India's domestic plum supplies, which are available from April to August, are coming to an end, and importers are getting ready for the transition to international supply, according to Zain-ul Abdin, Managing Director of fresh produce importer Al Hassan. "Chinese plums have started arriving since July, and... read more

The Future of Veg event by Syngenta Vegetable Seeds in Salinas, California, showcased innovations highlighting new disease resistance, new varieties, and adaptability for cauliflower, romaine, and spinach growers. The event took place on August 12-13. "Our Salinas event introduced new solutions for lettuce, read more

The Institute for Market Agents of South Africa (IMASA) has been persistently fighting against the official indifference towards their fresh markets. Their legal dispute with the Tshwane municipality has now led to the municipal manager receiving a suspended jail sentence, which will be in effect for a year. read more

For eight years now, "Rübenretter" (in English: beetroot rescuer) Pascal Lukas has been dedicated to sourcing and marketing fruits and vegetables that do not meet the high standards of the retail sector. The concept of "Retterboxen" (in English: rescue boxes) is now ready for the market, and they are being... read more

Coop has decided not to implement a flat-rate refund of 3 percent for suppliers of vegetables, fruit, and berries. The retailer terminated the controversial agreement at the end of July, as announced by the Fair Trade Switzerland (FMS) association on Tuesday. Coop ultimately stated that it had had good reasons for this decision. read more

W przeciwieństwie do kampanii z dynią i arbuzem, sezon cebuli w hiszpańskiej regionie La Mancha układa się dobrze w tym roku, dzięki kombinacji różnych czynników. Ceny nadal rosną, jakość i wielkość odpowiadają temu, czego wymaga rynek. Natomiast "Murcja, Sewilla i read more

Until recently, access to exotic citrus fruits in Europe was much more unreliable. Products such as finger lime, yuzu, or calamansi were available, but rarely at the time and in the way that was needed. The seasons didn't match with consumption times, the logistics were slow, risks were high, and... read more

Po tym, jak tureccy eksporterzy owoców doświadczyli wielu trudności z powodu przymrozków w kwietniu, teraz z niecierpliwością oczekują na pozytywny sezon figowy - powiedział Akin Soyleyen, menadżer ds. marketingu tureckiego eksportera owoców Aksun: "Tegoroczny sezon czarnych fig rozpoczął się z wysokimi oczekiwaniami, szczególnie po" read more

The development of the blueberry industry in Peru and the opening of new markets are progressing alongside the introduction of new varieties to meet specific producer requirements. On August 12, a visit was held at Danper's Compositán farm in Virú, La Libertad, where five new University of read more

Zmiany sezonowe spowodowały dostosowanie towarów prezentowanych w tym raporcie. Truskawki zostały usunięte ze względu na ograniczone obszary uprawy, a lista będzie regularnie aktualizowana, aby odzwierciedlać bieżące warunki handlowe dla nietrwałych towarów w Ameryce Północnej. Kliknij, aby powiększyć. read more

Henry Rombouts from Hortagri Trading & Service took photos of iceberg lettuce fields in the Netherlands last week. He reported, "Field after field, crammed with aphids." According to Henry, lettuce aphid populations have become firmly established in recent years and are now almost impossible to control. read more

Egyptian chili peppers make their way to the market at the end of August, seizing a commercial opportunity with minimal competition. Exporters aim to leverage seasonality to penetrate the European market, as stated by Mohamed Awwad, CEO of Al Awwad for Import and Export. read more

"2025 began with an excellent harvest and a robust, uniform crop – boasting a deliciously sweet and crunchy taste – with a projected export of over 230 million high-quality, premium Rockit™ apples to our international markets this year. Favorable weather conditions contributed to larger fruit size and" read more

Jedną z niewielu spółdzielni cytrusowych pozostałych w RPA, sześćdziesiąty dziewiąty rok uprawy cytrusów przez Morone Sitrus był charakteryzowany przez ciągłe stabilne zapotrzebowanie na mandarynki późne oraz odmiany Valencia, od wschodu na zachód. "Nigdy nie miałem do czynienia z rynkami na półkuli północnej, które byłyby takie. read more

Bolthouse Fresh Foods™ is assisting retailers in getting ready for one of the busiest times of the year for carrot consumption. They are providing a complete range of fresh carrot solutions to meet the increased demand during the period from back-to-school snacking to New Year wellness eating. This will help support the high demand for carrots during this time. read more

The beginning of the new Polish apple season is approaching rapidly, as the harvest for early varieties has already begun, according to Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for the Polish apple exporter Appolonia: "We are gradually starting with summer varieties of apples, but we will commence the full harvest by the end of." read more

The Lorraine Mirabelle plum season is in full swing! As early as the end of July, the first fruits were picked in excellent conditions. "The weather has been favorable to the development of the fruit, with alternating periods of sunshine and rain. We are confident about the quality of the plums." read more

This year's plum harvest in the key growing region of Rheinhessen, Germany, is currently in full swing. Just like last year, the first early plums were harvested in mid-July, and the harvest of the popular Cacak's Schöne variety is now picking up pace. read more

Watermelon continues to be a popular fresh fruit in the United States, especially during the summer barbecue season. In 2024, it was the third most available fruit per person, following bananas and apples. The per capita availability of watermelon was almost 15 pounds, which was double the availability of all other types of melons. read more

Researchers from Tezpur University, in collaboration with Abohtani Agro Producer Company and independent laboratories, have confirmed that Moran ginger from Upper Assam has an estimated Scoville Heat Units (SHU) of 106,750, categorizing it as 'very highly pungent' above 80,000 SHU. read more