"Asparagus sales surged again last week in the lead-up to Easter. We started the week with decent volumes, and early on, I found the prices somewhat disappointing. But later in the week, it seemed like everyone in the Netherlands wanted to eat asparagus again, which drove prices up." read more

The green asparagus harvest season in Granada and Spain is in full swing. Cooperatives and agricultural entities in at least eight provinces, including Granada, are operating at full capacity, with Spanish green asparagus being distributed to national and international markets. Granada is expecting to read more

For this year, an apricot harvest of 508,291 tons is targeted for the mentioned cultivation countries, which represents a decrease of -10% compared to the previous year's quantity (563,167 tons). However, this number could still decrease in the coming weeks, as some European regions... read more

This important event focused on berry fruit makes the province of Huelva (Andalusia) once again the epicenter of this sector. read more

This is reported by reefertrends and is based on information from the Association of Greek Fruit, Vegetable, and Juice Exporters Incofruit Hellas. While the flow of orange and tangerine exports remained stable, the market saw significant imports of Egyptian oranges for both. read more

The reduction of warehouse stocks is already well advanced, especially the quantities of packaged free goods are now manageable, according to a statement from the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture. Retailers are advised to order appropriate quantities until the connection to the read more

In Tokyo, he reportedly held discussions with the Japanese authorities to revive the cumbersome export dossier. "Our fruit farmers deliver top quality - this should also be present in the Japanese market," he emphasized. The export application for Belgian pears to Japan is currently in progress. read more

Fresh Fruit Peru reports that there has been an increase of +105% in quantity and +62% in value compared to the same month of 2024. The average price per kilogram was 3.05 US dollars, which was 21% lower than in March 2024. Spain accounted for 30% read more

Furthermore, he stated, "The late frosts in April 2024 have led to significant damage in the fruit and wine-growing regions, especially in Eastern and Southern Germany. Due to the extremely mild temperatures in March, many plants had sprouted very early. The EU frost aid is for." read more

PAN Netherlands (Pesticide Action Network) comes to this conclusion based on a new count by the organic organization EKO. The count took place in early 2025 in 60 branches of supermarkets in nine provinces. The supermarkets visited included Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Lidl, PLUS/Coop, Aldi. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project reported that prices for high-quality carrots in Ukraine have started to increase once more. Market participants believe that this is due to a high demand for quality root vegetables coupled with limited supply. Wholesale companies and retail chains are actively participating in this trend. read more

The asparagus sector could be on the verge of a major transformation with the upcoming release of AsperCut, France's first robotic asparagus harvester, expected next season. This project was born out of a stark realization: the shortage of agricultural labor poses one of the greatest threats to... read more

While Spain has reduced quotas for winter tomato cultivation in favor of other crops and increased them for the summer harvest, and while Morocco remains one of Italy's main competitors, it is Turkey that is increasingly asserting itself in the Mediterranean basin. read more

The campaign of Spanish medlars is starting, with increasing quantities of Sicilian Retati melons. Good quality and high quantities for strawberries, with a growing interest in Lucanian varieties; also, high quality for asparagus. The campaigns are coming to a conclusion. read more

Grupo Agroponiente has started marketing its first watermelons and melons for the 2025 Spring Campaign. The initial shipments have been sent to the logistics facilities and processed into orders tailored to meet the requirements of customers in Spain and Europe. Since April, the season has been in full swing. read more

In the Landes region of France, a new crop may be emerging. Fermes Larrère is looking to adjust its crops to climate change. Over the past few years, producers at Fermes Larrère have been testing out new crops like ginger and sweet potatoes. The most recent addition is a variety of citrus fruits. read more

The pineapple sector in Réunion Island is facing a period of uncertainty, as reported by Réunion la 1ère (France TV Info). Producers are deeply worried as the production of PRM 12, a crucial chemical growth regulator for synchronizing flowering, has been discontinued. Without… read more

HM.CLAUSE is pleased to confirm its participation in Macfrut 2025 for the second consecutive year with a dedicated booth. As a global leader in seed production, HM.CLAUSE ITALY will be present for all three days of the fair at booth D1-065, located near. read more

In the A Limia region of Spain, recent weather patterns have affected agricultural activities, especially during Holy Week. The area, known for being prone to flooding due to its geographical features, has experienced higher water levels in the area where Lagoa de Antela used to be. This has had an impact on... read more

In order to counteract food waste at the beginning of the value chain, Aldi Süd has created an additional sales opportunity for imperfect produce under its private label "Krumme Dinger." The discounter announced that German asparagus with minor imperfections will now also be included in this initiative. read more