Sales of Greek peaches and nectarines are under intense pressure this year, according to Mr. Christos Alagiozidis, owner of the packing company Alagiozidis Fruits, based in Imathia. He explains, "This year, we are facing increased daily pressure from all sides: from read more

Whetu Rolleston has transitioned from marine biology to agriculture and is now the chairperson of the New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (NZKGI). He succeeded Mark Mayston, who led the group through challenges such as labor shortages, Hi-Cane spray use, and the global supply issues faced by Zespri. read more

India's onion exports have stabilized this season, thanks to robust production, relaxed government policies, and increasing demand in Asian markets, according to Harsh Jariwala, Managing Partner at onion exporter Raion Export. "So far, it has been a promising season compared to last year," he said. read more

The 2025 cherry season has been particularly challenging for Turkish producers and exporters, according to Sefik Can, account manager for Turkish fresh produce exporter Canlar Fruit. He stated, "Due to three consecutive frost events in April, the harvest volume dropped drastically. In some areas, production was" read more

The cherry season has officially started in Val Venosta. In a year marked by reduced harvests in Europe, Val Venosta cherries are ready to take center stage, becoming protagonists of the Italian summer with an estimated 450 tons of product. read more

Between January and May 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 60,000 virus-resistant grape seedlings from Serbia, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. The imported plants successfully cleared all quarantine inspections and consist of technical varieties well-suited for the local climate. These seedlings are a part of ongoing initiatives to develop… read more

Fruit consumption significantly increases during the summer, particularly for pineapples and melons. PND, a top manufacturer of fruit processing machinery, has developed a complete line dedicated to these fruits. FreshPlaza recently spoke with Virginia Cascella, who has been an export manager at PND for many years. read more

"June showed significantly higher demand than supply. In contrast, July has exhibited a dual trend thus far, with strong sales in Italy and challenges in northern Europe due to the weather," reported Luciano Trentini, director of the Dolce Passione consortium, describing the current situation. read more

Nowa zelandia, producent owoców pip i wiśni Kiwi Crunch ogłosił utworzenie nowej spółki macierzystej, Consolidated Fruits Ltd, w ramach restrukturyzacji mającej na celu połączenie swojej grupy wysokiej jakości firm owocowych. Consolidated Fruits Ltd będzie pełnić rolę organizacji nadrzędnej. read more

Raspberry prices in the Ukrainian berry market have doubled in the 2025 season compared to last year. Wholesale prices now range from UAH 200 to 300/kg (€4.05–6.10), with retail prices starting at UAH 250/kg (€5.05) in southern markets such as Odesa. read more

Sezon cebuli egipskiej zbliża się ku końcowi, ponieważ wielu eksporterów już zakończyło swoją kampanię. W porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem, w bieżącym sezonie wolumeny były znacząco wyższe, co spowodowało spadek cen. Sektor miał trudności z powrotem do normalności po zakazie eksportu wprowadzonym w październiku 2023 roku. read more

In central Albania, veteran agronomist Irakli Shkoza has implemented a strategic shift in crop cultivation due to the changing climate. Since 2019, the small farm near the Adriatic Sea has seen Shkoza importing seeds from Africa and America, leveraging the rising temperatures for agricultural… read more

In recent seasons, weather conditions have increasingly presented blueberry growers with challenging situations. Unstable spring weather, frequent and prolonged frosts, intense sunlight, and rapid temperature fluctuations make traditional soil cultivation methods more difficult. read more

South Africa's citrus export season is currently at its halfway point, and Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has reported an 18% increase in volumes by the end of June compared to the previous year. The superior quality of the fruit from South Africa has led to this rise in volumes, especially in exports to the European Union. read more

Vegetable growers expressed that the recent rainy period was "much needed." With early July temperatures reaching nearly 30°C and continued dry conditions, significant rainfall along with thunderstorm warnings brought relief. Paudie Hanafin, who is based in Kerry, discussed the difficulties of irrigation. read more

July is one of the peak months for watermelon sales in the large-scale retail trade (Gdo), as it accounts for over a third of seasonal volumes. For this reason, Italiafruit is presenting one of its analyses dedicated to the category during such a strategic period. The survey focuses on the management of. read more

The shape is flat, but the taste is not. Ondine, the new premium flat white-flesh nectarine born from the collaboration between some of the main Italian and foreign fruit and vegetable companies, lands on the market for the first time with significant numbers after several years of campaigns. read more

Według szacunków branżowych, roczna produkcja jeżyn na Ukrainie sięga nawet 2000 ton. Plony różnią się znacznie, w zależności od odmiany i praktyk uprawowych, od 7 do 40 ton na hektar. W sezonie szczytowym ceny na farmach zwykle wahają się od 60 do 70 UAH za kilogram. read more

The summer season brings with it the most intense flavors of fresh fruit, and among these are the stone fruits - peaches, nectarines, apricots, and plums - which are once again taking center stage for Coop Sole, one of the most important fruit and vegetable cooperatives on the national scene. read more

Under the black skin of summer beats a red, sweet, sugary, creative and this year also more sustainable heart. It's the heart of Dolce Passione, the seedless watermelon that has seen the start of the 2025 commercial and production campaign under the best auspices with an estimate of read more