The British Carrot Growers Association (BCGA) is pleased to announce that its highly anticipated annual Demonstration Day will take place on Thursday, 2 October 2025, in Honingham, near Norwich. Visitors will be able to explore over 80 field plots showcasing both established and emerging carrot varieties. read more

The berry market in India is experiencing changing consumption trends, with an increasing number of consumers showing a willingness to try imported berries from various countries. Once considered a novelty, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries have now become popular lifestyle choices. read more

Started in 2021, Abacate International entered the Indian market at a time when avocado consumption was still limited and largely unstructured. With a clear focus on a single product category, the importer has gradually built systems around sourcing, cold chain, ripening, and distribution. read more

The area dedicated to butternut squash cultivation in the Iberian Peninsula has decreased by 18% this year as a result of the prolonged rainfall in the months of February and March, which is the main period for planting the crop. The reduction in acreage is particularly significant in Portugal and Spain. read more

Vakhtang Bezhitashvili, the head of the Georgian Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association, expressed concerns regarding Georgia's visa-free travel agreement with the European Union. This agreement is linked to the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA), which is essential for economic cooperation. read more

Martiforous Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) were found in Belgium, leading to a warning from the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FAVV). These beetles feed on the leaves, flowers, and fruits of over 400 plant species, such as corn, grapes, strawberries, and roses. read more

"Crazy," "unique," "very strong," "the best season ever." This is how Mr. Diamantis Milinis, owner of the growing and packing company Sun Fruits, describes the current apricot season in Chalkidiki, the latest Greek growing region for this fruit. Chalkidiki is the only region in Greece that has read more

The export of Italian fruit and vegetables continues to grow. Fruitimprese's analysis of Istat data for the first 4 months of the year shows a 7.3% increase in the export volume of fresh fruit and vegetables and a 13.3% increase in value. This improvement is positively impacting the trade balance. read more

W strategicznym ruchu mającym na celu zdobycie rosnącego apetytu Indii na premium owoce, indyjski importer świeżych produktów rolnych i firma doradcza Scion Agricos nawiązały partnerstwo z nowozelandzkim producentem Bearsley Exports, aby wprowadzić na rynek indyjski nowy premium odmiany jabłek o nazwie NZ Rouge w połowie sierpnia. read more

"Definitely, this is a productive year," says Ruud den Boer, Commercial Director at the growers' cooperative Oxin Growers. However, this usually does not result in the best prices, and this year is no different. In a market update, he provides insights on various crops, including cucumbers and the current season. read more

The positive trend continues for summer fruit at the Cesena fruit and vegetable market, as confirmed by the usual weekly survey of the "Borsino," conducted in collaboration with Italmercati. "We are in the midst of local peach and nectarine production," explains Matteo Magnani. read more

With the progress of the South African citrus season, the amount of South African oranges entering the market has notably risen this week. Traders report that, of the South African orange varieties currently in supply, sour oranges are seeing relatively strong performance due to higher demand. read more

The shortage of produce caused by heavy rains and low spring temperatures in Murcia and Seville led to the melon and watermelon season ending with reasonable prices. However, the situation changed significantly with the start of the season in La Mancha. Despite the reduced production of melons and watermelons in the area, prices rose sharply. read more

After reaching peaks of €1.50 per kg in June, coinciding with the first open-field harvesting operations and high temperatures, the watermelon market has now somewhat stabilized, with prices ranging between €0.40 and €0.50 per kg, which are still satisfactory. The downside, however, is the yields, which are... read more

The Naranjasyfrutas.com platform has released its annual report on the citrus season of 2024/2025. The report compiles important data gathered from over 100,000 yearly visits to the website, where thousands of growers advertise their crops for free, and retailers search for available varieties. read more

The peak season for strawberries is over, and customer demand has significantly decreased. Deliveries have been limited due to rainfall in the growing regions, impacting availability. The quality of the fruit has also deteriorated in some cases, resulting in an increase in quality issues and returns. read more

Chiquita has announced that it will lay off 1,189 day workers in Panama. This decision was made following government approval amidst recent labor disruptions at its banana farms. The first round of layoffs took place in late May, impacting 5,000 workers as Panamanians protested against various issues, including a controversial social. read more

M&S is once again highlighting melons as the main attraction in its Melon Mania promotion. read more

Jürgen Bruch, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the COBANA Group, was elected as the President of the German Fruit Trade Association (DFHV) at the annual meeting in Berlin. He succeeds Dieter Krauß, who had led the association for 15 years. The news was reported in the Fruit Trade Magazine. read more

Representatives of the South African table grape industry have expressed their "deep concern" regarding the US administration's proposal to implement a 30 percent tariff on imports from South Africa starting from August 1, 2025. read more