Southern Specialties, Inc. is pleased to introduce its new product line, Southern Selects® Heirloom Tomatoes. These greenhouse-grown heirlooms are a tribute to the longstanding tradition of tomato farming. These authentic varieties, which have been carefully preserved and passed down through generations, are cultivated with a focus on exceptional flavor. read more

The global lemon market is currently facing limited supply, increased prices, and uncertainty. In Spain, specifically in the Murcia region which is the primary lemon-producing area in Europe, harvesting has begun with predictions indicating a smaller crop compared to the previous season. Estimates suggest a reduction of around 15-20%. read more

Kantar (Worldpanel by Numerator) ogłosił ranking ulubionych owoców i warzyw we Francji na lato 2025 roku. Jakie są wyniki? Melony i pomidory koronowani mistrzami lataWedług danych Kantar, melon jest ulubionym owocem, z zakupem ponad 96 000 ton. read more

Sorma Group will be showcasing its new P&P-800 pick and pack system at Fruit Attraction 2025 (30 September – 2 October, Hall 03, Stand 3D22). This system has been created to enhance efficiency and uniformity in fruit packaging. The automated packaging system, P&P-800, has been specifically designed for... read more

The Dutch pepper season is coming to an end. Our growers provided top quality peppers under ideal conditions, with production reaching exceptional levels. However, this also presented challenges: more kilograms does not necessarily translate to more profit. The market struggled to keep up with the supply, and for most participants, it was difficult to make a profit. read more

To the Altamura Producers' Organization, based in Pontecagnano Faiano, Salerno, in the Campania region of Italy, the summer of 2025 proved to be successful. The organization achieved promising outcomes in horticulture and fruit production by the end of the campaign. Vice President Fabio Altamura evaluated the results positively. read more

W zeszłym sezonie eksport mangów z Mali do Unii Europejskiej charakteryzował się stałą objętością, która była wyższa niż w przypadku innych regionów Afryki Zachodniej. Niemniej jednak, odnotowano znaczną liczbę przechwycień i alertów fitosanitarnych, przekraczając pięćdziesiąt przesyłek. W odpowiedzi, Europejska read more

Onion growers in the Pune district of Maharashtra have suffered significant losses due to continuous rainfall in recent weeks, which has damaged a large portion of their stored produce. Farmers in important onion-growing regions like Junnar and Shirur have reported that nearly half of their stored onions have been spoiled, leading to significant financial setbacks. read more

In recent years, FHF Fontellas has become one of the most remarkable companies in Navarre at Fruit Attraction, known not only for the quality of its fruits and vegetables but also for the creativity of its displays. In the 2024 edition, the company surprised visitors with a haute couture vegetable suit. read more

India's apple market is expected to experience a rise in imports this season, fueled by robust domestic demand that cannot be met solely by local production, according to Mukesh Kumar Jaiswal, CEO of fresh produce importer Agro Aira Greens Pvt. Ltd. "We anticipate a 10% increase in apple imports to reach 600,000 metric tons." read more

Such dry weather has hastened the apple harvest throughout Michigan, leading to smaller fruit sizes and lower yields in the regions north of Grand Rapids. Justin Finkler, the operations manager at Riveridge, informed Brownfield that while the volume has been impacted, the appearance of the fruit is still excellent. read more

The vineyards of the Orion company in the Odessa region are facing drought stress this year, as reported by Pivden. Agronomist Mykola Atmazhov stated that the farm cultivates over 10 grape varieties, including table grapes Levii, Preobrazhenie, Roshformish, Veles, Anyuta, and Souvenir. read more

Kirgizstan drastically decreased its cabbage exports in the first seven months of 2025. According to the National Statistics Committee, the country shipped a total of 3,046.8 tons of cabbage, valued at USD 586,300. This amount is 3.3 times lower than the same period in 2024, when 10,069.5 tons were exported for USD 1.21 million. read more

Juan Motilla, a Valencian company specializing in the production and export of fresh citrus fruits, was honored with the Impulso Award for Internationalization by the Valencia Chamber of Commerce. The award was bestowed upon the company during the Night of the Valencian Economy held at the recently inaugurated Roig Arena. read more

Anyone who has ever been to Iceland knows Fridheimar: a unique geothermal greenhouse where tomatoes are grown and visitors can enjoy a culinary lunch among the plants. Their famous tomato soup with fresh bread is a household name. But behind the welcoming experience is also a highly professional... read more

Between January and July 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 15,400 tons of tomatoes from Turkmenistan, valued at USD 10 million, according to the National Statistics Committee. This represents a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 14,900 tons, valued at USD 8.7 million, were imported. read more

The table grape sector in Southern Africa is getting ready for the 2024/25 export season after experiencing a record crop last year. Growers in Namibia and South Africa have reported stable vineyard development, and the harvest is expected to start in the next few weeks. Early harvesting is already underway in Namibia. read more

North Bay Produce has announced that its premium blackberry variety, Erandy®, has been honored with the Superior Taste Award in Brussels, Belgium. This prestigious recognition is awarded by the International Taste Institute, which is renowned for its thorough evaluation process involving more than 200 professional taste experts. read more

The Swiss company Ecorobotix recently announced the release of its new 2026 crop algorithms. The highlight of this release is the Ultra-High Precision (UHP) sprayer, which enables vegetable growers to utilize non-selective herbicides for the first time. This UHP treatment has the potential to decrease manual labor and enhance profitability for farmers. read more

The UK importer Worldwide Fruit is currently in the final stages of avocado supply from Peru and South Africa. "The production in Peru has been increasing significantly year on year. According to Fresh Cargo Peru, export volumes from weeks 1 to 36 in 2025 increased by 29%," said Mark Everett. read more