T. Meissner Frucht-Handels-Gesellschaft mbH, based in Kassel, Germany, has established a new supply partnership with Dutch berry specialist Berrybrothers. As a result of this collaboration, the North Hessian company will now procure all its varieties of berries, such as raspberries, blueberries,
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Supply of papayas from Mexico seems to be limited, but the current difference is in the demand. Lance Peterson from Super Starr International stated, "It's not so much about the supply as it is the demand which has been kind of soft." This trend has been ongoing for the last.
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Italy once again confirms itself as the beating heart of global fennel production, with an estimated share of 85% of the total worldwide. This leading position is built on solid agricultural foundations, but today it must face increasingly complex challenges such as climate change.
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Filipino mangoes are being imported into Italy for the first time.
2025-06-09 00:00
Philippine mangoes from Pangasinan have recently been introduced to the Italian market through a commercial shipment that arrived at Rome's Fiumicino Airport. The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported this development on June 1, 2025, marking a significant shift for the Philippine mango industry.
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"The PGI has provided us with opportunities."
2025-06-09 00:00
The Melon de Cavaillon PGI season officially began on May 23rd, with a promising start. "We were worried that the rain would have an impact on the melons, but the harvest was not delayed, and the quality of the fruit was not impacted either. On the contrary, thanks to the high levels of sunshine.
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Fuji MelaPiù® greets the shelves and takes stock of the season.
2025-06-09 00:00
Fuji MelaPiù®, the plain apple guaranteed by the Ferrara Consortium, is ready to finish the campaign and leave the shelves waiting for the next autumn. Matteo Mazzoni, President of the Ferrara MelaPiù® Consortium, takes advantage of the moment to draw up the balance of the last.
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The Philippines is the top global producer of pineapples, producing approximately 2.7 million metric tons annually. The country's tropical climate and volcanic-rich soils in areas like Bukidnon and South Cotabato provide ideal conditions for pineapple cultivation. Large farms in Mindanao, run by multinational companies, play a significant role in the industry.
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Multimodal transport, which involves combining land and sea routes with temperature control and phytosanitary protocols, has become essential for South American fresh fruit exporters to access markets in Europe, the United States, and Asia. Companies like Padwor provide comprehensive logistics solutions.
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Vietnam's imported fruit sales saw a significant increase in 2025 due to growing consumer demand for premium, health-focused products, as reported by the Vietnamese magazine HuangSoc. US apples, Australian cherries, and Korean grapes are now prominently displayed in supermarket counters and convenience stores.
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The apricot markets are partially empty.
2025-06-09 00:00
The summer fruit campaign is in full swing, but very small quantities of apricots are being recorded. According to the analysis of Rocco Viggiano, one of the founders of the Fevi Frutta fruit and vegetable wholesale company in Policoro (Matera), very low volumes of apricots were harvested.
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A hailstorm in early May caused significant damage to stone fruit production in the Spanish Region of Murcia. The area of Yéchar, located in the heart of the Vega Media del Segura, was especially hard hit, with entire crops destroyed and many trees with rotten trunks needing to be removed.
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Good Natured Berries adds excitement to the produce section.
2025-06-09 00:00
W rzadko widzianym odważnym ruchu na stoisku z owocami i warzywami, Good Natured Berries spektakularnie wprowadziło na rynek swoją zrebrandowaną gamę w Morrisons Dundee - kompletnie z dudami, polowaniem na owoce do samodzielnego zbierania i immersyjnymi doświadczeniami degustacyjnymi. To nie jest po prostu premiera jagód - to spektakl.
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Indonesia is working to expand market access to New Zealand for tropical fruit exports.
2025-06-09 00:00
During a bilateral meeting on June 4, 2025, in Paris, Indonesia officially requested increased market access for tropical fruits to New Zealand. The request was made as part of broader trade discussions during the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting, as reported by Republik Merdeka, an Indonesian news site.
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"Avocado market is facing pressure due to excess supply from Peru"
2025-06-09 00:00
Rynek awokado jest pod presją z powodu dużej podaży z Peru. Jednakże ceny spodziewają się nieznacznie się podnieść w stronę końca roku, częściowo ze względu na zmniejszenie podaży oraz częściowo ze względu na zwiększone zapotrzebowanie w Europie podczas zimy. "Robimy dobre postępy w naszej"
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Shipments of citrus fruits and pears from South Africa are being closely examined due to oversupply and market disturbances in India.
2025-06-09 00:00
Indian fruit importers are expressing increasing worry about the ongoing surplus of South African mandarins and pears. This situation has caused substantial disruption in the market and a decrease in prices, especially for varieties such as Nadorcott mandarins and Forelle pears. Last year, there was a sharp
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High hopes for the Senegalese mango season.
2025-06-09 00:00
The mango season in Senegal started in the third week of May, with the first harvests coming from the central region of the country. Unlike the past three seasons, industry stakeholders are reporting high morale, and all signs point to a successful season, as stated by Cheikh Mbake Mboup, the president of...
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With SAF, the fruit and vegetable sector speaks a new language: made of ideas, people, and passion.
2025-06-09 00:00
Atypical? Definitely yes. SAF - Spettacoli alla Frutta - is the (unique) combination of 25 brands that are not afraid to change the script of the industry.
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Halaesa: "We want to become the first European producer of avocados" #fruitandvegetablevoices
2025-06-09 00:00
"Our goal? To reach 500 hectares by 2030, establishing ourselves as one of the leading European companies in the production of organic avocados. A milestone that we intend to achieve through regenerative farming practices - based on soil respect - and"
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The heat drives the market: a sales boom for melons.
2025-06-09 00:00
With the arrival of summer temperatures, the melon market has experienced a remarkable acceleration: sales have literally exploded, with demand in some cases doubling, if not tripling. Confirming this is Bruno Francescon, president of the organization of the same name.
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Since mid-May, Chinese garlic has started to be harvested. Currently, the garlic is still slightly moist and is undergoing the drying process. A small amount has already been exported, and the peak export season is anticipated to commence in mid-June. Wang, Sales Manager at Jining Shangzhuo Food.
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