"Zimbabwe's location gives it a good window to supply berries when Poland is finishing," says Huub Riemslag of FX Logistics, the Zimbabwean division of the Dutch Airflo group which also runs operations in Nairobi, Amsterdam, and Dubai. "Peruvian blueberries haven't fully started, and South Africa. read more

Angus Soft Fruit launched the refreshed 'Good Natured Berries' consumer-facing brand in May 2025, and it has been performing very well. "We are already exporting our soft fruit to the Middle East and Asia," said Jill Witheyman, Head of Marketing at Angus Soft Fruit. "We are back at Asia Fruit." read more

"India's imported apple market is experiencing a surge in activity this season with the introduction of new origins in addition to the usual sources," says Vijay Bhatia, Managing Director of fresh produce importer Mheet International. "Currently, New Zealand and USA apples are on offer, and starting from September 21st, Turkish apples will also be available." read more

Według najnowszego raportu "Facts at a Glance" opublikowanego przez Avocados Australia, australijscy plantatorzy awokado wyprodukowali 131 385 ton awokado w roku finansowym 2024/25, o wartości 794 milionów dolarów australijskich (wskaźnik wartości brutto produkcji (GVP)). Wolumen był nieco niższy, ale GVP był o 22,34% wyższy w porównaniu z poprzednim. read more

With the first half of the year, the Italian fruit and vegetable trade reaches a turning point. According to data released by Istat and analyzed by the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, the trade balance with foreign countries is clearly positive: a profit of over 59 million euros, with a read more

San Diego County, which was once one of the world's leading avocado-producing regions, is experiencing a continuous decrease in acreage. According to the University of California, the planted area has decreased from around 26,000 acres in 2008 to just 13,000 acres by 2024, as growers face increasing pressures from urbanization. read more

Jabłka przestaną być tanim i łatwo dostępnym owocem dla większości Ukraińców, ponieważ krajowy rynek nadal dostosowuje się do zmian strukturalnych wynikających z eksportu i profesjonalizacji. Według Tarasa Basztannika, prezesa Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Ogrodnictwa, czasy nadzwyczaj niskich read more

The 2025/2026 season of Spanish citrus farming begins with a significant downsizing: the expected production is 1,027,000 tonnes, representing an 18% contraction compared to the previous campaign, which closed at 1,254,000 tonnes (provisional data). The decrease impacts read more

The last week of August ends with further slowdown for the fruit and vegetable sector with imposed weight in large-scale retail: sales value plateaus while volumes decrease across all channels, except for online. Meanwhile, the peach and nectarine campaign is coming to an end. read more

The Valencian Farmers Association (AVA-ASAJA) sounds the alarm: this year citrus fruits from South Africa have already seen 13 interceptions of Phyllosticta citricarpa, the agent of black spot, according to the updated data from the Commission's TRACES platform. read more

During the Field Days in the Netherlands 2025, scheduled for 23-25 September at Tolweg13 in Zwaagdijk-Oost, Sakata will showcase six new vegetable varieties, as well as over 100 top-performing varieties across 13 different crops. All of these crops are tailored to thrive in Northern European growing conditions. read more

The campaign for table grapes in 2025 is currently facing a challenging phase, characterized by significant market instability and an overall climate of uncertainty. Nevertheless, quality remains the primary distinguishing and rewarding factor. This is according to Antonio Bellassai, the owner of La Bella Assai winery. read more

A diverse selection of pears was on offer, with Italian varieties being the most prominent compared to domestic and Turkish ones. Additionally, deliveries from the Netherlands, France, Belgium, and Spain added to the European supply. According to the German BLE, there were also imports from Chile and a limited number from South Africa, but these had already... read more

"Export of Bhagwa pomegranates from India is set to have a robust season," says Ankit Thakkar, Operations Head at Fresh and Fair Exporters. "Our packing operations will commence from the last week of September in Maharashtra, then move on to Gujarat, and run through February and March." Thakkar added that... read more

Arrigoni, a global player in the design and production of technical fabrics for agriculture, is returning to Fruit Attraction (Hall 8, booth D26), the important event dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector scheduled from September 30 to October 2 at IFEMA, in Madrid. read more

Według prognozy Ailimpo, Hiszpania wyprodukuje 101 660 ton grejpfrutów w sezonie 2025/2026, co oznacza 5% mniej niż 107 010 ton osiągniętych w sezonie 2024/2025 (według wstępnego bilansu, który uwzględnia eksportowaną, przetworzoną i sprzedawaną na rynku krajowym owoców). read more

Winemaking and kiwi farming are two major industries in Chile. While kiwis are currently experiencing record-high prices, the grape industry is under pressure to innovate and introduce new varieties to keep up with global market trends. In this evolving landscape, Bycifrut highlights the significance of diversification. read more

The new 100-gram pack of table grapes is fresh, modern, and convenient. It is designed to make this fruit a daily snack option. The concept was developed by the Lonigro Group in Noicattaro, Apulia, Italy. Francesca Lonigro, the company's sales manager (pictured on the side), explains: "Many read more

"The past few months have been particularly dynamic for Isolcell, a company specializing in fruit and vegetable preservation technologies," reports Tito Spaldi, the company's international sales manager, who emphasizes that activities have affected various geographic regions and involved multiple developments. read more

Apples remain the most sold and consumed fruit in Italy today: available all year round, they represent a daily choice for millions of families. According to the latest market studies, consumption is particularly strong among young people under 45 years of age, attracted by the new varieties. read more