The Peruvian blueberry season is now also coming to an end in the sandy soils of Pisco, some 250 km south of Lima. That's the location where the company Valle y Pampa has been cultivating this kind of berry for 15 years, and with its portfolio of selected varieties, it guarantees work for. read more

Polska branża grzybowa w ostatnich latach dynamicznie się rozwijała, zarówno pod względem wielkości produkcji, jak i profesjonalizacji całego łańcucha dostaw. Wzrasta znaczenie nowoczesnych technologii, automatyzacji i standardów jakości, które są teraz niezbędne. read more

Nearly three years after Cyclone Gabrielle, Hawke's Bay apple grower Paul Paynter says remedial work across orchards is still ongoing and financial pressure remains. Paynter, of the Yummy Fruit Company, reports continued replanting and clean-up, including removing unexpected willow trees. read more

"I have been working in horticulture in a highly specialized context since I was a child. It is a world that fascinates me and, despite its challenges, has been a constant presence in my life until today. Currently, we are seeing a significant increase in business due to the trust of consumers," reports. read more

Exports of mandarins from Morocco to Russia have seen a significant increase in the first months of 2025. According to data from Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, shipments have reached 31.6 thousand tons, marking a 74% rise from 18.2 thousand tons in the same period of 2024. read more

Dominika Kozarzewska, President of the Polish Blueberry Producers Group and Poland's representative in the International Blueberry Organization, emphasizes that a dedicated Fresh CPK terminal within the Central Communication Port could be a crucial factor in driving the development of Poland's fruit industry... read more

For 20 years now, the company Ludwig Schenk has been supplying retailers, wholesalers, restaurateurs, and institutional caterers in a wide radius with all kinds of cut produce. What once began as a modest production facility to supplement the traditional fruit and vegetable wholesale business has now grown into a reputable source for high-quality prepared fruits and vegetables. read more

"The past two South African grape seasons started promisingly, but this year the tone is more cautious," notes Jan Rozema of Prime Fruit Partners. "Europe has been in the market longer than in previous years. In addition, more Peruvian and Brazilian grapes entered early in the season, partly." read more

This week's South African AMT Fresh Produce Market Report by Dr Johann van der Merwe indicates that blueberry prices are still facing challenges and are likely to remain under pressure for the rest of the year. However, there is a possibility of a recovery starting from mid-January through April. Demand for vegetables has strengthened. read more

Produce companies Frutas Pejose and Zyrfresh have recently been added to the list of firms in the industry that have entered insolvency proceedings, a trend that has been responsible for many corporate bankruptcies in the Region of Murcia in recent years. In recent months, the number of insolvency filings has increased significantly. read more

The now strawberry season has officially started in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, immediately boosting sales for local companies. Although the beginning of the harvest was slightly delayed compared to last year due to colder and rainier weather conditions, Maria Ferrara, sales manager of read more

Since last week, sorting and packaging have resumed for the new crop of PIQA® Red, formerly PiqaBoo, at Devos-Wouters. Like last year, December at the cultivation and trading company is once again dedicated to the sale of this red pear. Kris Wouters of Devos-Wouters says this is a deliberate effort. read more

Anfaş announces the upcoming edition of Fresh Antalya 2026, scheduled for 24–26 September 2026 at the Anfaş International Expo Center in Antalya. The fair will focus on the fresh fruit and vegetable sector, together with packaging, logistics, cold chain, storage, and technologies. read more

The "State of the Nation's Food Industry 2025" report emphasizes the continued challenges in the UK food system, where issues of affordability, health, and sustainability converge with increasing food costs and disparities in access to nutritious food products. The report findings illustrate the impact of current market conditions, read more

Produkcja cytryn i trasy handlowe w regionie Tierra Caliente w Michoacán są stale monitorowane przez armię meksykańską i Narodową Straż w ramach Planu Pokoju i Sprawiedliwości Michoacán. Operacje skupiają się na obszarach rolniczych, gdzie Kartel Nowej Generacji Michoacán umieścił improwizowane. read more

Egyptian grower Mohamed Awwad, CEO of Al Awwad for Import and Export, has announced the arrival of sweet peppers from Egypt next week. "The new season is starting as we see strong European demand and a more dynamic market than last season," he says. The Egyptian origin is becoming increasingly sought after. read more

Dostępność importowanych kiwi w Indiach jest obecnie silna, przy czym Iran prowadzi na rynku obok Grecji i Włoch, informuje Santosh Chauhan z Chauhan EXIM, indyjskiego importera świeżych produktów. "Irańskie kiwi prezentują lepszą jakość niż w zeszłym roku, z rozmiarami od 30 do 42 sztuk, a w szczególności" read more

Rombola Family Farms has been operating as a farm in Australia for over 50 years. The company currently cultivates 22,000 acres of land across New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and Queensland, yielding 11,000 acres of produce each year. Their primary products include seedless watermelon, rockmelon, pumpkin, broccoli, and capsicum. read more

The sales of Spanish lemons and grapefruits have remained unchanged since November. The field purchase prices for lemons are higher due to a smaller harvest compared to last year, and the same applies to grapefruits, leading to an increase in market prices this season. María Dolores read more

Greek pear production was severely limited this year due to the frost in March and the rains in April that affected Tyrnavos, the main growing region for the fruit. As a result, many Greek traders chose not to purchase pears from producers this year. For those who did buy pears, they anticipate having limited availability. read more