The mandarin orange season in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, is about to begin. Harvesting starts in early September, with early varieties beginning to color around September 20. In fast-coloring varieties, the red coloration can exceed 50%. This year's mandarins are larger, cleaner, and juicier. read more

Umowa handlowa letnia między Unią Europejską a administracją Trumpa miała być punktem zwrotnym w relacjach transatlantyckich po miesiącach niepewności. 15% ograniczenie ceł nie było idealne, ale liderzy UE zaakceptowali je jako koszt utrzymania napięć handlowych z USA na niskim poziomie. read more

The Floriculture Department Kashmir has made its Training Institute at Rajbagh functional, marking a major milestone in advancing floriculture education, skill development, and employment/livelihood opportunities in the floriculture sector. The institute commenced operations on 09-08-2025. read more

The average price of blackberries has increased significantly this week. Prices have risen from last week's average of £6.35 per kilogram to £9.23 per kilogram. This represents an increase of £2.88, which is a 45% rise week-on-week. On the other hand, red currants have experienced a decrease in average prices. read more

Positive signals continue on fruit and vegetable consumption: according to the market observatory Cso Italy, in the first half of 2025, total volumes amount to 2.68 million tons, up by 4% compared to 2024, while total spending reaches 6.95 billion euros (+8%). read more

Berry Fresh is rozszerzają swoją ofertę przekąsek o Blueberry Bites™, pucharek przekąska o wadze 7 uncji, wypełniony premium, specjalnie wyhodowanymi borówkami, zaprojektowanymi pod kątem smaku i konsystencji. "Naszym celem w przypadku Blueberry Bites jest dotarcie do konsumentów tam, gdzie się znajdują — w ruchu, zajętych, szukających zdrowszych przekąsek." read more

The California Prune Board (CPB) continues to strengthen its commitment to ensuring the sustainability of the premium dried prunes category, with a special focus on the needs of the global trade and consumers. As the world's leading supplier of dried prunes read more

The situation on the industrial raspberry market has been extremely dynamic in recent months. In many countries, due to unfavorable weather conditions, there has been a dramatic decrease in production. In others, thanks to technological advancements, both yields and fruit quality have improved. read more

"When it froze in Turkey in April, we already knew that the apricot supply this year would be a complete disaster. We anticipated this by diverting to Tajikistan," says Richard Strijbis of Tovano, a wholesaler of nuts and southern fruits in Maasdijk. This situation fits into a pattern observed in recent years. read more

Peru is preparing to begin its table grape harvest. In the northern growing region of the country, Piura, the production of Red Globe grapes is expected to start in two to three weeks. The harvest of green grape varieties is around a month away. Although the harvest is anticipated to begin slowly, the volume will gradually increase. read more

Michael Perry, also known as Mr. Plant Geek, has become a highly influential figure in the gardening and plant communication world on an international scale. Recognized as one of the "20 most influential horticulturists" by The Sunday Times, he has dedicated years to bridging the gap between the plant world and new audiences through his work. read more

The fig harvest in the main cultivation area of Markopoulo, Attica, near Athens, began at the end of July. Fortunately, the crops were not affected by the recent large wildfires that burned in the area. Both the agricultural and commercial developments are positive. read more

As growers and shippers in Florida are gearing up for the start of the Florida citrus season, they are pleased to receive positive news regarding tariffs from the Canadian government. The good news is that the retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products, including oranges and orange juice, have been lifted as of September 1st. "This news" read more

The national distribution system is undergoing profound changes that do not only concern the ownership structure, as in the case of Carrefour (for more information read here), but also the development of new formats and strategies; just think of the evolution of supermarkets. read more

The apple harvest is currently in full swing in a large part of the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). The German apple harvest is expected to be successful, with an estimated yield of around 1 million tons (+15%), and there is a strong demand in the market. Favorable weather conditions and good fruit production have contributed to this positive outlook. read more

The Blueberry brand OZblu, managed by United Exports, will be unveiling its new Chinese brand name, 蓝有 (Lán Yǒu), at the 2025 Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong. This name aims to enhance OZblu's market position in China while maintaining alignment with its worldwide image. The characters 蓝 read more

The Provincial Court of Valencia has sentenced a woman who defrauded Frutas Iberos SL, where she served as financial director, of more than 154,000 euros to two years in prison and a fine of 1,620 euros. The final sentence was issued after the parties reached an agreement during the trial held. read more

According to the National Statistics Committee, Uzbekistan exported 87.9 thousand tons of peaches, worth $80.5 million, to 15 foreign countries during the first seven months of 2025. The main export destinations were: Russia: 69,900 tons Kazakhstan: 13,100 tons Kyrgyzstan: 4,000 tons Belarus: read more

After almost thirteen years at the helm, Matteo Bortolini concludes his term as the director of the Sant'Orsola Cooperative, a reference point in Trentino for small fruits. read more

Starting from September 1st, Nick Nieuwesteeg has joined Plantipp and its American sister company, Concept Plants. With more than thirteen years of experience in the industry, Nick brings a wealth of energy and knowledge. Having held management positions at both plant breeders and retailers, he has... read more