The apple harvest from New York state seems to be smaller this year. According to Brett Baker from United Apple Sales, there has been a significant drought in Western New York since Father's Day, leading to each apple variety coming in about 10 percent below estimates. The fruits are also smaller in size. read more

Until now lagging behind other neighboring origins in terms of avocado cultivation and export, Egypt is on track to become a major player in the industry within the next 5 to 7 years. This is according to Mohamed Ashraf, COO of Egyptian producer PICO. The producer states that Egypt has read more

The Proexport Governing Committee, led by the Association's president, Mariano Zapata, and director, Fernando Gómez, met earlier this week in Murcia. The meeting was attended by Joaquín Gómez, Director of APOEXPA, and Cecilio Peregrín and Ignacio Antequera, President and Director of Fepex. read more

Interko has recently added a new reporting feature to its automated ripening control system, RipePilot. Originally created for a German fruit trader, this functionality allows ripeners to generate comprehensive reports detailing the entire ripening process, improving fruit monitoring and traceability. read more

"We currently do not have any blood orange or pomegranate juice available. The entire production from the 2024/25 season has been sold and most of it has already been delivered," explains Salvatore Imbesi, the manager of Agrumi-Gel, a Sicilian company specializing in fruit processing. The high demand has exceeded the supply." read more

The garlic industry in South Africa is growing, with support from farmers in multiple provinces who are working to improve the local supply chain. The South African Garlic Growers Association (SAGGA) was created to advocate for producers and tackle industry-wide challenges. According to SAGGA, the most... read more

Morocco has achieved a new record in cucumber exports, as its shipments to Spain exceeded $20 million in a single season for the first time. According to EastFruit, Morocco exported 18,200 tons of cucumbers to Spain between July 2024 and June 2025, resulting in revenue of $21.1 million. read more

South Africa's agricultural exports to the United States increased by 26% in the second quarter of 2025, reaching US$161 million, despite concerns about possible tariff increases and market access. Data from the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) indicated that citrus, wine, fruit juices, and... read more

"In recent weeks, there has been a sudden ripening of the fruits due to the high temperatures, which has slowed down marketing, thereby creating an excess of products in the market. We hope that the weather will align more with the season, and above all, that the rain will come." read more

In the last decade, avocado production has been steadily increasing on a global level; however, consumption has not kept up with the same pace. This has led to recurring tensions between supply and demand, price pressure on sales, and a growing reliance on promotions. "If we want the sector to generate read more

Salix Fruits will once again participate in Fruit Attraction 2025, which will take place from September 30 to October 2 in Madrid. With operations in over 50 countries and a strong network of growers and buyers across five continents, the company will come to this year's event with a clear mission: to read more

Bad weather conditions can sometimes affect the growth of crops. read more

Pierwotna prognoza plonu jabłek w stanie Waszyngton wynosiła 140 milionów skrzynek, co jest najwyższym wynikiem wszech czasów. Od tego czasu liczba ta została nieznacznie skorygowana w dół, ale plon nadal ma potencjał, by być największym w historii. Głównym powodem, dla którego całkowity plon może okazać się niższy od szacunku, jest to, że. read more

The blueberry season in Ukraine in 2025 has been characterized by a decrease in prices, with levels returning to those seen last year, as reported by local producers. Bogdan Bodnar, the director of Organic Garden LLC in the Lviv region, mentioned in the article that the price situation for this season is uncertain. read more

According to the Draft National Food Security Blueprint (NFSB) 2030 published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Malaysia, up to 20% to 50% of fruits and vegetables are lost in the country's food supply chain due to insufficient packaging, storage, and transportation. read more

The Orri Running Committee (ORC) is updating its promotional image to highlight the uniqueness of the Orri mandarin, focusing on its distinctive flavor and exceptional qualities that differentiate this variety. The new image will be officially unveiled at Fruit Attraction 2025 and will showcase these attributes prominently. read more

The season for salads and vegetables in Ukraine has been described as atypical, both in greenhouse production and in open field cultivation. Cold and prolonged spring conditions delayed seedling planting by nearly a month, resulting in later-than-usual harvests, according to agronews.ua. Roman read more

The Interfresh EurAsia - Fresh Fruit, Vegetable Packaging, Storage, Logistics and New Technologies Fair, which has been held since 2018, took place in Izmir from September 18-20, 2025, bringing together visitors and exhibitors from over 70 countries. Interfresh hosted 158 exhibiting companies… read more

The persimmon marketing season starts with cautious optimism. "This year, we anticipate a normal crop similar to previous seasons, although we have already suffered some losses from hailstorms in early September and are still at risk from future storms," said Fernando Martí of Morondo, a company. read more

Laxman Savalkar, Director at Magnus Farm Fresh Limited, an Indian fresh produce grower-exporter, stated that India's pomegranate exports have remained stable despite weather challenges and fluctuating demand from Europe. "This season experienced abnormal rainfall and temperature changes which impacted early production. read more