This week, growers and shippers of Mexican grapes are evaluating their crops after Sunday's rains, which had different effects in various regions of the country. "In Guaymas and La Costa, there was minimal rainfall. In Pesqueira, our farm received 4.4 mm of rain, and in Caborca, the amount varied depending on the location." read more

The Dutch train operator NS has announced a strike for Tuesday, June 10, affecting the Western Netherlands. This includes the Amsterdam area and is expected to cause major disruptions to public transportation — just as GreenTech kicks off that morning at the RAI Convention Centre in Amsterdam. read more

In the first quarter of 2025, Spain imported 188,076 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables from Morocco for 481 million euros. Imports from Morocco increased by 24% in volume and 23% in value, making it the supplier that experienced the highest growth. read more

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Oranges remain one of the most popular fruits globally, enjoyed for their sweet taste, juiciness, and high vitamin C content. As of 2025, global orange production is estimated at around 76.41 million metric tons. Among the many countries that cultivate oranges, five stand out for producing the. read more

Riza Growers, a consortium of six flowering houseplant producers, launched their inspiration center in Wateringen, the Netherlands, on Wednesday. The opening event, named the Riza Expo, will run until June 11 and is targeted towards exporters, retailers, specialized traders, and garden centers. read more

After the occupation of parts of southern regions, Ukraine's watermelon cultivation has realigned, with central and eastern areas now leading production, according to Agronews. The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food anticipates a harvest of 240,000 tons spanning 30,000 hectares of watermelons. read more

A very difficult night for farmers in southern Poland. Destructive storms with violent wind gusts and hail passed through Lower Silesia, Małopolska, Lublin region, and up to Mazovia. In many places, the elements damaged or completely destroyed berry crops. read more

The European Commission has concluded that Bulgaria is ready to adopt the euro as of 1 January 2026, positioning it to become the 21st Member State in the euro area. This decision, outlined in the 2025 Convergence Report, follows a formal request by Bulgarian authorities and represents a key step in Bulgaria's integration into the eurozone. read more

Morocco's avocado export sector has reached a new milestone, surpassing the 100,000-ton export mark, as reported by EastFruit. This development comes at a time when global volumes are on the rise and trade patterns are changing. However, prices have been decreasing due to oversupply. read more

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The Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor of Russia has announced the potential implementation of restrictions on the import of flowers from Armenia beginning on June 16, 2025. Rosselkhoznadzor stated that the import of cut flowers from Armenia had reached 52 million stems in the first half of 2025, which is approximately 50% higher. read more

In Spain, the share of supermarket sales in the basket of fresh products continues to grow: in 2024, each citizen spent an average of 2,098 euros on this type of products, and 1,200 euros - 58% - end up in the supermarkets' cash registers. This was revealed by the seventh read more

Seeka Limited has introduced a new red-skinned nashi variety, Ruby Roo™, at the IFPA Member Event during the Hort Connections 2025 Conference in Brisbane, Australia. The variety, developed and grown in Bunbartha, Victoria, by Seeka Australia, is described as having a distinct red skin, white flesh, and a sweet flavor. read more

It is the first event in France since Toulouse in 2012. Registration is now open, and stakeholders and journalists can register via the Prognosfruit website. read more

The event took place at the Pignatelli Building in Aragón and was organized by Fruit Logistica, the leading international fresh produce trade fair, in collaboration with the Government of Aragón in Spain. The conference gathered agrifood professionals and buyers from Northern Europe to discuss. read more

The company acquires 60% of the shares in Eurobridge Intermodal Terminal LLC in Batiovo, western Ukraine. With this move, HHLA underlines the strategic importance of Ukraine as a hub for continental container traffic and strengthens its position in the European market. read more

As part of its A$760 million research and development portfolio, Hort Innovation has invested over A$220 million in projects aimed at increasing productivity. These projects include automation, artificial intelligence, on-farm management, data collection, and business analysis, all designed to aid Australian growers. read more

Mexico has exported its first shipment of pitahayas to the US using an innovative new phytosanitary treatment. read more

Spain has the potential to increase its production and exports of tropical fruits to the European market as the demand for these products continues to rise. This was the main message at a recent event organized by the Cajamar Group and the Association of Avocado Producers (Asoproa) in Paiporta, Valencia. read more