While the watermelon season in Mauritania was successful, the situation is more precarious for Moroccan produce. "The Mauritanian season started in early April and is now ending. We had good yields and the season went smoothly. We are now transitioning to Moroccan produce. read more

Święto Smoczych Łodzi rozpoczyna się w przyszłą sobotę, a jego wpływ na rynek zaczyna być coraz bardziej widoczny, zwłaszcza w przypadku jabłek. Według handlowców, sprzedaż jabłek wzrosła od czwartku, a ceny nieznacznie poszły w górę – zwłaszcza dobrze sprzedają się pudełka prezentowe. Jabłka Gala z Nowej Zelandii read more

The mangoes from Vietnam have dominated 97% of China's mango import market share, outperforming exports from Thailand, Peru, and Australia. This strong presence in the market is supported by competitive pricing, reliable quality, and timely supply. In the first quarter of 2025, China imported mangoes worth USD 29 million, with Vietnamese mangoes leading the way. read more

The California Walnut Commission praises U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for her leadership and support during the recent trade mission to the United Kingdom, where she highlighted substantial opportunities for American agricultural exports. This mission was Secretary Rollins' first since. read more

Turkey's 2025 fresh produce output is projected to decline due to a severe frost event in April, causing a temperature drop of up to 10 degrees Celsius nationwide. Key growing regions experienced significant crop damage. TurkStat data projects a 24.4% reduction in fruit, beverage, and spice production. read more

The onion season has unfolded in a way that was completely unexpected, as stated by Lindert Moerdijk from MSP Onions. "Everyone believed there would be sufficient onions, but it turned out that there was potential for a price hike. Demand has been steadily increasing in Q1 and Q2. Many people..." read more

This year's strawberry harvest is now in full swing in large parts of the DACH region. However, harvest prospects vary greatly in the individual growing regions. FreshPlaza.de has compiled the latest comments from the respective regions on the current harvest. German fruit dominated the market. read more

Shallots from the northern hemisphere, originating from the U.S., Canada, and France, are reaching the end of the storage crop season. Ian Zimmerman from Maurice A. Auerbach, Inc. mentions, "The supply is comparable to last year's storage levels at this time," referring to the item as a milder-tasting onion. read more

Growers and shippers are still dealing with a limited supply of sweet potatoes from North Carolina. "The crop quality remains high, and we may need to adjust specifications towards the end of the season to ensure we can manage the crop," says Josh Wright from 3 Star Produce. read more

In the latest market data, Bramley's Seedling apples were priced at an average of £1.39 per kilogram, which is a decrease from the previous week's average of £1.44. This reflects a weekly decline of £0.05, equivalent to a 3% decrease. Additionally, Other Late Season apples also saw a significant price... read more

Talia Farms presents a fantastic opportunity for investors and fresh produce operators. It is one of the biggest and most innovative table grape businesses in Australia, boasting 961 hectares of land, including 237 gross hectares dedicated to premium table grapes. The farm also features a state-of-the-art cool room and packing facility. read more

"It is becoming increasingly difficult to predict the citrus market," says Gijsbert van Leeuwen of Olympic Fruit. "Supplies are becoming more and more consolidated, but that leads to greater fluctuations on the free market. If there is a slowdown, market prices shoot up, only to drop again when." read more

Sezon hiszpańskich owoców pestkowych stopniowo rozpoczyna się w firmie Marni Fruit. „Wciąż otrzymujemy brzoskwinie, nektarynki i paraguayos z regionu Murcji” - mówi Erik-Jan Thur. „Owoce pestkowe z północnych obszarów powinny być dostępne wkrótce, ale jeszcze nie rozpoczęły się. Spodziewamy się otrzymania znacznej ilości. read more

The Chinese pineapple season is coming to an end, and this year's market performance has been characterized by significant volatility. "In the early part of the season, especially in March and April, pineapple prices were exceptionally high. The farmgate price more than doubled compared to the previous. read more

W odpowiedzi na niespotykane ciepłe warunki wiosenne, brytyjscy producenci warzyw, szczególnie w Kornwalii, doświadczają przyspieszonego rozwoju zbiorów, jak donosi FPC. Producenci informują, że nowy sezon brokułów będzie dostępny około trzy tygodnie wcześniej w tym roku. Plantatorzy grochu obserwują read more

Fruit Attraction, organized by IFEMA Madrid and Fepex, will be held from September 30 to October 2 at the IFEMA Madrid venue. The fair's director, María José Sánchez, stated at the 17th edition presentation that four months before the event, it already had an occupancy rate of more than... read more

This year's international apple marketing season is starting to gain momentum. "We began with Royal Gala in calendar week 18, continued with Granny Smith in calendar week 19, and introduced Braeburn from calendar week 21. The first shipments of Pink Lady apples are also underway and are anticipated to read more

Kalifornia zakończyła szczególnie udany sezon szparagów. „Chociaż Kalifornia nie jest bardzo dużym programem wolumenowym, obsługuje wielu bardzo wymagających klientów” - mówi James Paul z Greg Paul Produce Sales Inc., który wysyła produkty w ramach programu prowadzonego przez firmę The Giumarra Companies. read more

The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association has reported that from May 2025 to the present, exports of fruits and vegetables have been valued at US$496 million, showing a 35.5% decrease compared to the previous year. The export industry has experienced a decline for five consecutive months. read more

When kids ask their parents to replace their school lunch apples with special bell peppers, you are doing something right as a breeding company. Rijk Zwaan developed Tatayoyo, a brand of sweet pepper that is distinctive because of its shape but, especially, because of its flavor. This year will read more