Więcej chilijskich wiśni transportowanych lotniczo trafia na rynek, z nowymi odmianami, w tym Brooks i Santina. Rozmiary wahają się od pojedynczej J do 4J, pakowane w pudełka 2 kg i 5 kg (dwie na jedno). Ceny są niższe niż przy pierwszej dostawie w zeszłym tygodniu. Na przykład, 2 kg opakowanie 3J odmiany Santina. read more

In 2015, Star Fruits decided to combine its Pêchevigne brand of red-fleshed peaches with a new range of blood-fleshed nectarines called Nectavigne, in order to create an original range of fruit with modern character that is tangy, sweet, and aromatic. Ten years later, Pêchevigne and Nectavigne read more

Grape growers in Tamil Nadu's Theni district, India, are reporting significant crop losses due to early northeast monsoon rains that led to flooding in vineyards across the Cumbum valley, a major grape-producing region in the state. The heavy rainfall and cold weather have caused damage to the standing vines. read more

Eksport do Rumunii stał się kluczowym czynnikiem stojącym za ostatnim wzrostem cen marchwi w Mołdawii. W październiku, duże producentki warzyw wysyłały codziennie setki ton marchwi za granicę po cenach hurtowych wynoszących średnio 1-2 rumuńskie leje (0,20-0,40 EUR) za kilogram bezpośrednio z pola. read more

The chicory season is now in full swing in Belgium. And while the recurring theme almost every year is that growers are getting older and fewer remain, 39-year-old Tom Van Bael is an exception to the rule. The passionate Brussels white lettuce grower grew up with his hands in the soil. read more

Organic Ecuadorian Hass avocados have arrived in Russia for the first time, as reported by the Agency for Regulation and Phytosanitary and Zoosanitary Control (Agrocalidad). The initial shipments were made by Uyamafarms and LatBio S.A., which Agrocalidad referred to as "an achievement resulting from the collaborative effort." read more

Stephen Curgan, also known as "Fiery Red," set a new world record by eating the most 7 Pot Primo peppers in one sitting during a spicy competition in Terre Haute, Indiana. Curgan managed to consume 85 peppers, beating the previous record of 77. The 7 Pot Primo is one of the hottest peppers in the world, measuring at 1.79 million Scoville Heat Units. read more

Produkcja sałaty we Francji ma osiągnąć 427,5 miliona główek na sezon 2025-2026 (według prognoz z 1 października 2025 r.), co stanowi wzrost o 9 milionów główek w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem. We wrześniu ceny były o 3% wyższe niż w 2024 r., zgodnie z danymi Agreste. Wzrost obszaru uprawy także przyczynił się do... read more

When South African peach and nectarine exports began a few weeks ago, there was still Spanish, Iranian, and Jordanian fruit in the market. The airfreight season took some time to start, with the initial volumes going to the UK and the Middle East. However, this is expected to change with the arrival of stone fruit volumes. read more

W północno-zachodniej części prowincji Shaanxi w Chinach, nowa infrastruktura cyfrowa zmienia produkcję i przetwarzanie kiwi. W Centrum Demonstracyjnym Integracji Produkcji Kiwi w Zhouzhi, każdy owoc jest fotografowany 240 razy w celu wykrycia wad powierzchni, podczas gdy skanery w podczerwieni mierzą. read more

This month, FreshPlaza will be focusing on blueberries. Are you a grower, exporter, or importer of blueberries? If you are involved in this sector of the fresh produce industry, we would love to hear from you. You can send us some information, or we can give you a call for an interview. read more

Since 2021, Cofex, based in the Dominican Republic, has specialized in marketing fresh fruit for local consumption and export. The company expanded into Europe in 2023, with a focus on tropical avocados, pitahayas, and Mingolo mangoes. Alfredo Asjana and Radhamés Díaz are the company's founders. read more

Ireland's first net zero energy supermarket, located in Lidl Maynooth, is set to open in November. Lidl Ireland will officially open the doors to this sustainable supermarket in Maynooth, Co. Kildare at 8am on Thursday, November 6th. The opening ceremony will be attended by Roz Purcell, a presenter, author, and sustainability enthusiast. read more

The global potato industry is currently experiencing a rapid consolidation, with mergers, acquisitions, and cross-border investments reshaping supply chains from seed breeding to processing. In Europe, the Dutch company HZPC has acquired IPM Potato Group, which is the leading exporter of certified seed potatoes in Ireland. This move is part of the ongoing restructuring in the industry. read more

The California table grape season is expected to last for about three more weeks, with harvesting finishing around November 20th. Shipments are projected to continue for an additional five weeks. Currently, the industry is still experiencing high volumes, with an average of four million boxes being shipped per week. read more

W tym roku Fresh Del Monte po raz pierwszy dostarczył na rynek europejski pomarańcze pochodzące z Urugwaju. "Ten debiut stanowi istotny krok w długoterminowej strategii Fresh Del Monte polegającej na oferowaniu wysokiej jakości i zróżnicowanych kategorii świeżych owoców przez 52 tygodnie w roku na rynku europejskim. read more

The Spanish fruit and vegetable season is currently in full swing. In tomato-growing areas, the recent warm weather has been beneficial for production. However, the supply of peppers has slowed down due to the presence of thrips. read more

Pomimo trudności związanych z warunkami pogodowymi, zbiory jednego eksportera zostały w większości uratowane - twierdzi Ruslan Jubîrcă, dyrektor mołdawskiego eksportera jabłek FructLine: "Sezon 2025 był pełen wyzwań i osiągnięć, które podkreślają odporność mołdawskich plantatorów owoców. read more

The cultivation of a wide variety of cabbage vegetables has a long tradition in Switzerland. Domestic production of white cabbage is the highest, at more than 8,000 tons, which in turn contributes to the high degree of self-sufficiency. In contrast, broccoli continues to be dependent on imports. read more

Outdoor lettuce cultivation is facing challenges as more growers are discontinuing their operations. "If there is no suitable pesticide by March, I will cease production," stated lettuce grower Wim Van Bulck in reaction to the recent prohibition of Movento usage. This pesticide was crucial in helping growers tackle aphids, a significant pest. read more