The increase in pear drop, or premature fruit drop, and the Asian stink bug, which has not been eradicated and is damaging especially organic pear orchards, are causing concern among fruit producers in Cia-Agricoltori Italiani Ferrara. read more

Avocado has become a strategic crop for Guatemala to strengthen its agricultural sector and open up new international markets. Growers, exporters, government agencies, and technicians are working together under the leadership of the Agexport avocado committee to make avocado a competitive and profitable industry. read more

The apricot yield in Europe is expected to be low, a trend also observed in Hungary. However, an area around Lake Balaton stands out due to its unique microclimatic conditions. Plantations located on the southern shore of the lake have been protected from frosts, as reported. read more

Mexico is the only country in the world that produces avocados all year round. It can do so thanks to a combination of natural factors, such as different altitudes, soil structure, and weather conditions that allow the avocado tree (Persea americana) to bloom up to four times a year, especially. read more

W celu dalszego wzmocnienia obecności i optymalizacji współpracy z istniejącymi i potencjalnymi partnerami w obszarze Eurazji, firma Könst Alstroemeria ma przyjemność poinformować, że firma Bilat Handel GmbH, pan Alexander Brjuhins, został jej oficjalnym przedstawicielem dla następujących. read more

The Laos-China Railway entered a new phase of growth by enabling the transportation of more than 2.48 million tons of goods worth over CNY 10 billion (USD 1.4 billion) between January and May. This information was reported by Chinese customs through Xinhua. The railway experienced an increase in both freight volume. read more

A grup of South African citrus growers has launched a collaborative marketing campaign to promote the Star Ruby grapefruit variety in European markets. The coalition, operating under the Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) of Southern Africa, has set up a specialized committee and combined their efforts. read more

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