Figs

The fig season in the Northern Hemisphere is now gradually gaining momentum. The first shipments arrived from Italy in mid-July, slightly later than usual. We have also been receiving weekly shipments from Turkey for two to three weeks, including the popular Bursa figs. read more

The Institute for Market Agents of South Africa (IMASA) has been persistently fighting against the official indifference towards their fresh markets. Their legal dispute with the Tshwane municipality has now led to the municipal manager receiving a suspended jail sentence, which will be in effect for a year. read more

Po tym, jak tureccy eksporterzy owoców doświadczyli wielu trudności z powodu przymrozków w kwietniu, teraz z niecierpliwością oczekują na pozytywny sezon figowy - powiedział Akin Soyleyen, menadżer ds. marketingu tureckiego eksportera owoców Aksun: "Tegoroczny sezon czarnych fig rozpoczął się z wysokimi oczekiwaniami, szczególnie po" read more

There is an ongoing upward trend in container movement at the Port of Huelva, with a 25.5% increase and a total movement of over 56,100 TEUs. With these figures, the port is solidifying its position as an increasingly strategic hub for maritime traffic, and Friportsur has established itself as a key player. read more

W ciągu ostatnich lat Mołdawia zanotowała znaczący wzrost eksportu do Unii Europejskiej. "Przesunięcie w kierunku rynku UE było głębokie: w 2013 roku 46,8% eksportu Mołdawii trafiło do UE, ale dzisiaj ta liczba wynosi 67,3%, a kraje WNP otrzymują tylko 6,8%," powiedziała Doina Nistor.

In recent years, Moldova has seen a significant increase in its exports to the European Union. "The shift towards the EU market has been profound: in 2013, 46.8% of Moldovan exports went to the EU, but today that figure stands at 67.3%, with the CIS countries receiving only 6.8%," said Doina Nistor. read more

The Turkish fig production has been increasing in recent years, according to Bilal Aşkar, managing partner responsible for business development at Aşkar Tarım Ltd. "As the name suggests, Turkish Black Figs are mainly grown in the Bursa region of Turkey and have a special position in Turkish agriculture." read more

In 2024, more than 86 million kilograms of strawberries were harvested in the Netherlands, double the volume of 2010, according to figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The increase is mainly due to higher production from greenhouses and polytunnels, while the total cultivation area for strawberries has also expanded. read more

The Bonduelle Group reported sales of €2,203.8 million for the financial year 2024–2025, ending on June 30, 2025. This represented a decrease of 0.8% on a like-for-like basis and 0.9% on reported figures compared to the previous year. The group's brands, Bonduelle, Cassegrain, and Globus, maintained stable performance. read more

Sezon fig w Turcji rozpoczął się, z różnicami w czasie zbiorów i oczekiwaniami co do plonów z powodu niedawnych warunków pogodowych, mówi Kerim Taner, dyrektor wykonawczy tureckiego eksportera świeżych owoców Perla Fruit: "Mamy dwie regiony, z których będziemy pozyskiwać figi Perla w tym sezonie. Wcześniejszy region Aydin. read more

The total area for strawberry cultivation decreased by more than 15% to 1,400 hectares during the same period. The cultivation area for berry fruits such as blackcurrants decreased following a peak in 2018. These figures come from the CBS. read more

Las exportaciones de chirimoya española aumentaron un 42 por ciento en 2024/25 según cifras publicadas por el Centro de Asistencia Técnica e Inspección del Comercio Exterior (Soivre).

Spanish custard apple exports grew 42 per cent in 2024/25 according to figures released by the Centre For Technical Assistance and Inspection of Foreign Trade (Soivre). read more

Despite recent warnings about potential oversupply of avocados, key figures in the UK industry remain optimistic as the market continues to accommodate growth. read more

Ecuador exported 199.75 million boxes (18.14kg) of bananas between January and June 2025 according to the latest figures from Acorbanec. This represents a 5.82 percent increase compared to the same period last year. read more

Luca Zaglio, general manager of the Melinda Consortium, Apot (Trentino Fruit and Vegetable Producers Association), and La Trentina Cooperative, has resigned. The boards of directors of the three organizations have already started the process of finding a new figure. read more

Iceberg lettuce and kohlrabi were already being harvested in full in the Lower Rhine region in the first week of May. "This year, we had the problem that the Spanish season ended very late, while we started relatively early. As a result, there was a total overlap between the two seasons. read more

In the first 23 weeks of 2025, Peru exported 380,000 tonnes of fresh avocados valued at US$731 million. These figures, provided by Fluctuante, show a 36% increase in volume and a 25% increase in value compared to the same period in the previous year. read more

Na podstawie alarmujących danych dotyczących zbiorów szparagów i truskawek (raportowanych przez FreshPlaza), poszczególne stanowe władze stopniowo udostępniają swoje dane. W szczególności w wiodących regionach uprawy, takich jak Brandenburgia, Badenia i Dolna Saksonia, dane wskazują na znaczący spadek zbiorów.

The individual federal states are now gradually releasing their data following alarming figures on asparagus and strawberry harvests, as reported by FreshPlaza. Particularly in leading growing regions such as Brandenburg, Baden, and Lower Saxony, the figures point to a significant decline in harvests. read more

With alien insects causing damages of over one billion euros annually in Italy alone, from the Asian stink bug to the Japanese beetle and the Asian hornet, it is necessary to provide effective tools for fighting them to agricultural companies, as well as harmonizing regulations. read more

This year, the fig harvest in Spain began one week earlier than usual in Elche and Albatera, in the province of Alicante, due to high temperatures. The season started with high demand, although supplies will be limited until next week. "The high temperatures accelerated the ripening process. read more

The upcoming fig season is proving to be especially challenging for producers in the Metaponto area of Basilicata. Forecasts suggest a significant decrease in production, worsened by two consecutive years of drought. Antonio Vito Ancona, a member of OP Ancona, a producer organization that has read more