According to the Federal Statistical Office, due to the cool and wet weather this year, an estimated 734,000 tons of apples are expected to be harvested - 15.7% less than last year, but still more than enough to fill the shelves of supermarkets and storage. read more

This information comes from a recent report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The total quantity consists of 700,000 tons of sweet cherries and 200,000 tons of sour cherries. The production is mainly concentrated in the western part of Turkey, specifically in the coastal province of Izmir. read more

The prices of imported peaches and nectarines in August remained stable in the Polish wholesale market. Is this situation likely to continue? What are the current wholesale prices of stone fruits: peaches, nectarines, and apricots? read more

The leading Australian citrus and mango exporter, Nutrano Produce Group, is entering the upcoming export season with a renewed sense of confidence in the quality of its citrus products, after experiencing challenges in the industry for two consecutive seasons. read more

Australia Fruits will be exhibiting alongside producers Wandin Valley Farms and VFS Siciliano. The Australian fruit and vegetable exporter represents both brands, exporting stone fruit to Asia for VFS Siciliano from November to March and cherries for Wandin Valley Farms from mid-October. read more

While especially the Spaniards repeatedly complain about increasing tomato and fruit deliveries from Morocco, the European Union was able to significantly expand its agricultural exports to the North African country in terms of value. This information comes from a recent Trade Report of the European Union. read more

The prices of white cabbage in the domestic wholesale market have managed to maintain stability. If this stabilization were to continue for longer, it would signify a significant qualitative change in the cabbage market compared to the previous year. What are the current prices of white cabbage in large wholesale and what would be the change? read more

What is the current situation with the supply and prices of Gala apples on the Polish wholesale market? Can we already see an increase in supply and how prices are reacting to this fact? read more

There is no improvement in the supply of domestic cauliflowers in the Polish market. This is reflected in price levels that the fresh vegetable market in Poland has not seen before. What are the current wholesale prices of cauliflowers in the domestic market? read more

Malaysia recently celebrated its first shipment of fresh durian to China after gaining access in June. read more

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) has appointed Kate Scott as its new chief executive, effective 17 October 2024. read more

Tasmanian apple growers Scott Bros and Pinnacle Fine Foods have partnered to export their combined volume of Tiger Fuji apples to Taiwan through exporter Hansen Orchards. read more

Droughts continue to impact Italian agriculture, particularly in Sicily. Fruit and vegetable crops have been severely affected, including specialized greenhouse production. With aquifers becoming saline, the most valuable horticultural crops are at risk of being lost. read more

Now that CBC Bioplanet has merged with the CBC Group last year, the company, which specializes in producing beneficial insects for fruits and vegetables, has new growth opportunities. This integration allows the Cesena-based company to expand its horizons and incorporate the organic solutions offered by the Biogard® Division. Vittorio read more

When it comes to the lime market, making forecasts is difficult: purchase prices at the source have remained very high so far (12 to 15 euros per 4.5 kg package, depending on the grades) despite a 'normal' demand from Italy. "These prices could increase from September, but trading will not be easy in any case." read more

"Everyone wants lemons at the moment," according to a French operator. Lemon prices are already high and could rise even further, due to a sharp drop in Verna volumes from Spain and the difficulty in obtaining imported merchandise. What happened to the Spanish Verna? The drought in Spain has affected it. read more

The Kroger Co. has launched Vanderpump Blooms x Bloom Haus™, a floral collection curated by businesswoman, TV personality, author, and philanthropist Lisa Vanderpump. This collection is exclusively available at Kroger Family of Stores starting from September 4. "We are extremely excited to partner with Lisa on this project." read more

The mango season in Northern Sinaloa, Mexico is slowly ending, marking the beginning of the region's latest variety: Keitt. This variety is cultivated in Los Mochis, in Northern Sinaloa. "Keitts are the last mangos on the trees in Mexico and are known to be bigger in size," says. read more

Iran's pistachio exports have seen a significant increase in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year, starting from March 21, 2024. The Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) revealed that the country exported pistachios worth $352 million from March 21 to August 22, 2024. read more

With schools back in session and fall weather on the way, the California table grape industry is gearing up to move the majority of its volume. Typically, about 65 percent of the crop is shipped after September 1st. The period from September to December is an exciting and busy time, with nearly 80 read more