The scab-resistant apple variety Wursixo was rebranded as 'Kick!' yesterday. This announcement was made during a special meeting of Fresh Forward and TreeQuattro in Huissen. This apple variety has been available in the market in Norway since 2021 under the brand name Eden. Starting today, the apple is also available in... read more

Ecuador has agreed to host Russian specialists for inspecting banana cultivation enterprises, as reported by the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor). This confirmation came after negotiations between Rosselkhoznadzor chief Sergei Dankvert and... read more

The Senegalese mango season has been "very satisfactory" this year in terms of volume, price, and customer satisfaction, according to Aminata Dominique Diouf, director of Domaine Agricole du Nema. The exporter shares her assessment of the export campaign. Diouf says: "The season is still read more

Prickly pear cacti in Cyprus are threatened by the prickly pear cochineal insect, also known as Dactylopius opuntiae. The pest was first discovered in the Famagusta district in 2016 and has since spread to most accessible areas of the island. Infected plants usually perish within two to three years. read more

Fig production is increasing for a variety of reasons. Water scarcity, the rapid evolution of pests, and high temperatures are leading many growers to explore alternative crops. The fig market is expanding both in terms of volume and diversification. Annual consumption in tons is on the rise. read more

Turkey, the world's largest hazelnut supplier, has experienced frost damage that has reduced the 2025 crop, resulting in increased costs for confectionery manufacturers. Hazelnuts are a crucial ingredient in spreads and chocolates like Nutella and Ferrero Rocher. The April frost, along with ongoing climate read more

Mimo że wiosenne przymrozki uszkodziły część produkcji brzoskwiń w Turcji, opóźniając ją, ogólna produkcja jest faktycznie powyżej oczekiwań - mówi Emel Esin Keskin, właścicielka tureckiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolnych Esin Tarim: "Türkiye poniosło duże straty z powodu przymrozków w tym roku. read more

Landscaper Arthur Mennigke declared, "I have only one sentence – it works," as he described his experience creating a vegetable garden in the semi-desert Northern Cape. This happened at the quarter-century anniversary of fertiliser company Talborne Organics, which is a favorite among regenerative organic farmers and home gardeners. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project report that this week melon prices in Ukraine have sharply increased, while watermelon prices have continued to decline. The price of melons has risen by an average of 40% compared to last week. Farmers attribute this growth mainly to a seasonal reduction in supply. read more

Portuguese exports of fruits, vegetables, and flowers increased by 9.2% in value in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, reaching €1.288 billion (US$1.39 billion). According to Portugal Fresh, based on data from the National Statistics Institute (INE), export volumes also read more

The French biotech company Orius has released preliminary plant response data from experiments conducted in its in-house gravity simulator, Gravilab, along with details of the engineering decisions that enabled whole-plant measurements. The initial crop being studied is Brassica rapa var. japonica (mizuna), a compact, fast-growing leafy vegetable. read more

This year's wild mushroom season is now in its second half. "We are finding it difficult to source chanterelles in particular," says mushroom wholesaler Ramazan Gülnar, referring to the ongoing drought in large parts of Europe, including the Balkan region. "At the beginning, we had slightly read more

Stone fruit sales are going well this season, as per Erik-Jan Thur from Marni Fruit. "At the start of the season, there were some challenges, as the Murcia region had a prolonged presence in the market due to favorable weather conditions, which made it difficult for regions like Lleida. read more

For the fourth year in a row, Budou Farms will be participating in Asia Fruit Logistica. They are excited to reach out to new customers in Asia who are interested in their high-quality "So Sweet" grapes that are beloved by consumers. "Last season in Japan, we successfully introduced a campaign showcasing the unique flavor of our grapes." read more

Przybytki peruwiańskich borówek zwiększyły się, a rozmiary głównie wynoszą 18 mm i więcej. Według handlowców, z powodu obecnego środowiska konsumenckiego, peruwiańskie borówki są wyceniane na około 13,70 USD za skrzynkę (100 jenów), co oznacza spadek o około 25%–30% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w ubiegłym roku. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, sprzedaż jest... read more

Table grapes from the fertile Doukkala region, located north of Morocco's Atlantic coast, are now available on the market for a season that lasts until the end of September. The region is famous for its black Doukkali grapes, a local variety that is the only grape in Morocco with a protected geographical indication. read more

The organic apple season for VIP, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta, is coming to an end with the final batches scheduled to be shipped by mid-August from the packing centre in Castelbello. According to Gerhard Eberhöfer, Head of Organic Varieties at VIP, last. read more

Between January and May 2025, Peruvian fruit exports to China grew by 9% in terms of volume compared to the same period in 2024, according to PromPerú data. This increase was driven by products such as avocado, grapes, blueberries, mangoes, and mandarins. Although the FOB value fell, according to PromPerú... read more

Połowa sezonu zbliża się ku końcowi, a producenci melonów i arbuzów z hiszpańskiego regionu La Mancha pozostają pesymistycznie nastawieni. Ceny na źródle nie pokrywają kosztów produkcji ze względu na kombinację okoliczności, które pogorszyły sytuację od samego początku. read more

EU Good Food has recently introduced European kiwis and canned peaches in Korea, signaling the next step in its collaboration with the country's food industry. These products, sourced from the Mediterranean region, are designed for use in households as well as by the food industry. European kiwis are known for their mild… read more