U Kyaw Soe from the Myanmar Avocado Producer and Exporter Association (MAVO) explained that farm owners must collaborate in inspecting six common insects crucial for exporting avocados to China. The Myanmar Fruits, Flowers, and Vegetable Producer and Exporter Association stated that... read more

Cold-calling fruit industry organizations, with zero experience but a desire to be part of a socially impactful endeavor, banking studies graduate Kagisho Molatedi struck gold when he connected with Mariëtte Kotze. She is the general manager of industry support at Hortgro, representing the deciduous fruit industry. read more

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), along with over a dozen other representatives from the North American fresh fruit and vegetable sector, are urging the leaders of the United States, Mexico, and Canada to quickly resolve this issue. read more

This week, there was a significant increase in the volume of imported oranges from Australia and South Africa, which has put pressure on the market and resulted in a decrease in prices. Australian orange prices have dropped by around 15% compared to last week. Despite this, the overall quality of the oranges remains stable. read more

La Unió demands that the European Commission increase the entry price of imported citrus fruits to a minimum of €1/kg and prohibit them from entering below the current effective costs of the value chain, as is currently happening. "EU authorities should review and update the Entry Price System." read more

The Conference pear grown under the Rincón de Soto Protected Designation of Origin is one of the most renowned fruits on the market. Forecasts for this season, which begins in a few weeks, are positive thanks to good weather conditions and the region's soil characteristics. read more

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Kavala is the only grape-growing region in Greece that has not yet entered the market, as the harvest begins in the first week of August. However, Mr. Charalampos Chrysanidis, a grower and packer based in Kavala who also trades grapes from other Greek regions, says: "Grower prices for grapes read more

Crops such as cucumber, capsicum, cherry tomato, and lettuce are gaining popularity in India, while rose, gerbera, carnation, lilium, and anthurium are the dominant flowers cultivated. Orchids are also becoming more popular. However, the availability of techniques—and the knowledge of how to apply them—is crucial. read more

Export certification delays have led Vietnamese growers to either dispose of or sell off significant quantities of GlobalGAP-certified dragon fruit. Chairman Huynh Canh of the Binh Thuan Dragon Fruit Association announced on July 23 that many businesses have resorted to this action due to the. read more

The potato harvest in Castile and Leon has just begun. This year, the supply is higher than last year, leading to tighter prices. After three years of historically high prices, this situation could encourage increased consumption of fresh potatoes in households. read more

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The first broccoli of this season was harvested in Brüggen in the Lower Rhine region at the end of May. The first promotions with loose produce took place in week 25. "We are already cutting crops that would normally not be harvested for another 1-2 weeks," reports Fabio Winzen, who grows. read more

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The California grape season has started off strong for Sun Grape California LLC, an Oppy Company, with ample volume, new sustainable packaging, and a continued focus on quality and expansion. After a successful and well-controlled season in Mexico, Sun Grape is expecting a bountiful harvest in California. read more

A few weeks ago, Grappolo Rosso, a company from Apulia managed by Asia Grilli, started its 2025 table grape campaign. This year, the company began harvesting its first fruits in early July. "We started with small quantities," Grilli explains, "because we focus intensely on quality and achieving the read more

Mario Salazar Vergaray, president of the Association of Exporters' Agroindustries, Food, and Beverage Committee, stated that Peru has the potential to compete with top countries in the global export of frozen strawberries like Egypt and Poland. "We need to improve cultivation techniques," he said. read more

A new article in the current issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry delves into the idea of "superfoods" and argues that fresh grapes deserve a place in this category. The author, John M. Pezzuto, a researcher in resveratrol and cancer, makes the case. read more

This week, a new trade agreement was formed between the U.S. and Japan, and on X, President Donald Trump promised that "Japan will open their Country to Trade, including Cars and Trucks, Rice and certain other Agricultural Products, and other things." Subsequently, U.S. blueberry growers, read more

A revision of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) enhances export opportunities for Moldova in the EU market, as per an announcement by the European Commission. Export quotas for plums, apples, table grapes, and cherries will escalate, while imports of grape juice, tomatoes, and other products will also be affected positively. read more