As the lemon season, scheduled to begin in a few weeks, is being planned, southern Italy is still experiencing very high temperatures, with peaks exceeding 30 °C. "Currently, lemon trees are undergoing a stressful period due to the intense heat and prolonged drought. It has not rained for over six months, which has led to" read more

Badanie sugeruje, że ludzkie preferencje alkoholowe mogą wywodzić się od przodków naczelnych, którzy polegali na fermentujących owocach jako źródle pożywienia. Badacze donoszą, że dzikie szympansy spożywają dziennie równowartość małej butelki piwa poprzez swoją dietę dojrzałych owoców. read more

For the Thailand-based exporter Fresh Point, fresh produce is a global business. From its headquarters in Bangkok and packing house in Nakhon Pathom, the company has been shipping fruits and vegetables worldwide for over 30 years. Business Development representative Nachanon Chingthong says that. read more

A new fruit variety named red berry grapes, sold under the Boombites brand, has been launched in UK supermarkets. These grapes have a red pulp similar to berries or cherries, while their appearance is similar to table grapes. The product is exclusively available at M&S and Ocado for £3 (US$3.80). read more

With cranberry season in full swing, the Cranberry Institute has released an updated version of The Berry Best Guidebook, a digital resource that compiles scientific research on the health benefits of cranberries. The new edition includes recently published studies that explore additional potential areas of impact. read more

With the last few seeded Victoria grapes and the first few seedless ones from patented varieties, Kavala—the latest grape-growing region in Greece—is currently on the market. "These days we're working at a relaxed pace. Personally, I've run out of my own Victoria stocks, and since August 24, read more

Sezon jagód, cytrusów i awokado z Peru znajduje się w punkcie zwrotnym. Ograniczona dostępność owoców, skutki klimatyczne i rosnąca globalna konkurencja definiują ceny, rynki i strategie. Tymczasem peruwiańscy eksporterzy starają się wykorzystać nowe możliwości w Azji, Indiach. read more

Sun World International and Pairwise have announced the establishment of a joint venture to work together in the specialty fruit sector, starting with the creation of a pitless cherry. Sun World will hold exclusive commercial rights to this genetic innovation as they aim to be the first to enter the market with a high-quality product. read more

SunGold kiwifruit has been marketed as a potential opportunity for affluent foreigners to secure New Zealand residency through the government's Active Investor Plus visa scheme. The program was revised earlier this year to attract foreign investment, as stated by Immigration Minister Erica. read more

In Moldova, recent September rains have caused cracking in table grape varieties, sparking concerns about their quality and export potential. Cracking happens when berries split due to abrupt shifts in moisture and temperature, and is seen as a significant problem for late-season grapes. read more

Vine tomatoes were mainly sourced from the Netherlands and Belgium, while round tomatoes came from Poland and Belgium. Almost all beef tomatoes were sourced from Belgium. Cherry tomatoes primarily came from the Netherlands and Italy. The selection was completed with domestic shipments, as per the... read more

Wattie's New Zealand has clarified that the decision to decrease peach production in Hawke's Bay is due to a decrease in demand, rather than the recent announcement of the parent company Kraft Heinz splitting its global operations. Peach growers in Hawke's Bay were informed that their fruit would no read more

On Sunday, September 14, much of Belgium celebrated the 43rd edition of the Day of Agriculture. This annual event, organized by Boerenbond and Landelijke Gilden, gives the public a chance to peek behind the scenes of modern farming and horticulture. Around 40 farms and read more

FruitMasters will be introducing its new raspberry variety, Rubin, and showcasing its Smart Fruit Hub at the upcoming Fruit Attraction trade fair in Madrid. This event is one of the major gatherings for the global fruit and vegetable industry. Fabien Dumont, the International Sales Director, stated: read more

W październiku sektor owoców ponownie zaznacza kluczową datę w kalendarzu: Fruit Attraction. Wydarzenie stało się wizytówką branży, prezentującą trendy, innowacje i możliwości networkingowe. Niemniej jednak, Viveros Mariano Soria podkreśla, że "marginesy zysku, które stają się coraz węższe, nie są jeszcze określone w". read more

The harvesting of the Sweet Sensation pear has started, with growers anticipating a volume of just over 6 million kilograms this season. Inspector Co van Wiggen mentioned that the fruit size is slightly smaller than in previous years, but the color is reported as good, and most pears are within retail size. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL), the leading association of fruit growers in the UK, has revealed its 2025 awards for the sales of British apples and pears to supermarkets from September 2024 to August 2025. Tesco has been recognized as the British Apple Retailer of the Year for selling 34,043 tonnes of these fruits. read more

According to David Nel from GROW Fresh market agency, there is currently an abundance of potatoes in the South African market, leading to lower prices compared to this time last year. This is due to good yields in the current season thanks to favorable weather conditions, resulting in a national deflation in potato prices. read more

The main products of Almeria are tomatoes, zucchinis, eggplants, peppers, and cucumbers. However, in order to distinguish themselves, it is necessary to specialize. Some companies have successfully moved away from the typical schedules and varieties. Nevertheless, all face similar challenges: water scarcity and extreme heat. read more

Kazakhstan is implementing large-scale investment projects aimed at reducing reliance on food imports, with a particular focus on fresh fruit and vegetables. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, 202 projects are planned until 2027, many of them targeting greenhouse production, storage, and... read more