The Citrus Growers' Association of South Africa (CGA) and the Fresh Produce Exporters' Forum (FPEF) have announced the completion of the 2025 orange exports to Europe. The final inspection day for Valencia oranges exported to Europe from South African regions where Citrus Black Spot is present was also confirmed. read more

"Zimbabwe's location gives it a good window to supply berries when Poland is finishing," says Huub Riemslag of FX Logistics, the Zimbabwean division of the Dutch Airflo group which also runs operations in Nairobi, Amsterdam, and Dubai. "Peruvian blueberries haven't fully started, and South Africa. read more

Angus Soft Fruit launched the refreshed 'Good Natured Berries' consumer-facing brand in May 2025, and it has been performing very well. "We are already exporting our soft fruit to the Middle East and Asia," said Jill Witheyman, Head of Marketing at Angus Soft Fruit. "We are back at Asia Fruit." read more

"India's imported apple market is experiencing a surge in activity this season with the introduction of new origins in addition to the usual sources," says Vijay Bhatia, Managing Director of fresh produce importer Mheet International. "Currently, New Zealand and USA apples are on offer, and starting from September 21st, Turkish apples will also be available." read more

Według najnowszego raportu "Facts at a Glance" opublikowanego przez Avocados Australia, australijscy plantatorzy awokado wyprodukowali 131 385 ton awokado w roku finansowym 2024/25, o wartości 794 milionów dolarów australijskich (wskaźnik wartości brutto produkcji (GVP)). Wolumen był nieco niższy, ale GVP był o 22,34% wyższy w porównaniu z poprzednim. read more

San Diego County, which was once one of the world's leading avocado-producing regions, is experiencing a continuous decrease in acreage. According to the University of California, the planted area has decreased from around 26,000 acres in 2008 to just 13,000 acres by 2024, as growers face increasing pressures from urbanization. read more

Jabłka przestaną być tanim i łatwo dostępnym owocem dla większości Ukraińców, ponieważ krajowy rynek nadal dostosowuje się do zmian strukturalnych wynikających z eksportu i profesjonalizacji. Według Tarasa Basztannika, prezesa Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Ogrodnictwa, czasy nadzwyczaj niskich read more

During the Field Days in the Netherlands 2025, scheduled for 23-25 September at Tolweg13 in Zwaagdijk-Oost, Sakata will showcase six new vegetable varieties, as well as over 100 top-performing varieties across 13 different crops. All of these crops are tailored to thrive in Northern European growing conditions. read more

The campaign for table grapes in 2025 is currently facing a challenging phase, characterized by significant market instability and an overall climate of uncertainty. Nevertheless, quality remains the primary distinguishing and rewarding factor. This is according to Antonio Bellassai, the owner of La Bella Assai winery. read more

A diverse selection of pears was on offer, with Italian varieties being the most prominent compared to domestic and Turkish ones. Additionally, deliveries from the Netherlands, France, Belgium, and Spain added to the European supply. According to the German BLE, there were also imports from Chile and a limited number from South Africa, but these had already... read more

"Export of Bhagwa pomegranates from India is set to have a robust season," says Ankit Thakkar, Operations Head at Fresh and Fair Exporters. "Our packing operations will commence from the last week of September in Maharashtra, then move on to Gujarat, and run through February and March." Thakkar added that... read more

Według prognozy Ailimpo, Hiszpania wyprodukuje 101 660 ton grejpfrutów w sezonie 2025/2026, co oznacza 5% mniej niż 107 010 ton osiągniętych w sezonie 2024/2025 (według wstępnego bilansu, który uwzględnia eksportowaną, przetworzoną i sprzedawaną na rynku krajowym owoców). read more

Winemaking and kiwi farming are two major industries in Chile. While kiwis are currently experiencing record-high prices, the grape industry is under pressure to innovate and introduce new varieties to keep up with global market trends. In this evolving landscape, Bycifrut highlights the significance of diversification. read more

The new 100-gram pack of table grapes is fresh, modern, and convenient. It is designed to make this fruit a daily snack option. The concept was developed by the Lonigro Group in Noicattaro, Apulia, Italy. Francesca Lonigro, the company's sales manager (pictured on the side), explains: "Many read more

"The past few months have been particularly dynamic for Isolcell, a company specializing in fruit and vegetable preservation technologies," reports Tito Spaldi, the company's international sales manager, who emphasizes that activities have affected various geographic regions and involved multiple developments. read more

Sezon hiszpańskich owoców pestkowych zbliża się do końca. Był to trudny sezon z powodu niekorzystnej pogody, ale popyt był silny w pierwszych miesiącach sezonu. "To był trudny sezon ze względu na niestabilność klimatu, co wymagało od nas szczególnej uwagi na każdy detal". read more

Eksport słodkich ziemniaków z Egiptu do Francji nadal rośnie. W sezonie MY 2024/25 (lipiec-czerwiec) dostawy przekroczyły 40 000 ton, ustanawiając nowy rekord. Przychody z eksportu wyniosły 33,3 miliona dolarów, również najwyższe w historii. Ta objętość jest dwukrotnie większa niż w poprzednim roku obrotowym i większa niż read more

The Egyptian sweet potato season is ongoing despite allegations of overproduction. These accusations are being raised by local producers who are already well-established in the market. They claim that newcomers are entering the industry by copying their methods, undercutting prices, and negatively impacting the sector as a whole. read more

The coconut sector in Indonesia is under increasing pressure as the rising exports of fresh coconuts, especially to China, are taking up a larger portion of the country's production and making it challenging for processors to obtain raw materials. As reported by the Indonesian Coconut Processing Industry Association (Hipki), the demand for fresh coconuts is on the rise. read more

With the beginning of the 2025/26 avocado season, Israel is once again anticipating a total harvest of approximately 220,000 tons, a volume similar to that of last year. Around 120,000 tons of this harvest will be allocated for export, with the remaining portion being consumed within the domestic market. The cultivation area has... read more