In India, there is a high demand for precise grading, sorting, and packing of apples to cater to the various requirements of fast-moving commerce, modern retail, and HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants, and Catering). Rohit Khetan from Produpak Agro highlights the importance of flexibility in pack sizes and grades, stating that India is not a one-size-fits-all market. read more

Georgia can no longer be considered a minor player in the global blueberry industry. With approximately 3,000 hectares currently under cultivation, a number that has grown rapidly in recent years and continues to rise, the country is catching up to Germany and has already overtaken countries. read more

The trio of brothers behind Janlouis Boerdery remain stylish despite being recently affected by the weather: severe frost last July destroyed entire fields of vegetables. They also experienced double their annual rainfall in January and February, causing melons to rot in the fields. read more

Spain is the leading exporter of melons from March to October, a time period that seed companies are keen on extending as much as possible. Exciting news on this topic was shared during Rijk Zwaan's Global Melon & Watermelon Event. The aim of prolonging production cycles is also behind this effort. read more

Włochy, ceny papryki są pod presją ze względu na konkurencję z Holandii i słaby popyt, obecne ceny hurtowe są poniżej poziomu rentowności. Tymczasem producenci z Carmagnoli pozostają optymistyczni dzięki sprzyjającym warunkom uprawy i braku chorób wirusowych. Hiszpania boryka się z sytuacją, gdy... read more

Kanadyjscy konsumenci zareagowali na zmiany handlowe podczas administracji Trumpa poprzez bojkotowanie produktów z USA, co nieoczekiwanie wpłynęło na eksport jabłek z Nowej Zelandii przez kanały rynkowe. Wśród nich jabłka od T&G Global, takie jak Envy i Jazz, pakowane specjalnie na rynek kanadyjski, zostały... read more

Russian farmers may soon experience a shortage of vegetable seeds due to the government's decision to prohibit imports from the Netherlands, a major supplier. The ban, which came into effect on June 30, 2025, expands on previous restrictions implemented by Rosselkhoznadzor in November 2023 and now encompasses seed deliveries. read more

In the Halte gardeners' settlement near Papenburg, this year's cucumber harvest has started off exceptionally well. "Compared to last year, we have had more sunlight so far, resulting in significantly higher yields than in 2024. However, we are also observing that this effect is more pronounced for... read more

After exporting various types of fruits, this will be the first year that Perla Fruit will export dragon fruit. According to Hamdi Taner, the managing director of the Turkish produce exporter, the climate conditions have caused a delay in the start of the season: "The Turkish dragon fruit harvest season is delayed by two." read more

Nick Padley has been appointed as a Director of P&I Fruit, a wholesaler at New Covent Garden Market. He joins Paul Emmett and Paul Bishop on the board of the group, which includes both P&I Fruit and Side Salads. Padley started his career at the Market 23 years ago as a porter at the age of 19, and has now been promoted to the position of Director. read more

The successful sales of New Zealand onions in Europe have slowed down in recent weeks. "Until the second week of June, sales were going well. Unfortunately, after that, several shipments were delayed, and there was a shortage in the market in mid-June," says Tim van Haandel from Mulder Onions. "All that..." read more

With production reduced to 40-50% of its normal capacity due to spring frosts, the Greek paraguayo season is progressing. Mr. Yiannis Georgiou, sales manager at KOMEX, stated: "June concluded with strong demand and high prices for the Platifirst and UFO 4 varieties. read more

The prices of vegetables in Nepal's Kathmandu Valley have risen over the past two weeks due to disruptions in supply chains and decay caused by the monsoon. Heavy rains have been occurring regularly, blocking major highways like Tribhuvan, Prithvi, and BP, leading to transportation delays. read more

The data from the Plant Quarantine Centre at Chattogram Seaport shows that maritime vegetable exports from Bangladesh reached 58,766 tons in FY25, marking a 313% year-on-year increase. Potatoes were the most exported vegetable at 40,543 tons, followed by 16,959 tons of fresh vegetables and 1,264 tons of. read more

The imported dragon fruit market in India relies on efficient distribution and maintaining consistent quality to keep up with increasing consumer demand. Vishal Vadhwa, Director of Gajumal Vishal Fruits Pvt. Ltd, has observed that selling dragon fruit quickly leads to higher profits. He imports dragon fruit from Vietnam, which is currently in high demand. read more

The breeding company BASF | Nunhems is introducing several new tomato varieties this season. In the large vine segment, there are resistant successors to existing varieties, and in the specialty segment, an increasing number of options with resistance are becoming available, including in snack tomatoes. read more

Exotic Roots entered the exotic fruit and vegetable import market five years ago. However, the fifth anniversary will no longer be celebrated at the old office in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, as the company moved to new premises at Dinkel 5 in Rotterdam this week. "We're growing fast, and this new… read more

This summer, Chiquita is launching a banana-themed public transport campaign in London, celebrating the 10th year of its seasonal branding initiative in the UK capital. From June 30 to August 3, six branded, zero-emission buses will be circulating on some of the city's busiest routes as part of the... read more

Moldovan producers are ready to deliver fruit that meets European standards, despite the late spring frost that affected some orchards in Moldova. EcoFarm-Prod, a company from the village of Vadul-Rașcov in the Șoldănești district, has kicked off the export season with the first shipments of cherries. read more

Asda will become the first UK supermarket to offer Scottish-grown golden raspberries, as the rare summer fruit arrives in selected stores this weekend. The limited-edition berries, grown by Bruce Farms in Perthshire and supplied through Scotty Brand, will be available while stocks last. read more