The wholesale prices of bananas in several European countries displayed varied trends between week 33 (ending 17th August 2025) and week 34 (ending 24th August 2025) based on the most recent market data. In Bulgaria, prices saw a minor decrease from €139/100kg in week 33 to €137/100kg. read more

The avocado harvest season in Israel is starting with steady projections. Exports are estimated to be around 132,000 U.S. tons, similar to last year, with anticipated high prices. This is in contrast to the mango industry, which experienced significant declines following the implementation of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump. read more

Ica, located in southern Peru, is now starting to produce asparagus from new regions. Tim Ryan Jr., VP of Sales for Square One Farms, LLC, stated, "This is much needed for the industry after a very scarce month of limited supply in August." Additionally, the asparagus production from Baja California in Mexico is also on its way. read more

"We should not only focus on growing plants. Ideally, research should also address the effects on human health and on the environment. That is why we wish to see this as an interdisciplinary research field, where collaboration with other disciplines is essential," says Eri Hayashi, President of. read more

Fruit growers on Lake Constance, Germany, expect this year's apple harvest to yield around 227,000 tons, which is slightly down on last year but still around 9,000 tons more than in 2023. The quality is very good, with a balanced sugar-acid ratio and good firmness. read more

Proposing custom, technologically advanced, and truly sustainable packaging solutions that can protect products. This is the mission that has always guided the Guillin Group, founded in Ornans, France in 1972. Within the Fresh Produce business unit, the companies Ciesse read more

Wzrost eksportu i popytu krajowego stwarzają nowe możliwości dla australijskiego przemysłu awokado. Szef Avocados Australia, John Tyas, powiedział, że produkcja krajowa ma wzrosnąć do 150 000 ton w 2026 roku, co jest podobnym wolumenem jak w ostatnich latach. Zauważył, że konsumpcja krajowa... read more

Ugandan smallholder farmers are poised to benefit from increased access to high-quality seed potatoes with the recent licensing of Farm Inputs Care Centre Ltd. (FICA Seeds) as the first private company in the country authorized to commercially produce tissue culture plantlets and early-generation seed potatoes. read more

Given the market's growing dynamism and unpredictability, sector players are analyzing the table grape season in Sicily and Puglia. Among them is Claudio Romano, the sales manager of the Apulian company Petraleon Import-Export and the owner of the consulting firm StarTrade, who has dedicated most of his time to this. read more

During the Mantuan Melon Symposium, we had the opportunity to meet and talk with companies belonging to the Mantuan Melon Consortium, established to meet a specific need: "To make consumers aware of a unique product, often unrecognized," says Mauro Aguzzi, president. read more

The category of prepared pomegranate seeds has welcomed a new addition with the introduction of Poppin' Poms pomegranate seeds at Costco. Created by fresh-cut fruit provider PrepWorld, this marks the brand's first nationwide retail availability in the UK. Prepared pomegranate seeds have been experiencing consistent growth in demand. read more

"We are getting ready for another record pomegranate harvest, expecting a slight increase in volume compared to last year. We have estimated over 710 tonnes of fruit on the plants - all branded as Lome Super Fruit pomegranates. We are about to begin harvesting operations on our 400 hectares, showcasing." read more

All applications of ethylene for fruit ripening. Catalytic Generators, based in Norfolk, Virginia (USA), a specialist in this technology, will participate in Fruit Attraction 2025 (Hall 10, Stand 10A25) scheduled in Madrid from September 30 to October 2. "We want that". read more

Egypt is solidifying its position in the global fruit export market. Over the last ten years, the country has gained recognition for consistently supplying a variety of fruits that meet international standards. For traders in the U.S. and Europe, sourcing from Egypt offers a dependable option. read more

Integrow, z siedzibą w Hawkes Bay, Nowa Zelandia, eksportuje jabłka, cebule i dynie. Firma jest również licencjobiorcą nowej i obiecującej odmiany gruszek, Piqa. Z nowymi nasadzeniami dojrzewającymi, w przyszłym roku oczekuje się dużego wzrostu tej odmiany w Chinach. Dla jabłek, kluczowymi odmianami eksportowymi są
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The marketing campaign for Dolce Passione watermelons will run until the last week of September or the first week of October. This is a lengthy campaign showcasing watermelons exclusively grown in Italy, which commenced in the first week of May. The aim is to mitigate fluctuations in the market. read more

Businesswoman, broadcaster, author, and activist Mary Portas OBE will be speaking about retail at the Garden Centre Association's (GCA) annual conference at Carden Park Chester on Tuesday, January 27th (January 25-28, 2026). Mary gained recognition for her work in driving change, and in 2024 she was awarded an OBE for her contributions. read more

Branston potato growers visited a farm in Lincolnshire last week to explore the upcoming generation of potato varieties that may soon be available in supermarkets. One of the standout performers featured was a salad potato that has been in development for the past decade and is praised for its delicious taste. read more

Euro Company S.p.A. Società Benefit, a company specialized in the production and marketing of dried and dried fruits, based in Godo di Russi (RA), successfully closed the fiscal year 2024/25, with a turnover of around 161 million euros and a growth. read more

The summer fruit season in the province of Cuneo is coming to an end - as reported by targatocn.it. The harvest of late peaches is coming to a close and the Gala apple campaign is starting. Soon it will be the turn of plums, other apple varieties, and the few remaining kiwis. read more