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

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

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

Produkcja ananasów w Kostaryce odpowiada za 30% krajowego PKB rolniczego i niemal 2% PKB narodowego. Według danych z CANAPEP (Krajowa Izba Producentów i Eksporterów Ananasów), sektor ten generuje niemal 38 000 bezpośrednich oraz 148 000 pośrednich miejsc pracy. 54% z nich jest eksportowane. read more

Botswana is a country located in central Southern Africa. It has a proud history in agriculture, with a strong focus on the beef industry and to some extent grains and maize production. Fruit production is limited, mostly concentrated in the Tule area in Southeastern Botswana. read more

On July 18, the Japanese government issued an official statement requesting public feedback to officially approve the importation of Mexican bell peppers and fresh chilies into Japan. The consultation period is from July 18 to August 16, 2025. If no negative feedback is received, and... read more

"At TopFruit, we believe that our success is rooted in the strength of our partnerships, especially those we have built over the years with our breeders. These relationships are not just important; they are an essential part of how our Stone Fruit Business Unit operates," said Herschelle Mentoor. read more

Indian grape growers from Maharashtra, the country's primary grape-producing state, are facing challenging weather conditions as they get ready for the upcoming export season, according to Sunil Shinde, Managing Director of Grape Master Farmer Producer Company located in Nashik. "From early May to the end of read more

This week, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers' Organizations from Almeria (Coexphal) presented a preview of the results of the 2024/25 fruit and vegetable season, which concluded with a 13% increase in prices and a 3% increase in the volume marketed, alongside a rise in costs. read more

Produkcja kiwi w Grecji ma być na normalnym poziomie, z możliwie bardzo lekkim spadkiem ogólnej ilości - mówi Apostolos Tsinoglou, właściciel greckiego eksportera owoców Europe Export: „W porównaniu do danych z ubiegłego roku, produkcja kiwi w tym sezonie jest mniej więcej porównywalna z...” read more

The Apulian Ciarciello Group's 2025 onion campaign started about a month later than usual due to initial issues with bulb swelling. "It was a challenging beginning, but we are now fully operational. Harvesting has begun, yields are promising, and the initial processing stages are progressing well," read more

The harvest of Valencia oranges is currently in full swing in Laconia, the only region in Greece where this particular variety is grown. The work is intense and ongoing on a daily basis. According to Mr. Yannis Skevis, owner of the local export company Evrotas Gold, demand this year is strong. read more