At the International Strawberry Congress in Antwerp, Huan Zhang from Twinkle Star Berry spoke about the Chinese strawberry sector. "In China, strawberries have become one of the most important fruits. Although cultivation was introduced only in 1915 and really took off in the 1990s, China now..." read more

This month, FreshPlaza will be focusing on top fruit. Are you a grower, importer, or supplier of top fruit? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can send us some information, or we can call you for an interview. Just let us know. You can contact info@freshplaza.com. read more

Twenty Brazilian companies are participating in the mission to Madrid, where guava from Carlópolis, in Paraná, will be one of the products representing the country at Fruit Attraction from September 30 to October 2. Their participation was confirmed in a public notice issued by the Brazilian National Confederation. read more

Melones El Abuelo has completed its integration into Citri&Co, a group managed by the Miura fund and recently acquired by the Brazilian Agrícola Famosa. The company has unified its structure by merging its two previously operated entities, specifically, Productores y Comercializadores de Melón. read more

In the summer of 2025, Ukraine imported 19,770 tons of tomatoes, which was 20.8% more than the 16,370 tons imported in the summer of 2024. The value of the imported tomatoes was $27.78 million, representing a 25.5% increase from $22.13 million in the previous year. On the other hand, only 88 tons of tomatoes were exported, which is 2.4 times less than the amount exported previously. read more

Moldova has expanded its presence in Northern Europe: Agrodenidan, a member of Moldova Fruct, has shipped its first 20-ton batch of Gala apples to Iceland. This marks the beginning of exports to a new and demanding market. The contract was finalized after more than a year of negotiations. read more

This year, after several challenging seasons with yields significantly below their potential, it seems that prospects are pointing to a "normal" year for the Rojo Brillante persimmon, with production expected to reach around 170,000 tons. Out of these, between 30,000 and 40,000 tons will be certified with the... read more

The asparagus season in Spain this year has produced a similar quantity to last year, but with a noticeable improvement in quality. Industry sources are reporting a slight increase in production, not exceeding 5% compared to 2024. The most significant change has been the improved quality of the asparagus, which... read more

Georgia's apple exports have increased this season, both in volume and value, according to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture. Between August 1 and September 28, the country exported 906 tons of apples valued at US$698,000. This represents an increase compared to the same period last year. read more

A stakeholders' meeting on 'Strengthening Banana Value Chain and Export Promotion' took place at the ICAR–National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB) in Trichy on Monday. Experts discussed strategies to boost India's banana industry by focusing on innovation, certification, and market development. read more

This month, FreshPlaza will be focusing on avocados. Are you a grower, exporter, or importer of avocados? If you are involved in any aspect of this sector of the fresh produce industry, we would love to hear from you. You can send us some information, or we can schedule an interview with you. Please feel free to contact us. read more

This year, Latvian apples will be scarce in supermarkets due to a poor harvest. Many orchards are directing their limited supply to schools, while juice producers are also facing shortages. The worst situation is reported in Latgale, according to Vidusdaugava Television. In Lona, Jēkabpils read more

The most recent wholesale market data indicates a price drop for Egremont Russet Apples compared to the previous week. The average price per kilogram decreased from £1.62 in the previous week to £1.49 in the current week, which represents a decline of £0.13 or 8%. Gala Apples also saw a decrease in their average price. read more

Od momentu swojego uruchomienia w 2017 roku oprogramowanie FARMS - stworzone przez FARMS Digital, spółkę zależną Compagnie Fruitière w dziedzinie technologii - ciągle ewoluuje, aby sprostać realnym potrzebom producentów. Oto krótka historia powstania tego projektu, który nieustannie się rozwija i zdobywa nowych profesjonalistów. read more

The pomegranate season began two weeks ago for the early varieties. "Depending on the variety, the season will last until the second half of October. There are 1,200 varieties of pomegranate, some of which produce bright red, pink, yellow, and green pomegranates that are just as good as the." read more

Ser.mac has confirmed its participation at Fruit Attraction 2025. The company will showcase its most advanced solutions for sorting fruits and vegetables at the event, further solidifying its position as a key international player in the sector. One of the main innovations that will be unveiled is the introduction of new vision systems. read more

The revision of the apple protocol for Vietnam has been successfully completed. This was announced by CSO Italy, on behalf of the other organizations that worked to achieve this result: Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane, Assomela, and Fruitimprese, which collaborated with the Central. read more

"The crop is being completely reset, and, consequently, so is the whole chain," says Ben Bredek of 3PointPotatoes, regarding the current potato market downturn. "This will impact the entire chain in the upcoming season: factories, seed potato growers, lessees of potato cultivation land, and machinery and crop protection." read more

Ekstremalne warunki pogodowe i niepewność rynkowa obciążają producentów owoców do konserwowania na całym świecie. Od Europy po Stany Zjednoczone, plantatorzy zgłaszają mniejsze zbiory, węższe marże i konkurencję ze strony rynku świeżych owoców dla brzoskwiń żółtego miąższu. W Południowej Afryce producenci owoców do konserwowania nadal pozostają pod presją.

The impact of extreme weather and market uncertainty is being felt by canning fruit producers globally. From Europe to the U.S., growers are reporting smaller harvests, tighter margins, and competition from the fresh fruit market for yellow cling peaches. In South Africa, canning fruit growers continue to face pressure. read more

The commercial distribution of Greek blackberries and raspberries is advancing with high prices and high demand. According to Mrs. Antonia Psitta and Mr. Aggelos Spiliopoulos, owners of the cultivation and trading company Angelo Exclusive Fruit, based in Lapas, Greek berries are always in demand. read more