T. Meissner Frucht-Handels-Gesellschaft mbH, based in Kassel, Germany, has established a new supply partnership with Dutch berry specialist Berrybrothers. As a result of this collaboration, the North Hessian company will now procure all its varieties of berries, such as raspberries, blueberries, read more

Farm Credit Canada (FCC), Canada's specialized lender for agriculture and agri-food, has announced a $2 billion investment by 2030 to drive innovation in Canadian agriculture and food technologies, including devices, research, and methods aimed at enhancing efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. read more

Supply of papayas from Mexico seems to be limited, but the current difference is in the demand. Lance Peterson from Super Starr International stated, "It's not so much about the supply as it is the demand which has been kind of soft." This trend has been ongoing for the last. read more

Italy once again confirms itself as the beating heart of global fennel production, with an estimated share of 85% of the total worldwide. This leading position is built on solid agricultural foundations, but today it must face increasingly complex challenges such as climate change. read more

Długoletnia współpraca między WUR Greenhouse Horticulture a Svensson jako preferowanym dostawcą została oficjalnie sformalizowana. Monique van Wordragen (WUR) i Marcel Nouel (Svensson) podpisali umowę o współpracy. WUR Greenhouse Horticulture, znane z obiektów badawczych i read more

Philippine mangoes from Pangasinan have recently been introduced to the Italian market through a commercial shipment that arrived at Rome's Fiumicino Airport. The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported this development on June 1, 2025, marking a significant shift for the Philippine mango industry. read more

The Philippines is the top global producer of pineapples, producing approximately 2.7 million metric tons annually. The country's tropical climate and volcanic-rich soils in areas like Bukidnon and South Cotabato provide ideal conditions for pineapple cultivation. Large farms in Mindanao, run by multinational companies, play a significant role in the industry. read more

Multimodal transport, which involves combining land and sea routes with temperature control and phytosanitary protocols, has become essential for South American fresh fruit exporters to access markets in Europe, the United States, and Asia. Companies like Padwor provide comprehensive logistics solutions. read more

Vietnam's imported fruit sales saw a significant increase in 2025 due to growing consumer demand for premium, health-focused products, as reported by the Vietnamese magazine HuangSoc. US apples, Australian cherries, and Korean grapes are now prominently displayed in supermarket counters and convenience stores. read more

During a bilateral meeting on June 4, 2025, in Paris, Indonesia officially requested increased market access for tropical fruits to New Zealand. The request was made as part of broader trade discussions during the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting, as reported by Republik Merdeka, an Indonesian news site. read more

As June arrives, flower businesses in Hongta district, Yuxi, southwest China's Yunnan Province are buzzing with activity. Orders are pouring in, and in the greenhouses, roses, phalaenopsis orchids, and other flowers are in full bloom. Early each morning, workers begin picking, transporting, and read more

Indian fruit importers are expressing increasing worry about the ongoing surplus of South African mandarins and pears. This situation has caused substantial disruption in the market and a decrease in prices, especially for varieties such as Nadorcott mandarins and Forelle pears. Last year, there was a sharp read more

The mango season in Senegal started in the third week of May, with the first harvests coming from the central region of the country. Unlike the past three seasons, industry stakeholders are reporting high morale, and all signs point to a successful season, as stated by Cheikh Mbake Mboup, the president of... read more

With the arrival of summer temperatures, the melon market has experienced a remarkable acceleration: sales have literally exploded, with demand in some cases doubling, if not tripling. Confirming this is Bruno Francescon, president of the organization of the same name. read more

The peach season is about to begin in Naoussa, the main growing area in Greece for this crop. However, market executives declare that they are unable to assess how the season will turn out. "We are facing a very confusing situation and, honestly, we don't know what to expect. Overall, production read more

The team of Suntory Flowers has recently returned from a global meeting at Suntory Flowers in Japan. The meeting gathered their divisions from five different countries – Japan, USA, Australia, China, and The Netherlands. "It was a great opportunity to share what we're doing in each market and..." read more

Lazy Foods, a producer of fresh guacamole located in Ridderkerk, the Netherlands, is making it simpler for consumers to enjoy their daily avocado fix while also contributing to the reduction of food waste. Established in 2015, circularity has been a significant aspect of the company's production process. read more

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Vietnam is currently seeing a high demand for high-quality imported fruits, with the United States being its top supplier in the first five months of 2025. During this period, Vietnam imported fruits and vegetables worth $203 million from the U.S., marking a nearly 60% increase compared to the same period last year. read more

Unfavorable weather, low strawberry supply, end of the season in Greece - among other factors, these contribute to strawberry prices remaining relatively stable in the second week of June. There are no significant drops in wholesale prices, and in procurement

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