FAS Warsaw forecasts that Poland's total cherry production for the marketing year (MY) 2025/26 will be 115,000 metric tons (MT), with 80,000 MT of sour cherries and 35,000 MT of sweet cherries. This projection reflects a 30% decrease from the previous year and a 53% decline from the six-year average. read more

At Tuinderij Boender, the outdoor lettuce season is in full swing. "Fortunately, we have good irrigation, because it's been quite dry," says Mart Boender. "The start wasn't easy, as Spain remained active in the market with lettuce while we were just beginning. Still, demand at the start of the read more

His signature 'Tajmahal' red roses are highly sought after in Dubai, Kuwait, New Zealand, Europe, and several Asian countries, especially during Valentine's Day. Operating from a state-of-the-art farm with polyhouses, cold storage, packhouses, and a farm pond, Hazimullah exports over 200,000. read more

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the seminar center Nieuwgoed hosted the annual general meeting of FVPhouse, the umbrella organization of Vegebe, Fresh Trade Belgium, and Belgapom. These trade associations represent the interests of Belgian wholesalers and processors in the potato, vegetable, and fruit industries. read more

With prizes awarded, photos taken, and stands dismantled, it's time to reflect on GreenTech Amsterdam 2025. The main takeaway from the event is that while there are plenty of techniques available to help growers overcome challenges, many aren't yet suitable for practical use. Additionally, read more

The 2025 apple and pear season in Argentina concluded with steady volumes and well-sized fruit, despite facing challenges such as rising production costs. The main issue was not related to weather conditions or fruit quality, but rather the loss of competitiveness compared to other producing countries, which was exacerbated by domestic factors. read more

The market for pre-packaged IV Range salads continues to show two contrasting trends: on one hand, the constant growth of single-component salads; on the other hand, the progressive decline of mixed salads, which have been experiencing negative trends in the Italian large-scale retail sector for some time. read more

Members of the APG community planted 250 black-eyed Susan flowers at the Living Legacy Forest on June 13, 2025, to commemorate the Army's 250th birthday and honor fallen Soldiers. Guests included Gold Star family members, APG senior leaders, children who attend the Child Development Center, and others. read more

Fruit Focus 2025 will showcase the most recent research and innovations from Niab during its one-day event at the East Malling site in Kent on July 9. The event is anticipated to draw over 1,500 attendees and 100 exhibitors from the fresh fruit and viticulture industries. A key component of the event read more

The apricot harvest has recently begun in the Spanish province of Zaragoza. While production in the region is not abundant, the sizes of the apricots have been larger than usual since the beginning of the harvest. Some growers are showing more interest in this product, and new plantations are expected to continue to come into production in the near future. read more

Farmers in Malaysia are getting ready for a change in local avocado demand as the expanded sales and service tax (SST) will now apply to imported varieties starting July 1. Jamawi Jaafar, an advisor to a group of avocado growers in Sabah, mentioned, "If prices improve in the local market, more local farmers will" read more

In the 2024/25 season, the southern hemisphere, Mexico, and India collectively exported 2.4 million tons of table grapes, which is equivalent to 289 million 8.2 kg boxes. This volume represents an 11% increase compared to the previous season. The growth was primarily fueled by the increased activity of the three main exporters in the southern hemisphere. read more

Spring onions are grown 365 days a year at Thorndon Park Produce in South Australia on 5 hectares of land. "The current crop in the fields is looking good now that we have finished with the crop that was in its early stages of growth during the." read more

Garlic Solutions, a European supplier of unpeeled and peeled garlic cloves, will shift to new recyclable pouch packaging starting in mid-June 2025. The peeled cloves will be offered in 500-gram and 1,000-gram resealable pouches, replacing the current plastic containers. This change is anticipated to... read more

Rainbow Greenhouses started 40 years ago as a small 3,000-square-foot business established by Wilma and Stan Vander Waal. Over the years, the company has expanded into a multi-site organization focusing on ornamental horticulture, with four facilities located across British Columbia and Alberta, Canada. read more

To support the suppression of weeds and retention of moisture in container-grown nursery stock, ICL is introducing Fibagro Advance Pot Topper with Fusion Technology (FT) - a high-performance, wood fiber-based pot topper that offers value and ease of use. "Simple to apply, either manually or using an automated… read more

Evers Specials believes that beans and other sprouts should be on every shopping list. Although this Dutch company's products are entirely organic, they do not emphasize that aspect too much. Sales manager Koen van Kessel explains the factors they consider. Harold and Koen were at Biofach when that idea sprouted. read more

Wyevale Nurseries has won the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Award for Excellence in Sustainability at the organization's recent annual celebration evening at Worcester Arena on June 12, 2025. The Chamber Business Award was sponsored by Herefordshire Council and... read more

Kerim Taner, the executive chairman of Turkish fresh produce exporter Perla Fruit, announced that there will be enough Turkish watermelons available this season, with the initial deliveries scheduled for the first week of July. He stated, "This year's watermelon production in Turkey is higher" read more

The introduction of a Brazilian green dwarf coconut strain to Trinidad and Tobago is made possible through a collaboration involving the European Union, International Trade Centre, Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Caribbean Forum of ACP States (Cariforum), and Alliances. read more