Peter Frey from PPO Services AG:
Sector | Climate
Rain decreases Peruvian mango supply, prompting exporters to modify their plans
Miguel Sanz, from Naranjas Miguelito, on the situation of citrus fruit in Andalusia after the storms:
"Many buyers are waiting for citrus fields to dry out so that the harvest can be resumed"
Indian mango sector urged to modernise in response to climate variability
South Kashmir almond area declines as growers switch to apples
Albanian vegetable exports drop 46% in January after floods
There's a chance for more flooding in Portugal by the end of the month
"At first glance, the damage is extremely heartbreaking"
What impact will storms, cold, and unworkable fields have on the asparagus campaign?
Florida suspends farm inspections after freeze and drought losses
Daniel Jung from GARTENFRISCH Jung GmbH on the situation in Portuguese contract farming:
"We have already suffered crop losses"
Florida freeze damage raises melanose risk in citrus
Antonio Zamora, General Commercial Director of Centro Sur cooperative:
"We expect Granada's asparagus harvest to be reduced by 5-10% due to the floods"
Storm Oriana's strong winds destroy greenhouses in Almeria
ANPP calls for the creation of water reserves
"The floodwaters have not yet started to recede"
UK retailers warn of fruit and vegetable supply disruptions
Algarve citrus growers face 25 to 40% losses after adverse weather
North Island storms damage berry tunnels at NZ farm
From a period of drought to one of incessant rain
Artichoke fields underwater, and early citrus fruit drops in Sardinia
The testimony of operators and trade associations
Unrelenting bad weather in Calabria: Flooded fields, torn greenhouses, and crops at risk
Georgia Vidalia onion crop faces freezes and drought
Supply instability and rising standards fuel investment in lit greenhouses
Geothermal greenhouse projects highlight Turkey’s growing focus on EU tomato exports
5 French departments on red alert
Trucks over 7.5 tons banned from Pyrénées-Orientales during storm Nils
Dennis van Tricht, AGF Direct:
"Severe Spanish weather not reflected in cauliflower prices"
First reports after the passage of storm Nils
U.S. Central Valley rain threatens almond and stone fruit pollination
Costa Rica recovers banana volumes, however, supermarkets continue to keep prices very low
The analysis of agronomist Corrado Vigo
"Cyclone Harry reshapes the future of citrus farming in the Catania Plain"
Royal Banana on a Del Monte-branded product
Iceberg lettuce sales rise as adverse weather in Spain impacts supply and prices
Severe frost threatens fruit buds and orchards in Poland
Abrupt end of season for many Moroccan soft fruit growers
Florida freeze damages crops in Everglades Agricultural Area
Jamaica launches US$100 million banana and plantain recovery program
After Valentine’s Day, wholesaler Sebrechts shifts focus to the spring season
"Supply issues in Spain push strawberry prices higher ahead of Valentine’s Day"
Soft fruit grower Gijs Hoogendoorn on severe weather in Portugal:
“The chances of the reservoir filling were as slim as an Elfstedentocht in the Netherlands”
Jonathan Vandesande, FMB: “Cucumbers will remain a luxury product for now”
"Severe weather in Spain pushes cucumber prices to unprecedented levels"
Strong winds harm apple and pear crops in Argentina
Recent storms in Spain have impacted approximately 40,000 hectares
NZ potato yields decline due to weather and rising costs
Australian coriander supply tight after heatwave
Polish farmers protect their vegetables during severe frost
South Texas vegetable harvest continues under drought conditions
Brazil revises orange crop forecast down to 292.60 million boxes
Florida freeze threatens winter vegetable and citrus supplies
Losses in eastern part of the valley significant, western side unscathed
Langkloof tornado rips through orchards
Jan van Bergeijk, Plusberries:
“I haven’t seen conditions this extreme in Huelva in more than 30 years”
Hanno Wonink starts own cauliflower cultivation alongside outdoor vegetable sourcing
“In Cadiz, villages evacuated and fields completely flooded by heavy rain”
José Antonio Gómez, Cooperativa Centro Sur:
Spain lost nearly 3 million kilos of asparagus to rain
Syria's Tartous citrus output reaches 146,000 tons
Florida freeze pushes up corn and green bean prices
Storm Marta causes severe damage in Andalusia and further reduces berry, vegetable, avocado, and citrus fruit supply
Will Teeuwen: “After a third consecutive year of heavy rainfall, we will also grow in greenhouses in Spain”
Dutch asparagus season kicks off at Teboza
Jammu and Kashmir fruit exports reach 637,000 tons
Australian growers report crop losses after ex-cyclone Mitchell
Strong winds cause substantial damage to Alicante's agricultural sector
Spain's avocado supply remains limited due to difficulties with the harvest
Early almond bloom in Butte County raises frost and rain concerns
South African fruit exports delayed at Cape Town port
Stiaan Hugo - AGI Frost Fans
Fighting frost with lower carbon footprint
Moroccan autumn vegetables expected at 2.1 million tons
Australian heatwaves disrupt fruit and vegetable supply
Weather disrupts NZ cherry exports despite US$130 million forecast
U.S. citrus growers focus on drainage after winter storm
Australian apple and pear sector enters 2026 season with low carryover
Ghana promotes greenhouse farming to reduce climate risks
Vegetable Transplant Program opens applications for 2026
South Africa’s cherry sector expands despite production and market constraints
South African deciduous fruit industry escalates pressure over CTCT delays
Louisiana strawberry growers manage freeze-affected harvests
Türkiye exports US$162.56 million worth of pomegranates in 2025
Silvia Piezzi of Cesil:
"Lower mango supply results in high prices"
Cool winter lifts mango and cashew flowering in Goa
Strong winds, snow, and heavy rain expected in several agricultural regions of Morocco
Australian growers increase crop protection as heatwaves intensify
Central Otago fruit harvest delayed by cool summer
Southwest Florida growers prepare for freeze risk
Almería flooded, wind damage in Huelva, and kilometre-long truck queues at the Strait of Gibraltar
Storms in Spain and Morocco: 'Everyone had to cancel trade'
Manuel Cerda, Apeamex:
"The rain and hail are affecting avocado crops"
Freeze risk increases for satsuma mandarins in southern U.S.
Central Otago apricot harvest begins as cherry exports fall
The commentary of Andrea Manca and Filippo Frongia, partners of Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione
Bad weather, plant diseases, and production gaps disrupt Sardinian tomatoes and artichokes
Rafael Domínguez, manager of Freshuelva: "It will take us at least two weeks to recover"
Berry sector hit by storm Kristin in Spanish province of Huelva
Australian table grape harvest continues despite heatwave
South African lemon grower expects well-balanced supply and demand
Storm Kristin causes severe damage to greenhouse crops in Almeria
Cold weather reduces fig yields in Maharashtra
New Zealand kiwifruit harvest nears as floods close key roads
The phytosanitary situation remains serious
Artichoke campaign compromised by bad weather and out-of-control harvesting costs
Significant reduction of berry supply in Spain due to bad weather
Laurie Suhr, Bondev
"Our Plastoflex 71 anti-freeze candle has become a benchmark in the face of climate uncertainty"
Mexican border water scarcity challenges nearshoring
Florida winter freeze impacts citrus and vegetable crops
The goals of the Paris climate agreement are still out of reach
Dutch supermarkets rank high in European list for climate and protein transition
Australian heatwave damages Carnarvon fruit crops
Sicilian organic orange supply continues after hurricane
New Zealand growers report limited crop damage but logistics disruption
Truck rates strengthen in Texas following weekend cold
South Korean cold snap lifts produce and input prices
Florida strawberry growers use frost protection to save crops
Marcoaldi and Benella (C.O.P.A) on the start of harvesting operations of PGI Green Asparagus from Canino
"Initial phase characterised by low volumes and high prices"
"Donne Orlando" in Ribera (Agrigento)
"Our PDO oranges are achieving excellent results also in Germany and France"
Logistics plans were in place ahead of snow storm that covered parts of the U.S.
South Africa launches Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre
Kashmir horticulture seeks support after US$240 million floods
Gran Canaria delays potato planting after heavy rainfall
Taiwan’s Taichung ponkan mandarin returns to Malaysia
Artificial lighting helps stabilize dragon fruit market, and prices show modest recovery
Preparations underway for Southeast temperatures and snow
Jacob Greydanus, Aardappelhandel Greydanus:
"Cold weather lifts potato demand"
U.S. blueberry crop faces winter storm risk ahead of harvest
Heat and rainfall shape Brazil 2026/27 fruit outlook
Dry winter increases rodent pressure in Kashmir apple orchards
Xavier Halsberghe, Eurofresh:
"Retail demand for Spanish avocados surges due to heavy rainfall"
Bernabé Padilla, Citromax:
“Lemon demand is quite stable; the problem always lies in supply"
Lake Constance: First half of the organic apple season ends with good results
"A price increase in the near future would be necessary from the producer’s standpoint"
South African port constraints continue to disrupt fruit exports
Karnataka mango output expected to rise 20% in 2026
Michigan fruit crops face cold temperatures in January
California citrus shows fog-related damage in Fresno County
Cassiano Berol, Agricola Plantar:
"In the last three months, sweet potato quality has improved, and we expect a great year"
Following crop losses in Spain and the Netherlands
Sharp price increases for cucumbers in Germany and Switzerland
Costa Rica pineapple supply tight after weather losses
Moroccan labour shortages threaten fruit and vegetable harvests
Ciarciello Group: From the province of Foggia to Berlin
A growing Apulian supply chain that invests in and looks to international markets
Southern Spain recorded more rainfall than the Netherlands last year
South Korean kimchi exports rise as imports expand
New Zealand blueberry orchard recovers after Motueka floods
Francesco Marangio takes stock of the market: