Specialty vegetable development company Breedx has launched a new line of varieties that specialize in seedless sweet peppers and flavorful tomatoes. Among them are smaller-sized seedless peppers available in three different colors, which have been specifically bred to cater to a wide range of consumer tastes and retail requirements. read more

Ekspansja upraw subtropikalnych w regionie śródziemnomorskim sprawia, że mango i przede wszystkim awokado stają się coraz bardziej popularne. Popyt w Europie napędza rozwój plantacji oraz wprowadzenie klonowych odmian awokado, obiecujących większe plony, spójność i odporność na zmienne warunki atmosferyczne. read more

Peach prices across the European Union continued to decline in August, with the most recent data from weeks 32 to 34 indicating ongoing pressure in major producing countries. Figures from Spain, Greece, and the EU as a whole show a decrease in prices, with Italy also experiencing this trend. read more

Do końca września mołdawskie firmy konserwowe prawie zakończyły swoje plany zakupowe śliwek przeznaczonych do produkcji musu i soku, informuje Logos Press, powołując się na stowarzyszenie przetwórców owoców i warzyw Speranța Con. Przedstawiciele branży twierdzą, że produkcja może read more

IFPA hosted the first Executive Leadership Summit – Asia in conjunction with the Asia Fruit Logistica event in Hong Kong this month. The Summit, which brought together leaders from over 20 countries, addressed the challenges posed by disruptions in the global produce industry while also identifying exciting opportunities for growth. read more

Italy closed its Valencia orange season in June with stable sales and prices around €1/kg, but the outlook for the new campaign suggests a potential 20-30% decrease in Tarocco blood orange production. Spain ended its orange season in July with reduced production and quality problems due to heavy rainfall. read more

Hayward kiwi production in Arta, one of the most important kiwi-growing regions in Greece, is expected to be higher than last year, according to Mr. Dimitris Tsolas, owner of the local company Tsolas Fruit: "It seems that Hayward production in Arta will be 10–15% higher than last year." read more

"The winter and spring rains have been very beneficial for the water reserves, and trees are much greener and more productive. In terms of quality, however, we've had to keep a closer eye on fungi," says Pedro Salvo, manager of Peras Pipín, a company from the Spanish region of La Rioja. "Still, read more

Optymizm jest wysoki w przypadku nowego sezonu belgijskich gruszek konferencyjnych. Podczas gdy ubiegłoroczny zbiór był rozczarowujący, w tym roku ilości są znacznie wyższe, a ogólna opinia jest taka, że jakość jest doskonała. Niemniej jednak, Tony Derwael z Bel'Export ostrzega, że nadchodzą wyzwania. "Wiele osób ma read more

Popyt na bataty na Ukrainie rośnie szybciej niż może za nim nadążyć podaż. Rolnicy zauważają, że zbiory sprzedają się niemal natychmiast po zebraniu. Ivan Pavlish, rolnik i założyciel marki Batatko, twierdzi, że jego gospodarstwo uprawia bataty metodami organicznymi, bez stosowania pestycydów. read more

The Citrus Growers' Association of South Africa (CGA) and the Fresh Produce Exporters' Forum (FPEF) have announced the completion of the 2025 orange exports to Europe. The final inspection day for Valencia oranges exported to Europe from South African regions where Citrus Black Spot is present was also confirmed. read more

"Zimbabwe's location gives it a good window to supply berries when Poland is finishing," says Huub Riemslag of FX Logistics, the Zimbabwean division of the Dutch Airflo group which also runs operations in Nairobi, Amsterdam, and Dubai. "Peruvian blueberries haven't fully started, and South Africa. read more

Angus Soft Fruit launched the refreshed 'Good Natured Berries' consumer-facing brand in May 2025, and it has been performing very well. "We are already exporting our soft fruit to the Middle East and Asia," said Jill Witheyman, Head of Marketing at Angus Soft Fruit. "We are back at Asia Fruit." read more

"India's imported apple market is experiencing a surge in activity this season with the introduction of new origins in addition to the usual sources," says Vijay Bhatia, Managing Director of fresh produce importer Mheet International. "Currently, New Zealand and USA apples are on offer, and starting from September 21st, Turkish apples will also be available." read more

Według najnowszego raportu "Facts at a Glance" opublikowanego przez Avocados Australia, australijscy plantatorzy awokado wyprodukowali 131 385 ton awokado w roku finansowym 2024/25, o wartości 794 milionów dolarów australijskich (wskaźnik wartości brutto produkcji (GVP)). Wolumen był nieco niższy, ale GVP był o 22,34% wyższy w porównaniu z poprzednim. read more

San Diego County, which was once one of the world's leading avocado-producing regions, is experiencing a continuous decrease in acreage. According to the University of California, the planted area has decreased from around 26,000 acres in 2008 to just 13,000 acres by 2024, as growers face increasing pressures from urbanization. read more

Jabłka przestaną być tanim i łatwo dostępnym owocem dla większości Ukraińców, ponieważ krajowy rynek nadal dostosowuje się do zmian strukturalnych wynikających z eksportu i profesjonalizacji. Według Tarasa Basztannika, prezesa Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Ogrodnictwa, czasy nadzwyczaj niskich read more

During the Field Days in the Netherlands 2025, scheduled for 23-25 September at Tolweg13 in Zwaagdijk-Oost, Sakata will showcase six new vegetable varieties, as well as over 100 top-performing varieties across 13 different crops. All of these crops are tailored to thrive in Northern European growing conditions. read more

The campaign for table grapes in 2025 is currently facing a challenging phase, characterized by significant market instability and an overall climate of uncertainty. Nevertheless, quality remains the primary distinguishing and rewarding factor. This is according to Antonio Bellassai, the owner of La Bella Assai winery. read more

A diverse selection of pears was on offer, with Italian varieties being the most prominent compared to domestic and Turkish ones. Additionally, deliveries from the Netherlands, France, Belgium, and Spain added to the European supply. According to the German BLE, there were also imports from Chile and a limited number from South Africa, but these had already... read more