Analysts from the EastFruit project report that this week melon prices in Ukraine have sharply increased, while watermelon prices have continued to decline. The price of melons has risen by an average of 40% compared to last week. Farmers attribute this growth mainly to a seasonal reduction in supply. read more

Portuguese exports of fruits, vegetables, and flowers increased by 9.2% in value in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, reaching €1.288 billion (US$1.39 billion). According to Portugal Fresh, based on data from the National Statistics Institute (INE), export volumes also read more

The French biotech company Orius has released preliminary plant response data from experiments conducted in its in-house gravity simulator, Gravilab, along with details of the engineering decisions that enabled whole-plant measurements. The initial crop being studied is Brassica rapa var. japonica (mizuna), a compact, fast-growing leafy vegetable. read more

This year's wild mushroom season is now in its second half. "We are finding it difficult to source chanterelles in particular," says mushroom wholesaler Ramazan Gülnar, referring to the ongoing drought in large parts of Europe, including the Balkan region. "At the beginning, we had slightly read more

Stone fruit sales are going well this season, as per Erik-Jan Thur from Marni Fruit. "At the start of the season, there were some challenges, as the Murcia region had a prolonged presence in the market due to favorable weather conditions, which made it difficult for regions like Lleida. read more

For the fourth year in a row, Budou Farms will be participating in Asia Fruit Logistica. They are excited to reach out to new customers in Asia who are interested in their high-quality "So Sweet" grapes that are beloved by consumers. "Last season in Japan, we successfully introduced a campaign showcasing the unique flavor of our grapes." read more

Przybytki peruwiańskich borówek zwiększyły się, a rozmiary głównie wynoszą 18 mm i więcej. Według handlowców, z powodu obecnego środowiska konsumenckiego, peruwiańskie borówki są wyceniane na około 13,70 USD za skrzynkę (100 jenów), co oznacza spadek o około 25%–30% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w ubiegłym roku. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, sprzedaż jest... read more

Table grapes from the fertile Doukkala region, located north of Morocco's Atlantic coast, are now available on the market for a season that lasts until the end of September. The region is famous for its black Doukkali grapes, a local variety that is the only grape in Morocco with a protected geographical indication. read more

The organic apple season for VIP, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta, is coming to an end with the final batches scheduled to be shipped by mid-August from the packing centre in Castelbello. According to Gerhard Eberhöfer, Head of Organic Varieties at VIP, last. read more

Between January and May 2025, Peruvian fruit exports to China grew by 9% in terms of volume compared to the same period in 2024, according to PromPerú data. This increase was driven by products such as avocado, grapes, blueberries, mangoes, and mandarins. Although the FOB value fell, according to PromPerú... read more

Połowa sezonu zbliża się ku końcowi, a producenci melonów i arbuzów z hiszpańskiego regionu La Mancha pozostają pesymistycznie nastawieni. Ceny na źródle nie pokrywają kosztów produkcji ze względu na kombinację okoliczności, które pogorszyły sytuację od samego początku. read more

EU Good Food has recently introduced European kiwis and canned peaches in Korea, signaling the next step in its collaboration with the country's food industry. These products, sourced from the Mediterranean region, are designed for use in households as well as by the food industry. European kiwis are known for their mild… read more

Portuguese exports of fruits, vegetables, and flowers increased in value by 9.2% between January and June 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, reaching over €1.288 billion (US$1.41 billion). According to data from INE, export volumes also rose, totaling over 837 million kilos. read more

"The potato market is currently on hold," says Jan Van Luchene of Bruwier Potatoes, as he reflects on the current situation. The market has been volatile for several months, and with the new harvest on the horizon, there doesn't seem to be much improvement in sight. "Honestly, I don't see a way out of this." read more

Kalyna-Buhrin LLC, based in Ukraine's Rivne region, has developed a modern vegetable production operation spanning 300 hectares, including its own greenhouses and long-term storage facilities. These innovations have enabled the company to enter international markets and export produce. read more

At a fruits and vegetables store in Shuwaikh, customers are discovering products like candy-flavored grapes, baby mangoes that can be consumed whole, and fruit hybrids with various flavor and texture combinations. Vendor Nabil Adel, who has been at the store for 10 years, imports fruits from Europe. read more

The cherry harvest at McIntyre Fruit in Perthshire, Scotland, has started two weeks early this season due to the unusually warm weather over the past month. "The hot weather accelerated the fruit's growth more than we expected," said Matthew McIntyre. "It has presented some challenges." read more

Rolnicy szacują, że czosnek może być nawet czterokrotnie bardziej opłacalny niż ziemniaki, co czyni go jednym z najbardziej dochodowych upraw na Ukrainie. Witalij Kuleba, weteran walki i rolnik z regionu Poltawa, uprawia dwa hektary odmiany Liubasha i planuje zwiększyć produkcję. Kuleba read more

The 50th edition of Prognosfruit took place from August 6-8, 2025, in Angers. Organized by the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) in collaboration with WAPA (World Apple Pear Association), the conference gathered around 250 attendees from 23 different countries. Sandrine, an attendee, mentioned that... read more

"Food for thought," a family-run company from Poltava, Ukraine, grows organic walnuts with a full farm-to-table approach. Founded in 2015, it combines sustainable cultivation with modern processing to ensure high-quality, eco-friendly products. The first walnut saplings were planted in 2016. read more