The 2025 top fruit harvest has started gradually, with the first Delcorf apples being picked at Hermans Fruit in Herten at the end of July. Grower Jos Hermans is optimistic about the summer apple harvest, as well as the upcoming Elstar and Wellant harvests. read more

Despite the current challenges, primarily the water shortage, Gallicchio Frutta, the company that owns the Divino - Il kaki italiano brand, continues with its development plan. Francesca Gallicchio, the company's managing director, announced a significant expansion of the production base thanks to. read more

Azerbaijan exported 402,397 tonnes of fruits and vegetables between January and June 2025, a 25% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the State Customs Committee. The export value increased by 24.3% year-on-year, reaching USD 415.75 million, with fresh produce accounting for 3.23% of the total. read more

Between May 1 and August 3, 2025, Georgia exported 19,200 tonnes of peaches and nectarines, generating USD 23.4 million in export revenue, according to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture. Export volumes were up 15% year-on-year (+2,500 tonnes), while export value increased. read more

The new British apple and pear season will start in September 2025, and UK growers are saying that a dry growing season has not negatively affected fruit development. They believe that the 2025 crop could provide the best quality and flavor in many years. Young apples and pears are currently in the process of growing. read more

Beijing Shunjinghai Trading Co (Xinhua Fruits) is an international company that specializes in trading fruits and vegetables. The company has subsidiaries in China, Hong Kong, Australia, Vietnam, and Thailand. Xinhua Fruit Wholesale was founded in 1994, and since 2011, the company has expanded its operations to include international trade. read more

Sezon zbiorów marokańskich malin rozpocznie się za dwa tygodnie. Sektor cieszy się okresem stabilności, a w najgorszym przypadku, pozytywnej stagnacji. Powierzchnia upraw pozostaje niezmieniona od kilku sezonów, a problemy związane z klimatem i siłą roboczą stają się coraz bardziej palące. Z drugiej strony, read more

According to a statement from Zhanjiang Customs, companies under Zhanjiang Customs in Guangdong province, South China, have for the first time this year exported lychee to Belarus and Qatar, expanding the city's lychee export destinations. As of July, Zhanjiang Customs had supervised this process. read more

In 2024, more than 86 million kilograms of strawberries were harvested in the Netherlands, double the volume of 2010, according to figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The increase is mainly due to higher production from greenhouses and polytunnels, while the total cultivation area for strawberries has also expanded. read more

The strawberry season in Latvia is coming to an end, and it has been a challenging one for farmers due to excessive moisture negatively impacting the harvest. Meanwhile, the market is saturated with raspberries and other berries, putting pressure on producers. A significant issue faced by farmers is the shortage of labor, as many pickers have. read more

The 2024 apple crop is winding down in Pennsylvania as the state prepares to transition into harvesting the 2025 crop. "We expect to start picking, packing, and shipping the new crop of Honeycrisp and Gala apples at the beginning of August," says Valerie Ramsburg of Rice Fruit Company. "The timing will be similar to last year." read more

With the table grape harvest in the Northern Hemisphere reaching its peak months, Bloom Fresh is sending a warning to those who infringe on its intellectual property that it will be closely watching and taking action against any violations this season. Created through the merger of IFG and SNFL, the company owns and oversees the read more

Driven by a desire to further diversify their farms and ensure their resilience, Blue Whale started researching plum varieties in the 2000s. "Our strength at Blue Whale lies in our capability to pinpoint the top products that appeal to consumers and expand the American-Japanese category," more... read more

Ecuador's banana production is currently going through a challenging phase, characterized by unfavorable weather conditions, a low supply, and unusually high prices. Winter brought heavy rains, coupled with cold temperatures and reduced sunlight, which are impacting the fruit's typical growth, according to Jorge Álex. read more

The first full papaya season for Aztec Fruits will begin next week. The Mexican exporter group, which has a sales office in Leuven, Belgium, specializes in avocados, mangoes, limes, and papayas, and sees strong potential for the fruit in the European market. "We have planted a variety that is read more

A heatwave that swept across Morocco at the end of July severely impacted avocado crops, halving the expected volume for the upcoming season and inevitably leading to price hikes. Abdelkrim Allaoui, president of the Association of Avocado Growers in the Gharb region, reports on the situation: read more

Maroko is zwiększający stopniowo swoją część w duńskim rynku świeżych produktów rolnych, ze stałym wzrostem eksportu świeżych lub schłodzonych pomidorów - informuje EastFruit. Eksport marokańskich pomidorów do Danii osiągnął 1,660 ton metrycznych w ciągu pierwszych 10 miesięcy bieżącego roku marketingowego (lipiec 2024 - read more

For the first time in New Zealand's horticulture sector, avocado exporters from the country have united to obtain a collective FernMark Licence, signaling a new phase in the industry's global presence. The FernMark, which is New Zealand's official country of origin mark, is granted by the Government to... read more

Mike de Koster from WDK Onions notes that the onion market is currently looking for stability. He mentions that the season began with high prices, leading to a significant decrease in recent weeks. Typically, prices would decrease by a few cents per week, but now they have fallen by 10 cents or even more. read more

Dole plc opublikowało wyniki finansowe za trzy i sześć miesięcy zakończone 30 czerwca 2025 r. Komentując wyniki, Carl McCann, Przewodniczący Zarządu, powiedział: "Jesteśmy bardzo zadowoleni z mocnych wyników drugiego kwartału 2025 r. Przychody grupy wzrosły o 14,3%, a skorygowany zysk przed opodatkowaniem i odsetkami, zdeprecjonowaniem i amortyzacją (EBITDA) wzrósł". read more