The market for fresh tomatoes in the European Union remains healthy, even as producers face growing challenges and uncertainties. This was the conclusion of EU market players during a recent meeting. In the 2024/25 winter season, tomato production in the Netherlands increased, thanks to lower read more

"The use of pre-stressed concrete (PSC) poles in India's agricultural sector has been increasing steadily in recent years, especially in high-density apple, cherry, and kiwi plantations," says Uzair Javeed, Chief Operating Officer at FruitMaster Agro Fresh. "The success of high-density fruit cultivation has contributed to this trend." read more

Fully branded Joya apples are making their UK debut this August, bringing a fresh new energy to supermarket shelves with their dependable crunch and joyful, juicy flavor. With listings in Sainsbury's and Aldi, shoppers have the opportunity to try out this vibrant, red-fleshed apple while stocks last. read more

Teraz, kiedy nadszedł sierpień, dla wielu w Belgii, uwaga ponownie skupia się na nowym sezonie gruszek. W okresie poprzedzającym rozpoczęcie sezonu, pojawia się wiele spekulacji na temat najnowszego zbioru, ale w poniedziałek, sezon gruszek Conference oficjalnie rozpocznie się dla VHM Fruit Trade, a perspektywy są obiecujące. read more

Delhaize is now selling Belgian strawberries in new cardboard packaging, replacing plastic. This switch to cardboard will result in a substantial reduction in plastic use: In 2025, Delhaize expects to save 17,000 kilograms of plastic. In the long term, as more growers adopt this packaging, read more

As part of the Blueberry Factory project, the Ascrop company conducted research to demonstrate what sets Julietta apart from other products available on the market. One distinguished feature of this product is the ability of the LAS02 strain contained in Julietta to thrive in a very wide... read more

Eosta has received the first Kivinaki Organic Jucy Gold Oranges, marking a first in its citrus portfolio. The first customers have already placed the oranges on sale, and the response has been extremely positive. "The organic Valencia oranges from Peru have a particularly high juice content. read more

The Egyptian mango season is progressing quietly after a dynamic launch. The Egyptian mango market experienced a shift this week, leading to a price adjustment, according to Mohamed Shaker, export manager at Al Mansi. The exporter says, "We are witnessing notable market shifts this week, with." read more

The availability of kiwis in India is currently good, both in terms of quantity and quality, with the majority being imported, according to Ashok Agarwal, CEO of fresh produce importer Triyambakam International. Domestic production, mainly from the northern and north-eastern states, remains limited. read more

Las frutas de hueso españolas han estado obteniendo muy buenos resultados comerciales desde que comenzó la temporada, mientras que la sandía está recuperándose después de una caída entre finales de julio y principios de agosto, que es un período tranquilo debido a las vacaciones escolares. Mientras tanto, las primeras previsiones de cosecha de cítricos apuntan a una disminución en...

Spanish stone fruit has been achieving very good commercial results since the season started, while watermelon is picking up again after a slump between late July and early August, which is a quiet time due to the school holidays. Meanwhile, the first citrus harvest forecasts point to a drop in... read more

South Africa's apple and pear export industry suffered losses of approximately US$54 million (R1 billion) in 2024 due to inefficiencies at the port of Cape Town. Industry representatives are urging the expedited privatization of the port to safeguard export markets. read more

The summer holidays are still in full swing, and the citrus market remains relatively quiet. "It's the calm before the storm, typical of the holiday period when arrivals are at their highest but sales are at their lowest," observes Gijsbert van Leeuwen of Olympic Fruit. "Incidentally, the lemon read more

Harvest Moon is an Australian vegetable grower with farms in Tasmania, New South Wales, and Queensland, totaling over 5,000 acres. The company has a team of over 450 employees and works with a further 83 Australian growers across the country. Harvest Moon has been proudly growing since 1982. read more

Following the signing of the Letter of Intent (LoI) on March 24th, 2025, Ethiopian Airlines Group (EAG) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) signed a landmark mandate letter appointing the Bank as the Initial Mandated Lead Arranger (IMLA) for the financing of Ethiopian Airlines' mega airport. read more

The Nasdaq First North-listed foodtech company Agtira AB has signed an agreement to acquire Pepino AB, one of Sweden's most established and profitable cucumber growers, along with its associated property company Gurkfast AB. This transaction will make Agtira the largest cucumber producer in Sweden. read more

Research is currently being conducted to enhance the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in the European potato industry, specifically aimed at creating regenerative management systems that can decrease the reliance on fungicides for controlling blight. The European Commission's European Institute of Innovation and Technology is involved in this initiative. read more

Germany is the third-largest importer of fresh cherries in the world, following China/Hong Kong and Russia. From 2015 to 2024, between 55 to 77 percent of cherries consumed in Germany were imported, with the majority coming from other EU member states. The largest non-EU supplier is Turkey for sweet cherries. read more

Mike Parr, CEO of PML Seafrigo UK and Ireland, has highlighted various challenges facing the logistics sector in the UK, cautioning about potential effects on the supply and pricing of fresh produce. Parr mentioned concerns such as the sudden EU reset, the suspension of the Approved Operator Scheme rollout, and ongoing issues. read more

Leeuwis Fruit from Tuil celebrated the festive opening of its new cold storage for pears on Saturday, 9 August. Around 200 people from the fruit sector attended the open day and official inauguration of the facility, which measures 30 by 60 metres. "Despite being in the middle of the summer, read more

Vietnam's durian exports have bounced back since May 2025, with increasing volumes recorded over the last three months. As per the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, from May to July, the country exported 7,745 shipments of fresh durians amounting to over 207,000 tons, which is more than 10 times the previous period. read more