In South Africa, all fruit packhouses are faced with the same dilemma: how to balance super-efficient operations with the well-being of human workers? Packhouses in Western Europe and Australia appear to have fewer people compared to the bustling activity of a packhouse in Hoedspruit. read more

The cherry harvest has now started in the later-ripening regions of northern Germany. Christian Bohn, the managing director of Gerkens Fruchtgroßhandel GmbH in Hamburg, reported that they were able to offer the first cherries from their own protected cultivation in the Altes Land region in week 27. read more

Rozpoczął się sezon na mango w Egipcie przy wysokim popycie z kilku rynków, jednak komplikacje logistyczne zwiększają koszty transportu. Tak twierdzi Haitham El Saadany z Sadat Agro Fruit. Eksporter mówi: "Oczekujemy lepszych wyników handlowych niż w zeszłym sezonie. Jest to spowodowane tym, że mamy". read more

The pea crop planting in the UK was completed by mid-May, which is considered normal, as stated by Stephen Francis from Fen Peas. "All of the crop was well established, but we have not received any significant rainfall since then," he said. "The early crops performed well, but we are currently seeing struggles with the later crops." read more

At BerryBrothers, the harvest of early redcurrant varieties is nearly complete. "This week we're picking the last of the Junifer, and next week we'll begin harvesting the Rovada," says Nijs van Zuilen. "Demand for redcurrants is remarkably strong. read more

The 2025 World Food Innovation Awards, organized by FoodBev Media, have awarded the Best Food Innovation Award to the Rubyglow pineapple, an exclusive variety grown in the Buenos Aires de Puntarenas region, Costa Rica. This variety, resulting from over 15 years of research and two years of... read more

Before Russia's full-scale invasion, Kherson used to produce over 1.5 million tonnes of watermelons annually, nearly a third of Ukraine's total production. In 2022, 90% of the fields were lost to occupation, infrastructure was destroyed, and the land was mined. Today, early watermelons are back on Ukrainian shelves, but... read more

The horticultural company Grinora Fruit, located in the Vinnytsia region of Ukraine, is currently harvesting up to 100 tons of sour cherries per day, mainly from the Kelleris and Lutovka varieties. This information was provided by the company's chief agronomist, Yurii Ovchar, in an article for the magazine. read more

"It's heavy soil by Westland standards, but that has its advantages, especially in weather like this," says lettuce grower Robbin Konsman as he walks through his newest greenhouse on Kapittelland 3 in 's-Gravenzande on a hot Tuesday afternoon. Most of the day's work has already been done. read more

Want to add a fresh flavor to your salad? Try adding crunchy radishes. Their red skin and white flesh provide a colorful contrast that can liven up a summer dish. However, not everyone enjoys the sharp taste of radishes. This is where breeders come in, working on developing milder varieties. read more

Potatoes, one of the world's staple crops, were included in the Environmental Working Group's (EWG) "Dirty Dozen" list for 2025, stirring concern in the potato sector. The EWG annually identifies fruits and vegetables with the highest pesticide residues, using data from the USDA's Pesticide Data. read more

The authorities have addressed concerns about misinformation circulating among stakeholders in the horticulture industry regarding Kenyan avocado exports. They clarified that there has been no discussion or proposal to ban the export of fresh avocados. A recent meeting was held on June 25, 2025, focusing on avocado oil. read more

Seed companies presented their newest varieties at the melon and watermelon week in Murcia. They also mentioned that consumers are particularly drawn to varieties that have a good smell and taste, a trend that is becoming more evident in supermarkets. For instance, Galkia, a type of Galia melon, is a prime example. read more

Some Moroccan exporters of fresh produce decided to conclude their watermelon campaign once Spanish watermelons entered the market. Said Aghzou, the CEO of Valyour, was one of them. Aghzou stated: "We stopped our watermelon campaign 20 days ago, after the start of the Spanish campaign." read more

The current Egyptian sweet potato season has faced more challenges compared to the last season, causing delays in some shipments, according to Rayan El Sawy, Chairman of the fresh produce exporter Egyptian Emirati Import & Export: "This sweet potato season was more challenging than previous seasons in Egypt, due to..." read more

Ukrainian producers have begun selling the first batches of open-field cucumbers. Analysts cited by RBC-Ukraine also report that greenhouse supply remains high. In early July, wholesale prices for cucumbers range from 25 to 35 UAH/kg (€0.58–0.82), which is almost at the same level as last year. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation in Peru has reported that the country exported over 100,000 tons of citrus fruits between January and May of this year, which is a 50% increase compared to the same period last year. Mandarins made up 62% of the total volume, followed by Tahiti limes. read more

Westfalia Fruit, a specialist in the avocado industry, has finalized the acquisition of Greenpoint Trading B.V., a Dutch food service company that specializes in avocados and owns the popular Avojoy brand. Greenpoint caters to a diverse customer base within the food service industry. read more

Tornike Latatia, from the Association of Almond and Walnut Growers in Georgia, reports on recent frost impacts on almond yields in Shida Kartli. The frosts have affected orchards, with an anticipated 30-40% reduction in harvest volume. Despite this, forecasts suggest a production of approximately... read more

In the most recent weekly pricing data for bananas, Belize was the sole country among the listed suppliers to exhibit a notable price change. The average price for bananas from Belize decreased to £0.88 per kilogram, compared to the previous week's average of £0.99. This represents a decrease of £0.11, or read more