Domestic plums were the most common, but their availability decreased noticeably as the season progressed. Presenta and Hauszwetschge were the main varieties available, with a few other top varieties and President also offered. Stanley plums were imported from the Republic of Moldova and Serbia. read more

"Last season, Chile exported nearly 83 million boxes of cherries. This was 15% lower than originally anticipated due to adverse weather conditions. However, for the upcoming season, a 40% increase is expected, with projections indicating a potential range of 115 to 120 million boxes." read more

The season is now in full swing at Masseria Fruttirossi, Italy's leading pomegranate producer. They have been harvesting the fruits of the earliest cultivars such as Shany, Emek, and Ako for about a month now. This year, due to the particularly hot summer temperatures, harvesting operations started. read more

The Dutch onion sorting and packaging plant Ajuin primarily caters to peelers and exporters. "Some local greengrocers also buy from us to top up a pallet, and we aim to capture a share of the African market from September to late December," says Jan van der Spek. "This year's onion season started quite differently from previous ones." read more

When asked about his first impression of the Dutch onion crop, commissioning agent Richard Bolle anticipates that the tonnage will be higher than last year. "The quality should also be better. Last year, there were many onions with thick necks; this year, we are facing more issues with mildew. It is also uncertain if... read more

In South Australia, Harry Kapiris, the owner of Gawler River Tomatoes, has had to dispose of around $1.1 million worth of tomatoes after the tomato brown rugose fruit virus was detected. The outbreak led the state government to impose a total ban on the movement of... read more

An experimental apple orchard at the Cornell Hudson Valley Research Laboratory in New York is set to be outfitted with solar panels. These panels will not only produce energy by following the sun's movement but also provide a protective canopy for the apple trees below, protecting them from extreme conditions. read more

As New Jersey progresses through its summer season with sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, one grower-shipper is also starting to shift towards fall produce, such as hard squashes (acorn, butternut, spaghetti, kabocha), leafy greens, cabbages, and its complete range of fresh vegetables. read more

Avocado will be the main product at the 16th edition of the Fruit Attraction fair organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, which will take place from October 8 to 10 at the venue in Madrid. The day before the fair begins, on Monday, October 7, the World Avocado Organization, Asociafruit (the. read more

Expert Maria Ginzburg explained that Russia is facing challenges in increasing fruit imports from Syria and Egypt due to high markups on these products. Despite both countries being willing to export goods, such as oranges from Syria and mangoes from Egypt, they are unable to compete with local products. read more

Clarebout Potatoes is acquiring a minority stake in Pomuni. This strategic decision will give Clarebout access to the fresh potato market, enhancing the company's diversification, as reported by the Belgian newspaper De Tijd. Pomuni will remain under the leadership of the Muyshondt family and has recently... read more

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) research has discovered that strategic orchard thinning can lead to more consistent supplies of high-quality fruit. This research was conducted as part of the six-year Avocado Industry Capacity Building project, which was co-funded by DPIRD and Hort Innovation. read more

The vegetable pricing landscape in Ukraine shows a diverse range across supermarkets and wholesale markets. This diversity is seen in the prices of key ingredients for borscht, such as potatoes, carrots, onions, and beets. A study conducted by the Khvilya portal brought attention to this. read more

Oranges from South Africa are still available in many markets, but lower export volumes were caused by mixed winter weather conditions across the country and high local juice prices. Similarly, Brazil is experiencing a shortage of oranges for juice due to their own weather challenges. read more

The almond harvest in Greece has already ended, but the crop is being stored in warehouses as there are still leftover stocks from last season in the markets. According to Mr. Thymios Kasoumis, a farmer and president of Almoland, an almond and nut agricultural cooperative in Lamia, these stocks will be. read more

After the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative went into receivership in late July, its Kelowna site has resumed apple storage under new management. A private entity, known as NOVEM, has started operations at the Sexsmith Road facility, marking the first activity since the cooperative's financial difficulties. read more

As the 2024/2025 Peruvian blueberry campaign progresses, it closely follows industry projections, although it is lagging behind the figures from the previous season. By week 37, a total of 44.926 tons of blueberries have been sent to different markets, indicating a 7% decrease compared to the 2023/2024 season. read more

Plump table grapes have been growing and thriving in the greenhouse of Heinsberg gardener Heribert Kremers (62) since 2011. However, the table grape pioneer will soon be closing his business for good. "Due to a lack of successors, table grape cultivation will come to an end at the end of this season." read more

Rob Machado has created a new surfboard named the "Machadocado," which is inspired by the shape of an avocado. This innovative board, developed in collaboration with Firewire Surfboards, blends characteristics of a shortboard and a fish. It boasts a wide outline for enhanced speed in smaller waves, along with a slim tail for improved control. read more

The Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT) of Bangladesh's Ministry of Industries has officially designated the pineapples from Madhupur upazila in Tangail as a Geographical Indication (GI) product. This certification, signed by Mumin Hasan, the director general of DPDT, officially recognizes the unique quality and characteristics of pineapples grown in Madhupur upazila. read more