Last week, Bulgaria reported a decrease in prices of seasonal fruits and vegetables, as stated by the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets. The cost of the overall food basket decreased due to the availability of local seasonal produce. Commission chairman Vladimir Ivanov mentioned that this trend was anticipated. read more

"It has been an excellent year so far: The hope is that September will bring suitable temperatures to end the season in the best possible way," reports Maurizio Carbonini, sales manager of OP Mantuafruit, as he comments on the June and July melon market. "However, we cannot complain even with." read more

Belgian fruit and vegetable exporters visited London last week as part of a business-focused tour co-funded by the European Union. The delegation of 14 exporter representatives, coordinated by VLAM, included companies such as BelOrta, Hoogstraten, Demargro, Elite Fresh Trade, and REO Veiling. read more

European demand for coconuts from Côte d'Ivoire has been low over the past month, but this has been offset by strong demand in West African markets, according to Nestor Beugre, CEO of Ivoire Agri. The grower says, "As every year, we had a busy period from May to July, punctuated by many." read more

Ziv Ben-Ami, director of Auryon, argues that South Africa's excessively strict regulations that group heavy-duty fungicides with products classified as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the US Food and Drug Administration are hindering innovation. read more

Rohan Satish Ursal, Director of Purandar Highlands Farmer Producer Company (FPC), stated that India's custard apple market has demonstrated significant improvement this season compared to the challenging conditions experienced in 2024. He attributed this improvement to timely rainfall after a drought last year in Purandar, which has resulted in excellent fruit quality. read more

"Każdy sezon niesie ze sobą swoje wyzwania i niespodzianki" - mówi Elena Rogojnikova z firmy The Greenery na temat rynku awokado. "W tym roku zanotowaliśmy niezwykle niskie ceny dla awokado odmiany Hass, głównie z powodu dużych ilości dostarczanych przez Peru. Dzięki tzw. 'dobremu roku', na rynek trafiło tak wiele awokado. read more

Michigan's apple orchard acreage has increased since 2017, with new plantings established in both high-density trellised orchards and medium-density semi-dwarf orchards. A recent study created enterprise budgets for both systems. The results indicated that all plantings were profitable. read more

In western Ukraine, the cooperative "Faina Polyana", based in Horodyshche, Ternopil region, demonstrates that the cooperative model can remain profitable and resilient even during wartime. Founded in 2015, the group unites 153 producers and operates Ukraine's first cooperative freezing facility. read more

Mangoes from Egypt are gaining popularity in the Canadian market. In recent years, Egypt has been consistently ramping up its mango exports, particularly to Europe and the Mediterranean. Ehab Nasser from Montreal-based company says, "Due to its strategic geographic location, Egypt has a shipping advantage to reach these markets." read more

Safresco, producent owoców z półkuli południowej, uprawia, pakuje, pozyskuje i sprzedaje cytrusy, winogrona i awokado, przy czym cytrusy stanowią główny produkt. Firma działa na 1 300 hektarach (ha) upraw cytrusów i posiada dwie zakłady pakowania w Południowej Afryce, 600 ha upraw cytrusów, 500 ha winogron oraz 500 ha. read more

This year's citrus season in the Southern Hemisphere has been characterized by fluctuations, as reported by Sven Stahmer, a citrus specialist importer and managing partner of Rhino Fresh Produce GmbH, located in Stuhr near Bremen. The procurement of lemons, in particular, has been very challenging. read more

This year, the apple season in the mountainous regions of Imathia is also showing a decrease in yields, similar to what has been observed in the lowland areas. FreshPlaza visited one of the main apple-producing mountain villages in the area, Rodochori, situated at an elevation of 600 meters. Mr. Kyriakos Kazepidis, read more

"María José Berruezo, from Pepper Crops, stated: "We have enhanced our leadership by creating custom varieties for each specific area, collaborating closely with farmers, and carrying out continuous monitoring that blends agronomic knowledge with a real comprehension of local land issues." read more

Morocco's fresh onion exports reached record levels in the 2024/25 season after restrictions were lifted. According to EastFruit, between June 2024 and May 2025, Morocco exported 64,900 metric tons of fresh onions valued at US$238 million. This marked a 4.8-fold increase compared to the previous year. read more

North Macedonia currently has a large supply of pineapples imported from Costa Rica, which is over 10,500 km away. Retail prices range from 80 to 160 MKD per piece (€1.30–€2.60), making them up to seven times cheaper than domestic fruits. One pineapple costs less than a kilogram of peaches. read more

The 2025/2026 agricultural season in Almeria begins with a forecast of delayed plantings and a reallocation of land for key crops. According to initial data from the Territorial Delegation of Agriculture of the Andalusian Regional Government, cucumber and zucchini production is... read more

West Africa has an excess supply of mangoes that surpasses the capacity of its local market, with less than 20% of the annual production being exported. More than half of the mango production goes to waste, resulting in losses. Therefore, there is a growing focus on processing and creating mango by-products as an opportunity. read more

Ideas are born from relationships, and constructive ideas bring projects to life. This is what the Italian business network La Grande Bellezza Italiana (LGBI) has pursued for the past seven years. It was founded in 2018. Recently, LGBI has developed projects for pears and table grapes. "In just read more

Grocery prices are on the rise due to extended global heatwaves impacting agricultural output. Increased temperatures are impeding crop growth, affecting fruit, vegetable supply, and livestock production. In South Korea, watermelon prices have surged by 17.6%. read more