The potato harvest in the UK is well underway. In Scotland, over 50% of the seed crop has been lifted, and the ware potatoes are in the early stages of harvesting. "We are observing earlier harvests than we did maybe ten years ago," said Robert Doig from Caledonia Potatoes. "This is attributed to the industry becoming more efficient." read more

Ecuadorian organic bananas are beginning to make progress in the Asian market, thanks to recent free trade agreements that allow them to compete more effectively with other exporting countries. Currently, all of Ecuador's organic banana exports are sent to Europe and North America, but Asia is starting to gain ground as well. read more

Preparations for the upcoming date season in Tunisia are progressing smoothly, but the exporters are still concerned about the impact of the previous season. Mariem Hamza, a technical sales engineer at Nour Fruit, is optimistic yet cautious: "We have every reason to believe in a successful." read more

The SS8 universal cutter, created and promoted by PND, an Italian manufacturer of fruit processing equipment, is a versatile, user-friendly, and easy-to-maintain tool. Virginia Cascella, the company's export manager, closely monitors shifts in emerging markets and their requirements. She provided us with a read more

India's grape exporters are strongly optimistic about the incoming season following increased scale, varieties, and market opportunities, says Shantanu Aher, Director at Narmada Fresh Fruit Exports, forecasting a near doubling of export volumes on the back of robust vineyard performance and
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The Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters (SHAFFE) has announced a change of name to the Southern Hemisphere Fruit Alliance (SFA) and unveiled a new logo. The organization noted that the rebranding aligns with its goal of representing the fruit sector in the Southern Hemisphere and advancing... read more

In mid-August, around 250 guests attended a Europlant Group event in Lüneburg, which marked several milestones: the 125th anniversary of Kartoffelzucht Böhm, the 50th anniversary of Nordkartoffel Zuchtgesellschaft, the inauguration of the Europlant Biotechnikum, and the retirement of. read more

Arrivals of Peruvian blueberries have significantly increased since late last week, leading to a price drop of approximately ¥10–¥20 (US$1.40–2.80) per box. The varieties currently available for sale include Sekoya Pop, 9-2, and Ventura. Traders mention that prices differ based on quality and taste, with the price for blueberries measuring 14mm or larger... read more

"My grandfather planted our first citrus grove with a vision in mind and a strong bond with the land, thereby starting what is now the family business. Then, in the 1960s, my father, Leonardo Fedele, started a collaboration with Centro Sperimentale di Agrumicoltura di Acireale (CT)." read more

Moroccan producer Cap Growers is starting the 2025/2026 agricultural season by expanding its product catalog with the introduction of persimmons grown in the Chichaoua region, near Marrakech. "We are dedicated to meeting the demands of our partners and exploring new opportunities despite... read more

Od 17 do 20 września odbył się Międzynarodowy Kongres Truskawkowy 2025 w Antwerpii. Cały sektor truskawkowy, począwszy od badań, poprzez marketing i handel, zgromadził się w flamandzkim mieście w ciągu tych dni, aby omówić wyzwania, możliwości i trendy. Pod hasłem "Łączenie kropek" read more

Dostarczanie ostrej papryki, w tym czerwonych Fresno, jalapenos i Anaheim, z Kalifornii zaczyna się kurczyć. „Kilka tygodni temu dostawy były obfite, ale palące temperatury spowodowały spalenie niektórych upraw, które stały się niejadalne” - mówi Brian Cook z Westlake Produce, dodając, że dostępność różnych odmian ostrej papryki jest teraz ograniczona. read more

Hessing Foodservice, formerly known as Heeren Groenten & Fruit, has acquired the operations of Kempenfoods. With this move, Hessing Foodservice strengthens its position in the fresh produce market and further expands its range of fresh vegetable products. According to the parties involved, read more

In 2025, the Ukrainian raspberry market showed an unusual price trend, as reported by the Ukrainian Berry Association. Unlike the typical pattern of prices stabilizing from early June through July, this season experienced a sudden drop at the end of July, followed by a rapid recovery. read more

Greek peaches from the Dimitra cooperative, located in the late cultivation zone of Velvento, will be available until the end of September. Mr. Nikos Sakoulas, manager of the cooperative, describes how production is expected to unfold in the coming period: "The late varieties from Velvento did." read more

"Domenico Citterio, co-owner of the eponymous [company], stated, 'At the beginning of September, I attended the Potato Europe fair in the Netherlands, where significant data was revealed. For instance, figures released by producing countries indicate that this year will be marked by plentiful production.'" read more

The largest Spanish and Italian citrus growers, major private and cooperative exporters, European importers, and representatives from leading national and continental distribution chains have confirmed their attendance at the field days organized by Agrícola Bagu to showcase its new XLO. read more

Eksport gruzińskich borówek gwałtownie wzrósł w pierwszych siedmiu miesiącach 2025 roku, zwiększając się o 59% w skali rocznej. Zgodnie z danymi Głównego Urzędu Statystycznego, kraj wyeksportował 6 319 ton o wartości 42,3 miliona dolarów, w porównaniu do 4 558 ton o wartości 26,6 miliona dolarów w tym samym okresie 2024 roku. Rosja read more

The lemon harvest has already begun in Murcia, the main producing region in Spain, with lower production expected compared to last season. Prices at the source are significantly higher than last year, and market prices are expected to reach very high levels starting from the end of the year. read more

"The demand for organic lemons abroad is significant," says Sergio Mazzara, managing partner of Campisi Italia. "In fact, we are growing year on year in terms of both volume and value." He explains that in Italy, the organic market is still mainly focused on specialized shops. read more