Drought has caused significant damage to the popular Pick Your Own Sunflowers farm in Dunnstown, but the short season will conclude with a community fair this weekend. The Clarkes Hill Community Fair will take place at the sunflower farm on Saturday, March 1, featuring food trucks, music, farm animals, pony rides, and more. read more

Fabio Massimo Pallottini has been reconfirmed as the president of Italmercati, the network that brings together the main wholesale markets in Italy. read more

In January 2025, Ecuador exported 34.43 million boxes of bananas, which is 2.43% or 883,000 boxes more than in the same period of 2023. There was a recovery in destination countries that had reported significant decreases last year. Exports to Russia in January 2025 increased by 4.63% or 296,000 boxes. read more

Według źródeł handlowych z EastFruit, z powodu gwałtownego wzrostu cen podstawowych produktów spożywczych w kraju, co powoduje powszechną niezadowolenie wśród ludności przed świętym miesiącem Ramadana, rząd postanowił nałożyć całkowity zakaz eksportu jabłek, pomarańczy. read more

The increasing demand for ginger, turmeric, and citrus fruits in Europe and North America has prompted producers in the Pichanaki region of Peru's central jungle to enhance their presence in the global market. By prioritizing direct exports, they are striving to boost their competitiveness and secure product quality... read more

T&G and WinCommerce have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to significantly increase sales of T&G's premium ENVY™ branded apples in Vietnam by 50% over the next two years. The companies, with over eight years of collaboration, finalized the MOU in Ho Chi Minh City last night. read more

During the first cabinet meeting of the new administration, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, declared that a decision has already been made regarding the tariffs to be imposed on the European Union, and that the official announcement will be made shortly. He also hinted at read more

During the 2025 Agriculture Fair, a significant agreement was signed at the Eco-responsible Orchards stand, establishing a strategic partnership between Carrefour, the National Association of Apples and Pears (ANPP), and the Protected Designation of Origin Peaches and Apricots of France (AOP). This three-year commitment aims to strengthen... read more

The planting season for deciduous fruit trees has ended in Greece. "Kiwifruit, apricots, and persimmons were the top three products of this year's planting season. Cherries, peaches, and nectarines had good sales, while there was very low demand for apples, as growers once again faced poor conditions." read more

Dulcis™ Bio, the organic version of green kiwi that combines sweetness and freshness, has won the prestigious "Sabor do Ano 2025" award, a leading certification in the food sector in Portugal and Spain, based on consumer preferences. read more

Polska sezon na jabłka nadal pozostaje powolny, ponieważ istnieje poważny niedobór jabłek dobrej jakości - informuje Mohamed Marawan, właściciel eksportera polskich jabłek Sarafruit: "Sezon na polskie jabłka nie uległ większym zmianom od grudnia zeszłego roku. Dostępność jabłek pozostaje relatywnie niewielka, gdyż jest ich brak. read more

"The Egyptian onion season has been dynamic, with strong demand for red and golden onions," says Rayan El Sawy, Chairman of fresh produce exporter Egyptian-Emirati Import & Export. "Challenges include logistics and price fluctuations, but there has been good demand for onions from Egypt this year." read more

The subsidiary created by the London-based investment firm for its citrus activity in Spain, Sunridge Citrus, has become

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St. Maarten engaged in talks with Panama's export director to investigate the possibility of utilizing Panama as a trading center for St. Maarten and the wider Caribbean region. These discussions may lead to the establishment of direct transport routes for fresh produce, which could have an influence on consumer prices in St. Maarten. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has reported no evidence of onion hoarding following a comprehensive inspection of cold storage facilities across the nation. The Bureau of Plant Industry's assessment revealed that only 500 metric tons of red onions are stored in warehouses,... read more

The volume of limes from Mexico has slightly decreased. According to Tony Campos from International Citrus and Produce, limes coming from Marinez De La Torre are currently lower compared to two weeks ago. This decrease is attributed to the beginning of the new crop. Once more fruit starts to reach a larger size, we will have a read more

Zgodnie z informacjami handlowymi z EastFruit, Iran wprowadził 60-dniowy zakaz eksportu jabłek, pomarańczy i daktyli ze względu na rosnące ceny żywności i niezadowolenie społeczne przed Ramadanem. Źródła wskazują, że zakaz rozpoczął się 24 lutego 2025 roku, chociaż wysyłki trwały do niedawna. Oczekuje się, że zawieszenie będzie… read more

A.P. Moller Maersk plans to invest $5 billion in India's ports, terminals, and landside infrastructure. Keith Svendsen, CEO of APM Terminals, emphasized the focus on expanding the Pipavav terminal and building a container terminal at Vadhavan Port. The logistics sector will also receive a portion of the investment. read more

The Nashi pear harvest in South Australia began in early February. The warmer weather has caused the season to start a bit earlier than last year. "The heat accelerates the ripening of the pears, and we have experienced some extreme heat here in South Australia, which has contributed to their early maturity." read more

A Carrefour premiere: Romanian grapes on the shelf for the first time in February

Carrefour Romania is introducing Romanian grapes to its store shelves in the country for the first time in February, as part of a storage pilot project with the producers from "Cooperativa Grădina noastra" in Huși. read more