Vietnam is currently seeing a high demand for high-quality imported fruits, with the United States being its top supplier in the first five months of 2025. During this period, Vietnam imported fruits and vegetables worth $203 million from the U.S., marking a nearly 60% increase compared to the same period last year. read more

California's cherry season is expected to wrap up by the end of this week, while Washington's season has started slowly. Chuck Sinks, President of Sales at Honeybear, announced that they will pack their first cherries this weekend and anticipate being in full production by June 15 or 16. The timing is... read more

Canada's pea industry is experiencing a significant development as India has announced an extension of duty-free access for yellow peas until March 31, 2026, beyond the original deadline of May 31. Greg Cherewyk, the president of Pulse Canada, recognizes the significance of this timing, especially considering the challenges faced in China. He hopes that the Indian market will help compensate for the reduced access elsewhere. read more

Peach prices in the European Union have shown a notable decrease in recent weeks, following a seasonal downward trend. In week 20 of 2025, average EU peach prices stood at €216 per 100 kg. This declined to €210 in week 21, before dropping further to €198 in week 22. Despite this recent 6% read more

In Vadodara, India, researchers from the Department of Botany at M S University's Faculty of Science have made progress in developing seedless tomatoes and prolonging their shelf life using gene silencing techniques. The research, supported by the Science and Engineering Research Board, was led by read more

The strawberry season is currently at its peak. We are now offering approximately ten different varieties daily, such as Elsanta, Sonsation, Falco, Sonata, and Clery. Domestic strawberries make up about 50 percent of the market share, and we also sell imported produce from neighboring countries. read more

The garlic harvesting season is in full swing in Italy and Spain, and the early outlook is positive, especially in terms of quality and yield. Antonio Tuccillo, the administrator of Agrimpex Farming, a company located in the Campania region, is assessing the progress of the season and highlighting the positive developments so far. read more

The supply of Canary Islands bananas remains at very low levels for this time of year, with consumer prices ranging between €3.70 and €5.00 per kilo. Production started falling in mid-March due to weather-related factors, and this has resulted in a considerable market gap, which will start read more

For years, Mexican pepper growers have been important suppliers to the North American market, along with Canadian growers. Feeling Fresh, based in the Netherlands, coordinates the supply from multiple Mexican greenhouses to John Vena Inc. Specialty Produce in Philadelphia. These Mexican peppers are then delivered. read more

Lychee (Litchi chinensis) is a niche premium fruit with a unique appearance, a fragrance that evokes a blooming garden, and a taste reminiscent of a juicy summer cocktail. In recent years, lychee has quickly made its mark in international markets and won over consumers, starting from Hong. read more

The Prognosfruit Conference, Europe's annual event for the apple and pear sector, will return to France for the first time since Toulouse in 2012. Prognosfruit 2025 will take place in Angers from the 6th to the 8th of August 2025. Organised by WAPA in cooperation with ANPP (Association Nationale read more

This week, Frankort & Koning will receive the final shipment of melons from overseas. "Due to delays, we are currently three weeks behind compared to last year," says Gino van Lin. "These shipping delays have negatively impacted the overseas season. In the first half, the quality of the melons was still quite good, but the..." read more

The Valencian company Logifruit, which rents, sanitizes, and stores containers and pallets for transporting consumer goods in the supply chain, closed 2024 with a 7% growth in its sales volume, reaching 163 million. In 2024, the company, which is committed to a sustainable logistics model, achieved... read more

W ciągu ostatnich lat małe pomidory utrzymują swoją popularność na chińskim rynku ze względu na ich powszechne zainteresowanie, wygodę, umiarkowane ceny oraz odpowiedniość dla branży hurtowej i gastronomicznej. Poza tradycyjnymi czerwonymi, żółtymi i zielonymi odmianami, pojawiają się także nowe kolory, takie jak czarne, białe, i read more

Amit Chopde, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports, stated that the grape season ended a few weeks ago. Despite some lingering challenges from the previous year, the overall season was quite positive. read more

The table grape season started with promising signs for the 'La Bella Assai' winery in Mazzarrone (CT), one of Sicily's emblematic production areas. Harvesting operations commenced on May 3rd, with high-quality yields and a favorable market response already in place. Antonio Bellassai, the company's owner, read more

Late last year, the new apple variety GoodnessMe® was introduced at Interpoma 2024. The apple was presented for the first time in Bolzano, where a larger hall had to be booked at the last minute due to overwhelming interest. Wouters Fruit holds the exclusive European license for the GoodnessMe. read more

In just a few days, Amsterdam will become the horticultural technology capital with the hosting of Green Tech, scheduled to take place from June 10 to 12. Companies from around the world will showcase their products and latest innovations in intensive greenhouse agriculture at the event, demonstrating that this industry is flourishing. read more

Shoppers in the UK will now have more options when purchasing bananas, thanks to a new initiative by Tesco aimed at reducing household food waste. Bananas are one of the most commonly bought items at UK supermarkets, but they are also one of the most wasted due to their quick ripening. read more

Several premium berry varieties from Berryworld have been honored at the 2025 Superior Taste Awards, organized by the International Taste Institute in Brussels. The 2025 Award-Winning Berry Varieties. BerryWorld was pleased to see products from its entire berry range recognized by the jury. read more