The new South African season is expected to start at the end of April with shipping. Typically, this involves fruits in containers, followed by conventional refrigerated transport at the end of May. The main part of the season begins in July, when the coveted late mandarin harvest starts. read more

RPA została obłożona ogólną stawką 30 procent na wszystkie produkty eksportowane do USA. read more

Citrus Australia has expressed its disappointment at the Trump administration’s decision to impose a 10 per cent tariff on Australian citrus exports. read more

Dutch organic importer Eosta has announced that their supply of organic rain-fed avocados from Tanzania is now available. This will be followed by shipments from Brazil in week 15-16 and from Kenya after week 17. read more

Apeam, the Association of Avocado Producers, Packers, and Exporters of Mexico, has reaffirmed its commitment to continue exporting avocados to the US despite President Trump’s recent statement on tariffs. Mexican avocados will maintain a 0 percent tariff as long as they comply with the regulations. read more

The Dominican Republic has completed its first delivery of table grapes to the US, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. The shipment consisted of 2,000 cartons, weighing approximately 16 tonnes, and was cultivated in Guayubín, located in the province of Montecristi. read more

Based on this map, those involved in surface processes can get an overview of the greenhouse area, available heating systems, current SDE projects, and network overload. The map is a tool for the surface development process and the... read more

The funding is part of the Open Technology Programme of the NWO Domain Applied and Engineering Sciences. In addition, the business sector and other organizations contribute an additional 720,000 euros. read more

At the end of March, there were still around 4,461 tons of organic apples in storage. This is 2,923 tons more than in March of last year and 1,586 tons more than in March of the record year 2023. Only 39.4% of the quantity stored at the end of October has been marketed so far. read more

In 2024, the highest amount of asparagus was harvested in Lower Saxony with 22,600 tons, followed by Brandenburg (20,200 tons), Bavaria (19,400 tons), and North Rhine-Westphalia (18,500 tons). Together, these four states accounted for three quarters (75%) of the total asparagus harvest in Germany. read more

Especially large-caliber products of good quality are already quite scarce and in high demand. "On the demand side, a consistently satisfactory business performance in the retail sector is reported. There has also been an increase in export inquiries recently," informs the. read more

New Zealand achieved a new export record during the 2024-25 cherry season, exporting 5.07 million tonnes, surpassing the previous high of 4.2 million tonnes set in 2017-18. read more

If you buy a banana around Thohoyandou, the regional capital in the far North of South Africa, chances are that it is grown at Tshivhase Agridam farm in Khubvi, north of the city. Twenty-four years ago, Phillip Mulaudzi advised the new owners of the farm, where coffee was previously grown, to make a 180-degree turn. read more

This week, Donald Trump has initiated a global trade war that, in the case of the European Union, will lead to a 20% increase in tariffs on European products being exported to the U.S. However, as Ursula von der Leyen has been emphasizing for days and as she has just reaffirmed in a statement from the European Commission... read more

Latvia has extended the ban on importing fresh fruits and vegetables from Russia and Belarus until July 1, 2026. The extension of the restrictions, which have been in effect since March 8, 2023, was approved by the Saeima (Latvian Parliament), according to the parliament's press service. read more

The introduction of a 27 percent import duty by the Trump administration on Indian goods has sparked worries among apple and walnut growers in Kashmir. These growers are concerned that the Indian government may lower import duties on these fruits to negotiate better terms with the US, potentially affecting... read more

Sezon malinek w Mali rozpoczął się 10 marca z stabilnymi wolumenami i dużym popytem od samego początku sezonu, szczególnie z Maroka. Według Bakarego Yaffy, dyrektora zarządzającego Yaffa & Brothers, "Sezon przebiega pomyślnie, a malinki z Mali są jednymi z najlepszych". read more

Cotecna Inspection SA is pleased to announce the acquisition of Suolo e Salute, the leading organic control and certification body in Italy. This operation, recently approved by the Italian Council of Ministers under the Golden Power regulations, marks a read more

Romano, a daughter, graduated in law and qualified to practice as a lawyer, after experiences in leading law firms specializing in commercial and labor law, Caponi joined Palazzo della Valle in 1988, where he held various roles over the years in the field of labor policies. read more

The Fruit Farm Group South Africa starts its year alphabetically, with Avocados and Apples. "We want customers to get into the habit of buying avocados every week," says Trevor Dukes, CEO. 30% to 35% of the avocados they handle are retained in the country. "We don't want avocados to become a luxury. read more