The successful sales in the previous stone fruit season are leading to a rise in plant orders compared to the same period last year. There has been an increase in peach sales and notable growth in demand for nectarine plants. Currently, the primary growing regions are experiencing an accumulation of cold hours and higher levels of rainfall. read more

Harmoniz has announced the official European debut of Popits, a one-bite snacking cucumber, at Fruit Logistica 2026. Popits has been nominated as a finalist for the prestigious Fruit Logistica Innovation Award and will be showcased at Harmoniz's dedicated booth. At just 4-5 cm long, Popits is the... read more

Farm-gate potato prices in Spain have dropped due to the global trade dynamics in frozen frying potatoes. This decline is particularly affecting potato-producing regions like A Limia, where potatoes are crucial to the local agricultural economy. read more

Bulgarian fruit and vegetable producers are still under pressure from increasing imports, as official data indicates that the volume of incoming imports far exceeds exports. Local products are becoming less prominent in international markets, while imported fruits and vegetables are taking up a larger portion of retail space. read more

Imports of tangerines and mandarins into the United States are expected to increase by 4 percent to 555,000 metric tons in the marketing year 2025/26 (November 2025 to October 2026). If this projection comes to fruition, it would set a new record for the second year in a row and represent approximately half of all fresh tangerine and mandarin imports to the U.S. read more

At the beginning of each year, the French table grape industry is already planning for the upcoming marketing year. The 2025 season was characterized by intense competition from imported grapes and highly competitive promotions in supermarkets and hypermarkets. In light of these challenges, and recognizing the strength in read more

Pomimo napiętego klimatu gospodarczego i politycznego dla sektora owoców i warzyw, śliwka Lovita® zdołała się utrzymać. Rok marketingowy 2025 zbliża się ku końcowi, a francuski zespół miłośników owoców patrzy wstecz na "bardzo satysfakcjonujący" sezon, zarówno pod względem agronomicznym, jak i handlowym. read more

According to forecasts made on January 1st, 2026, French leek production is expected to reach 161,800 tons for the 2025-2026 season, which is similar to the previous season. The mild weather in the last three months of 2025 did not stimulate consumption. In December, prices were 15% lower than in 2024, as reported by... read more

During the XI International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticultural Crops held in Victoria (Australia) on January 18-23, 2026, the XII International Symposium on Kiwifruit was officially introduced to the global scientific community, technicians, and agricultural entrepreneurs. The upcoming symposium will be held in [location to be specified]. read more

Rijk Zwaan is excited to invite attendees of Fruit Logistica to visit its booth (Hall 1.2, Stand D-13) to discover how innovation can enhance mutual success in the fresh produce industry. To facilitate more knowledge exchange during Fruit Logistica, experts from the fruit and read more

Up until this weekend, there has been a plentiful supply of cabbage from Florida – one grower even says there's been too much. "The abundant supply has caused prices to decrease, although the cold temperatures this weekend may change that," says Hank Scott of Long and Scott Farms, mentioning that while his crop in Lake County read more

Queensland's 2025-26 onion season stayed generally on schedule for Qualipac, a fourth-generation Australian family business that grows, packs, and supplies vegetables to both domestic and international markets, despite weather challenges during the production period and increased demand leading up to. read more

Sezon czosnku egipskiego rozpoczął się pozytywnie. Wolumeny nadal rosną zgodnie z zauważanym w ostatnich latach trendem wzrostowym, a klimat sprzyja zarówno lokalnej produkcji, jak i konkurencyjnej pozycji - powiedział Ralph Nakhal z egipskiej firmy Tomna for Agricultural. read more

Unica Group will showcase its newest products at Fruit Logistica, designed to meet changing consumer preferences and enhance its presence in global markets. A key feature at the trade fair in Berlin will be Soloh, a tomato created specifically for the snack category. read more

Wzrost ruchu w handlu hurtowym w tym tygodniu, w związku z nadchodzącym chińskim Nowym Rokiem, spowodował znaczący wzrost cen owoców takich jak czereśnie i duriany, co doprowadziło do ogólnego poprawy sprzedaży. Ceny czereśni odnotowały wzrost o około ¥20-60 za skrzynkę. read more

Miesiąc styczeń rozpoczął się bardzo spokojnie na rynku marchwi. "Zbieraliśmy aż do Wigilii, po czym zaczęło zamarzać. Wtedy wiele marchwi zostało umieszczonych w szklarniach lub przechowywanych pod daszkami, które później zostały sprzedane jako marchew ze stodoły obok kontraktowych ilości z chłodni" - mówi. read more

"Better prices, strong demand, and adequate supply are some of the positive aspects of the current Greek cucumber season," says Nick Nafpliotis, company director of fresh produce exporter Greek & Fresh. "The Greek cucumber season began after mid-October, and so far it has been very successful." read more

The Philippine government is currently in talks to lower tariffs on banana exports to Japan as a temporary solution while also working towards potentially securing duty-free access through future membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. This information was shared by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel. read more

Dostawa melonów z Gwatemali ustabilizowała się w ciągu ostatnich kilku tygodni. "Doświadczyliśmy niższych wolumenów podczas listopada, grudnia i na początku stycznia" - mówi Tom Ferguson, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w Classic Fruit Company. Większość tych niższych wolumenów przypisano opadom deszczu. read more

Gre ek strawberry season is in full swing, with both supply and demand currently running at a moderate pace. "The harvest has been ongoing since December, but in limited volumes. Nonetheless, compared to the same period last season, the plants are definitely yielding more. read more