Two of Madrid's main markets have received Europe's first watermelons and melons. From May 12 to June 6, consumers can enjoy the first watermelons and melons grown in southern Europe at Stall 92 in Mercado de La Paz and at Mercado de Chamartín in Madrid. As part of the "It's from a read more

Gemex, a fresh produce exporter to Germany, fully transitioned to sourcing products exclusively from Belgian cooperatives and growers in mid-April. In recent years, retailers have been gaining market share from wholesalers in the fruit and vegetable sector, including in Germany. In this country, some wholesale. read more

"It's been a challenging season for us. The European market has presented a particularly challenging scenario, as the supply of fruit from Israel, Morocco, and Spain has generated significant pressure on prices. In previous seasons, there was less supply in the international market from other countries." read more

The Walnut Growers Association of Moldova (ANRM) reported to Logos Press that Moldova's walnut harvest in 2025 is expected to be 20-30% lower than the previous year, even with favorable weather conditions. In 2024, the country harvested approximately 23,000 tonnes of in-shell walnuts. read more

The early Egyptian grape season started at the beginning of May and is progressing very well, as reported by Mohamed Mzayen, the export manager of Al-Omar. There is sustained demand and higher prices compared to last season. Mzayen mentioned that demand is strong in Europe, especially in the Netherlands, Germany, and... read more

"At the end of April 2025, French apple inventory had increased compared to the previous year and the average from 2020-2024. As for French pears, the season is coming to an end, with stocks lower than last year and the five-year average. Apple prices remain similar to those in 2024, while pear prices have decreased." read more

The unusually good weather in the UK this year has caused the strawberry season to start around two weeks earlier than usual. Retailers have already started offering promotions and selling larger packs of strawberries. Ben Goodchild from Nationwide commented, "We typically experience fluctuations in strawberry production." read more

Next to an Engen gas station in Diepkloof, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, Lawrence Ratshabedi grows vegetables for sale to local residents. "Customers like morogo," he says. "Morogo are leafy greens like chomolia kale, rape, Chinese cabbage." During the summer, they will also grow tomatoes. read more

Manasvi Khandelia, sales planner for the Indian fresh produce company Superplum, has announced that the lychee season in India has begun and harvesting is gaining momentum. He stated, "The lychee harvest has started, and we are distributing fresh lychees sourced from orchards in Bihar and West Bengal, regions known for their high-quality produce." read more

Po przeżyciu trzech lat zmiennych warunków pogodowych, sektory arbuza i melona w Hiszpanii przygotowują się do sezonu 2025 z ostrożnym optymizmem. Zwiększone opady deszczu i wzrost temperatur stworzyły korzystniejsze warunki dla tegorocznych zbiorów, jak wynika z dyskusji między Ministerstwem. read more

Yuksel Seeds is expanding its presence in the Chinese market with new projects developed in cooperation with distributors and retailers. As a significant step in its downstream strategy, Yuksel Seeds is excited to introduce its innovative cucumber variety, "Creamy Cucumber," which is now available for retail purchase. read more

Avocado markets worldwide are currently undergoing changes as increased supply from Peru and other Latin American producers is causing prices to come under pressure in important regions. Despite strong demand, particularly in Europe and North America, factors such as quality, logistics, and market access are becoming increasingly significant. read more

Harvesting for Acquaviva red onions, a well-known bulb variety that can grow up to 1.2 kg in size and has a flattened shape, is scheduled to begin around mid-June. Even though the bulbs are still in the process of swelling and ripening, numerous purchase proposals and supply requests have already started coming in. read more

Prices of fruits and berries in Russia have increased significantly by 26% compared to last year, according to data from the "Check Index" by the OFD Platform company. Experts are warning that potential spring frosts could lead to a decrease of up to 15% in this year's apple harvest. Despite the higher prices, there is still a strong demand for fruits. read more

Turekish avocados will soon be available in the Netherlands. Ramazan Sari, the Dutch representative for the Turkish fruit exporter Exporyum, will utilize his connections to bring the fruit to the Dutch market and distribute it from there. He is enthusiastic about his new business venture, stating, "I'll be importing the...". read more

The zbiór siciliańskich winogron bezpestkowych przebiega teraz pełną parą, z produktami dobrej jakości i interesującymi ilościami. Nie zgłaszano żadnych chorób roślin, a klimat jest zgodny z wymaganiami uprawy. "Zbiory rozpoczęły się 20 maja zgodnie z planem, a od samego początku otrzymywaliśmy. read more

W kwietniu zanotowano wzrost eksportu bananów z Brazylii, zgodnie z danymi Comex Stat. Dostawy do Mercosur sięgnęły 7,6 tys. ton, co oznacza wzrost o 24% w porównaniu z marcowymi liczbami. Eksport do Unii Europejskiej wzrósł do 1,8 tys. ton, zwiększając się o 51%. Obydwa miejsca docelowe zanotowały wyższe wolumeny w porównaniu z... read more

The new fig campaign has had a difficult beginning, particularly with the early figs, known as fioroni in Italy, which have always been an important part of the Apulian production sector. Although the season has not yet started in Molfetta, the harvesting and marketing of the product have already begun in Brindisi. read more

The Peruvian avocado market is currently experiencing significant changes in 2025, characterized by rising volumes, declining prices, and logistical challenges affecting exporters. Giannina Denegri, the general manager of Marand Company, stated that this period has been particularly challenging. read more

The 27th AECOC Fruit and Vegetable Congress took place on May 27 and 28 in Valencia, with a record number of attendees. More than 700 people participated in the event, including growers, producers, marketers, representatives of the auxiliary industry, and major distribution chains in Spain. read more