Moldova's table grape harvest in 2025 is projected to reach around 150,000 tons, with exports estimated at 100,000 tons, according to the country's Grape Producers and Exporters Association. Harvesting of early-season varieties is currently underway. Despite some frost damage in spring, growers are optimistic about the quality and quantity of this year's grape crop. read more

Los hogares españoles consumieron 663,5 millones de kilos de melón y sandía entre junio de 2024 y mayo de 2025, es decir, un 8,6% o 52,5 millones de kilos más que en el año anterior, según datos del panel de consumo alimentario del Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación. El precio promedio de los melones read more

Sezon mango w Meksyku zbliża się do końca, z ostatnimi wysyłkami opuszczającymi Sinaloa, głównie odmiany Kent i Keitt. "Sezon zakończy się za około 15-20 dni i nie będziemy mieli meksykańskich mango na międzynarodowych rynkach ponownie do stycznia 2026 roku, kiedy produkcja zostanie wznowiona na południu. read more

Data from official sources indicates that the export of Chinese pears to the EU and the UK has been steadily increasing, while shipments to the Middle East market are also on the rise. As the new season's harvest begins, exporters are working on strategies to handle competition and maintain stable sales. read more

It will take a little while, as the current harvest needs to be completed first, but one thing is certain: the autumn tomato season is just around the corner. For the second year in a row, Belgian cooperative BelOrta will also include beef tomatoes in the mix. "The beef tomato will be back this read more

Moroccan tomato producers are updating their catalogue this summer in response to the constantly changing market and phytosanitary conditions that affect variety selection. An example of this is seen in the company Ô Fresh, as described by their export manager, Oumaima Ibnoutabet. read more

Krajowe truskawki dominowały na rynku. Dostawy z Holandii, Belgii i Polski uzupełniły rynek. Według niemieckiego BLE, sezon zbliża się do końca, a zarówno dostępność, jak i popyt osłabły. Jednak letnie temperatury poprawiły warunki przechowywania. read more

The hazelnut harvest in Piedmont is facing another challenging year that many would prefer to forget. The harvesting season started a few days ago, but several producers are reporting a pessimistic outlook. Lorenzo Brigante, who owns a farm in Alba in the province of Cuneo, is also the new head of the Hazelnut Growers Section of the Agrion. read more

In the months leading up to British Columbia's cherry season, growers and shippers were optimistic about this year's crop. For the first time in more than five years, they were looking at a full crop. With just a few weeks of harvest left, how did the initial forecast play out? "It has been a read more

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports are recovering after experiencing negative growth earlier in 2025. This recovery is being driven by increased sales to the EU and China, as well as efforts to enhance quality, strengthen supply chains, and expand into new markets. The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association has reported that exports are on an upward trend. read more

Władze kostarykańskie przechwyciły 810 kilogramów kokainy ukrytej w wysyłce bananów na Terminalu Kontenerowym Moín w Limón, przeznaczonej do Wielkiej Brytanii. Przechwycenie zostało przeprowadzone przez Policję Kontroli Narkotyków (PCD) i jest drugim dużym przejęciem narkotyków w porcie w ciągu tygodnia. read more

A recent and notable initiative in the fruit and vegetable industry demonstrates how innovative packaging and enthusiasm can revive market interest, even in times of economic downturn. One such example is the "Melons among the Stars" project, a special limited-edition series of star-themed melons created by Luca Dalzini. read more

About ten days ago, the Apulian company Agricoper started harvesting its Cotton Candy grapes, and the initial data indicates that this will be a record-breaking season. With a sugar content of 23.4 Brix and an average size of 24 mm, this variety is strengthening its position in the global seedless grape market. read more

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) has released its forecast for the 2025 Washington fresh apple crop, projecting a bumper harvest of 142 million standard forty-pound boxes. The forecast has caused concern among Kashmiri growers and traders over increased competition in India. read more

Jako sezon mango w Senegalu zbliża się ku końcowi, popyt marokański na ten owoc pozostaje wysoki, dlatego teraz uwaga skierowana jest na Egipt jako dostawcę dla rynku marokańskiego. Selle Ndoye, dyrektor FNS Agribusiness i senegalski eksporter, rozważa swoje opcje. Ndoye mówi: "Pod koniec" read more

As India's apple harvest from Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir reaches markets, the country's apple import sector is experiencing a slowdown, says Ketankumar Chavda, owner of fresh produce importer and trader Shree Nilkanth Agro Products. "With local apples now available in abundance, especially in the regions of Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir, the demand for imported apples has decreased significantly," Chavda explained. read more

W roku 2022 wprowadzono na rynki eksportowe na całym świecie wysokiej jakości odmianę ananasa z Ghany. "Wprowadziliśmy odmianę Sugarloaf, unikalny ananas o miękkim białym miąższu, w przeciwieństwie do typowych żółtych miąższów, z którymi większość osób jest zaznajomiona" - wyjaśnia Kingsley Ansong. read more

The Egyptian garlic campaign is ongoing with shipments being sent out from cold storage. Prices for Category I garlic are currently at their peak for the season due to high demand and low competition, as reported by Mohamed Shaaban, the CEO of Garlico. "We began loading garlic from cold storage on August 15, after storing it since early June. read more

The demand for stone fruit has decreased in the past three weeks. For plums, it is expected that sales will increase again in the upcoming weeks before the harvest of the Angeleno variety, which has been delayed this year. In the meantime, there should be a more plentiful supply of black varieties. read more

This month, a new citrus product is being introduced to UK retailers as Explore Sweet Sunrise grapefruit becomes available at Morrisons at a launch price of £1 (US$1.28). The product is being marketed under the Sweet Sunrise brand by Komati Group and is supplied as a limited edition variety of Jackson grapefruit. read more