The next issue of Plant Nursery will cover advancements in avocados, mangoes, minor tropical and subtropical fruit species, organic nursery production, rootstocks, horticultural innovation, and plant variety rights. The event is set to take place from April 21 to April 23, 2026 at the Rimini Expo. read more

Salix Fruits released its annual review, highlighting the company's top-performing categories in 2025, key logistics advancements, and strategic objectives for 2026. Citrus, specifically lemons and easy peelers, along with apples and pears, were the driving forces behind the company's success in 2025. read more

A Hawke's Bay apple grower said that exporting to the United States is no longer profitable due to the 15% tariff imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Paul Paynter from the Yummy Fruit Company mentioned that the tariff amounts to around US$1.22 per box, completely erasing his profit margin. He stated, "The margins..." read more

Turkey resumed lemon exports to Russia in October, with the first shipment since May. The delivery, valued at US$14.5 million, was the highest in almost three years, according to RIA Novosti. The previous batch had a value of US$136,000. Ankara had previously placed restrictions on lemon exports. read more

This year marks 10 years at Prevar for Snow Hardy, who joined the company in 2015 as Commercial Manager, bringing deep industry experience from previous roles in the horticulture sector. He was tasked with leading the global commercialization of new apple and pear cultivars developed through The... read more

Severe frost in the early part of the season did affect some crops, particularly in the northern regions. Despite this, overall production levels remained stable throughout the season. read more

Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) with great pleasure announces the appointment of Scott Kompo-Harms as its new Chief Executive Officer, starting on January 12, 2026. QFVG Board Chair Joe Moro stated that the Board is delighted to have Scott on board after a comprehensive recruitment process. "Scott brings a..." read more

The BayWa site in Kressbronn is massive, with vast quantities of fruit being processed. The site spans 42,000 square meters, with 28,000 square meters being designated for buildings. "We process 60,000 tons of pome fruit per year here," says Operations Manager Markus Bestfleisch. "Mainly apples, but..." read more

From January to October 2025, Peruvian strawberry exports grew by 30% in value and 20% in volume compared to the same period in 2024, with the United States as the main market and frozen strawberries accounting for the bulk of supply. Sector data shows that Peru exported 26,003 tons of strawberries. read more

This month, FreshPlaza will be focusing on grapes. Are you a grower, importer, or supplier of grapes? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can send us some information, or we can call you for an interview. Just let us know. You can contact info@freshplaza.com. Would you like to participate in our marketing campaign? read more

Within the EU's total agricultural output, the value of vegetables and horticultural products was €71.5 billion in 2023. This was the highest value of any of the crop products and represented 13.3% of the overall total. Among EU regions, the output value of vegetable and horticultural products read more

"PGI Piana del Sele Cauliflowers strengthened their position on the market during the second campaign," reported Leonardo Odorizzi, spokesman for the La Grande Bellezza Italiana network, which, for the second season, is collaborating with the Consortium for synergic marketing. "The work carried out... read more

The German lamb's lettuce harvest is currently in full swing. "Unfortunately, we have had quite a few quality issues so far, as a significant number of our producers have had to contend with excessively wet fields. Not only in Baden and the Palatinate, but also in the Freiburg area. Although." read more

A large shipment of Chilean cherries arrived by air this week, leading to a decrease in prices compared to last week. For instance, a 2.5kg x 2 (two-in-one) pack of Santina cherries in 3J size is currently priced at ¥560–590 per box, with premium quality batches still selling for over ¥600 per box. read more

A small farm must definitely find its unique market, according to Jack Lewis, the owner of Klapperbos pomegranate and apricot farm, as well as a product developer. His dried pomegranate arils are a hit, described as "Pure natural candy, with all the polyphenols and the flavonoids still there", and are popular for braais. read more

Greek garlic and onions are currently the predominant products in the Greek market at this time of the season. According to Mr. Nikos Tsimplidis, owner of Golden Gaia, a wholesaler located in the Central Vegetable Market of Thessaloniki, the presence of imported products is almost non-existent. "When it comes to garlic, read more

The orchards in Wanshan District, Tongren City, Guizhou Province, are busy as the annual pomelo harvest reaches its peak. Covering over 1,333 hectares and projected to produce around 13,000 tons, this crop has become a significant source of rural income, showcasing the vibrant, aromatic fruit. read more

Newheat and Les Tomates d'Auïtou, located in the Corrèze department, have recently inaugurated the largest solar thermal power plant ever dedicated to heating greenhouses for vegetable production in France. This groundbreaking facility ushers in a new era for a sector that is becoming more self-sufficient. read more

The North Island of New Zealand experienced a cool and wet winter, which, as usual, posed challenges for planting seed onions. "Planting began in June and was completed by the end of August," said Simon Vale from Balle Bros. "Our production team made use of any dry periods to sow the seeds, and..." read more

During the mid-September launch of the garlic season organized by ANIAIL (French Interprofessional Garlic Association), it was announced that Drôme garlic would be produced in slightly smaller quantities this year, but to a high standard. "Drôme is the French department with the most..." read more