The heatwaves that occurred in Morocco this summer had a significant impact on the Gharb and Loukkos regions, which are known for growing various fruits and vegetables such as avocados and berries. According to multiple industry sources, blueberries were one of the most heavily affected fruits, following avocados. read more

Organto Foods Inc., based in Toronto and Breda, Canada, has released its financial results for the three and six-month periods ending on June 30, 2025. All figures are in Canadian dollars. In the second quarter, sales reached US$12.6 million (C$17.2 million), representing a 291% increase. read more

Polysense, belgian startup specializing in AI and hardware for the potato and bakery industries, has successfully completed a €2 million investment round to support its expansion in Europe and the UK. The company uses artificial intelligence to assist manufacturers in enhancing process control. read more

Po osiągnięciu sukcesu z borówkami, winogronami i kakao, Peru bada nowe uprawy, aby powtórzyć ten sukces. Jednym z najbardziej obiecujących międzynarodowych segmentów jest orzechy, rynek który osiągnął około 66 miliardów dolarów w 2024 roku, daleko przewyższając rynki świeżych borówek (6,7 miliarda dolarów). read more

Imported fresh produce from Brazil to the United States is now facing a 50 percent import tariff, which was implemented on August 6, 2025. Andrés Ocampo, CEO of HLB Specialties, a company that imports papayas from Brazil, mentioned that it is too early to evaluate the effects of this tariff as it has only been in place for three weeks. read more

At the end of August, sales of last year's stored apples were nearly finished, with only limited quantities remaining on the market. Growers who were able to preserve high-quality fruit until the end of the season fetched top prices. However, export sales suffered as foreign buyers deemed Polish prices too high. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica's China Meet Up will return for its second edition on 8–9 September 2025 at the Haizhu International Convention & Exhibition Center in Guangzhou. The event is expected to draw visitors from more than 30 countries and regions. This year's edition will feature 63 exhibitors. read more

Last week, Bulgaria reported a decrease in prices of seasonal fruits and vegetables, as stated by the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets. The cost of the overall food basket decreased due to the availability of local seasonal produce. Commission chairman Vladimir Ivanov mentioned that this trend was anticipated. read more

Citrosuco has completed the inaugural long-distance journey of its fleet using B24 biodiesel, signaling a transition towards the use of renewable fuels in its maritime activities. The project started with the MV Carlos Fischer, a vessel that received technical enhancements in Tuzla, Turkey. This ship, with a length of 205 meters, led the way in utilizing eco-friendly fuel. read more

Zucchini is among the most consumed vegetables in Italy, right after tomatoes and potatoes. Its versatility in the kitchen and constant availability throughout the year have made it an essential ingredient for many families in the Bel Paese. read more

"It has been an excellent year so far: The hope is that September will bring suitable temperatures to end the season in the best possible way," reports Maurizio Carbonini, sales manager of OP Mantuafruit, as he comments on the June and July melon market. "However, we cannot complain even with." read more

Belgian fruit and vegetable exporters visited London last week as part of a business-focused tour co-funded by the European Union. The delegation of 14 exporter representatives, coordinated by VLAM, included companies such as BelOrta, Hoogstraten, Demargro, Elite Fresh Trade, and REO Veiling. read more

European demand for coconuts from Côte d'Ivoire has been low over the past month, but this has been offset by strong demand in West African markets, according to Nestor Beugre, CEO of Ivoire Agri. The grower says, "As every year, we had a busy period from May to July, punctuated by many." read more

Ziv Ben-Ami, director of Auryon, argues that South Africa's excessively strict regulations that group heavy-duty fungicides with products classified as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the US Food and Drug Administration are hindering innovation. read more

Rohan Satish Ursal, Director of Purandar Highlands Farmer Producer Company (FPC), stated that India's custard apple market has demonstrated significant improvement this season compared to the challenging conditions experienced in 2024. He attributed this improvement to timely rainfall after a drought last year in Purandar, which has resulted in excellent fruit quality. read more

Germany has been one of the key markets for Polish berries for years. The significance of this direction has been clearly growing in recent years. This is confirmed by the latest price report (Markt- und Preisbericht KW 33) concerning strawberries on the German market. read more

"Każdy sezon niesie ze sobą swoje wyzwania i niespodzianki" - mówi Elena Rogojnikova z firmy The Greenery na temat rynku awokado. "W tym roku zanotowaliśmy niezwykle niskie ceny dla awokado odmiany Hass, głównie z powodu dużych ilości dostarczanych przez Peru. Dzięki tzw. 'dobremu roku', na rynek trafiło tak wiele awokado. read more

Michigan's apple orchard acreage has increased since 2017, with new plantings established in both high-density trellised orchards and medium-density semi-dwarf orchards. A recent study created enterprise budgets for both systems. The results indicated that all plantings were profitable. read more

Onings Holland Flowerbulbs has announced the acquisition of several company divisions from Van Zanten Flowerbulbs as of October 1st, 2025. This includes the flower bulb production farm in New Zealand and the sales office in Australia, as well as the integration of the commercial activities. read more

The Carmagnola Pepper returns as the protagonist with a rich edition of events, flavors, and entertainment. The 76th edition of the National Pepper Fair, scheduled from August 29 to September 7, 2025, promises an unforgettable experience full of novelties for both adults and children, featuring read more