As of June 2025, EU orange imports for the 2024-2025 season totaled 549 tons, which is below the 636 tons recorded in 2023-2024. South Africa supplied 9,973 tons, Egypt 37,785 tons, and Morocco 3,127 tons. Other suppliers included Turkey (9 tons), Argentina (96 tons), and Zimbabwe (9,850 tons). read more

Wanding Port, located on the China-Myanmar border in Yunnan, is currently experiencing a significant increase in imports of mangoes from Myanmar. Trucks carrying Sandelong mangoes are arriving daily, passing through the customs supervision area before continuing to major Chinese cities such as Kunming, Chengdu, and. read more

Cameroon's banana exports decreased by 2% in May 2025 compared to the previous year, according to the Cameroon Banana Association (Assobacam). The reduction amounted to 321 tons, with a total of 15,222 tons exported, down from 15,543 tons in May 2024. The Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC) and Compagnie des Bananes de read more

Very good quality and consistent demand characterize the melon campaign, which is progressing smoothly: a slowdown this week for watermelon, due to bad weather. With Portici and Faralia, different varieties of apricots are coming to the market. The commercialization of peaches and nectarines continues. read more

At the Edition Spéciale, an international event for sustainable packaging, Italy's Krill Design introduced ReKrill, a biopolymer derived from orange peels. This next-generation solution, showcased in a complete jar and lid prototype, was selected for the LUXE PACK Green Award. It reflects the growing trend towards sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions. read more

In Marneuli, a municipality situated halfway between Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, and the Armenian border just 20 kilometers to the south, there is a vineyard with Muscat Hamburg, Italia, and Sugraone grape varieties. The vines were planted five years ago and are now gradually reaching full maturity. read more

According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), Mexico maintained its status as the leading exporter of fruits and vegetables globally in 2024, holding a market share of 7.8%. Mexico's vegetable exports reached 10.688 billion USD, while fruit exports amounted to 9.564 billion USD, totaling. read more

A nowy projekt uprawy pionowej w The Ottawa Mission będzie służyć jako stały dostawca świeżych produktów spożywczych dla niektórych z najbardziej bezbronnych mieszkańców Ottawy. Inicjatywa, opracowana we współpracy z Growcer i wspierana przez Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), jest zaprojektowana w celu zmniejszenia zależności od read more

Italy divided in two with hailstorms hitting the fields in the North and Central Italy, affecting the vineyards of Chianti and Vernaccia di San Gimignano, while in the South farmers are forced to abandon tomato fields due to lack of water for irrigation. read more

In the upcoming days, Poland will be under the influence of a dangerous Genoa low pressure system. Experts from the IMGW are warning – especially the eastern and southern parts of the country need to prepare for intense rainfall, possible thunderstorms, and a risk of flooding. In many regions read more

Spain holds the position as the leading exporter of strawberries globally, sending out over 300,000 tons annually. The Huelva region, in the south of the country, is central to this high output due to its conducive climate for strawberry cultivation. This advantageous positioning enables Spain to maintain its status as the top exporter of strawberries in the world. read more

The Délalföldi Kertészek Szövetkezete (Délkertész) reports that Hungarian vegetables on store shelves have not yet returned to pre-2019 levels. Despite Hungarian capabilities during the domestic season, imported vegetables, particularly from North Africa, continue to pressure the market. read more

At the end of June, the winter onion harvest began in the Southern Ukraine region. Despite drought conditions during sowing and growing, light rains in late spring and early summer helped preserve the crop. According to Alla Stoyanova, head of the "Stoyanov A.A." farming enterprise, several read more

The UK farming sector has clearly communicated to the government that it cannot bear any more burdens on behalf of other sectors of the economy, as trade negotiations with the US are ongoing. read more

The precision pollination specialist BeeHero has announced the launch of its services for Australian growers for the third consecutive season, this year being supported by the initial rollout of its pre-pollination reports. read more

In the global fresh produce sector, the discussion around sustainability is changing rapidly. What used to be a matter of meeting regulations is now a crucial aspect of remaining competitive. read more

As the company announced, the experienced logistics expert will be responsible for all warehouses and the entire transportation system at Spar in Northern Italy. Patrick Hörmann began his career with training in wholesale before joining SPAR in Lower Austria in 2010. read more

The new EU Packaging Act (PPWR), which came into effect in February 2025, could force fundamental changes in the packaging of export goods – and thus determine whether South African fruits will continue to reach European trading shelves in the future. read more

The total potato cultivation area amounts to 164,000 hectares. The cultivation of seed potatoes expanded by 5%, while that of processing potatoes increased by 1.9%. As a result, the proportion of table potatoes in the total cultivation is tending to increase, while the proportion of those intended for... read more

After four years, the event will return to Germany as scheduled and will take place for the first time at Rittergut Gestorf 1, Springe near Hanover, on September 9th and 10th, 2026. At the outdoor fair, numerous exhibitors will showcase the latest innovations in various fields. read more