About a year ago, De Groot sold the international retail division of the company to the German supermarket chain Edeka. With the acquisition of Van Aarle, De Groot is pursuing a new strategy and taking the first step to operate as a wholesale distributor for fruits and vegetables. read more

However, there is concern in the fields, as indicated in a report from the online agricultural service vilt.be. "There can be no talk of record yields, mainly due to the persistent dryness." There are also worries on the sales side, after the free market price at the beginning of the year. read more

Nevertheless, a sufficiently good supply is available for the domestically quiet demand due to holidays, according to the Chamber of Agriculture of Lower Austria. Exports continue to run in manageable quantities. Producer prices have slightly decreased last week - for onions. read more

The avocado industry in Australia is expanding its presence in international markets, with a consistent supply from eight growing regions spanning from far north Queensland to the southwest of Western Australia. Growers in these regions operate under various climate conditions, ranging from subtropical to... read more

A recall has been announced for melons sold at French Carrefour stores due to high levels of pesticide residue. The product recall site in France, Rappel Conso, identified melons from the Provence region under the Reflets de France brand. The affected melons were sold loose between June 21 and July. read more

Według EastFruit, pomimo oczekiwanego spadku obszaru uprawy melonów w Uzbekistanie do 2025 roku, eksport tego owocu nadal rośnie. Ostatnio firma FERGANA EXIM AGRO z powodzeniem wysłała świeże melony do Szwecji, dokonując dwóch dostaw odmian „Torpedo” i „Obi-Navvot”. Co istotne, pierwsza dostawa. read more

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In 2024, China emerged as a leading exporter of edible mushrooms and truffles, with exports totaling $242 million, as reported by China's Customs Administration. This accounted for 47.1% of the global market share, reflecting an increase from 42.1% in 2022. Edible mushrooms are known for their umami flavor. read more

Whitehouse Farm Cherries, formerly located in Somerset, is repurposing materials for Ukraine after shutting down. The materials, in response to a plea from Somerset Aid for Ukraine, are being used to protect buildings from drone threats. Sue Tyler-Moore from the charity explained the use of netting: read more

The United States is preparing to end the 2019 U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement on July 14, a move that will result in a 17.09 percent tariff being imposed on fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico. Industry organizations like the Texas International Produce Association, along with read more

The Italyfruit News Stock Exchange, produced every week in collaboration with Italmercati, made a stop this time at the Agroalimentare Center in Verona. read more

The fruit setting in Greek Jingold orchards is developing in a promising way, creating positive expectations for the new season, according to Mr. Konstantinos Chondroudis, General Manager of Jingold Greece. As he says, "So far, the production season has been moving according to plan, although there is still a lot of work to be done." read more

1980 was a year of many milestones for the Netherlands: the new municipality of Lelystad was established, Queen Juliana passed the crown to her daughter Beatrix, Gerard Nijboer won the Amsterdam Marathon, and Joop Zoetemelk claimed victory in the Tour de France. But there was more good news that year. read more

NZX-listed exporter T&G Global has revealed that it has received multiple inquiries regarding a potential sale. The Australian Financial Review has indicated that ROC Partners from Australia, which has significant agricultural activities in both Australia and New Zealand, has shown interest in a possible acquisition or breakup of the company. read more

Redland Fruit has rapidly built a reputation as a supplier of high-quality Australian produce and is now expanding its presence on the global market with a straightforward pledge: Exquisite fruit, directly from our farm to your fruit bowl. With more than 1,500 hectares of land under its management in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, Redland Fruit is committed to delivering the best fruits to consumers worldwide. read more

This mango export season was challenging for Chetan Mendapara, Director of Hortica Foods LLP, who manages his father's 40-year-old Kesar mango farm in Junagadh, Gujarat, India. Despite successfully expanding his family's domestic mango trade to a global level in 2023, Mendapara faced low yields at the end of the season. read more

The 2025 stone fruit season across key global regions is marked by contrasting trends in production, pricing, and market dynamics. Weather impacts, shifting acreage, and strong demand continue to shape outcomes for producers and exporters alike. Italy reports stable overall production but
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The South African citrus export season of 2025 is in full swing, with projections indicating that 171.1 million 15kg cartons of citrus will be shipped by the end of the season. As the leading agricultural export sector in South Africa, efficient logistics are crucial, and while port logistics are often read more

Eksport bananów z Indii wzrósł z czasem, z 25 milionów dolarów w 2010 roku do 250,6 miliona dolarów w 2023 roku, jak podaje APEDA. Pomimo że Indie są największym producentem, ich udział w globalnym rynku bananów jest stosunkowo niewielki, wynoszący jedynie 1,2% całkowitego eksportu. Główne wyzwania hamujące. read more

With the arrival of the first StarRuby grapefruit from South Africa in week 19, this year's citrus season in the Southern Hemisphere began relatively early. "Since the Spanish season ended early this year, there was a high demand in the market for grapefruits from overseas at the beginning." read more