While the import market is in the middle of the Italian grape season, the Belgian grape season has already started in mid-July. On July 12th, Druiven Dewit in Overijse, Flanders, one of Belgium's few remaining professional grape growers, officially kicked off the season. "We were earlier than read more

From August 27th to 29th, nearly 400 ambassadors of the fruit and vegetable industry gathered in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, to celebrate the 17th Annual AMHPAC Congress and gain firsthand information on current issues affecting this industry. read more

The supply of pineapples is currently at its lowest point of 2025. Peter Leifermann from Chestnut Hill Farms stated, "The entire industry is down about 3.3 percent year-over-year out of Costa Rica, where the overwhelming majority of fresh pineapples for North America are grown." This decline follows an earlier start. read more

Tesco will start testing an avocado scanner this week, which will allow customers to determine the ripeness of the fruit while in the store. The scanner is intended to assist shoppers in choosing avocados that are suitable for slicing or immediate consumption as a spread, with the additional goal of reducing waste in-store and at home. read more

Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR) stated that timely measures by the Department of Plant Protection (DPP) ensured smooth mango exports in 2025 without interceptions abroad. However, records from the European Commission show multiple interceptions of Pakistani mango shipments. read more

In the 2024/25 season (July-June), Morocco exported 64,400 metric tons of fresh raspberries, generating $487 million in revenue, as reported by EastFruit. This marked a 13.8% increase from the previous season and surpassed the 2022/23 record by 9%. Raspberries continue to be a lucrative export for Morocco. read more

The market consistently requires new products, and sometimes they come as a surprise, like the introduction of aloe vera juice years ago. Consumption of aloe vera juice has been on the rise in Europe, and the trend appears to be growing at the expense of Mexican powder. "We have noticed a notable increase in aloe vera juice...". read more

Del Monte® branded oranges harvested and packed in the Salto region (Uruguay) are now ready to be distributed to key European markets. This launch represents a major milestone in Fresh Del Monte's long-term strategy to provide high-quality and diverse fresh fruit offerings throughout the year. read more

"The commercial campaign for table grapes is ongoing," say owners Mimmo and Sammy Fisicaro. "The market is showing signs of recovery. After a quiet early August because of the holidays, fruit consumption is picking up as families return." Colleroni is an Italian family-owned company that was read more

The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) has launched BlueCareers, a new recruitment platform developed specifically for the global blueberry industry. Designed to bring together employers and professionals, BlueCareers serves as a centralized hub for career opportunities and job postings. read more

The autumn and winter greenhouse vegetable planting season has recently started in Tympaki, the earliest vegetable-growing region in Crete. Mr. Manolis Mperkakis, the general manager of the local cooperative AC Tympaki, stated that the current planting cycle began on August 10. read more

The home consumption and retail sales of potatoes are improving as households return to their normal routines following the reopening of schools. Early Rooster potatoes are still being introduced to the market. However, there have been reports of some quality issues, including cracking, which may be attributed to dry weather conditions. read more

Domestic plums were clearly the market leaders, with a variety of top varieties such as Cacaks, Hauszwetschge, and Fellenberg being the most popular. The new additions to the range included Presenta and Ortenauer. According to the BLE, Hanita decreased in importance. Lepotica and Stanley were the main varieties. read more

The global potato market is currently experiencing changes, especially in the frozen potato products segment. Between 2019 and 2024, there was a significant increase in international trade of fries and other processed potato products. Markets like China and India, which are growing rapidly, have transitioned from being net importers to net exporters of frozen potato products. read more

Obecnie na europejskim rynku dostępna jest więcej niż wystarczająca ilość imbiru. "Stopniowo wychodzimy z tradycyjnie trudnego lata. W tym okresie konsumenci zwykle myślą o letnich owocach, a nie o naszych produktach. Z Brazylii, Chin i Peru dotarły duże ilości imbiru i... read more

Nasioknute pomiędzy światowym dziedzictwem mokradeł estuarialnych oraz najstarszym rezerwatem dzikich zwierząt w Południowej Afryce, Bousaam Boerdery uprawia ananasy od 1978 roku. "Pośrodku raju," mówi Regardo Müller (na prawo, trzymający dużego ananasa królowej). Bousaam ('Budować razem') Boerdery to firma rodzinna. read more

Pakistan's vegetable exports increased by 43.2% to US$430 million in fiscal year 2024 compared to the previous year, according to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The exports included fresh and processed vegetables such as onions, potatoes, brassica, tomatoes, and carrots. read more

Herbert Widmann GmbH is shaping its future direction: As part of its strategic development, the management team of the southern German company is being expanded. André Kirchenwitz and Stefan Höpfl have been appointed to the management team, effective from September 1, 2025. Dr. Hans read more

Bangladesh currently produces nearly 12 million tons of potatoes, resulting in a surplus of around 4 million tons. The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) reported that potato production reached 11.57 million tons in the 2024/25 fiscal year, which was a 9.17% increase from the previous year's production of 10.60 million tons. read more

The conference pear harvest season in El Bierzo is approaching the halfway mark, with production surpassing initial predictions. Pablo Linares, manager of Alimentos de Calidad del Bierzo, stated that this year's yield could reach almost 14.5 million kilos, half a million more than initially anticipated. read more