FAS Warsaw forecasts that Poland's total cherry production for the marketing year (MY) 2025/26 will be 115,000 metric tons (MT), with 80,000 MT of sour cherries and 35,000 MT of sweet cherries. This projection reflects a 30% decrease from the previous year and a 53% decline from the six-year average. read more

At Tuinderij Boender, the outdoor lettuce season is in full swing. "Fortunately, we have good irrigation, because it's been quite dry," says Mart Boender. "The start wasn't easy, as Spain remained active in the market with lettuce while we were just beginning. Still, demand at the start of the read more

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the seminar center Nieuwgoed hosted the annual general meeting of FVPhouse, the umbrella organization of Vegebe, Fresh Trade Belgium, and Belgapom. These trade associations represent the interests of Belgian wholesalers and processors in the potato, vegetable, and fruit industries. read more

The 2025 apple and pear season in Argentina concluded with steady volumes and well-sized fruit, despite facing challenges such as rising production costs. The main issue was not related to weather conditions or fruit quality, but rather the loss of competitiveness compared to other producing countries, which was exacerbated by domestic factors. read more

Fruit Focus 2025 will showcase the most recent research and innovations from Niab during its one-day event at the East Malling site in Kent on July 9. The event is anticipated to draw over 1,500 attendees and 100 exhibitors from the fresh fruit and viticulture industries. A key component of the event read more

The apricot harvest has recently begun in the Spanish province of Zaragoza. While production in the region is not abundant, the sizes of the apricots have been larger than usual since the beginning of the harvest. Some growers are showing more interest in this product, and new plantations are expected to continue to come into production in the near future. read more

Farmers in Malaysia are getting ready for a change in local avocado demand as the expanded sales and service tax (SST) will now apply to imported varieties starting July 1. Jamawi Jaafar, an advisor to a group of avocado growers in Sabah, mentioned, "If prices improve in the local market, more local farmers will" read more

In the 2024/25 season, the southern hemisphere, Mexico, and India collectively exported 2.4 million tons of table grapes, which is equivalent to 289 million 8.2 kg boxes. This volume represents an 11% increase compared to the previous season. The growth was primarily fueled by the increased activity of the three main exporters in the southern hemisphere. read more

Spring onions are grown 365 days a year at Thorndon Park Produce in South Australia on 5 hectares of land. "The current crop in the fields is looking good now that we have finished with the crop that was in its early stages of growth during the." read more

Garlic Solutions, a European supplier of unpeeled and peeled garlic cloves, will shift to new recyclable pouch packaging starting in mid-June 2025. The peeled cloves will be offered in 500-gram and 1,000-gram resealable pouches, replacing the current plastic containers. This change is anticipated to... read more

Evers Specials believes that beans and other sprouts should be on every shopping list. Although this Dutch company's products are entirely organic, they do not emphasize that aspect too much. Sales manager Koen van Kessel explains the factors they consider. Harold and Koen were at Biofach when that idea sprouted. read more

Kerim Taner, the executive chairman of Turkish fresh produce exporter Perla Fruit, announced that there will be enough Turkish watermelons available this season, with the initial deliveries scheduled for the first week of July. He stated, "This year's watermelon production in Turkey is higher" read more

The introduction of a Brazilian green dwarf coconut strain to Trinidad and Tobago is made possible through a collaboration involving the European Union, International Trade Centre, Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Caribbean Forum of ACP States (Cariforum), and Alliances. read more

Peru is on track to become the leading fruit exporter in South America by 2025, surpassing Chile from its traditional position, as reported by the General Directorate of Agricultural Policies of the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri). This forecast is based on data regarding... read more

The 2024 lemon season in the Region of Murcia is coming to a close with a positive outcome for the sector. Although production has been 20% lower than the previous season, prices have been more favorable for growers. Data from the Lemon and Grapefruit Inter-branch Association (Ailimpo) shows that. read more

The Haribhanga mango season has officially begun in Rangpur, Bangladesh, as reported by Prothom Alo. This year, it is expected that 26,000 tons of Haribhanga mangoes will be harvested from 1,300 hectares, generating around 13.6 million USD in trade at Padaganj Hat, the main market in the region. read more

JD.com has set a new record for its 618 Grand Promotion, with over 2.2 billion orders placed and more than 100% year-on-year growth in shoppers. The company announced these record-breaking results during the 2025 JD.com 618 Grand Promotion, which is the company's anniversary and China's largest mid-year shopping festival. read more

The Organizing Committee of Fruit Attraction, which will take place from September 30 to October 2, met yesterday in Madrid and confirmed the positive developments of the 17th edition of the fair. They expect growth in all parameters. Three months before the event, 2,179 companies from 61 countries have already registered. read more

As the United Kingdom enters the summer season with rising temperatures, a collaboration has emerged between BerryWorld and CoppaFeel!, a UK breast cancer awareness charity focused on youth. Beginning in 2024 with the Booberries® blueberry packs, this partnership was a contender for the Purpose Award. read more

For the first time in over a decade, mangoes from the Bagha upazila in Rajshahi have failed to reach international markets, leaving local farmers and traders disheartened. Excessive rainfall this season has affected the appearance of the fruit, making them unfit for export and ending a 14-year streak. read more