Moldova's table grape harvest in 2025 is projected to reach around 150,000 tons, with exports estimated at 100,000 tons, according to the country's Grape Producers and Exporters Association. Harvesting of early-season varieties is currently underway. Despite some frost damage in spring, growers are optimistic about the quality and quantity of this year's grape crop. read more

Los hogares españoles consumieron 663,5 millones de kilos de melón y sandía entre junio de 2024 y mayo de 2025, es decir, un 8,6% o 52,5 millones de kilos más que en el año anterior, según datos del panel de consumo alimentario del Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación. El precio promedio de los melones read more

Sezon mango w Meksyku zbliża się do końca, z ostatnimi wysyłkami opuszczającymi Sinaloa, głównie odmiany Kent i Keitt. "Sezon zakończy się za około 15-20 dni i nie będziemy mieli meksykańskich mango na międzynarodowych rynkach ponownie do stycznia 2026 roku, kiedy produkcja zostanie wznowiona na południu. read more

We invite you to this year's final of the Raspberry Factory project under the slogan "Cut costs, increase profits". The training as part of this project will take place on September 6th, as usual at the farm of Dr. Paweł Krawiec in Karczmiska near Opole Lubelskie. read more

On August 20th, at Paweł Dąbrowski's farm in Parczew, belonging to the Agronom Berries group, tests of two blueberry harvesters took place. Farmers had the opportunity to compare a machine from the Dutch company FineField with a harvester produced in Poland by JPS Jagoda. Both machines were... read more

FourEight Flowers, founded by Lisa and Dries Swart, is a small flower farm located just outside the town of Worcester in the Western Cape. They are finding their place in South Africa's floriculture industry and cultivating their dream of creating beautiful flowers. read more

Data from official sources indicates that the export of Chinese pears to the EU and the UK has been steadily increasing, while shipments to the Middle East market are also on the rise. As the new season's harvest begins, exporters are working on strategies to handle competition and maintain stable sales. read more

Holandia nadal odgrywa centralną rolę w tworzeniu szerokiej gamy kwiatów ciętych na globalnym rynku. Kwiaty są przewożone - czasami także wysyłane drogą morską - z krajów w całej Europie i poza nią. W Holandii importowane kwiaty są łączone z produkcją lokalną, aby dostarczać bogaty. read more

It will take a little while, as the current harvest needs to be completed first, but one thing is certain: the autumn tomato season is just around the corner. For the second year in a row, Belgian cooperative BelOrta will also include beef tomatoes in the mix. "The beef tomato will be back this read more

Moroccan tomato producers are updating their catalogue this summer in response to the constantly changing market and phytosanitary conditions that affect variety selection. An example of this is seen in the company Ô Fresh, as described by their export manager, Oumaima Ibnoutabet. read more

Krajowe truskawki dominowały na rynku. Dostawy z Holandii, Belgii i Polski uzupełniły rynek. Według niemieckiego BLE, sezon zbliża się do końca, a zarówno dostępność, jak i popyt osłabły. Jednak letnie temperatury poprawiły warunki przechowywania. read more

The hazelnut harvest in Piedmont is facing another challenging year that many would prefer to forget. The harvesting season started a few days ago, but several producers are reporting a pessimistic outlook. Lorenzo Brigante, who owns a farm in Alba in the province of Cuneo, is also the new head of the Hazelnut Growers Section of the Agrion. read more

At this year's SAF Outstanding Variety Competition, the Ecuadorian company Floral Chain won a total of five ribbons. Among these, Hypericum Smiley Romance was awarded Best in Class. The jury praised Hypericum Smiley Romance and Veronica Pink Victory as the Best in Class winners. read more

In the months leading up to British Columbia's cherry season, growers and shippers were optimistic about this year's crop. For the first time in more than five years, they were looking at a full crop. With just a few weeks of harvest left, how did the initial forecast play out? "It has been a read more

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports are recovering after experiencing negative growth earlier in 2025. This recovery is being driven by increased sales to the EU and China, as well as efforts to enhance quality, strengthen supply chains, and expand into new markets. The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association has reported that exports are on an upward trend. read more

Władze kostarykańskie przechwyciły 810 kilogramów kokainy ukrytej w wysyłce bananów na Terminalu Kontenerowym Moín w Limón, przeznaczonej do Wielkiej Brytanii. Przechwycenie zostało przeprowadzone przez Policję Kontroli Narkotyków (PCD) i jest drugim dużym przejęciem narkotyków w porcie w ciągu tygodnia. read more

A recent and notable initiative in the fruit and vegetable industry demonstrates how innovative packaging and enthusiasm can revive market interest, even in times of economic downturn. One such example is the "Melons among the Stars" project, a special limited-edition series of star-themed melons created by Luca Dalzini. read more

On July 1, 2025, Lukas Lackner took over as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Insort GmbH, based in Berndorf, Austria. He replaces Dr. Markus Schlagbauer, who served as the company's leader for the previous eighteen months. Lackner has been a part of the company for a number of years, with his most recent role being read more

About ten days ago, the Apulian company Agricoper started harvesting its Cotton Candy grapes, and the initial data indicates that this will be a record-breaking season. With a sugar content of 23.4 Brix and an average size of 24 mm, this variety is strengthening its position in the global seedless grape market. read more

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) has released its forecast for the 2025 Washington fresh apple crop, projecting a bumper harvest of 142 million standard forty-pound boxes. The forecast has caused concern among Kashmiri growers and traders over increased competition in India. read more