The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) has released its forecast for the 2025 Washington fresh apple crop, projecting a bumper harvest of 142 million standard forty-pound boxes. The forecast has caused concern among Kashmiri growers and traders over increased competition in India. read more

Jako sezon mango w Senegalu zbliża się ku końcowi, popyt marokański na ten owoc pozostaje wysoki, dlatego teraz uwaga skierowana jest na Egipt jako dostawcę dla rynku marokańskiego. Selle Ndoye, dyrektor FNS Agribusiness i senegalski eksporter, rozważa swoje opcje. Ndoye mówi: "Pod koniec" read more

As India's apple harvest from Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir reaches markets, the country's apple import sector is experiencing a slowdown, says Ketankumar Chavda, owner of fresh produce importer and trader Shree Nilkanth Agro Products. "With local apples now available in abundance, especially in the regions of Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir, the demand for imported apples has decreased significantly," Chavda explained. read more

W roku 2022 wprowadzono na rynki eksportowe na całym świecie wysokiej jakości odmianę ananasa z Ghany. "Wprowadziliśmy odmianę Sugarloaf, unikalny ananas o miękkim białym miąższu, w przeciwieństwie do typowych żółtych miąższów, z którymi większość osób jest zaznajomiona" - wyjaśnia Kingsley Ansong. read more

The Egyptian garlic campaign is ongoing with shipments being sent out from cold storage. Prices for Category I garlic are currently at their peak for the season due to high demand and low competition, as reported by Mohamed Shaaban, the CEO of Garlico. "We began loading garlic from cold storage on August 15, after storing it since early June. read more

The demand for stone fruit has decreased in the past three weeks. For plums, it is expected that sales will increase again in the upcoming weeks before the harvest of the Angeleno variety, which has been delayed this year. In the meantime, there should be a more plentiful supply of black varieties. read more

This month, a new citrus product is being introduced to UK retailers as Explore Sweet Sunrise grapefruit becomes available at Morrisons at a launch price of £1 (US$1.28). The product is being marketed under the Sweet Sunrise brand by Komati Group and is supplied as a limited edition variety of Jackson grapefruit. read more

India's imported date market is expected to rebound starting early September, with new harvest shipments anticipated from key origins such as Iran and Saudi Arabia, according to Mohammed Yaseen, Operations Manager at dry fruits importer Trivant Global. "Shipments from Iran and Saudi Arabia have just" read more

On the Letaba River, where hippos graze at night among net houses and tunnels (and sometimes through the citrus orchards of their neighbors), Niekie Grobler and his father cultivate English cucumbers for the municipal markets of Gauteng. Their market demands extra-large fruits, measuring over 30 centimeters in length. read more

Natural Delights will be showcasing its most popular Medjool date offerings at the 2025 Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, meeting the increasing demand for premium dates in the region. With a history of steady sales growth in Asia over the last four years, the brand will feature products specifically tailored for this market. read more

Once a leading pomegranate exporter with 150 hectares and an annual production of 7,500 tonnes, Farmerz had to shift its focus to a more reliable option for many Iranian exporters: pistachios. Morteza Khanouki, the company's marketing and sales director, offers insights into this strategic decision: read more

Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus), a fungus resembling an albino hedgehog, offers both nutritional and medicinal benefits and has a tender texture reminiscent of veal sweetbreads. It is becoming more popular in organic stores and vegan menus. However, its intricate cultivation process poses limitations. read more

"We cannot complain about the carrot market. There are sectors where things are worse," says outdoor vegetable trader Kees Heegsma from Lemmer. "With the early plots, we also started fairly early this year, and the early carrots are moving fairly smoothly. Prices for field crop carrots are" read more

Prognoza gospodarcza OECD zakłada, że marokańska gospodarka wzrośnie o 3,8% w 2025 i 2026 roku, głównie dzięki ożywieniu sektora rolniczego. Po poważnych suszach w latach 2023–2024 oczekuje się, że rolnictwo odgrywać będzie kluczową rolę w wspieraniu wzrostu narodowego. Według EastFruit, read more

Catalytic Generators will be present at Fruit Attraction in Madrid from September 30 to October 2, with the company's president and CEO Greg Akins and VP and COO Steve Page representing the company. "Fruit Attraction is a crucial opportunity for us to reconnect with our customers and introduce new prospects to the simplicity and... read more

Agrícola Bagu, a centennial export company from Castellón specializing in clementines and mandarins, will be introducing a new early variety in September. This variety is a spontaneous mutation of Oronules discovered in one of their fields in Burriana (Castellón). It has been named XLO for commercial purposes, highlighting its characteristics. read more

India's mango export season this year ended on a positive note, with robust demand and efficient shipping schedules, according to Shubham Shelar, the owner of fresh produce exporter Shelar Overseas. "This season, shipments began in mid-March and ran until the third week of July. Unlike last year, the mango export season was well-managed and steady." read more

Nowozelandzki producent i eksporter Golden Bay Fruit wprowadził na rynek brytyjski w tym sezonie jabłko Sassy i otrzymał świetne opinie. „Sassy jest dostępne w dużych sieciach detalicznych, w tym w ekskluzywnej ofercie M&S oraz w Tesco pod własną marką”, powiedział Patrick Meikle z firmy. „W tym roku wyeksportowaliśmy 60". read more

In parts of Europe, recent heatwaves have caused difficulties for fruit production. In southern France, temperatures have reached 40°C, resulting in dry soils, early harvests, and sunburnt fruit. In Luxembourg, temperatures exceeding 35°C have been recorded, but the conditions have not raised any concerns. read more

As climate change intensifies its impact on the Mediterranean region, Croatia is experiencing hotter summers, extended periods of drought, and diminishing yields of traditional crops such as apples, which are projected to decrease by 27% this year alone. While numerous farmers are finding it challenging to adjust to these changes, there is one grower in the village of Donja Bistra who is... read more