The heatwaves that occurred in Morocco this summer had a significant impact on the Gharb and Loukkos regions, which are known for growing various fruits and vegetables such as avocados and berries. According to multiple industry sources, blueberries were one of the most heavily affected fruits, following avocados. read more

Organto Foods Inc., based in Toronto and Breda, Canada, has released its financial results for the three and six-month periods ending on June 30, 2025. All figures are in Canadian dollars. In the second quarter, sales reached US$12.6 million (C$17.2 million), representing a 291% increase. read more

Po osiągnięciu sukcesu z borówkami, winogronami i kakao, Peru bada nowe uprawy, aby powtórzyć ten sukces. Jednym z najbardziej obiecujących międzynarodowych segmentów jest orzechy, rynek który osiągnął około 66 miliardów dolarów w 2024 roku, daleko przewyższając rynki świeżych borówek (6,7 miliarda dolarów). read more

Imported fresh produce from Brazil to the United States is now facing a 50 percent import tariff, which was implemented on August 6, 2025. Andrés Ocampo, CEO of HLB Specialties, a company that imports papayas from Brazil, mentioned that it is too early to evaluate the effects of this tariff as it has only been in place for three weeks. read more

At the end of August, sales of last year's stored apples were nearly finished, with only limited quantities remaining on the market. Growers who were able to preserve high-quality fruit until the end of the season fetched top prices. However, export sales suffered as foreign buyers deemed Polish prices too high. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica's China Meet Up will return for its second edition on 8–9 September 2025 at the Haizhu International Convention & Exhibition Center in Guangzhou. The event is expected to draw visitors from more than 30 countries and regions. This year's edition will feature 63 exhibitors. read more

Last week, Bulgaria reported a decrease in prices of seasonal fruits and vegetables, as stated by the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets. The cost of the overall food basket decreased due to the availability of local seasonal produce. Commission chairman Vladimir Ivanov mentioned that this trend was anticipated. read more

"It has been an excellent year so far: The hope is that September will bring suitable temperatures to end the season in the best possible way," reports Maurizio Carbonini, sales manager of OP Mantuafruit, as he comments on the June and July melon market. "However, we cannot complain even with." read more

Belgian fruit and vegetable exporters visited London last week as part of a business-focused tour co-funded by the European Union. The delegation of 14 exporter representatives, coordinated by VLAM, included companies such as BelOrta, Hoogstraten, Demargro, Elite Fresh Trade, and REO Veiling. read more

European demand for coconuts from Côte d'Ivoire has been low over the past month, but this has been offset by strong demand in West African markets, according to Nestor Beugre, CEO of Ivoire Agri. The grower says, "As every year, we had a busy period from May to July, punctuated by many." read more

Ziv Ben-Ami, director of Auryon, argues that South Africa's excessively strict regulations that group heavy-duty fungicides with products classified as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the US Food and Drug Administration are hindering innovation. read more

Rohan Satish Ursal, Director of Purandar Highlands Farmer Producer Company (FPC), stated that India's custard apple market has demonstrated significant improvement this season compared to the challenging conditions experienced in 2024. He attributed this improvement to timely rainfall after a drought last year in Purandar, which has resulted in excellent fruit quality. read more

"Każdy sezon niesie ze sobą swoje wyzwania i niespodzianki" - mówi Elena Rogojnikova z firmy The Greenery na temat rynku awokado. "W tym roku zanotowaliśmy niezwykle niskie ceny dla awokado odmiany Hass, głównie z powodu dużych ilości dostarczanych przez Peru. Dzięki tzw. 'dobremu roku', na rynek trafiło tak wiele awokado. read more

Michigan's apple orchard acreage has increased since 2017, with new plantings established in both high-density trellised orchards and medium-density semi-dwarf orchards. A recent study created enterprise budgets for both systems. The results indicated that all plantings were profitable. read more

In western Ukraine, the cooperative "Faina Polyana", based in Horodyshche, Ternopil region, demonstrates that the cooperative model can remain profitable and resilient even during wartime. Founded in 2015, the group unites 153 producers and operates Ukraine's first cooperative freezing facility. read more

Mangoes from Egypt are gaining popularity in the Canadian market. In recent years, Egypt has been consistently ramping up its mango exports, particularly to Europe and the Mediterranean. Ehab Nasser from Montreal-based company says, "Due to its strategic geographic location, Egypt has a shipping advantage to reach these markets." read more

Safresco, producent owoców z półkuli południowej, uprawia, pakuje, pozyskuje i sprzedaje cytrusy, winogrona i awokado, przy czym cytrusy stanowią główny produkt. Firma działa na 1 300 hektarach (ha) upraw cytrusów i posiada dwie zakłady pakowania w Południowej Afryce, 600 ha upraw cytrusów, 500 ha winogron oraz 500 ha. read more

This year's citrus season in the Southern Hemisphere has been characterized by fluctuations, as reported by Sven Stahmer, a citrus specialist importer and managing partner of Rhino Fresh Produce GmbH, located in Stuhr near Bremen. The procurement of lemons, in particular, has been very challenging. read more

This year, the apple season in the mountainous regions of Imathia is also showing a decrease in yields, similar to what has been observed in the lowland areas. FreshPlaza visited one of the main apple-producing mountain villages in the area, Rodochori, situated at an elevation of 600 meters. Mr. Kyriakos Kazepidis, read more

"María José Berruezo, from Pepper Crops, stated: "We have enhanced our leadership by creating custom varieties for each specific area, collaborating closely with farmers, and carrying out continuous monitoring that blends agronomic knowledge with a real comprehension of local land issues." read more