The current grape season in Brazil is progressing well, with good volumes and excellent quality, thanks to a stable and favorable climate during production, explains Daniel Eijsink, CEO of Kuará Frutas. "This year's harvest season has been normal, with good volume and quality. The weather has been" read more

The Ukrainian fruit producer FG "Gadz" has reported a yield of over 100 tonnes per hectare from one of its intensive apple orchards planted with the Red Delicious (Kingroot) variety group. This particular 8-hectare block, located in western Ukraine, is planted with 8,000 trees per hectare. read more

The pineapple market is currently facing a striking paradox. Despite relatively limited availability in Costa Rica, the market is experiencing more supply than demand. "Especially in the larger sizes, there is a significant surplus on the market. I expect North America, in particular, to" read more

We recently launched BOB in France, a friendly and interactive robot designed by Fresh Del Monte to enhance the fruit and vegetable section of supermarkets. This initiative is currently taking place at Intermarché Gif-sur-Yvette and includes a vibrant setup with premium exotic fruits. read more

The winter vegetable season is now in full swing in Ireland, and wholesaler Barra Sweetnam at All Fresh in Co. Cork is making every effort to source locally. "We have tender stem broccoli, Castlefranco radicchio, Cavolo nero, and purple sprouting broccoli from our local grower Colm." read more

The Belarusian Ministry of Agriculture and Food has announced the completion of the 2025 potato harvest. According to ministry data, large agricultural enterprises produced 675,000 tons of potatoes, exceeding the 2024 target by 125,000 tons. The ministry reported that yields were higher than expected. read more

Produkcja migdałów w Portugalii spodziewa się spadku w tym roku ze względu na niekorzystne warunki pogodowe podczas okresu kwitnienia i zapylenia, zgodnie z informacjami Portugal Nuts association. W rozmowie z agencją informacyjną Lusa, dyrektor wykonawczy Nuno Russo powiedział, że "bardzo deszczowa i zimna pogoda, zwłaszcza w marcu, read more

A significant surplus of grapes in storage in the United States has caused a delay in Peru's grape exports (which are subjected to a 10% duty when entering the US), despite growing interest in Peruvian grapes among American consumers. Brazil, which imposes a 50% duty on US imports, is now shipping larger quantities to Europe and the UK compared to previous years, as noted. read more

The UK supermarket chain Asda is being sued for infringing on plant breeders' rights (PBR) due to the sale of its Tang Gold (also known as Tango) mandarin variety. Nador Cott Protection SAS alleges that this variety is derived from its protected Nadorcott variety. The lawsuit revolves around the genetic relationship between the two varieties. read more

"Cherry growing in South Africa is in full swing, and we at Fruit Freshi notice this all too well," says sourcing manager Daniela Aguirre. "Whereas cherries used to grow only in the cooler areas of the country, we are now seeing more and more growers venture into new regions. The sector is read more

A proposal to ban retailers in Wales from selling fruit and vegetables wrapped in plastic has prompted warnings that the move could lead to higher food waste and household costs. Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies responded to a call from independent Senedd member Rhys ab Owen, who urged read more

Hansen Orchards grow cherries in the Derwent Valley and Huon Valley in Southern Tasmania. Currently, the season seems to be running about a week late overall. "We believe our first block of cherries will still be ready on time in mid-December, although we usually sell all of those to the people." read more

Italian grapes were the most popular in the market, with a wide selection including Italia and Red Globe varieties, as well as some Arra and IFG varieties. In Frankfurt, the quality had significantly improved from the previous week, leading to an increase in prices. Customers in Hamburg also had to search a bit. read more

The 2025 Costa Rican pineapple season has been affected by difficult weather conditions, with persistent rainfall causing disruptions to planting activities and decreasing export volumes. Jordy Cruz from Agricrumo mentioned that national productivity is still low, and the outlook for 2026 indicates a continuation of this trend. "If it..." read more

Akin Soyleyen, the marketing manager for Turkish fruit exporter Aksun, mentioned that the Turkish weather has caused significant losses in the citrus production in the country. He stated, "Compared to last season, overall Turkish citrus production is noticeably lower, due to the impact of the weather." read more

With 944 hectares of broccoli and 694 hectares of Brussels sprouts, these vegetables represent about two-thirds of Oxin Growers' outdoor vegetable acreage. The broccoli season has now ended and was successful. However, the situation is different for Brussels sprouts: several hectares are currently being... read more

The Brazilian Tahiti lime market is adapting to smaller sizes, lower prices, and reduced demand in Europe, attributed to colder weather in the northern hemisphere. Wellington Carvalho, sales representative for Don Vicente, reports that recent rains in São Paulo are already benefiting the fruit. read more

Rynek globalnych świeżych produktów rolno-spożywczych stale ewoluuje, a konsumenci wymagają wyższej jakości, dłuższego okresu przydatności do spożycia oraz bardziej zrównoważonych rozwiązań. Na czele innowacji technologicznych w dojrzewaniu owoców i chłodzeniu jest Frigotec, firma posiadająca ponad 30-letnie doświadczenie w zapewnianiu. read more

"The grape industry is facing significant challenges at the moment. In recent years, the EU season has typically been over by now, as Peru and Brazil have been dominating the market with high prices," said John Fox, Grape Product Manager for Pacific Produce. "Nevertheless, we are having an EU season this year." read more

In Buffeljagsrivier, in the Southern Cape, the Arisa packhouse is currently processing avocados, including Hass, Lamb Hass, and Gems, mostly meeting the required quality standards. "There has been significant growth in avocado production in this region over the last few years, following extensive plantings from Swellendam to Mossel Bay," says Etienne. read more