Po dwóch latach ponadprzeciętnej produkcji jabłek, amerykańscy producenci stoją przed kolejnym sezonem, w którym podaż przewyższa popyt. Prognoza produkcji wynosząca 11,7 miliarda funtów została przedstawiona podczas ostatniego tygodniowego corocznego Konferencji Perspektyw, zorganizowanej przez Stowarzyszenie Jabłek w USA. "Jest wiele informacji do przyswojenia. read more

Onion growers around Lake Peipus, one of Estonia's main production areas, are reporting a relatively good crop this year, despite smaller bulb sizes than usual. The summer rainfall has not had a negative impact on yields, and in some areas, the conditions have even been supportive of production. read more

The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) recently published trade data for June 2025, showing that U.S. pistachio exports amounted to 27.7 thousand metric tons (mt) for that month. This figure was 1.4 thousand mt lower than in May 2025 (-6%), 2.2 thousand mt higher than in June 2024 (+11%), and 1.7 thousand mt greater than the five-year average… read more

Belgium: Albert Heijn returns to Leuven in September
Albert Heijn has confirmed the opening date of its new supermarket in the center of Leuven, signaling its return to the city after an eight-year absence. The store is set to open on September 24, General Manager Raf van den Heuvel. read more

This week, the first Brazilian melons for Carl Gottmann arrived at the port of Rotterdam. "With weekly arrivals of both watermelons and yellow melons, in several varieties, the season, which runs until week 10 of 2026, promises to be very good." "The outlook is excellent," says Patrick Walter. read more

Ponad stu osób wzięło udział w "Dniu Lilibet" 12 sierpnia. Wydarzenie odbyło się we włoskim mieście Falicetto, w prowincji Cuneo, w regionie Piemont. Zgromadziło ono różnorodną grupę profesjonalistów, w tym producentów i specjalistów technicznych. Nowy wczesny odmiany jabłka. read more

California is expecting a bountiful table grape harvest this season from the San Joaquin Valley. Jim Beagle from Grapery commented, "It's a beautiful crop this year. The weather has been exceptional. We haven't experienced the extreme heat of past summers, so the vines and the crop have not suffered." read more

On August 6 and 7, Marc Evrard from Belgian Fruit Valley participated in the IFPA in São Paulo, Brazil, to promote Belgian pears. "We are pleased with the outcome. There seem to be many opportunities in the country, with reduced competition from southern Europe. read more

According to the provincial Department of Industry and Trade, Bac Ninh continues to maintain the country's largest lychee-growing area at 29,700 hectares. Of this, 17,317 hectares are certified under VietGAP standards, an increase of 1,577 hectares from 2024; 173 hectares are certified under. read more

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports reached $3.92 billion in the first seven months of 2025, representing a 0.9% increase compared to the previous year. The growth has been primarily driven by durian, with exports to China making up over 50% of the total value. As reported by the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, the trend is expected to continue. read more

The campaign for mangoes in 2025 has already begun in the Spanish province of Malaga with the harvesting of early varieties such as Tommy Atkins and Irwin. By the end of week 35, the Osteen variety, which accounts for 70 to 80% of Spain's mango production, will also begin. Mango production in Spain is... read more

Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk announced on August 21, 2025, that Egypt has obtained market access to Peru for its strawberry seedling exports. The announcement followed a report from Mohamed el Mansi, Head of the Central Administration of Agricultural Quarantine. read more

Egypyian orange exports to Brazil have reached a seasonal record, signaling a shift in citrus trade flows. According to EastFruit, shipments from Egypt totaled more than 30,000 tons between November 2024 and July 2025, generating US$20 million in export revenue. Egypt entered the Brazilian read more

Australia Fruit has been participating in Asia Fruit Logistica for 17 years, and the team members are well-known faces at the trade show. This year, Vince Brullo, Joe Tullio, and Ray Erwin from Australia Fruits will be at the booth with cherry growers Rueben and Alison Jones from Wandin Valley Farms. read more

As in previous years, imported potatoes are directly competing with locally produced ones in the Canary Islands during the summer harvest. This season, the imported tubers are coming from Israel, departing from the usual sources such as Egypt, Cyprus, or the United Kingdom that have traditionally supplied the market. read more

The citrus industry in Argentina is currently encountering a fresh obstacle in the European market as a number of orange shipments have been turned down due to the suspected presence of black spot, which is classified as a quarantine pest in the EU. Producers and exporters have cautioned that, in certain instances, the shipments were destroyed... read more

With Pakistan's mango season underway, Mohsin Mubarak, Founder of grower and exporter Mustafa Mango Farms, notes positive trends in demand and quality: "We're seeing growing interest in premium Pakistani mango varieties. Chaunsa, particularly white-flesh Chaunsa, continues to be a favorite." read more

Domestic farmers involved in onion production are anticipating a successful season this year, with projections indicating a high-quality harvest in Hungary. The forecast was highlighted during a professional event in Murony, organized by the National Chamber of Agriculture and the Hungarian Vegetable and Fruit Association. read more

Uganda will be making its debut at the Fruit Attraction Expo in Ifema Madrid, scheduled from September 30 to October 2, 2025. The event is one of the world's largest fresh produce trade fairs and will mark Uganda's first appearance on the global stage. The country's participation is highly anticipated. read more

It is currently a challenging market for mangoes. Sluggish consumption is affecting sales volumes, leading to plummeting prices. "Imports are weak, prices are low, and we are struggling to sell our volumes due to low demand. read more