During the first half of 2025, there was a 7.14 percent decrease in Cambodia's fresh mango exports, amounting to 176,909.33 tons, due to increased domestic demand. This was accompanied by a 19.26 percent increase in exports of dried mango products, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. read more

Garlic cultivation in Ukraine is not showing any growth even though it has the potential to be profitable. The production of garlic is decreasing as more and more imported garlic is being sold in supermarkets. Timur Levda, a garlic farmer from Mykolaiv Oblast and the owner of "LEVDA", has reported that drought conditions have had a negative impact on the garlic crop. read more

The sector of fruits and vegetables is facing a growing demand for more sustainable packaging solutions, a key issue that involves both packaging manufacturers and farms. A recent interview with Stefano Occhipinti Amato, owner of Gi.St.El. Plast S.r.l., a company specializing in... read more

The banana and plantain sector in Ecuador has raised concerns about new outbreaks of moko disease. This bacterial infection has been in the country for over a decade and is now impacting around 3,000 hectares in various regions. The province of Los Ríos is particularly affected. read more

With the presence of Phytophthora, limited water availability, and pests such as thrips posing challenges to outdoor strawberry cultivation in Greece, there is a growing demand for alternative production methods. Recently, a 2-hectare tomato greenhouse has been repurposed to accommodate strawberry production. "We have a" read more

Sales of Greek peaches and nectarines are under intense pressure this year, according to Mr. Christos Alagiozidis, owner of the packing company Alagiozidis Fruits, based in Imathia. He explains, "This year, we are facing increased daily pressure from all sides: from read more

Whetu Rolleston has transitioned from marine biology to agriculture and is now the chairperson of the New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (NZKGI). He succeeded Mark Mayston, who led the group through challenges such as labor shortages, Hi-Cane spray use, and the global supply issues faced by Zespri. read more

India's onion exports have stabilized this season, thanks to robust production, relaxed government policies, and increasing demand in Asian markets, according to Harsh Jariwala, Managing Partner at onion exporter Raion Export. "So far, it has been a promising season compared to last year," he said. read more

The 2025 cherry season has been particularly challenging for Turkish producers and exporters, according to Sefik Can, account manager for Turkish fresh produce exporter Canlar Fruit. He stated, "Due to three consecutive frost events in April, the harvest volume dropped drastically. In some areas, production was" read more

Between January and May 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 60,000 virus-resistant grape seedlings from Serbia, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. The imported plants successfully cleared all quarantine inspections and consist of technical varieties well-suited for the local climate. These seedlings are a part of ongoing initiatives to develop… read more

Fruit consumption significantly increases during the summer, particularly for pineapples and melons. PND, a top manufacturer of fruit processing machinery, has developed a complete line dedicated to these fruits. FreshPlaza recently spoke with Virginia Cascella, who has been an export manager at PND for many years. read more

"June showed significantly higher demand than supply. In contrast, July has exhibited a dual trend thus far, with strong sales in Italy and challenges in northern Europe due to the weather," reported Luciano Trentini, director of the Dolce Passione consortium, describing the current situation. read more

Nowa zelandia, producent owoców pip i wiśni Kiwi Crunch ogłosił utworzenie nowej spółki macierzystej, Consolidated Fruits Ltd, w ramach restrukturyzacji mającej na celu połączenie swojej grupy wysokiej jakości firm owocowych. Consolidated Fruits Ltd będzie pełnić rolę organizacji nadrzędnej. read more

Raspberry prices in the Ukrainian berry market have doubled in the 2025 season compared to last year. Wholesale prices now range from UAH 200 to 300/kg (€4.05–6.10), with retail prices starting at UAH 250/kg (€5.05) in southern markets such as Odesa. read more

Sezon cebuli egipskiej zbliża się ku końcowi, ponieważ wielu eksporterów już zakończyło swoją kampanię. W porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem, w bieżącym sezonie wolumeny były znacząco wyższe, co spowodowało spadek cen. Sektor miał trudności z powrotem do normalności po zakazie eksportu wprowadzonym w październiku 2023 roku. read more

In central Albania, veteran agronomist Irakli Shkoza has implemented a strategic shift in crop cultivation due to the changing climate. Since 2019, the small farm near the Adriatic Sea has seen Shkoza importing seeds from Africa and America, leveraging the rising temperatures for agricultural… read more

South Africa's citrus export season is currently at its halfway point, and Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has reported an 18% increase in volumes by the end of June compared to the previous year. The superior quality of the fruit from South Africa has led to this rise in volumes, especially in exports to the European Union. read more

Vegetable growers expressed that the recent rainy period was "much needed." With early July temperatures reaching nearly 30°C and continued dry conditions, significant rainfall along with thunderstorm warnings brought relief. Paudie Hanafin, who is based in Kerry, discussed the difficulties of irrigation. read more

Według szacunków branżowych, roczna produkcja jeżyn na Ukrainie sięga nawet 2000 ton. Plony różnią się znacznie, w zależności od odmiany i praktyk uprawowych, od 7 do 40 ton na hektar. W sezonie szczytowym ceny na farmach zwykle wahają się od 60 do 70 UAH za kilogram. read more

India is currently experiencing a consistent availability of kiwis, as stated by Yogesh Rathod, Director at Nova Fresco, a fresh produce importer. Rathod observes that the overall supply of imported kiwis is steady, which ensures easy accessibility. He also notes a rising health consciousness among urban consumers. read more