Peru anticipates a notable rise in organic blueberry production and fresh opportunities in Asia for this product in the upcoming season. However, the avocado market is experiencing a tougher situation, as prices are being impacted by oversupply and competition from alternative sources. Europe continues to be the primary market. read more

This year, Elite Foods is once again offering the Red Egg tomato in its range. This mini tomato on the vine, marketed through an exclusive partnership with The Greenery, was added to the Belgian exporter's portfolio last year. However, business manager Tuncer Akarca now sees a growing demand for it. read more

Holland: Sprzedaż żywności ekologicznej wzrosła nieznacznie w pierwszej połowie 2025 roku. Udział sprzedaży żywności ekologicznej w pierwszej połowie 2025 roku wyniósł 3,5% całkowitej wydatków na żywność w holenderskich supermarketach (820 mln euro). Informację tę podaje Holenderskie Biuro Statystyczne (CBS) na podstawie BioMarktMeter i Zrównoważonej Żywności. read more

VentureFruit has chosen Joy Wing Mau as its exclusive growing and sales partner for TUTTI™ apples in China. According to the agreement, Joy Wing Mau will cultivate 300 hectares of this apple variety, which has been specifically developed to thrive in hot climates, and will be responsible for distributing the fruit throughout the Chinese market. read more

Vietnam's lychee exports have reached record levels this year, generating US$80 million in the first seven months, more than triple the value of the same period in 2024. Customs data show that July alone accounted for nearly US$35 million, a 20-fold increase compared to last year. China remained the main importer. read more

The Rojo Brillante kaki harvest is just around the corner in Spain, and production is expected to be greater than last season, when it was significantly reduced due to adverse weather conditions. "Our Rojo Brillante kaki season will start in week 38. Thanks to tests and trials carried out in the read more

One of Ukraine's vegetable farms, SFH Eldorado, is increasing its emphasis on potato production, especially seed material. Farm manager Yuriy Antropov stated that the company used to supply significant amounts for its own use and for chip manufacturers. However, due to market instability, read more

"Despite the cool spring weather and some drizzle after two years of extreme drought, Siccagno tomatoes have been affected by a few issues as well, even though they are grown using dryland farming techniques and are well known for their resistance to water shortages." read more

Riverbend, originating from the Region of Murcia, embodies a piece of American heritage in Spain. Established in 1988 as a subsidiary of a California corporation, Riverbend Spain was the first industry in Santomera, Murcia, dedicated to processing lemon essential oil. "With over 30 years of expertise in the field, Riverbend continues to be a leading producer of high-quality lemon essential oil." read more

Marks & Spencer has teamed up with Ballymakenny Farm, a local grower near Drogheda, Co. Louth, to provide a selection of heritage potato varieties grown in Ireland. Ballymakenny Farm is run by David and Maria Flynn, along with their son Daniel. David is a third-generation farmer. read more

There's more news on the horizon for Fri-el Green House, a member of Op Cio, the Interregional Fruit and Vegetable Consortium, known for its H2Orto brand. Based in Ostellato, in the Emilia-Romagna region, Italy, the company operates 30 hectares of hydroponic greenhouses. According to Davide read more

The harvesting of the golden grapes that are emblematic of Chasselas de Moissac PDO began on August 18. This year's campaign has started early and looks very promising: "So far, we're seeing an excellent harvest, with grapes showing outstanding quality and perfect ripeness. Thanks to particularly favorable… read more

Farmers in the Adraskan district of Herat province are reporting lower melon and watermelon harvests this year compared to 2024. They attribute this decline to water shortages, a lack of fertilizer, and the encroachment of brick kilns near farmland. Herat, located in western Afghanistan, is a significant production area for melons and watermelons. read more

Hospitals in South Holland, Netherlands, aim to provide their staff, outpatients, and visitors with meals that are higher in vegetables and more plant-based. However, obtaining fresh produce directly from growers for the hospital kitchen remains a challenging task. To address this issue, the Province of South Holland is working on a solution. read more

"We have had a very good start to the plum season, with a balanced supply/demand ratio and very consistent prices," explains Alexandre Cancel, chairman of Vergers Cancel. The first part of the season was good until August 15th, when sales slowed down. "We are more than two weeks in, with a slight… read more

In Villeneuve-sur-Lot (Lot-et-Garonne department), a producer has decided to start growing asimina, also known as 'pawpaw', a lesser-known fruit from North America. The first harvest this year is showing great promise. The farm's 2,500 trees, planted in 2019, are thriving in favorable conditions and have not yet read more

Już niedługo branża owocowo-warzywna ruszy do Madrytu na targi Fruit Attraction. Wydarzenie odbędzie się od 30 września do 2 października. FreshPlaza uruchomi specjalny dział przed targami, aby wyróżnić firmy, które będą obecne. Czy będziesz mieć stoisko na targach? read more

W Hiszpanii ceny pomarańczy wzrosły znacznie powyżej historycznych poziomów w czasie lata. Kampania 2024/2025 roku (linia czerwona) osiągnęła poziom 110 euro za 100 kg w czerwcu, nieco zmniejszając się do 108 euro w lipcu, a dalej spadając do 102 euro w sierpniu. Pomimo spadku, ceny pozostały wyraźnie powyżej zarówno średniej pięcioletniej, jak i ostatniej. read more

The 'Bastardoni' campaign (a variety of prickly pears obtained through a cultivation technique called 'scozzolatura', which involves the elimination of the first flowering of the plants) is experiencing a 30% decrease compared to the primofiore or 'agostano' prickly pears, of which we are still. read more

Avocados from New Zealand will once again be available in the Indian market, according to Dinesh Shinde, CEO of fresh produce importer Anusaya Fresh. He stated, "There has been a significant development regarding the arrival of New Zealand avocados in India. After mutual discussions, Anusaya Fresh and Avanza have reached an agreement. read more