There has been a response from the Ecuadorian banana sector in light of comments made by "political figures" linking banana exporters to alleged drug trafficking activities. The Ecuadorian Banana Marketing and Export Association (Acorbanec) has denounced these remarks as "malicious and biased." read more

The global lime market is mainly dominated by Mexico, Brazil, India, and Egypt. Mexico is the largest exporter, followed by Brazil, with Europe and the US being the main export destinations. In recent years, the demand for limes has grown between 4 and 6% annually due to their versatile uses. read more

Egipt has obserwed a significant increase in the export of fresh grapes to Finland, as reported by EastFruit. By the end of 2024, the country delivered 3.8 thousand tons of grapes to the Finnish market, with a total value exceeding $14 million. This marks almost three times the export volume of 2023 and establishes a new trend. read more

In January, Spanish exports of fresh fruits and vegetables are off to a good start: exports increased by 7% in volume, reaching 1.2 million tons, and by 11% in value, resulting in a turnover of 1.9 billion euros. These are the statistics on the Spanish trade of fruits and vegetables. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Avolio, a Ugandan supplier of bulk crude and edible avocado oil. The move marks the company's entry into the avocado oil market and aligns with its broader initiative to expand into specialty ingredients. read more

The mandarin season was coming to an end, so availability was clearly limited. There was a noticeable scarcity of Spanish Nadorcott, Tango, and Orri mandarins. The fruits were being offered in various packaging sizes and also in nets. The significance of high-quality Israeli Orri mandarins was apparent as well. read more

Ostatnio ukraińscy producenci jagód zjednoczyli się pod szyldem Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Plantatorów Borówek – ważny krok w kierunku rozszerzenia eksportu ukraińskich borówek na rynek UE i światowy. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced its newest innovation in the echinacea market: Echinacea 'Fringe Festival'. This unique variety from Terra Nova features fringe-like petals and strap-shaped foliage. Echinacea 'Fringe Festival' is characterized by a profusion of thick, hot pink petals that exude a playful vibe. read more

With over 5000 visitors from more than 80 countries last year, FlowerTrials has become an event where attendees can explore the newest plant innovations and connect with colleagues from around the world. In week 24, a total of 56 breeders will open their doors in The Netherlands and Germany to showcase the future. read more

Yesterday, in Bologna, at the celebratory event of the 30th anniversary of Apo Conerpo, entitled "Italian Fruit and Vegetables between productive crises, global challenges, and cooperative resilience", one of the most appreciated moments was the presentation by Ersilia Di Tullio, Strategic Advisory Manager of... read more

Ciężkie i przerywane deszcze w regionie Emilia-Romania we Włoszech spowodowały problemy z sadzeniem ziemniaków. "Jesteśmy opóźnieni w niektórych miejscach" - powiedział Massimo Cristiani, przewodniczący Selenella. "Pogoda była bardziej zmienna niż zazwyczaj w tym roku. Mieliśmy dni deszczowe i bardzo mało. read more

The majority of the South African pear supply has already been delivered to OV Fruit. This season, the importer will receive a wide selection of South African pear varieties, including Sempre, Rosemarie, Vermont Beauty, Forelle, Cape Rose, Cheeky, Abate Fetel, Beurre Bosc, Packham's, and CA. "This year, sales..." read more

A transition period for the asparagus supply from Mexico is approaching. According to Cruz Carrera, director of sales for the asparagus division at Five Crowns Marketing, the industry supply from the Caborca Mexico region is starting to decline. Caborca is currently the main growing region for asparagus. read more

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has proposed the development of a megaport on the Pacific to enhance the operations of the Panama Canal. This announcement comes amid reports of U.S. military strategies concerning the canal. President Donald Trump's remarks about potentially reclaiming the read more

Amazon Fresh India prioritizes customer needs over speed in the competitive grocery market, says Srikant Sree Ram. Amazon Fresh is concentrating on fulfilling customer requirements instead of getting caught up in the fast-paced commerce competition. read more

When you visited Myplant & Garden last month or checked out our photo report, you could not have missed the large display of Ecuadorian and Kenyan cut roses. This presentation showcased NIRP rose varieties and was organized by the breeder in collaboration with the event's organizers, Ms. Valeria. read more

Egyptian potato exports continue to follow an upward trend observed over the last three years, especially with a notable increase in exports to Russia and other countries. Despite the high demand, prices are decreasing, as reported by Amr Kadah, the export manager at Fruit.Farm. Kadah stated, "We have seen a consistent read more

Seen on Creapills: A greenhouse café where you can pick your own strawberries simply by lifting your arm. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, w 2024 roku osiągnięto historyczny kamień milowy: Ukraina, kraj który ledwie eksportował mrożone maliny dziesięć lat temu, wybiła się na czołową pozycję na świecie w eksporcie netto mrożonych malin. Po raz pierwszy przewyższyła nie tylko Polskę, ale także Serbię, read more

Produce movement and pricing trends remain mixed across key categories as spring approaches. While avocado and blueberry volumes from Mexico are stable, strawberries from Central Florida are starting to decrease seasonally. On the other hand, cucumbers and green bell peppers from Mexico are experiencing price... read more