It's a dynamic scene in the world of table grapes. Mexico's season is coming to an end, California is currently in full swing, and preparations for importing from South America are already underway. Let's start with an update on California, where the state is having a fantastic table grape season due to read more

Melons grown in Uzbekistan are being exported to British consumers as export conditions have been set up. In early July, Uzbekistan Airways sent the first large-scale shipment from Tashkent to London, consisting of 10 tons of premium melons in refrigerated containers. read more

SPAR Express store expansion in Spain
The SPAR network continues to grow with SPAR Spain's licensed partner, Grupo Cuevas, announcing the opening of new convenience stores. A new SPAR Express store opened in the province of León, in the small town of Sésamo. Located in the heart of the Bierzo region. read more

Next week (week 31), the new Belgian summer apple variety Ziola will be harvested. The variety was developed by Zouk, a sister company of Boomkwekerij Johan Nicolai, which focuses on innovation in apple and pear breeding. "This variety ripens two weeks earlier than Delbare, currently the most popular." read more

The economic performance improved in the first quarter of 2025, with a 0.3% increase in GDP compared to the previous quarter and a 0.7% increase compared to the same quarter in 2024. The value added in agriculture also increased by 1.4% and in industry by 1.2%, while... read more

During the first half of 2025, there was a 7.14 percent decrease in Cambodia's fresh mango exports, amounting to 176,909.33 tons, due to increased domestic demand. This was accompanied by a 19.26 percent increase in exports of dried mango products, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. read more

Yesterday, the first Symposium of the Mantovano IGP Melon took place in the splendid setting of the Ducal Palace of Mantua, bringing together producers, experts, and industry professionals in pursuit of excellence, sharing, and promoting the unique IGP certified melon. read more

Garlic cultivation in Ukraine is not showing any growth even though it has the potential to be profitable. The production of garlic is decreasing as more and more imported garlic is being sold in supermarkets. Timur Levda, a garlic farmer from Mykolaiv Oblast and the owner of "LEVDA", has reported that drought conditions have had a negative impact on the garlic crop. read more

The sector of fruits and vegetables is facing a growing demand for more sustainable packaging solutions, a key issue that involves both packaging manufacturers and farms. A recent interview with Stefano Occhipinti Amato, owner of Gi.St.El. Plast S.r.l., a company specializing in... read more

The banana and plantain sector in Ecuador has raised concerns about new outbreaks of moko disease. This bacterial infection has been in the country for over a decade and is now impacting around 3,000 hectares in various regions. The province of Los Ríos is particularly affected. read more

The British government presented in late June 2025 new standards to promote healthier eating, as part of the 10 Year Health Plan. The program directly involves supermarkets and producers, encouraging them to increase the range of healthy products and to... read more

With the presence of Phytophthora, limited water availability, and pests such as thrips posing challenges to outdoor strawberry cultivation in Greece, there is a growing demand for alternative production methods. Recently, a 2-hectare tomato greenhouse has been repurposed to accommodate strawberry production. "We have a" read more

More than 26 million kilograms of Red Oranges from Sicily with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) are on the market for the 2024-2025 harvest (of which 3.1 million kg are organic products). This number matches that of the previous year, but proportionally it is very positive considering that the raw material has been. read more

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