Field-scale vegetable production is commonly linked to the eastern part of Ireland, but in County Cork, Castlecor Potatoes in Mallow cultivates a significant amount of onions alongside its primary potato crop. The company grows both winter and autumn crops, with the latter currently being harvested. read more

In recent fruit markets, the prices of South African Gala apples have surged significantly due to supply shortages. Xinjiang plums have also experienced price hikes as arrivals decrease. Meanwhile, seasonal fruits for the Mid-Autumn Festival have started to become available. On the left: Xinjiang plums; On the right: Soft-seeded… read more

On 3 and 4 September 2025, the premier international potato event, PotatoEurope, will be held at the WUR location in Lelystad. The preparations are nearly finished: the tents have been erected, the pathways have been laid, and the 25-hectare harvesting field is in excellent condition, ready to be showcased. read more

The wholesale prices of bananas in several European countries displayed varied trends between week 33 (ending 17th August 2025) and week 34 (ending 24th August 2025) based on the most recent market data. In Bulgaria, prices saw a minor decrease from €139/100kg in week 33 to €137/100kg. read more

The avocado harvest season in Israel is starting with steady projections. Exports are estimated to be around 132,000 U.S. tons, similar to last year, with anticipated high prices. This is in contrast to the mango industry, which experienced significant declines following the implementation of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump. read more

Ica, located in southern Peru, is now starting to produce asparagus from new regions. Tim Ryan Jr., VP of Sales for Square One Farms, LLC, stated, "This is much needed for the industry after a very scarce month of limited supply in August." Additionally, the asparagus production from Baja California in Mexico is also on its way. read more

"We should not only focus on growing plants. Ideally, research should also address the effects on human health and on the environment. That is why we wish to see this as an interdisciplinary research field, where collaboration with other disciplines is essential," says Eri Hayashi, President of. read more

Fruit growers on Lake Constance, Germany, expect this year's apple harvest to yield around 227,000 tons, which is slightly down on last year but still around 9,000 tons more than in 2023. The quality is very good, with a balanced sugar-acid ratio and good firmness. read more

Wzrost eksportu i popytu krajowego stwarzają nowe możliwości dla australijskiego przemysłu awokado. Szef Avocados Australia, John Tyas, powiedział, że produkcja krajowa ma wzrosnąć do 150 000 ton w 2026 roku, co jest podobnym wolumenem jak w ostatnich latach. Zauważył, że konsumpcja krajowa... read more

Ugandan smallholder farmers are poised to benefit from increased access to high-quality seed potatoes with the recent licensing of Farm Inputs Care Centre Ltd. (FICA Seeds) as the first private company in the country authorized to commercially produce tissue culture plantlets and early-generation seed potatoes. read more

Given the market's growing dynamism and unpredictability, sector players are analyzing the table grape season in Sicily and Puglia. Among them is Claudio Romano, the sales manager of the Apulian company Petraleon Import-Export and the owner of the consulting firm StarTrade, who has dedicated most of his time to this. read more

The category of prepared pomegranate seeds has welcomed a new addition with the introduction of Poppin' Poms pomegranate seeds at Costco. Created by fresh-cut fruit provider PrepWorld, this marks the brand's first nationwide retail availability in the UK. Prepared pomegranate seeds have been experiencing consistent growth in demand. read more

"We are getting ready for another record pomegranate harvest, expecting a slight increase in volume compared to last year. We have estimated over 710 tonnes of fruit on the plants - all branded as Lome Super Fruit pomegranates. We are about to begin harvesting operations on our 400 hectares, showcasing." read more

Egypt is solidifying its position in the global fruit export market. Over the last ten years, the country has gained recognition for consistently supplying a variety of fruits that meet international standards. For traders in the U.S. and Europe, sourcing from Egypt offers a dependable option. read more

The marketing campaign for Dolce Passione watermelons will run until the last week of September or the first week of October. This is a lengthy campaign showcasing watermelons exclusively grown in Italy, which commenced in the first week of May. The aim is to mitigate fluctuations in the market. read more

Endives will soon be back in season, with both volume and quality meeting expectations. After an increase in sales compared to the previous season, the Association of French Endive Producers (APEF) aims to "continue winning back consumers lost during the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 seasons." read more

"The 2025 harvest has got off to a flying start," says Cyril Kointz, Technical and Project Manager for the Syndicat d'Appellation and Quality Manager of the Copsolfruit cooperative, a producer organization with 70 members. This year's fig season started earlier than usual and promises to be. read more

Over the past fifteen years, Koena Moradu has expanded the mango orchards on his farm to forty hectares, which are currently in beautiful bloom. "If we receive early rain, we will have a good crop," he says. "It's already very hot here in Letsitele, and that's something we can't control." read more

Farmers in Chendipada of Odisha's Angul district have exported lemons to the United Kingdom for the first time. Around 500 acres (202 hectares) in the region are under lemon cultivation, where the crop is considered an agricultural lifeline. Until now, farmers faced difficulties due to the read more

The significant entry of Egypt into the international sweet potato market in recent years has brought about a drastic change in the competitive environment, displacing several other suppliers from the European market. In the last two seasons, Egyptian sweet potatoes have dominated the market, resulting in a surplus. read more