The campaign for peaches and nectarines is progressing smoothly. Gabriele Ferri, the General Manager of Naturitalia, is assessing the situation. "June was an exceptional month, with high-quality products and strong demand from all markets, both domestically in Italy and internationally. I can't recall a time when... read more

Praveen Kumar, CEO of Kenyan avocado exporter Fruiu Limited, stated that there will be higher volumes of Kenyan avocados this season. He mentioned that compared to the previous year, the production volumes of avocados will be slightly higher. The weather has not had a negative impact on avocado production this season. read more

Since May of this year, the newly established Fruchthandel-Chemnitz GmbH has been located at the former site of Macoo GmbH in Chemnitz. The company mainly functions as a cash and carry market, providing customers from the catering, weekly market, and specialist retail sectors with a wide variety of fruits. read more

The 9th Jalisco Avocado Congress 2025 will take place from August 27th to 29th in Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco, Mexico. The event will include conferences, trade exhibitions, demonstration visits, and business meetings focusing on topics such as innovation, sustainability, productivity, and technology. read more

Popyt jest ponownie niski w tym tygodniu, ale istnieje nadzieja, że poprawi się w miarę powrotu szkół później w tym miesiącu oraz w związku z prognozowanymi niestabilnymi warunkami pogodowymi w dłuższej perspektywie. Na rynku zaczynają pojawiać się pierwsze wczesne plony z kurczakami. Niektórzy producenci wciąż posiadają zapasy wysokiej jakości... read more

Frosts and droughts have caused extensive damage to fruit and vegetable crops in Serbia this year, leading to worries among growers and traders. Farmers are seeking government assistance to offset their losses, and there are talks of planned protests at the end of August. read more

Mimo że sezon zbiorów w Łotwie rozpoczął się, zaledwie niewielki procent warzyw na półkach sklepów jest uprawiany lokalnie, informuje Latvijas Avīze. Wiele supermarketów jest zaopatrzonych w litewskie produkty, takie jak ziemniaki, marchew, buraki i ogórki, obok importowanych z dalszych regionów. read more

Moldova's table grape harvest in 2025 is projected to reach around 150,000 tons, with exports estimated at 100,000 tons, according to the country's Grape Producers and Exporters Association. Harvesting of early-season varieties is currently underway. Despite some frost damage in spring, growers are optimistic about the quality and quantity of this year's grape crop. read more

Los hogares españoles consumieron 663,5 millones de kilos de melón y sandía entre junio de 2024 y mayo de 2025, es decir, un 8,6% o 52,5 millones de kilos más que en el año anterior, según datos del panel de consumo alimentario del Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación. El precio promedio de los melones read more

Sezon mango w Meksyku zbliża się do końca, z ostatnimi wysyłkami opuszczającymi Sinaloa, głównie odmiany Kent i Keitt. "Sezon zakończy się za około 15-20 dni i nie będziemy mieli meksykańskich mango na międzynarodowych rynkach ponownie do stycznia 2026 roku, kiedy produkcja zostanie wznowiona na południu. read more

Data from official sources indicates that the export of Chinese pears to the EU and the UK has been steadily increasing, while shipments to the Middle East market are also on the rise. As the new season's harvest begins, exporters are working on strategies to handle competition and maintain stable sales. read more

It will take a little while, as the current harvest needs to be completed first, but one thing is certain: the autumn tomato season is just around the corner. For the second year in a row, Belgian cooperative BelOrta will also include beef tomatoes in the mix. "The beef tomato will be back this read more

Moroccan tomato producers are updating their catalogue this summer in response to the constantly changing market and phytosanitary conditions that affect variety selection. An example of this is seen in the company Ô Fresh, as described by their export manager, Oumaima Ibnoutabet. read more

Krajowe truskawki dominowały na rynku. Dostawy z Holandii, Belgii i Polski uzupełniły rynek. Według niemieckiego BLE, sezon zbliża się do końca, a zarówno dostępność, jak i popyt osłabły. Jednak letnie temperatury poprawiły warunki przechowywania. read more

The hazelnut harvest in Piedmont is facing another challenging year that many would prefer to forget. The harvesting season started a few days ago, but several producers are reporting a pessimistic outlook. Lorenzo Brigante, who owns a farm in Alba in the province of Cuneo, is also the new head of the Hazelnut Growers Section of the Agrion. read more

In the months leading up to British Columbia's cherry season, growers and shippers were optimistic about this year's crop. For the first time in more than five years, they were looking at a full crop. With just a few weeks of harvest left, how did the initial forecast play out? "It has been a read more

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports are recovering after experiencing negative growth earlier in 2025. This recovery is being driven by increased sales to the EU and China, as well as efforts to enhance quality, strengthen supply chains, and expand into new markets. The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association has reported that exports are on an upward trend. read more

Władze kostarykańskie przechwyciły 810 kilogramów kokainy ukrytej w wysyłce bananów na Terminalu Kontenerowym Moín w Limón, przeznaczonej do Wielkiej Brytanii. Przechwycenie zostało przeprowadzone przez Policję Kontroli Narkotyków (PCD) i jest drugim dużym przejęciem narkotyków w porcie w ciągu tygodnia. read more

A recent and notable initiative in the fruit and vegetable industry demonstrates how innovative packaging and enthusiasm can revive market interest, even in times of economic downturn. One such example is the "Melons among the Stars" project, a special limited-edition series of star-themed melons created by Luca Dalzini. read more

About ten days ago, the Apulian company Agricoper started harvesting its Cotton Candy grapes, and the initial data indicates that this will be a record-breaking season. With a sugar content of 23.4 Brix and an average size of 24 mm, this variety is strengthening its position in the global seedless grape market. read more