Pierwsze francuskie śliwki przybywają w tym tygodniu, przed planowanym terminem.
The French plum season is just beginning and Joël Boyer, co-chair of the Producers' Association Prune de France alongside Jérôme Capel, is feeling fairly confident. The first harvests of the

Spanish study has shown a connection between organic avocado soils and their ability to resist drought.
A study published in the journal npj Biofilms and Microbiomes has found that long-term organic management can influence soil microbial communities and may help crops better withstand water stress.

Metis predicts a 7,000-ton plum harvest for 2026 and wins a taste award.
Metis® is starting the 2026 season with an estimated volume of 7,000 tons and has revealed that Metis Oxy Solar, originating from France and Spain, has been awarded the "Saveur de l'Année 2026"

Peaches and nectarines, As.P.O. Frutta opens the Apulian campaign with reduced volumes.
The peach and nectarine campaign in Puglia is preparing to get into full swing, and as often happens, Puglia confirms itself as one of the first regions in Italy to start with the national

The Indian jewel of fruits: the legend of the Kohitur mango
There is a red thread connecting the success of exotic fruit on social media and the new sales trends in the fruit and vegetable departments: the search for exclusivity. In this scenario, there is

Spreafico launches the Berries Academy, the new strategic school for the retail sector.
After the success of the "Avocado Academy", Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, a leader in the fruit and vegetable sector for 70 years, presents the new "Berries Academy", a training project entirely

"Na sezon winogron w Meksyku będzie dużo presji"
Chile's grape season is coming to an end. In week 17, less than 100,000 boxes were exported, which concluded the export season to the USA. This doesn't mean grapes from Chile are no longer

Spanish Verna lemon prices may increase significantly due to limited availability and high demand.
The first shipments of Verna lemons from Spain are now being seen on the shelves of European supermarkets, as the Primofiori lemon season is coming to a close. A decrease in Verna production and

South African lemon exports to the Middle East are continuing at a slower pace.
Po dwóch miesiącach eksportu cytryn, blisko 4,5 miliona kartonów o wadze 15 kg zostało sprawdzonych przed wysłaniem: na północy zbieranie cytryn było często przerywane

Eleonora's Vegetable Garden, ambassador of Sardinia at Macfrut 2026.
From April 21st to 23rd, the Agricultural Cooperative Campidanese with its brand L'Orto di Eleonora will be in Rimini for the large fair entirely dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector, a key

Projections indicate that Moroccan mandarin exports will reach 550,000 tons in the 2025/26 period.
Morocco is expected to export nearly 550,000 tons of mandarins in the 2025/26 season, maintaining its position among global exporters, according to the Moroccan daily L'Economiste. The forecast

Biosecurity New Zealand has removed restrictions on fruit fly control measures.
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Transporting grapes through the port of Cape Town this season is a Herculean task.
Shipping delays continue to be a major problem for South African table grape growers. "It is very frustrating when you put in all the effort to produce high-quality table grapes, only to have the

Luxembourg growers are challenging claims about the risks of apple pesticides.
Jean-Claude Müller, the president of the Lëtzebuerger Landesuebstbauveräin, Luxembourg's National Fruit Growers' Association, has dismissed allegations that apples are harmful to children's

A South African lemon grower anticipates a well-balanced supply and demand situation.
Two weeks later, the flood waters that submerged orchards have receded: in some areas, "massive issues" with oleo on lemons are expected, while waterlogged fields and damaged roads have disrupted

Spain charges less for its greenhouse tomatoes than the Netherlands, but three times as much as Morocco.
W roku 2024 cena, którą płacili hiszpańscy plantatorzy pomidorów z szklarni, była o 61,02% niższa niż cena, jaką otrzymali holenderscy plantatorzy, ale wciąż znacznie wyższa niż ceny

Enter a life-sized HelloFresh delivery box
Shinsegae has partnered directly with renowned farms in Chachoengsao, Thailand - a region famous for its mangoes - to introduce a limited-edition holiday gift set. Shinsegae Department Store is

South African lychees are thriving after last year's setbacks.
South African litchis have experienced a remarkable recovery since last year. In late 2024, the Laughing Waters brand faced one of the worst crops in 25 years, due to various climatic changes that

Turkey has increased its lemon exports to Russia.
Turkey resumed lemon exports to Russia in October, with the first shipment since May. The delivery, valued at US$14.5 million, was the highest in almost three years, according to RIA Novosti. The

CMR is preparing to receive its first container of Chilean cherries.
Spain’s CMR Group will be promoting the initial maritime deliveries of the new season Chilean cherries in Europe. The shipment, coming from CMR's partner in Chile, C&L, is expected to reach

CMR is getting ready to receive the first sea container of Chilean cherries for the 2025/26 season.
Spain’s CMR Group will be promoting the initial arrival of the new season Chilean cherries in Europe. The shipment, provided by their Chilean partner, C&L, is expected to reach Rotterdam on

A hailstorm has once again reduced persimmon production in Valencia.
The persimmon season, currently in the midst of its harvest in the Valencia Region, was unexpectedly hit by a hailstorm on the afternoon of Monday, the 17th. The storm affected municipalities in

"If the Netherlands loses its export markets, it could pose a problem for the French onion sector."
Located in Bapaume, in the Hauts-de-France region, SARL Acquette is a family business founded in 1976 that specializes in the production, packaging, and marketing of alliums and potatoes under the

Taiwan is increasing its local kiwifruit production as imports rise.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, kiwifruit grown in Taiwan are more expensive than imported ones because they are limited in availability. However, they are harvested closer to full

China is the top exporter of fresh fruits and vegetables globally, with worldwide shipments reaching 148 million tonnes.
China's exports of fresh produce increased by 20 per cent, with Spain and the Netherlands also showing strong growth.More. Go to the article