South Korean company, Sunforest, produces portable NIR Spectrometers that non-destructively measure the internal quality of fruits, including brix, dry matter, moisture, and color. Jay Hwang explains, "This device provides growers with precise information about the fruit while it is still on the tree." read more

The Netherlands is currently facing an oversupply of raspberries caused by delayed shipments from Spain and Morocco coinciding with the local harvest, leading to a drop in prices and putting additional strain on growers, especially those selling directly on the market. In Germany, autumn raspberries are more popular. read more

Kenyan avocado growers are getting ready to start the second cycle of the season, which is set to begin in two to three weeks. After a slow and challenging first cycle, they are encouraged by the higher demand and prices compared to last season. Paul Kyalo, CEO of Konza, is optimistic about the upcoming cycle. read more

Difficulties in supplying oranges for the export market in Egypt, largely attributed to the expansion of the processing industry, have resulted in the withdrawal of between 600,000 and 1 million tons of oranges this season, according to preliminary estimates (which are still pending official confirmation). read more

At the height of the summer season, French raspberry production is at its peak. "The season started at the beginning of May. Production peaks in the summer and continues until the end of August. Volumes should then decrease until week 48 for the latest producing regions, which will mark the end." read more

With the California table grape season well underway, the supply is good with particularly strong quality this year. "We've had a really mild summer in the San Joaquin Valley. We've not seen that many days over 100°F since May," says Keith Wilson, owner of King Fresh Produce LLC. "So grapes, read more

The wholesale prices of bananas in various European markets decreased in week 32 compared to week 31, with drops ranging from slight adjustments to more significant decreases. In Latvia, the average wholesale price dropped from €85/100 kg in week 31 to €76/100 kg in week 32. read more

Osman Goksan, marketing manager of Turkish fruit exporter Osman Akça Tarim, states that the Turkish fig season is looking promising. "The season started off well with positive signs. The April rains were very beneficial for the trees, providing a healthy beginning for fruit development. The progress in the orchards has been consistent overall." read more

The fig season in the Northern Hemisphere is now gradually gaining momentum. The first shipments arrived from Italy in mid-July, slightly later than usual. We have also been receiving weekly shipments from Turkey for two to three weeks, including the popular Bursa figs. read more

Between November 2024 and June 2025, Egypt exported 610 tons of mandarins to Estonia, valued at US$717,000, according to EastFruit. This volume is three times higher than the total exports in the previous marketing year and eight times greater than in MY 2021/22. read more

The Kosovo Police have reported intercepting a smuggling attempt involving around 910 kilograms of fresh champignon mushrooms in the border area of Karaqeva, located within the municipality of Kamenica. The incident was detected by Patrol Units, according to the official statement. read more

Potato exports from Morocco, which had been decreasing since 2019, have started to recover, according to EastFruit analysts. Between July 2024 and May 2025, the country exported 42,900 metric tons of ware potatoes, valued at US$14.9 million. This volume is 5.7 times higher than in the entire. read more

In July 2025, Tesco was the top-selling UK supermarket for British apples, with approximately 1,350 tons. Sainsbury's came in second with slightly over 600 tons, and Aldi was third with less than 200 tons sold. Following them were Morrisons, Co-op, and Waitrose, each selling between 100 read more

Spring frosts followed by heavy summer rains have severely damaged Lithuania's fruit sector. According to the "Vaisiai ir uogos" association, the apple harvest in 2025 is expected to reach only 10–15% of average levels, while blackcurrant production will drop to just 5–10%. "There will be virtually no" read more

Zgodnie z przeglądem opublikowanym przez Krajową Izbę Rolnictwa (NAK) i Węgierskie Stowarzyszenie Owoców i Warzyw (FruitVeB), warunki pogodowe w północnej części Węgier były korzystne dla rozwoju słodkiego kukurydzy w tym roku. W południowej części kraju, read more

Podaż papai z Meksyku nieco się zmniejszyła. "Ostatnio zaostrzyła się sytuacja, ponieważ uderzyła tam burza" - mówi Lance Peterson z Super Starr International. "Produkcja tymczasowo ucierpiała w południowym Meksyku, a ta region dostarcza wiele owoców do Meksyku". read more

The Suzuki fruit fly has encountered a new natural adversary in the Netherlands. Scientists at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) have introduced Asian parasitic wasps for the first time as biological control agents to combat this invasive pest. "This represents a significant advancement towards a more sustainable ecosystem." read more

Produkcja jabłek w Estonii może się różnić w zależności od regionu i ogólnie będzie poniżej średniej ze względu na zimną wiosnę i deszczowy początek lata. W środkowej Estonii zbiorów będą znacznie mniejsze niż w ubiegłym roku, przy czym około połowa odmian jabłek nie wyda owoców. W Rebane... read more

The interannual inflation in Serbia is nearly two percentage points higher than what the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) had predicted, leading to a downward revision in the projected GDP growth. NBS Governor Jorgovanka Tabaković pointed out a 36% year-on-year rise in fruit prices in July as a major factor. read more

Blueberries continue to dominate the market share of imported berries in India, with origins from the USA, Chile, Peru, and Poland gaining popularity in fresh and frozen formats, according to Manish Kumar Sharma, an importer-exporter based in New Delhi at Best Fruit. He points out that the quality of berries this season has been high. read more