Mehmet Mutlu, the export manager for Turkish fresh produce exporter Islek Group, has announced that the early varieties of Turkish pomegranates will soon be harvested, followed by the main varieties shortly after. "We are about to start the pomegranate season with the 'Early Wonderful' variety," he said. read more

Fig trees are one of the most resilient when it comes to surviving drought and extreme heat. However, figs are also one of the most perishable fruits, requiring careful handling during harvesting and transportation. Developing new varieties that combine all the necessary characteristics demanded by the market is crucial. read more

The Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) of Bangladesh has approved the construction of 10 Hot Water Treatment (HWT) plants in Chapainawabganj, a prominent mango production region renowned for its Himsagar and Langra varieties. The decision was made during the 148th meeting of the EPB Board of Directors, presided over by the Commerce. read more

The apple crop in 2025 is expected to increase by around five percent compared to last year, mainly due to a significant rebound in Honeycrisp production after a notable decrease in the 2024 crop. Industry estimates suggest a 40 percent rise in Honeycrisp volume this year. read more

The Peruvian company Danper is one of the main blueberry producers in the country, with production concentrated in La Libertad. The company expects to produce between 15 and 17 million kilos of blueberries this season. At the Compositán farm in Virú, one of Danper's largest operations, corporate. read more

Chiny produkują niemal 350 milionów ton owoców rocznie, co stanowi równowartość jednej trzeciej światowej produkcji. Rosnące zapotrzebowanie krajowe, związane z rosnącą siłą nabywczą klasy średniej i niższej klasy średniej, sprawiło, że innowacje technologiczne w produkcji owoców stały się priorytetem państwowym. "2024-28" read more

Według Komitetu Statystyki Narodowej, Uzbekistan w okresie od stycznia do lipca 2025 roku wyeksportował 25 200 ton słodkich wiśni do 17 krajów, generując przychód w wysokości 51 milionów dolarów. Największymi nabywcami uzbeckich wiśni w tym okresie były: Rosja: 18 200 ton; Kazachstan: 3 600 ton; read more

Kulturysci w USA coraz częściej włączają owoce do przygotowań do zawodów i programów treningowych. „Dziesięć lat temu owoce uważane były za truciznę dla przygotowań do zawodów” - powiedział trener Mike Stevens. „Obecnie wielu zawodników strategicznie włącza je do swoich programów.” W kuluarach sportowcy spożywają read more

The harvest of Canadian wild blueberries is in full swing, but the season is unfolding differently than expected. "About a month ago, we were anticipating a normal crop of about 150,000 tonnes for all our growing regions combined," says Jean-Pierre Senneville, President/CEO of Quebec Wild. read more

Maroko stało się wiodącym dostawcą borówek do Wielkiej Brytanii, według EastFruit. Między lipcem 2024 a czerwcem 2025 eksporterzy z Maroka wysłali do Wielkiej Brytanii 19 000 ton borówek o wartości 144 milionów dolarów. Oznacza to wzrost o 44% w skali rocznej i podwójną objętość. read more

The price of bananas in Colombia remained stable this week compared to the previous reporting period, with an average price of £0.99 per kilogram. This reflects consistent pricing in the Colombian market, with no changes recorded from the previous week. read more

The Belarusian government has implemented a system for allocating import quotas for specific agricultural products from Iran, as stated in a resolution passed on August 16. The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade (MART) has been assigned the responsibility of determining, by November 30, the companies that will receive these quotas. read more

Sun World International LLC has recently welcomed five marketers to its global licensee network, enhancing its footprint in Egypt, Chile, and Italy. This expansion, a result of a thorough evaluation process, underscores the company's dedication to providing continuous, year-round availability of premium branded products. read more

Enza Zaden's cauliflower selection has grown in recent years, introducing new varieties tailored to meet current production demands. Cauliflower growers are constantly looking for ways to enhance efficiency in both yield and harvest management. Breeder Herre van der Sloot and product manager Ziv Levin have collaborated to address these challenges. read more

The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has released the list of Spanish companies authorized to export cherries to China, enabling sales to commence. However, in reality, no fruit will be available for sale until the 2026 season, as the cherry harvest has already... read more

At markets in Šibenik, white table grapes are sold for €6 (US$6.55) per kilogram, while in Zadar and Dubrovnik prices reach €7 (US$7.65). In Pula, the same fruit costs €8 (US$8.75) per kilogram, nearly the same as veal shoulder, ribs, or neck in supermarkets. Consumers in Zagreb report. read more

Blueberries grown in Poland come from species that are native to North America, and they have adapted well to the local conditions with the help of professional cultivation practices. Industrial blueberry production in Poland has been steadily increasing since 2011 when it was around 13,000 tons. By 2024, production had surpassed that amount. read more

Brazil has established itself as a major fruit exporter, with exports exceeding one million tons in 2024 and generating over US$1.2 billion, according to Abrafrutas. Mango is one of the country's top exports, with 88,000 tons shipped in the first half of 2025, making it the third most. read more

It is currently a small transition period for soft fruit at Kwekerij Demedts - De Mey. "June and July are our peak months, and sales have been very good for strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries. We can see that the peak rush in production is now over for a while, but that read more

Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh are facing significant losses this monsoon due to continuous heavy rains and landslides that have blocked 397 roads and three national highways, disrupting the harvest season. Typically, orchards are in full production at this time, but farmers in districts like Kullu are struggling. read more