Saudi Arabia's involvement in major international trade fairs is heavily centered around, if not entirely focused on, dates. The most recent edition of Fruit Attraction in Madrid was no different. Mohammed Aldubaykhi, from the Saudi company Atayeb Altomor, shared his impressions after participating in the event. read more

Aldi UK has introduced a unique "Jacket Potato Jacket" to align with the onset of cooler autumn weather and the increasing demand for jacket potatoes during the season. Created in partnership with Agro Studio, a London-based fashion house recognized for designing clothing for artists like Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, read more

JBT Marel launched 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

Coöperatie Hoogstraten expects the peak weeks of autumn strawberry production to take place over the next fortnight. The cooperative is still very much in the middle of the autumn season but is already keeping an eye on the upcoming winter season. "These two weeks will be the peak weeks of our autumn strawberry production," says the cooperative. read more

Senda, międzynarodowa platforma produkcji i marketingu jagód z siedzibą w Hiszpanii, wzmacnia swoje strategiczne cele dotyczące sprzedaży truskawek, jeżyn, borówek i malin przez cały rok, dzięki znacznemu postępowi w swojej globalnej ekspansji. Ten nacisk na wzrost pozwala firmie uniknąć read more

The produkcja jagód w Ukrainie się stabilizuje pomimo spadku ogólnej produkcji, ponieważ eksport nadal rośnie. Według Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Jagód, produkcja malin zmniejszyła się o 2,700 ton (–7.5%) w 2024 roku. Jednak eksport mrożonych malin nadal rośnie stabilnie, dodając 10,000. read more

Belgian exporter Demargro recently made a significant achievement. The company, established in 1975 and rebranded as Demargro in 1994, has become a recognized entity in the industry. Over the years, Demargro has primarily concentrated on trading five key products: pears, leeks, tomatoes, strawberries, and cauliflower, targeting various markets. read more

A rumor that a farmer in the southern Polish village of Dąbrowica was giving away free potatoes caused locals to remove around 150 tons of crops in one day. The claim, spread through social media, turned out to be false. The potatoes, valued at around US$16,300, had been purchased by a distillery the day before. read more

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Greece have performed impressively in Egypt, but unfortunately, the market is now experiencing a downturn," said Mr. Elbahy. "The competition from other apple varieties, especially from countries like Poland and South Africa, has intensified, leading to a decrease in demand for Greek apples." He added that the current situation calls for strategic marketing efforts to boost the sales of Greek apples in Egypt. read more

During the period from July to September 2025, Brazil experienced a 4.4% year-on-year decrease in orange juice exports, as reported by CitrusBR, the Brazilian industry association. This decline was attributed to a reduced harvest and lower consumer demand in key markets. Despite these challenges, Brazil still holds the position of being the world's largest exporter of orange juice. read more

Yesterday in Murcia, PROEXPORT, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters of the Region of Murcia, welcomed 21 Korean melon producers who are members of Korea's National Melon Union. This visit to Spain is part of an academic and agronomic program aimed at exploring some of. read more

The mango season in Peru in 2025 is expected to be unusual, with late flowering, lower expected volumes, and logistical challenges. Despite this, Sunshine Peru remains optimistic. "We are seeing an average of 70% flowering," said Keyner Gamarra, the company's general manager. read more

Avocado-producing regions in Mexico have been declared free of pests, enhancing the country's phytosanitary status and reinforcing its position as the world's top avocado exporter. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER) announced that several municipalities in Michoacan, read more

Apples from Afghanistan have traditionally been a source of affordable imported fruit for India. However, this season has been severely disrupted due to the closure of the Afghanistan-Pakistan border crossings, according to Abdul Hadi, Managing Partner at fresh produce importer DFC Global. read more

The harvested potatoes are currently being delivered to the warehouse and are being unloaded from the tractor-trailers onto a conveyor belt. The whole tractor can be tilted at an angle for this task. "The weather conditions are perfect this year; we had a long growing season and the best harvest." read more

Pierwsze brazylijskie winogrona dla Origin Fruit pierwotnie miały dotrzeć do Rotterdamu we wtorek, ale strajk pracowników portowych pokrzyżował te plany. "To ma duży wpływ na naszą działalność handlową" - mówi Corne van de Klundert z Rotterdamskiej firmy Origin Fruit Group w zapowiedzi. read more

Australia has reported its second-largest table grape season on record, according to Rabobank's Table Grape Update 2025. The report found that production reached over 230,000 metric tons in 2024/25, up 20% from the previous year, driven by higher yields and younger vineyards reaching maturity. read more

At over 12,000 feet above sea level, apple cultivation has achieved a new milestone in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district. A high-density apple orchard in Malling has successfully adapted to extreme climatic conditions, demonstrating that modern horticultural systems can function in the cold. read more

Eksport melonów z brazylijskiego zbioru 2025/26 roku wykazał silne wyniki we wrześniu. Według danych Comex Stat, w ciągu tego miesiąca wysłano 32 000 ton, co stanowi wzrost o 279% w porównaniu z sierpniem i o 39% więcej niż w tym samym okresie w ubiegłym roku. Dochody z eksportu wzrosły o 60% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu. read more

The marketing of Greek lemons concluded its previous season with high prices and fast-paced sales. Mr. Andreas notes that the significant losses suffered by Turkish lemon orchards due to spring frost may have been a game-changer not only for the past season but possibly for the upcoming one as well. read more