Australia's carrot category is experiencing a fresh new twist with the rise of Snackables. "This is our naturally bred, truly unique variety of carrots that's taking the healthy snacking world by storm," said Ben Meadows, Category Manager at Harvest Moon. "Unlike conventional 'baby carrots", read more

Sales of fresh mushrooms, including conventional, organic, and exotic varieties, have declined in recent years. Mark Kreiner, Outside Sales Coordinator at Mother Earth Organic Mushrooms, mentioned that there was a brief increase in fresh mushroom consumption during the Covid pandemic due to more people cooking at home. read more

With the recent signing of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the United Kingdom, apples have been excluded from the list of zero-duty items. This decision has been noted by apple growers in Kashmir. Kashmir, a major apple-producing region, contributes to over 75% of the apple production in India. read more

In the spring of 2025, the orange markets in Southern Europe showed different pricing trends. Spain, Italy, and Portugal experienced significant price increases, while Greece had more stable prices. The analysis below outlines the price changes in April, May, and June in these four countries. In Spain, read more

Hong Kong is currently seeing a rise in imports of American cherries, causing prices to drop significantly by over 30% compared to last year. Due to challenges in exporting to mainland China, many cherries from Washington State are being redirected to Hong Kong, saturating the market. This information was reported by. read more

Chociaż zbieranie plonów wciąż jest kilka miesięcy przed nami, stan Michigan jest optymistyczny na nadchodzący sezon jabłek. „Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, pogoda była dość korzystna” - mówi Ken Korson, Kierownik Kategorii Jabłek w firmie North Bay Produce. „Jednak w naszym największym regionie uprawy, na obszarze Fruit Ridge, jest nieco...” read more

Świeże, mrożone i przetworzone jagody stanowią wielomiliardową branżę w Stanach Zjednoczonych. Tylko w Arkansas świeże czarne jagody przynoszą rocznie 24,3 miliona dolarów do gospodarki stanu. Jednak te delikatne jagody, zwykle sprzedawane w plastikowych pojemnikach w supermarketach, muszą być. read more

The demand for Sicilian seedless grapes is increasing and they are gaining a significant market share. We have made substantial investments in the production of super-early seedless grapes, which are highly sought after, particularly in international markets. It is worth mentioning that traditional grapes also have a high demand. read more

A Ukrainian family farm is embroiled in a legal dispute with one of the country's largest agro-industrial groups following a collapsed tomato supply agreement that resulted in over 6,500 tonnes of produce rotting in the fields. The dispute involves SFG "Victoria," a small farming operation, and "Vitmark Agro," a division of read more

Pinghe County in Fujian Province is still considered the main production region for pomelos in China. Due to favorable weather conditions this year, growers are anticipating a bountiful harvest. A small amount of early varieties has already been released in the market, and large-scale harvesting and shipments are about to start. read more

The Peruvian onion sector is currently facing a notable contradiction: while exports are on the rise, there is a profitability crisis. Despite the growth in exports and Peru's expanding presence in the global market, prices, both domestically and internationally, are at historically low levels. read more

Domestic kiwifruit will enter the harvest season in mid-August. However, due to high temperatures in many regions this year, kiwifruit experienced "dry flower" conditions during the critical pollination period, which is expected to have some impact on overall production. On the positive side, the… read more

Iceberg lettuce and kohlrabi were already being harvested in full in the Lower Rhine region in the first week of May. "This year, we had the problem that the Spanish season ended very late, while we started relatively early. As a result, there was a total overlap between the two seasons. read more

Moldovan farmers are selling early-season apples for an average of 20 lei/kg (approximately $1.18), the highest starting price ever recorded for summer apple varieties in the country, as reported by EastFruit and Logos Press. This price has remained stable for two weeks since the harvest began. read more

Ajay Rama, an agripreneur based in Kolar district, Karnataka, stated that the mango season has been challenging for growers this year. Typically, the harvest in this region begins in the first or second week of May, but this year it started late towards the end of May. read more

The domestic consumption of potatoes and retail sales continue to be slow. The warm weather this summer has impacted sales. Although sales of Queens were initially reported to be strong, they have also decreased this week. It is expected that sales of potatoes through food service channels will be positive. read more

It's a dynamic scene in the world of table grapes. Mexico's season is coming to an end, California is currently in full swing, and preparations for importing from South America are already underway. Let's start with an update on California, where the state is having a fantastic table grape season due to read more

Melons grown in Uzbekistan are being exported to British consumers as export conditions have been set up. In early July, Uzbekistan Airways sent the first large-scale shipment from Tashkent to London, consisting of 10 tons of premium melons in refrigerated containers. read more

SPAR Express store expansion in Spain
The SPAR network continues to grow with SPAR Spain's licensed partner, Grupo Cuevas, announcing the opening of new convenience stores. A new SPAR Express store opened in the province of León, in the small town of Sésamo. Located in the heart of the Bierzo region. read more

Next week (week 31), the new Belgian summer apple variety Ziola will be harvested. The variety was developed by Zouk, a sister company of Boomkwekerij Johan Nicolai, which focuses on innovation in apple and pear breeding. "This variety ripens two weeks earlier than Delbare, currently the most popular." read more