The mango season in Senegal started in the third week of May, with the first harvests coming from the central region of the country. Unlike the past three seasons, industry stakeholders are reporting high morale, and all signs point to a successful season, as stated by Cheikh Mbake Mboup, the president of... read more

Since mid-May, Chinese garlic has started to be harvested. Currently, the garlic is still slightly moist and is undergoing the drying process. A small amount has already been exported, and the peak export season is anticipated to commence in mid-June. Wang, Sales Manager at Jining Shangzhuo Food. read more

Według opinii kilku włoskich producentów truskawek, odmiana Llosana wyróżnia się ze względu na swoje produkcyjne i handlowe rezultaty w obecnym sezonie, ponieważ wykazała znaczną wydajność pod względem ilości i jakości owoców, wzbudzając zainteresowanie na kolejne kampanie. Leo De read more

The peach season is about to begin in Naoussa, the main growing area in Greece for this crop. However, market executives declare that they are unable to assess how the season will turn out. "We are facing a very confusing situation and, honestly, we don't know what to expect. Overall, production read more

"Po trudnym początku sezonu owoców pestkowych, z powodu kilku miejsc w Murcji dotkniętych poważnymi gradobiciami, teraz będziemy zaczynać załadunek z północnej Hiszpanii" - mówi Paul van Groningen z firmy Hudepa, który wspólnie z żoną Marią Eleną działa jako agent handlowy z Hiszpanii. "Wiśnie read more

New Covent Garden Market has unveiled The Garden Wall, a commemorative installation celebrating the 50th anniversary of the market's relocation to Nine Elms. The installation is part of a broader effort to reflect on the history and community of the UK's largest wholesale fruit, vegetable, and floral market. read more

The Belgian blueberry season at BelOrta has officially started with the auction of the first crate. Aldi purchased the first Belgian blueberries for €5,000. BelOrta matched this amount, bringing the total donation to €10,000, which goes entirely to vzw De Hulpwinkel Houthalen-Helchteren. read more

Lazy Foods, a producer of fresh guacamole located in Ridderkerk, the Netherlands, is making it simpler for consumers to enjoy their daily avocado fix while also contributing to the reduction of food waste. Established in 2015, circularity has been a significant aspect of the company's production process. read more

Vietnam is currently seeing a high demand for high-quality imported fruits, with the United States being its top supplier in the first five months of 2025. During this period, Vietnam imported fruits and vegetables worth $203 million from the U.S., marking a nearly 60% increase compared to the same period last year. read more

California's cherry season is expected to wrap up by the end of this week, while Washington's season has started slowly. Chuck Sinks, President of Sales at Honeybear, announced that they will pack their first cherries this weekend and anticipate being in full production by June 15 or 16. The timing is... read more

Canada's pea industry is experiencing a significant development as India has announced an extension of duty-free access for yellow peas until March 31, 2026, beyond the original deadline of May 31. Greg Cherewyk, the president of Pulse Canada, recognizes the significance of this timing, especially considering the challenges faced in China. He hopes that the Indian market will help compensate for the reduced access elsewhere. read more

Peach prices in the European Union have shown a notable decrease in recent weeks, following a seasonal downward trend. In week 20 of 2025, average EU peach prices stood at €216 per 100 kg. This declined to €210 in week 21, before dropping further to €198 in week 22. Despite this recent 6% read more

In Vadodara, India, researchers from the Department of Botany at M S University's Faculty of Science have made progress in developing seedless tomatoes and prolonging their shelf life using gene silencing techniques. The research, supported by the Science and Engineering Research Board, was led by read more

The strawberry season is currently at its peak. We are now offering approximately ten different varieties daily, such as Elsanta, Sonsation, Falco, Sonata, and Clery. Domestic strawberries make up about 50 percent of the market share, and we also sell imported produce from neighboring countries. read more

The garlic harvesting season is in full swing in Italy and Spain, and the early outlook is positive, especially in terms of quality and yield. Antonio Tuccillo, the administrator of Agrimpex Farming, a company located in the Campania region, is assessing the progress of the season and highlighting the positive developments so far. read more

The supply of Canary Islands bananas remains at very low levels for this time of year, with consumer prices ranging between €3.70 and €5.00 per kilo. Production started falling in mid-March due to weather-related factors, and this has resulted in a considerable market gap, which will start read more

For years, Mexican pepper growers have been important suppliers to the North American market, along with Canadian growers. Feeling Fresh, based in the Netherlands, coordinates the supply from multiple Mexican greenhouses to John Vena Inc. Specialty Produce in Philadelphia. These Mexican peppers are then delivered. read more

Lychee (Litchi chinensis) is a niche premium fruit with a unique appearance, a fragrance that evokes a blooming garden, and a taste reminiscent of a juicy summer cocktail. In recent years, lychee has quickly made its mark in international markets and won over consumers, starting from Hong. read more

The Prognosfruit Conference, Europe's annual event for the apple and pear sector, will return to France for the first time since Toulouse in 2012. Prognosfruit 2025 will take place in Angers from the 6th to the 8th of August 2025. Organised by WAPA in cooperation with ANPP (Association Nationale read more

This week, Frankort & Koning will receive the final shipment of melons from overseas. "Due to delays, we are currently three weeks behind compared to last year," says Gino van Lin. "These shipping delays have negatively impacted the overseas season. In the first half, the quality of the melons was still quite good, but the..." read more