A forgotten variety, new love, and a taste that brings back memories. The Sieglinde potato variety is a true classic and has been a staple of Austrian cuisine for almost 100 years. For a long time, it disappeared from local shelves. Priska and Erich Stekovics are passionate about preserving… read more

"Zakończamy sezon mango dla Stanów Zjednoczonych i zaczynamy zwiększać ilości przeznaczone dla Europy" - mówi Aléxia Souza z Grand Valle. Przejście między rynkami towarzyszy stopniowemu zwiększeniu podaży. "W ciągu dwóch lub trzech tygodni będziemy mieli znacznie większe ilości w Brazylii". read more

Procurement prices for China's new-season apples remain at elevated levels. Mr. Zhou from Tangsen Technology, who is currently sourcing apples in Gansu, explained, "Supply is tight across several major production regions, including Shaanxi and Gansu. Many areas are facing shortages, resulting in." read more

"We are pleased with the sales performance of strawberries and stone fruit; however, not so much with pears," reports Ettore Ceccarelli from "Ceccarelli Giulio" in Longiano (FC), owner of the Julius brand. His analysis covers the spring-summer market, with a look also at the first weeks of the. read more

China, which produces about 25% of the world's potatoes, is still dealing with production challenges due to the fact that 60% of its cultivation takes place in arid and semi-arid regions in the northwest. Potatoes, with their shallow root systems and short growing seasons, are highly susceptible to drought stress. read more

The apple assortment continued to diversify, and deliveries gained momentum once again. Domestic offerings dominated, with Elstar, Boskoop, and Jonagold leading the way. The presence of Braeburn and Rubinette strengthened once again, and the importance of Pinova and Gala also expanded. read more

"A large quantity of Dutch onions is being exported," says Lindert Moerdijk of MSP Onions. "It's a top-quality product with vibrant colors that is suitable for markets all over the world. Exporters from around the globe are offering similar prices, seemingly without any hesitation, leading to increased purchases from all destinations." read more

Vlissingen is more than just a port in the Netherlands. It has become Western Europe's premier onion port. In 12 years, the North Sea Port has grown into a logistics hub for the international onion trade. Jean Ruinard, who has been working at that port for over 12 years, has seen it expand from. read more

JBT Marel introduced the Fresh'n Squeeze® 1800 Citrus Juicer at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce and Floral Show. The juicer incorporates the same whole fruit extraction technology found in the larger free-standing models within the Fresh'n Squeeze® product range. read more

Mango markets across Europe and the Americas are displaying varied trends as seasonal changes impact supply and pricing. In Italy, there has been a transition from Spanish to Brazilian fruit, leading to price adjustments as the Osteen season comes to a close. Meanwhile, the Netherlands is experiencing strong prices due to limited supply. read more

Surprises are not uncommon in the Dutch onion trade. In mid-September, a ship scheduled to load 5,400 tons of onions for JP Beemsterboer was detained in Rotterdam. "A ship detained due to fuel issues? I have never witnessed that before. It just goes to show: Our industry is always full of excitement," says William. read more

Fruit Attraction 2025, organized by IFEMA Madrid and Fepex, wrapped up its 17th edition with a new all-time record attendance of 121,137 professionals from 152 countries. This represents a 3% increase in total attendees and a 5% increase in country representation compared to the previous edition. read more

The Morocco Berry Conference 2025 will be held on November 13 in Agadir, bringing together professionals from across the berry industry for a day of technical discussions, networking, and knowledge exchange. Now in its sixth year, the conference has become a key platform for growers, researchers,... read more

Despite the self-sufficiency of many countries in domestic ginger production, the global ginger market sees annual exports totaling nearly $1.314 billion, as estimated by the industry. China leads in global trade with 52% of exports, followed by Peru with 11%, positioning it as the second-largest exporter. read more

Można śmiało powiedzieć, że pierwsza połowa sezonu warzywnego w Wielkiej Brytanii w 2025 roku była godna zapomnienia. Większość Anglii była dotknięta suszą, a temperatury sięgały nawet 30 stopni przez długi czas. "W końcu nadeszła zmiana pogody i trochę deszczu" - powiedział Nigel Clare z firmy Peloton Produce.

It is safe to say that the first half of the UK vegetable season in 2025 was one to forget. Most of England was in drought conditions with temperatures around 30 degrees for extended periods. "We eventually got a change in the weather and some rain," said Nigel Clare from Peloton Produce. read more

"Sprzedaż była dobra przez całe lato, ale gdy szkoły zaczęły się ponownie, popyt był zauważalnie bardzo wysoki" - mówi Noud van den Broek, Dyrektor Handlowy holenderskiej firmy Banken Champignons, opisując sytuację na rynku. "Popyt na białe pieczarki jest stabilny, podczas gdy na pieczarki kasztanowe wzrasta" read more

The 2025-2026 Peruvian mango season is expected to start nearly one month later than in previous years. This delay is mainly due to the physiological stress on the plants caused by two factors from the previous season: The residual effects of water scarcity in the Piura valleys and the natural... read more

Cranberries remain the most consumed berry in Latvia due to their long shelf life, according to the Latvian Fruit Growers Association (LAA). This season, the harvest at Latgale Cranberries, based in Ludza municipality near the Latvian-Russian border, has been notably high, with 50 tons harvested. read more

The Myanmar Avocado Producers and Exporters Association (MAVO) anticipates surpassing 10,000 tons of avocado exports in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with intentions to venture into new markets such as India and Russia. In the 2023-2024 season, Myanmar exported approximately 7,600 tons of avocados. read more

"Vietnam continues to be a major supplier of dragon fruit to India, with exports maintaining steady volumes over the past few years," says Vivek Aggarwal, Business Head at Angel Fine Foods Company Ltd., based in Vietnam. "We have been consistently exporting dragon fruit to India for two years now." read more