This year's citrus season in the Southern Hemisphere has been characterized by fluctuations, as reported by Sven Stahmer, a citrus specialist importer and managing partner of Rhino Fresh Produce GmbH, located in Stuhr near Bremen. The procurement of lemons, in particular, has been very challenging. read more

This year, the apple season in the mountainous regions of Imathia is also showing a decrease in yields, similar to what has been observed in the lowland areas. FreshPlaza visited one of the main apple-producing mountain villages in the area, Rodochori, situated at an elevation of 600 meters. Mr. Kyriakos Kazepidis, read more

"María José Berruezo, from Pepper Crops, stated: "We have enhanced our leadership by creating custom varieties for each specific area, collaborating closely with farmers, and carrying out continuous monitoring that blends agronomic knowledge with a real comprehension of local land issues." read more

Morocco's fresh onion exports reached record levels in the 2024/25 season after restrictions were lifted. According to EastFruit, between June 2024 and May 2025, Morocco exported 64,900 metric tons of fresh onions valued at US$238 million. This marked a 4.8-fold increase compared to the previous year. read more

North Macedonia currently has a large supply of pineapples imported from Costa Rica, which is over 10,500 km away. Retail prices range from 80 to 160 MKD per piece (€1.30–€2.60), making them up to seven times cheaper than domestic fruits. One pineapple costs less than a kilogram of peaches. read more

The 2025/2026 agricultural season in Almeria begins with a forecast of delayed plantings and a reallocation of land for key crops. According to initial data from the Territorial Delegation of Agriculture of the Andalusian Regional Government, cucumber and zucchini production is... read more

West Africa has an excess supply of mangoes that surpasses the capacity of its local market, with less than 20% of the annual production being exported. More than half of the mango production goes to waste, resulting in losses. Therefore, there is a growing focus on processing and creating mango by-products as an opportunity. read more

Ideas are born from relationships, and constructive ideas bring projects to life. This is what the Italian business network La Grande Bellezza Italiana (LGBI) has pursued for the past seven years. It was founded in 2018. Recently, LGBI has developed projects for pears and table grapes. "In just read more

Grocery prices are on the rise due to extended global heatwaves impacting agricultural output. Increased temperatures are impeding crop growth, affecting fruit, vegetable supply, and livestock production. In South Korea, watermelon prices have surged by 17.6%. read more

The international fruit and food trade is undergoing a transformation driven by the pursuit of new markets, product diversification, and cost reduction. Companies in the sector are adopting flexible business models that allow them to connect directly with buyers in key destinations and minimize costs. read more

With the transition from winter to spring, the end of imported lemon shipments from the southern hemisphere to the U.S. is approaching. Despite this, North American markets are still receiving some shipments from Chile and a smaller volume from South Africa. "This has been a particularly challenging season." read more

The Greek cooperative ASEPOP Naoussa has 450 members and sells its peaches and nectarines under the Vermina brand. Production has already bounced back from the low initial productivity at the start of the season, and the packing house is operating at full capacity. However, read more

Favorable weather conditions in 2025 are supporting a good onion harvest in Hungary. However, other European producers also expect high yields, raising the risk of oversupply and price pressure. Industry representatives, including the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and FruitVeB, are monitoring the situation closely. read more

With the summer holidays coming to an end, the grape market is showing signs of revival. Henk comments, "Sales have been slow since the beginning of the Italian season, as many people were on holiday and purchasing less fruit. However, as we move into September, I anticipate an improvement." read more

It is impossible to quantify the impact of American tariffs on the rest of the citrus trade at this point. However, other markets have been receiving higher volumes of citrus from South Africa. One of these markets is Russia, where Pomona Fruit has established a reputation as a reliable retail supplier of citrus. read more

Last Monday, 18 August, the harvest of Conference pears began at Fruitbedrijf van den Berge in Tholen. "There are 25 of us picking," says Corné van den Berge, who runs the more than 100-year-old fruit company together with his parents and is also active with the trading platform Service2Fruit. read more

In July and August, the Spanish province of Almeria experienced low vegetable production. Over the next few weeks, there will be a gradual increase in availability, although tomatoes will take a bit longer to recover. The economic results of the 2024/25 horticultural campaign have been positive, as most. read more

Agroberries Group has announced the launch of BerryWorld Asia, a new regional division that will serve as the central platform for distributing and marketing its award-winning berry varieties in Asia. BerryWorld Asia will have dedicated teams based in Shanghai and Hong Kong. read more

A new study, led by Chinese researcher Wang Y., has investigated the accumulation of organic acids in Chinese cherry fruits, with a focus on the genetic and biochemical mechanisms at play. The research offers valuable insights into how organic acids like citric, malic, and ascorbic acid affect fruit quality. read more

The Italian pear cultivation sector is facing an unprecedented challenge: a drastic decline in production over the last ten years. Figures show a clear reduction in cultivated hectares, down from 32,000 to 17,000, as well as a significant decrease in tons produced, down from 440,000 to only read more