The peak season for strawberries is over, and customer demand has significantly decreased. Deliveries have been limited due to rainfall in the growing regions, impacting availability. The quality of the fruit has also deteriorated in some cases, resulting in an increase in quality issues and returns. read more

Chiquita has announced that it will lay off 1,189 day workers in Panama. This decision was made following government approval amidst recent labor disruptions at its banana farms. The first round of layoffs took place in late May, impacting 5,000 workers as Panamanians protested against various issues, including a controversial social. read more

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The Russian Federal Customs Service, in cooperation with the FSB, intercepted 820 kilograms of cocaine concealed under bananas, reportedly seizing the largest shipment from Latin America in 2023. The confiscated drugs, estimated to be worth over 12 billion rubles (approximately US$133 million), were... read more

Późno-sezonowe ukraińskie czereśnie mogłyby skutecznie konkurować na rynkach międzynarodowych, zwłaszcza na Bliskim Wschodzie - twierdzi Vladyslav Makarenko, współwłaściciel farmy Makosad w rejonie Czerniowieckim. Makarenko zauważa, że konkurowanie z producentami z wczesnym sezonem, takimi jak Hiszpania, Grecja, może być trudne. read more

The prices of oranges in Spain, Greece, Italy, and Portugal during the months of March, April, and May of the 2024/2025 season (as indicated by the red line) have exhibited a consistent upward trend. In Spain, for example, the prices increased steadily from €84/100kg in March to €90 in April and €93 in May according to data provided by Member States. read more

Since yesterday, the new season of organic plums has started again at BelOrta. This project, launched a few years ago, is steadily gaining momentum, and a solid month of sales is expected this season. "Finally, a good plum from the north again," laughs Gunther De Vadder, organic manager at. read more

For 7 years now, the French banana has been an official partner of the Tour de France. It is the only representative of overseas agriculture, and also the only fruit present at the event. Géraldine M'Barga M'Boa, public relations manager in charge of major events, and Audrey Ktourza, from UGPBAN. read more

Willem Dijk Junior and Han Daniels recently visited Moldova in search of new opportunities in the fruit industry. "Our trip to Moldova was fueled by curiosity and the consistent indicators that this country is quickly emerging as a significant player in the European fruit market. While Moldova was once unknown read more

Consumers are changing and becoming more discerning about the items they put in their shopping carts. "The demand for natural beverages without added sugars but rich in real vitamins is on the rise. In response, we are introducing our new Kiwi Gold juice: 100% natural and cold-pressed," the statement from the Spanish company read. read more

Według danych Kantar, winogrona deserowe są zdecydowanie produktem, którego spożycie najbardziej wzrosło w Hiszpanii w ciągu ostatniego roku. Coraz rzadziej postrzegane są one jako produkt sezonowy i utrzymują rosnącą obecność na półkach, a ta tendencja powinna się utrzymać w przyszłości. read more

The European watermelon campaign is now well into its second half. "The Moroccan season was very long this year, with the last deliveries arriving here in week 28. Otherwise, there are currently plenty of watermelons from Turkey, Italy, Spain, and Greece. Due to the heat, demand was also read more

Według Luisa Miguela Vegasa, dyrektora generalnego Proarándanos z Peru, spodziewa się on wyeksportowania ponad 400 000 ton borówek w sezonie 2025/2026, co stanowi 25% więcej niż w poprzednim sezonie. "Sektor ten rośnie średnio o 30% rocznie od 2016 roku. Ten sezon wygląda obiecująco, z". read more

W lipcu 2025 roku Ukraina doświadczyła warunków pogodowych, które poważnie zagrażały uprawom owoców i warzyw, według Ukraińskiego Centrum Hydrometeorologicznego. Rekordowe upały dotknęły kilka regionów, z temperaturami przekraczającymi historyczne maksima o 1-2°C na zachodzie, w centrum, Mykolaivzie.

In early July 2025, Ukraine experienced weather conditions that seriously threatened fruit and vegetable crops, according to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center. Record-breaking heat hit several regions, with temperatures exceeding historical highs by 1–2°C in western, central, Mykolaiv. read more

The supply of early potatoes from Cyprus is now slowly dwindling. "The availability of local early potatoes is increasing each week, leading to a corresponding drop in prices. Based on current indications, it is unlikely that 2025/26 will be the most expensive year for potatoes," reports Jörn Reuter. read more

W ciągu pierwszych czterech miesięcy roku hiszpańskie importy świeżych owoców i warzyw z Maroka wyniosły 672 miliony euro, co stanowi wzrost o 28% w porównaniu z tym samym okresem poprzedniego roku. Oznacza to, że Maroko wykazało największy wzrost spośród dostawców owoców i warzyw dla Hiszpanii. Maroko umocniło swoją read more

Belarus has introduced a law that imposes fines on retailers who fail to stock potatoes and other vegetables from stabilization funds. The law, which was published on July 16, includes penalties ranging from 5 to 200 base units, equivalent to 210 to 8,400 rubles this year. This action follows a decree. read more

The commercial performance of peaches and nectarines is excellent. Demand exceeds supply. Prices meet producers' expectations. However, the fruit and vegetable sector is facing serious challenges related to the drought. Water shortages in Apulia and Basilicata are particularly problematic. read more

With the South African citrus season now in full swing in India, importers are observing a more steady influx of high-quality oranges and mandarins at major ports. Unmesh Suryawanshi, the Indian representative for the international fresh produce trader Don Limon, remarked, "Unlike the boom and bust cycles seen in certain source regions, read more

Last week, the annual Haskap berry harvest concluded at Phoenix Haskaps' 30-acre farm in Alberta, Canada. The company has been cultivating this distinctive and elongated berry since 2016 and is one of approximately ten Haskap growers in Alberta. Overall, the province boasts 200 acres of Haskap berries. read more