"This is the first year we've really had a harvest," says René with a beaming smile, gently patting a kiwi hanging above his head. In their greenhouse in Kwintsheul, René and Gerda Arkesteijn are growing kiwi vines, a surprise discovery by local broadcaster WOS. The couple, formerly focused on ornamental plants, have now ventured into growing kiwis. read more

The Import Promotion Desk (IPD) has announced Brazil as its new partner country for Fruit Attraction, which will take place from September 30 to October 2 in Madrid. Over 30 producers from Egypt, Brazil, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Kenya, Colombia, Morocco, and Peru will participate, presenting a variety. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. reported net sales of US$1.18 billion for the second quarter ended June 27, 2025, up from US$1.14 billion in the same period of 2024. The increase was attributed to higher per-unit selling prices in the fresh and value-added products and banana segments, favorable read more

A month has passed since the start of the melon and watermelon season in the Spanish region of La Mancha, and, so far, prices have remained below production costs. Several factors have contributed to extending this unfavorable situation. "There has been an overlap with other growing" read more

The apple harvest in Finland this year is expected to be smaller than average, with professional growers predicting yields to decrease by up to 30%. Many home gardens are reporting apple trees with no fruit. This is a significant contrast to last year, when yields were high enough to make juice and jam. read more

Letnie zbiory malin są silne i rosną w kierunku szczytu jesieni. "Dostawy są stabilne z naszego obszaru produkcji w Watsonville, Kalifornia, i rosną z Meksyku, nabierając rozpędu w okresie jesieni i zimy" - mówi Tim Youmans, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w firmie California Giant Berry. read more

W ciągu ostatnich lat Mołdawia zanotowała znaczący wzrost eksportu do Unii Europejskiej. "Przesunięcie w kierunku rynku UE było głębokie: w 2013 roku 46,8% eksportu Mołdawii trafiło do UE, ale dzisiaj ta liczba wynosi 67,3%, a kraje WNP otrzymują tylko 6,8%," powiedziała Doina Nistor.

In recent years, Moldova has seen a significant increase in its exports to the European Union. "The shift towards the EU market has been profound: in 2013, 46.8% of Moldovan exports went to the EU, but today that figure stands at 67.3%, with the CIS countries receiving only 6.8%," said Doina Nistor. read more

"An exciting grape season is ahead," says George Saliaris-Fasseas, founder of Greek Grape Company. After years of struggles, the exporter finally sees vines planted years ago becoming productive. "We expect 2025 to be the best year we've ever had. We planted the first Bloom Fresh vine six years ago." read more

An intense heatwave has caused significant losses for Moroccan avocado growers, leading to concerns about the quantities available in the upcoming season, prices, and a potential delay in the start of the campaign. Abdellah El Yamlahi, president of the Moroccan Avocado Association, which represents exporters, expressed these worries. read more

Po trudnym początku sezonu słodkich ziemniaków w Egipcie, podaż w końcu się zrównała, spełniając już silne zapotrzebowanie - powiedział Rayan El Sawy, przewodniczący eksportera świeżych produktów Egyptian Emirati Import & Export: "Ostatnio sytuacja ze słodkimi ziemniakami znacząco poprawiła się". read more

The market for fresh tomatoes in the European Union remains healthy, even as producers face growing challenges and uncertainties. This was the conclusion of EU market players during a recent meeting. In the 2024/25 winter season, tomato production in the Netherlands increased, thanks to lower read more

"The use of pre-stressed concrete (PSC) poles in India's agricultural sector has been increasing steadily in recent years, especially in high-density apple, cherry, and kiwi plantations," says Uzair Javeed, Chief Operating Officer at FruitMaster Agro Fresh. "The success of high-density fruit cultivation has contributed to this trend." read more

Fully branded Joya apples are making their UK debut this August, bringing a fresh new energy to supermarket shelves with their dependable crunch and joyful, juicy flavor. With listings in Sainsbury's and Aldi, shoppers have the opportunity to try out this vibrant, red-fleshed apple while stocks last. read more

Teraz, kiedy nadszedł sierpień, dla wielu w Belgii, uwaga ponownie skupia się na nowym sezonie gruszek. W okresie poprzedzającym rozpoczęcie sezonu, pojawia się wiele spekulacji na temat najnowszego zbioru, ale w poniedziałek, sezon gruszek Conference oficjalnie rozpocznie się dla VHM Fruit Trade, a perspektywy są obiecujące. read more

Delhaize is now selling Belgian strawberries in new cardboard packaging, replacing plastic. This switch to cardboard will result in a substantial reduction in plastic use: In 2025, Delhaize expects to save 17,000 kilograms of plastic. In the long term, as more growers adopt this packaging, read more

Eosta has received the first Kivinaki Organic Jucy Gold Oranges, marking a first in its citrus portfolio. The first customers have already placed the oranges on sale, and the response has been extremely positive. "The organic Valencia oranges from Peru have a particularly high juice content. read more

The Egyptian mango season is progressing quietly after a dynamic launch. The Egyptian mango market experienced a shift this week, leading to a price adjustment, according to Mohamed Shaker, export manager at Al Mansi. The exporter says, "We are witnessing notable market shifts this week, with." read more

The availability of kiwis in India is currently good, both in terms of quantity and quality, with the majority being imported, according to Ashok Agarwal, CEO of fresh produce importer Triyambakam International. Domestic production, mainly from the northern and north-eastern states, remains limited. read more

Las frutas de hueso españolas han estado obteniendo muy buenos resultados comerciales desde que comenzó la temporada, mientras que la sandía está recuperándose después de una caída entre finales de julio y principios de agosto, que es un período tranquilo debido a las vacaciones escolares. Mientras tanto, las primeras previsiones de cosecha de cítricos apuntan a una disminución en...

Spanish stone fruit has been achieving very good commercial results since the season started, while watermelon is picking up again after a slump between late July and early August, which is a quiet time due to the school holidays. Meanwhile, the first citrus harvest forecasts point to a drop in... read more

South Africa's apple and pear export industry suffered losses of approximately US$54 million (R1 billion) in 2024 due to inefficiencies at the port of Cape Town. Industry representatives are urging the expedited privatization of the port to safeguard export markets. read more