Georgia's apple exports have increased this season, both in volume and value, according to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture. Between August 1 and September 28, the country exported 906 tons of apples valued at US$698,000. This represents an increase compared to the same period last year. read more

A stakeholders' meeting on 'Strengthening Banana Value Chain and Export Promotion' took place at the ICAR–National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB) in Trichy on Monday. Experts discussed strategies to boost India's banana industry by focusing on innovation, certification, and market development. read more

This month, FreshPlaza will be focusing on avocados. Are you a grower, exporter, or importer of avocados? If you are involved in any aspect of this sector of the fresh produce industry, we would love to hear from you. You can send us some information, or we can schedule an interview with you. Please feel free to contact us. read more

This year, Latvian apples will be scarce in supermarkets due to a poor harvest. Many orchards are directing their limited supply to schools, while juice producers are also facing shortages. The worst situation is reported in Latgale, according to Vidusdaugava Television. In Lona, Jēkabpils read more

The most recent wholesale market data indicates a price drop for Egremont Russet Apples compared to the previous week. The average price per kilogram decreased from £1.62 in the previous week to £1.49 in the current week, which represents a decline of £0.13 or 8%. Gala Apples also saw a decrease in their average price. read more

Od momentu swojego uruchomienia w 2017 roku oprogramowanie FARMS - stworzone przez FARMS Digital, spółkę zależną Compagnie Fruitière w dziedzinie technologii - ciągle ewoluuje, aby sprostać realnym potrzebom producentów. Oto krótka historia powstania tego projektu, który nieustannie się rozwija i zdobywa nowych profesjonalistów. read more

The pomegranate season began two weeks ago for the early varieties. "Depending on the variety, the season will last until the second half of October. There are 1,200 varieties of pomegranate, some of which produce bright red, pink, yellow, and green pomegranates that are just as good as the." read more

Ser.mac has confirmed its participation at Fruit Attraction 2025. The company will showcase its most advanced solutions for sorting fruits and vegetables at the event, further solidifying its position as a key international player in the sector. One of the main innovations that will be unveiled is the introduction of new vision systems. read more

The revision of the apple protocol for Vietnam has been successfully completed. This was announced by CSO Italy, on behalf of the other organizations that worked to achieve this result: Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane, Assomela, and Fruitimprese, which collaborated with the Central. read more

"The crop is being completely reset, and, consequently, so is the whole chain," says Ben Bredek of 3PointPotatoes, regarding the current potato market downturn. "This will impact the entire chain in the upcoming season: factories, seed potato growers, lessees of potato cultivation land, and machinery and crop protection." read more

Ekstremalne warunki pogodowe i niepewność rynkowa obciążają producentów owoców do konserwowania na całym świecie. Od Europy po Stany Zjednoczone, plantatorzy zgłaszają mniejsze zbiory, węższe marże i konkurencję ze strony rynku świeżych owoców dla brzoskwiń żółtego miąższu. W Południowej Afryce producenci owoców do konserwowania nadal pozostają pod presją.

The impact of extreme weather and market uncertainty is being felt by canning fruit producers globally. From Europe to the U.S., growers are reporting smaller harvests, tighter margins, and competition from the fresh fruit market for yellow cling peaches. In South Africa, canning fruit growers continue to face pressure. read more

The commercial distribution of Greek blackberries and raspberries is advancing with high prices and high demand. According to Mrs. Antonia Psitta and Mr. Aggelos Spiliopoulos, owners of the cultivation and trading company Angelo Exclusive Fruit, based in Lapas, Greek berries are always in demand. read more

Growers Packers has introduced Garly, a new brand of freshly peeled garlic, now available in the European retail market. Peeled garlic has been popular in the foodservice industry due to its convenience, and is now making its way onto supermarket shelves. Garlic is a commonly used ingredient in cooking, but the task of peeling it can be time-consuming. read more

Smartphones are increasingly being utilized as field laboratories by potato agronomists, integrating CRISPR enzymes, isothermal DNA amplification, and optical readouts. These technologies, which have already been shown to be effective for late blight, are now being modified for early blight (Alternaria solani), a disease that causes yield reductions and… read more

Również Government of Tanzania, poprzez Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA), rozpoczął sezon zakupu awokado 2025/2026 z naciskiem na kontrolę jakości i dodawanie wartości. Oficjalne rozpoczęcie miało miejsce 25 września 2025 roku w Regionie Njombe, pod przewodnictwem gubernatora regionu Njombe. read more

The Association of Producers and Exporters of Hass Avocados from Peru - ProHass has announced that the 2025 season is nearing its end with record-breaking results. To date, 98% of the expected volume has been exported, reaching a total of 690,000 metric tons—a figure estimated by the Association at the beginning of the season. read more

At the beginning of the autumn harvest, industrial processors in Moldova were paying 3.6-3.8 lei/kg (€0.18-0.19) for apples. However, by the end of the current week, some factories tried to reduce the "working price" to 3.3 lei/kg (€0.17) for apples delivered directly from orchards. Factory managers mentioned this change. read more

The season in Jalisco has progressed positively and steadily. Moisés Barbeyto, Antonio Núñez, and Jorge Hernández from DG Fresh Group note that their vertical integration strategy—covering production, packaging, and logistics—has contributed to consistent operations during the season. read more

The Assembly of European Horticultural Regions (AREFLH) will hold its annual forum on 4 November in Brussels and online. The event will bring together representatives from European institutions, regional authorities, and professionals in the fruit and vegetable sector. The program will focus on the following topics: read more

The Italian plant nursery industry is making strides in international markets. Combining tradition and innovation, it also features a certification system that confirms the health and high quality of its products. For the third year in a row, Salvi Vivai will be attending Fruit Attraction. read more