After a quieter autumn holiday week, most pear growers seem to have resumed their sorting operations. "You can see that a bit more is coming onto the market again, but it is still a season of trial and error," says grower Bert Morren of the family fruit company. "At the start, prices were good." read more

Maroko nadal rozwija swoją obecność w międzynarodowym handlu owocami i warzywami, wykazując stabilne odbicie po niedawnych skutkach suszy i zyskując coraz większe uznanie na arenie międzynarodowej w sektorze rolniczym. Według informacji z Italiafruit News, Maroko stało się jednym z czołowych producentów na Morzu Śródziemnym. read more

The 92nd National Fruit Show took place on 5 November at the Kent Showground, attracting a broad mix of exhibitors, visitors, and growers. Organised by the Marden Fruit Show Society, the event continues to serve as one of the UK's main gatherings for the fruit industry. Since moving to a one-day read more

W ciągu ostatnich miesięcy Panama wzmocniła eksport ananasów na rynki Stanów Zjednoczonych i Kanady, korzystając z malejącego podaży z Kostaryki. Danis Santana, dyrektor generalny Panama Squash Co., wyjaśnia, że "w ciągu ostatnich dwóch lat krajowa produkcja wzrosła o około 30". read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines plans to implement a Maximum Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for imported red onions to tackle overpricing in local markets, even with a stable supply. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. mentioned in an interview that the price cap could be introduced. read more

Demand for Greek kiwis has slowed down a bit after a strong start, according to Apostolos Tsinoglou, owner of the Greek kiwi exporter Europe Export. Tsinoglou stated, "Kiwi export activity started off strong, with early shipments doing well in both European and overseas markets. However, in recent weeks, the" read more

Oficjalne dane dotyczące kampanii cytrusowej w Egipcie na sezon 2024/2025 odzwierciedlają spadek wolumenów eksportu, ale wzrost wartości na tonę. Spadek eksportu jest bezpośrednio związany z wzrostem popytu ze strony lokalnego przemysłu przetwórstwa pomarańczy. Eslam Gelila, egipski eksporter, komentuje to. read more

W tym sezonie ukraińscy producenci owoców i jagód zmierzyli się z znacznymi stratami plonów spowodowanymi anomaliami pogodowymi, ale ceny wzrosły do rekordowych poziomów, osiągając średnio 1,5–2 razy wyższe niż w zeszłym roku - powiedział Taras Bashtannik, prezydent Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Owoców i Warzyw (UFOA). read more

The potato harvest in the Spanish region of Castile and Leon is now in its final phase, with higher production due to the increased acreage, which has almost reached 20,000 hectares. "Currently, we are mainly harvesting in the provinces of Valladolid, Segovia, and Burgos. read more

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan's exports of onions and garlic have decreased by over five times, according to the National Statistics Committee. From January to August, the country exported 4,055 tonnes valued at $1.65 million, in comparison to 21,223 tonnes valued at $10.9 million during the same period last year. read more

Mark Dieleman has exchanged his career in the potato industry in the Netherlands for an entrepreneurial journey in Uganda. Through his company, Dieleman Potatoes, Mark is establishing a market for certified seed potatoes in a country filled with opportunities where trust plays a crucial role. Team Dieleman Potatoes read more

Jak można zminimalizować straty żywności w całym łańcuchu dostaw? Aby odpowiedzieć na to pytanie, został uruchomiony projekt INFLEX. "Projekt ma na celu zwiększenie wiedzy w zakresie pomiaru i optymalizacji istotnych czynników wpływających na zmiany jakości w całym łańcuchu dostaw eksportu owoców" - wyjaśnia Sarah Matthys.

To answer this question, the INFLEX project was launched. "The project aims to increase knowledge to measure and optimize the relevant factors affecting quality changes throughout the fruit export supply chain," explains Sarah Matthys. read more

Becoming successful in the berry industry is a common goal among many growers, but it also comes with daily challenges and responsibilities that go beyond just producing high-quality fruit. Modern leadership in the industry now demands strategic thinking, investment in technology, and effective team management. read more

The Verkhovna Rada's agricultural committee anticipates a rise in projects for constructing vegetable storage facilities as the government allocates funding for their development. Despite many farmers expanding vegetable cultivation this year, the storage capacity in Ukraine is still insufficient to meet the demand. read more

Kenyan avocado season has been somewhat of a mixed bag, as uncertainties prevented it from reaching its full potential, according to David Mulwa, director of Kenyan avocado exporter Kandia FPS LTD. "The avocado season began with some lack of clarity, as the transit time from Kenya was still." read more

Pitahaya is one of Ecuador's most representative products in international markets. Isidro Andrés Romero, the commercial director of Honey Fruits, emphasized the country's production of red, white, and yellow pulp varieties, with the yellow variety being renowned for its sweetness and quality. read more

This month, Jos Aben joined abbGrowers as Chief Commercial Officer. After gaining experience in strawberry cultivation at Limgroup and later in potato breeding at Solynta, Jos is returning to the soft fruit segment. "I am very much looking forward to seizing this opportunity at abbGrowers by. read more

The fruit sector in Argentina is still adapting after facing years of economic instability, high production costs, and low profitability, which resulted in decreased exports and a decline in important regions. The current government is concentrating on stabilizing the economy, lowering inflation, and restructuring public... read more

It is a difficult time of the year for pineapples due to low demand towards the end of October. "The school holidays are over, and consumers tend to have less money to spend at the end of the month. This year, the school holidays fell later in the month, and fruit consumption naturally declined as a result." read more

HK-Pack is once again showcasing its established selection of trays, carrier bags, and packaging for the fruit and vegetable industry at expoSE in Karlsruhe this year. Following the acquisition of the Mannheim-based family business GERNET Print GmbH in spring 2025, the production capabilities in the sector have been expanded. read more