Egyptian pomegranates arrive on the market in late July/early August, with an expected increase in volumes, according to Amr Kadah, export manager at Fruit.Farm. The exporter says, "We will start the season's harvest with the Early 116 variety, followed later by Manfaluti, Baladi in South Egypt." read more

The arrival of the first crates of red currants and blackberries heralds the start of the summer season at HANOS. "Seasonal products deserve more attention," begins Henk Verwoert, fruit and vegetable buyer at this Dutch hospitality wholesaler. "We're using these fruits to refocus the spotlight". read more

Egypt is increasing its presence in the international fresh strawberry market, with exports to Germany reaching their highest level in the past five marketing years. Data from the German Statistical Office and Global Trade Tracker, reported by EastFruit, shows that there was a shipment of 3.69 thousand metric tons between July 2024 and read more

"Summer is here," begins Jacco van Paasschen of Dutch company Fruit Freshi. "Now is the time when generally the softest fruit is eaten throughout Europe. However, we've long not referred to 'the season' having started, as we can offer high-quality, delicious soft fruit all year round." Jacco van... read more

Residues from plant protection products that are banned in the EU exceeded limits in strawberries of Polish origin. A total of 4,800 kilos of these strawberries reached Estonia, although a risk assessment indicated a very low threat to human health. Triinu Allika, head of the food department at the Agriculture and Food Board, stated this information. read more

"The 2024-2025 pear season began with challenges. Hail showers and reduced production in many areas of Europe, particularly in Belgium, led to early uncertainty. However, marketing organizations, with support from retail partners, were still able to sell a significant amount." read more

Produkcja truskawek znacząco się rozwinęła w ostatnich latach, szczególnie w segmencie czwartej klasy (gotowe do jedzenia). Kiedyś ograniczone do zbiorów wiosennych, teraz truskawki są uprawiane przez nawet 10 miesięcy w roku, zwiększając zapotrzebowanie na wydajny i wyspecjalizowany sprzęt do przetwarzania. read more

Cucumber prices have increased significantly in the past week, but overall, all greenhouse vegetables are doing well due to the current favorable weather conditions. The rise in cucumber prices is especially noticeable, with prices at auctions jumping from €0.20 to €0.80 in just one week. The weather is certainly a major factor in this price increase. read more

The apple import market in India is currently thriving, with a consistent supply coming from various countries such as Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, South Africa, Poland, New Zealand, Chile, USA, Greece, and Italy. These apples meet the high demand for taste and quality in the market. Among these countries, Iranian apples have become particularly popular in the mass market. read more

Cherry season is in full swing at Cherry Company Jo & Monica Schaepkens in Klimmen, southern Limburg. "The crop is hanging on well. Although yields aren't exceptionally high, we prefer it that way, as high yields can compromise fruit size," says Jo Schaepkens. "The quality is outstanding this year." read more

Anusaya Fresh, an Indian importer, distributor, and packer of fresh produce, has expanded its product range by adding Braeburn apples from New Zealand. Dinesh Shinde, CEO of Anusaya Fresh, stated, "We are excited to introduce Braeburn apples to our portfolio." read more

Zgodnie z pierwszymi szacunkami przeprowadzonego badania terenowego przez Krajowy Związek Producentów Ziemniaków we Francji (UNPT) w imieniu CNIPT, "Francuska powierzchnia przeznaczona na produkcję ziemniaków jadalnych - do przetwarzania i na świeże (z wyłączeniem wczesnych) - wyniesie ponad 197 000 ha. read more

Nectarine, peach, and flat peach volumes are decreasing in the Spanish region of Extremadura, but the plum season is now entering its full production phase. "The Black Splendor plum harvest started around three weeks ago, and now we are working with varieties such as the Crimson Glo and Black" read more

Serbian raspberry production is facing difficulties due to unfavorable weather conditions affecting the agricultural sector. Once a leading global exporter of berries, Serbia's raspberry industry is now encountering obstacles. Sveta Cvijanović, a raspberry farmer from Mačva, emphasized, "Raspberries this year really..." read more

Ten lat temu trzy holenderskie firmy z branży rolniczej - Eqraft, Modesta i Symach - utworzyły strategiczne partnerstwo w celu zoptymalizowania przetwarzania cebuli poprzez integrowanie ich odpowiednich obszarów ekspertyzy. Eqraft skupia się na technologii linii przetwarzania, Modesta zajmuje się ekstrakcją kurzu i zarządzaniem odpadami, a Symach... read more

The new pear season has already started for a week in Greece. The pears harvested so far belong to the Kontoula variety and are meant for the local market. "The harvest is of excellent quality, with blemish-free pears. Despite a decrease in the crop by about 20-30%, Kontoula pears are still in high demand." read more

Po oficjalnym uruchomieniu platformy cyfrowej do zarządzania transportem i logistyką podczas targów Fruit Logistica, Shypple rozpoczął ekspansję na światowy rynek owoców i warzyw. Szybko rosnąca firma już współpracuje z renomowanymi importerami, takimi jak Frutania i Bratzler. Jednakże, read more

Eurofood's 2024/25 citrus fruit campaign was affected by abnormal rainfall and high temperatures in the first half of 2025, leading to a decrease in juice and essential oil production. Giuseppe Ingrillì, Eurofood's commercial director stated, "The available volumes of lemons, oranges, and blood oranges were significantly lower than anticipated." read more

A coalition of South African citrus growers, working under the Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) of Southern Africa, is focusing on repositioning a grapefruit variety within European markets. Specifically, a marketing committee of Star Ruby growers has set out to reshape the fruit's image and increase its demand through... read more

Od młodego wieku Dick Peixoto spędzał każdą wolną chwilę ucząc się, jak uprawiać rośliny. W wieku 17 lat zaczął uprawiać konwencjonalne rośliny na wybrzeżu Kalifornii, w Watsonville. Chociaż posiadał ziemię, był jedynie plantatorem i nie miał kontroli nad zbiorami ani sprzedażą. "Nie lubiłem" read more