In the Chernivtsi region of Ukraine, apple growers are getting ready for the beginning of the harvest season, which is delayed by about two weeks this year due to prolonged spring frosts. Currently, only 3-5% of the total crop, mostly early varieties, has been harvested. The main harvest peak is expected to occur around. read more

Spanish mango production is expected to recover this year compared to the last two seasons, with an estimated output of around 30,000-35,000 tons, similar to the 2022 campaign. In 2024, drought and low temperatures led to a harvest of only 19,860 tons, while in 2022, Spain's production reached similar levels. read more

India's onion export season is starting well, with strong demand from Southeast Asia and the domestic market compared to last year, according to Shvam Dhumal, Director at fresh produce exporter Agroindi EXIM Pvt Ltd. "There has been a significant increase in onion production in key growing states. read more

The supply of ginger from Brazil is expected to decrease due to the planting season. "We mainly plant in September and we still have ginger available for export, but at this time, there is generally less supply in the market," says Apanatche Bark of Pommer Fresh Foods. Take a look at the harvesting process in the field. read more

It is currently the peak fruit harvest season in the Northern Hemisphere, with apples, grapes, blueberries, and citrus fruits entering the market. Proper temperature management in cold chain logistics is essential for maintaining product quality and prolonging shelf life. Even minor fluctuations in temperature can impact the freshness and marketability of the fruits. read more

This year, the supply of Korean Shine Muscat grapes has increased once again. "We anticipate a 30 to 50 percent rise in volume compared to last year," says Elena Kong of Love April. She also mentioned that there was already a 50 percent increase in grape shipments to North America from 2023 to 2024. read more

Citrus producers in the Spanish province of Seville are happy about this year's rains. They have gone from suffering the impact of drought and not being sure whether they would manage to get their productions going to being able to do so and, moreover, with good quality and sizes. "The fields are flourishing thanks to the abundant rainfall," said one farmer. read more

Wyniki wczesnych badań pokazują, jak praktyki w sadach i pakowalniach mogą prowadzić do produkcji owoców bez szkodników dla rynków azjatyckich. Wielkoskalowe badanie w Tasmanii i południowo-wschodnim Queensland generuje dane mające wspierać poszerzenie dostępu do rynków premium poprzez wykazanie podejścia systemowego do mola jabłków. read more

The Agri-TechE's REAP Conference, which gathers potato growers, researchers, innovators, government officials, and agri-business representatives from the UK and abroad, will take place at KingsGate Conference Centre in Peterborough on November 4, 2025. Baroness Minette Batters, who has recently... read more

The popularność batatów wzrosła w ostatnich latach. Choć od dawna były szeroko spożywane w wielu częściach świata, od kilku dziesięcioleci stały się coraz bardziej znane także w Europie. Jako alternatywa dla zwykłego ziemniaka, bataty są teraz dobrze ugruntowane.

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Armenia's largest food exporter, Spayka, has confirmed that Russian authorities in recent days intercepted over 100 of its trucks loaded with fresh fruit and vegetables. Karen Baghdasarian, an executive at Spayka, informed RFE/RL's Armenian Service that the company has not yet received an official statement. read more

At the end of week 35, the average price for truss tomatoes at the auctions of the Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives was slightly above one euro. Loose tomatoes were selling at an average of €0.88. These prices are still higher than the long-term average and are approximately. read more

Iryna Barzo, co-owner of the Kyiv farm, started her agricultural journey in 2014 by cultivating strawberries with her husband on leased land. In late 2022, she established Yahidna Storona Zhyttia (Berry Side of Life) on 12 hectares. Strawberries continue to be the primary crop, supplemented by raspberries. read more

Według danych Fundecitrus opublikowanych w kwietniu 2025 r., tegoroczne zbioru pomarańczy w strefie cytrusowej São Paulo i Minas Gerais zamknął się na poziomie 230,9 mln skrzynek po 40,8 kg. Był to najmniejszy zbiór od ponad 30 lat, odzwierciedlający pięć kolejnych sezonów o niskiej wydajności spowodowanych długotrwałą suszą. read more

At Bionatur Invernaderos Biológicos de México, located in Pasteje, Mexico, tomato production is a delicate balance between science, consumer demand, and global trade realities. They cultivate a wide range of tomato varieties, such as beefsteak, TOV (tomatoes on the vine), grape, cocktail, cherry, and. read more

At Jan van Os' fruit farm in Papendrecht, the pears are developing well. This year's yield is higher than expected, and Van Os attributes this to the solar panels that protect the pears from bright sunlight and hail. The panels are supported by steel structures supplied by Trellex-RE. read more

For nearly 15 years, cherry growers in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of France have been fighting against Drosophila suzukii (the Asian fruit fly), which was accidentally introduced to Europe from South Asia. The larvae of this pest often cause extensive damage to orchards, sometimes completely destroying entire harvests. This is made more challenging by the fact that effective control measures are still being sought. read more

Dzisiaj, 3 września, był pierwszym dniem wystawy Asia Fruit Logistica w Hongkongu. Obecnych jest ponad 750 wystawców z 42 różnych krajów. Chiny ponownie są największym krajem wystawców, a pokaz jest dla nich ważny, ponieważ stają się coraz bardziej skoncentrowani na eksporcie. read more

Uprawiane z pasją, pełne smaku. Takie jest obietnica firmy Good Natured Berries, gdy ta udaje się na Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 ze swoimi truskawkami, malinami i jeżynami. Wzrost zapotrzebowania na wysokiej jakości, bezpieczne i smaczne owoce w całej Azji sprawia, że Good Natured Berries jest... read more

Yuksel Seeds, an international seed company from Turkey, is celebrating the growing success of Tobralina, a mini-plum tomato variety, in Mexico's dynamic market. This achievement marks another milestone in Tobralina's global journey, following strong adoption in key markets such as Morocco. read more