In the past ten years, South Africa has increased the quantity of grapes it exports to its key traditional markets, the United Kingdom and the EU. This occurred in line with the overall growth in the volume of exported grapes. read more

At Fruit Logistica 2025 in Berlin, the largest fruit cooperative in the Netherlands, FruitMasters, officially introduced a new sweet blackberry called Bestum. Described as particularly flavorful, it is the newest addition to the company's Best of Berries program, an exclusive selection of soft fruits. read more

A review of recent progress has confirmed that South Africa's table grape exporters and growers are still concentrating on established markets while also looking into possibilities for diversification. read more

Only a limited amount of pineapples is currently available. Production is suffering due to the warm and humid weather, especially in Costa Rica. The market situation for mangoes is similar. In Peru, the season is currently coming to an end (week 8). The harvest was affected by a lack of water. read more

A five-member Indian delegation has traveled to New Zealand as part of a strategy to promote the growth of the Indian kiwifruit industry. read more

The industry association Berries Australia has recently announced that new data shows berries had the highest production value of any fruit in Australia in the 2023/24 fiscal year (12 months ending on June 30, 2024). read more

Vietnam's durian exports have dropped by 80 per cent to 3,500 tonnes in the first half of February 2025, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). The decrease in volume reported by Asia News Network (ANN) has caused Vietnam's export revenue to fall by 11.3 per cent. read more

Frutas de Chile has been closely monitoring the situation of the cherries aboard the Saltoro vessel bound for China, providing real-time updates to producers and exporters. Daily reports are being issued to keep stakeholders informed. "Currently, our general manager, Miguel... read more

The U.S. dollar weakened against major currencies as investors analyzed President Trump's latest tariff announcements. At the same time, the yen strengthened, hitting an 11-week high against the dollar, fueled by growing anticipation of additional rate hikes by the Bank of Japan (BOJ). read more

One of the flagship products of Annatura, a company specializing in fresh-cut produce, is undoubtedly Romanesco broccoli. Produced from September until late spring, this vegetable represents an excellence cultivated in the Lazio region and, today, also in other areas of Italy. read more

W Q-cape sezon na południowoafrykańskie dynie właśnie się rozpoczął. Firma uprawia ekologiczne dynie i bataty w RPA specjalnie na rynek europejski. "Zaletą jest to, że w RPA mamy odwrotny sezon wzrostu, co pozwala nam uzupełnić sezon europejski. read more

Afrucat, the Fruit Business Association of Catalonia, has presented the latest observations of Infolineal, the shelf monitoring program carried out in various cities in Spain including Lleida, Barcelona, Zaragoza, Madrid, Donosti, La Coruña, Valencia, Seville, and Tenerife. Joan Serentill, president of Afrucat's Apple division, announced the findings. read more

A Sunday lunch turning into a nightmare. Maria Grazia Ragusa, a resident of Budoia, in the province of Pordenone, experienced a truly horrifying event when, on February 16th, she found the head of a dead mouse in a package of frozen spinach she was preparing. read more

The major European producers of strawberries and small fruits - in decreasing order Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal - will request to engage in direct dialogue with European institutions to finally define a common policy for this sector that harmonizes foremost. read more

Australian horticulture has reached record production values, exceeding $17 billion in the 2023-24 fiscal year. According to Hort Innovation's annual statistics handbook, this marks a 4.3% increase from the previous year, with exports playing a significant role. read more

A man and a woman were arrested after a high-speed chase across multiple states during which they threw canned vegetables and other objects at the police. The chase, reaching speeds of over 100 mph, started in Kansas and ended in Butler, Missouri, where officers blocked their escape. One of the canned vegetables shattered a patrol car's window. read more

Africa becoming increasingly strategic for Macfrut (6-8 May 2025 - Rimini Expo Centre), at the center of a dual mission on the continent. The first one took place in Nairobi, Kenya, with the presence of over 80 operators, during which a collaboration agreement was signed between Macfrut and Agriculture. read more

Egypt is continuing to boost its potato exports to Greece, according to a report by EastFruit. In the marketing year 2023/24, Greece imported over 156,000 tons of ware potatoes from Egypt, with a total value of $64 million. This marks a 12% increase from the previous season and a 71% increase from the 2021/22 season. read more

Hodowcy i sprzedawcy kwiatów martwią się zwiększonymi ryzykami bioasekuracji w związku z proponowaną zmianą standardów importu. Ministerstwo ds. Głównych Gałęzi Rolnictwa poszukuje opinii na temat proponowanej [… read more

Thirty years ago, a group of enthusiasts - the first highbush blueberry growers in Poland, decided to join forces and work together to promote the cultivation of this species in Poland. In 1995, the growers decided to establish an organization, which was named the Association. read more