W Cambridgeshire, Luke Ablett is dealing with extraordinary challenges regarding his potato harvest. He runs a 400-acre (approximately 161.87 hectares) farm in Ramsey St Mary's, and he has revealed that he currently has over 13 tons of unsold potatoes. "The potato market appears to have completely stalled, and..." read more

Labubu fans, this is dedicated to you. A 1.7-meter-tall sculpture of Labubu recently made a surprise appearance at Mad Kicks' pop-up in Dubai Festival City Mall. It was crafted entirely from fresh, deep purple roses by Flowers.ae, the renowned floral designer known for their viral creations. read more

The evolving trade dynamics have opened up a beneficial opportunity for South African apples and pears in India, driven by popular varieties such as the South African full red Gala and BigBucks, which are sold under the Flash Gala brand. read more

Ceny wielu roślin leczniczych i aromatycznych w Maroku gwałtownie wzrosły, podczas gdy kilka innych jest praktycznie niemożliwych do znalezienia na rynku, zakłócając dostawy do branż farmaceutycznej, kosmetycznej i przetwórstwa spożywczego. Karim Belkhir Goutr, CEO firmy 4 Seasons Mediterranean. read more

The first quarter of 2025 is showing encouraging signs for the foreign trade of Italian fruits and vegetables. In fact, according to the latest analysis from Agroter's Monitor Ortofrutta, all the main indicators updated until the month of March are showing positive trends, outlining... read more

Fresh Focus Apple & Pear is Fruitnet's essential annual guide to the international apple and pear business, filled with exclusive interviews, news, and analysis to enhance your understanding of this important produce category. read more

Growers in Jumilla, in the Altiplano area of Murcia, Spain, are worried about the upcoming Ercolini pear season starting in mid-July due to the severe hailstorms that occurred in spring. As the campaign concludes in late August, they will be able to assess the amount of kilograms lost in the region. read more

Indian fruit importers are expressing increasing worry about the ongoing surplus of South African mandarins and pears. This situation has caused substantial disruption in the market and a decrease in prices, especially for varieties such as Nadorcott mandarins and Forelle pears. Last year, there was a sharp read more

Seeka has introduced a new addition to its premium fruit portfolio, Ruby Roo, a visually striking red-skinned Nashi pear. The official launch occurred at the International Fresh Produce Australia and New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) member event during Hort Connections 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. read more

The fruit has a ruby-red skin, pure white flesh, a sweet taste, and a crunchy, juicy texture. read more

Lychee (Litchi chinensis) is a niche premium fruit with a unique appearance, a fragrance that evokes a blooming garden, and a taste reminiscent of a juicy summer cocktail. In recent years, lychee has quickly made its mark in international markets and won over consumers, starting from Hong. read more

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The Prognosfruit Conference, Europe's annual event for the apple and pear sector, will return to France for the first time since Toulouse in 2012. Prognosfruit 2025 will take place in Angers from the 6th to the 8th of August 2025. Organised by WAPA in cooperation with ANPP (Association Nationale read more

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Apple and Pear Australia (Apal) has announced the successful recipients of the 2025 APAL Awards for Excellence, recognizing outstanding leadership, innovation, and service across the Australian apple and pear industry. read more

Apple and Pear Australia (Apal) has announced the successful recipients of the 2025 APAL Awards for Excellence, recognizing outstanding leadership, innovation, and service across the Australian apple and pear industry. read more

As of May 1, 2025, European apple stocks totaled 1,196,024 tons, which is a decrease of 6.4% compared to the 1,277,784 tons reported on the same date in 2024. This translates to a year-on-year reduction of 81,760 tons. Poland was one of the main contributors to this decline. read more

The peach, nectarine, and flat peach harvest is currently taking place in Extremadura, with a delay of about a week compared to last year. From a commercial perspective, the next two weeks will be critical for these products, with a growing emphasis on plums, which are the most prominent product in this region. read more

The decrease in stock in May by 8,264 tons is 1,221 tons higher than the average of the past five years (7,043 tons). The excellent quality of the fruit at the point of sale continues to attract consumers. read more