Pomegranates

The global pomegranate market is currently experiencing a season influenced by weather-related volume reductions in certain Mediterranean regions. This loss is being balanced out in some areas by better fruit sizes, steady demand, and an increasing significance of processing channels. In Europe, there is a decreased supply from Italy and Spain, read more

Agrícola Pampa Baja operates in a desert region where water must be sourced from over 100 kilometers away. Despite this challenge, they have developed a highly diverse and competitive agricultural model to access international markets, including Europe, the U.S., and Asia, during key trading read more

Shipments of pomegranates from Israel to the U.S. are well underway. "We have already received several shipments this year," says Todd Kostka, import sales manager at John Vena Inc. "Compared to last year, we started a bit earlier, and this year's shipments are ahead of schedule. California's season ended earlier last year." read more

India's pomegranate sector has experienced three successful years, with increasing production and farmer interest, according to pomegranate farming agronomist Sushant Survey. "Approximately 90% of the country's pomegranate cultivation is concentrated in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Karnataka, with Maharashtra read more

The Mollar de Elche pomegranate campaign, which is set to conclude in mid-January, is currently in its final phase. This season has been characterized by a rise in the supply of second-class fruit, attributed to the effects of adverse weather conditions and pests, as well as intense competition in the market stemming from Morocco's substantial production. read more

Sezon granatów z Peru w 2026 roku rozpocznie się na czas, ale będzie zauważalna różnica w porównaniu do poprzedniego sezonu: Cotygodniowe ilości będą przesunięte o około dwa tygodnie - powiedział José Luis Gereda, prezydent ProGranada. "Sezon nie rozpocznie się późno, ale będzie przesunięcie w objętości". read more

As he had anticipated before the season began, Kerem Baltu, the export manager of Turkish fresh produce exporter Tumen Tarim, stated that the production of Turkish pomegranates is lower this year compared to the past few seasons. "This year's production is estimated to be 35% lower than the previous year," he noted. read more

W samym sercu żyznej doliny Majes, w Arequipa w Peru, firmy pakujące odgrywają kluczową rolę w marketingu tysięcy ton owoców i warzyw zebranych na polach małych i średnich plantatorów, którzy posiadają większość gruntów rolniczych tutaj. Kamuk, który nie tylko jest read more

The pomegranate exports from India have seen steady growth over the past few years, says Sourabh Jaiswal, Business Development Manager for Indian produce exporter KK Star: "The current pomegranate production in India matches previous years' levels, with Maharashtra leading India's output." read more

The introduction of drip irrigation at the beginning of the century in Santa Rita de Siguas, a crucial agricultural area in the Arequipa desert, revolutionized production. This change brought advantages to Fundo América, a company now run by the third generation of the Lozada García family. Currently, they cultivate... read more

A small farm must definitely find its unique market, according to Jack Lewis, the owner of Klapperbos pomegranate and apricot farm, as well as a product developer. His dried pomegranate arils are a hit, described as "Pure natural candy, with all the polyphenols and the flavonoids still there", and are popular for braais. read more

The Protected Designation of Origin Melagrana Mollar di Elche, which accounts for over 75% of the national pomegranate production, is launching its Christmas campaign. This year, 200 crates will be distributed for free to people from the Valencian Community who live outside the region. read more

Afganistan sent its first shipment of apples and pomegranates to the Russian market this month, as reported by the Times of India. read more

In the agricultural desert of La Joya, located 1,600 meters above sea level and surrounded by mountains in the south of Peru, a team of professionals is assisting hundreds of small-scale farmers to become competitive suppliers to markets in Chile, China, and even Europe. At the heart of this transformation read more

Dario reports that this year's pomegranate harvest did not meet the forecasts primarily because heavy autumn rain fell during the ripening period, causing the fruit to crack. Additionally, some areas were affected by spring frost. These are two unusual weather events for our region. read more

The weather in India has posed a major challenge for the current pomegranate season, says Saad Mobin Farooqui, managing director of Indian pomegranate exporter Saad AgroBiz: "The production of pomegranates has been quite decent this year, compared to previous seasons. The weather has read more

The Turkish pomegranate season, like many other fruits, has been impacted by the spring frosts earlier this year, according to Yigit Gokyigit, a board member of the Uludag Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters' Association (UYMSIB): "The 2025 pomegranate season has been significantly affected by the frost." read more

The sales representative of the Turkish fresh produce exporter İşlek Group, Gökhan Gökoluk, stated that the 2025 pomegranate and citrus season has been progressing very successfully, with strong demand from European markets. "We're very pleased with how both the pomegranate as well as the citrus seasons are going." read more

The continued warm weather is affecting the demand for many fruit and vegetable products. The pomegranate campaign is in full swing, with volumes still not very high for persimmons but increasing for clementines. The quantities of Italian Navel oranges and chestnuts are also on the rise, with abundant supplies for the... read more

Granaty są od dawna uważane za superowoc, ich pestki i sok są cenione nie tylko za słodko-kwaśny smak, ale także za korzyści zdrowotne. read more