After exporting various types of fruits, this will be the first year that Perla Fruit will export dragon fruit. According to Hamdi Taner, the managing director of the Turkish produce exporter, the climate conditions have caused a delay in the start of the season: "The Turkish dragon fruit harvest season is delayed by two." read more

Nick Padley has been appointed as a Director of P&I Fruit, a wholesaler at New Covent Garden Market. He joins Paul Emmett and Paul Bishop on the board of the group, which includes both P&I Fruit and Side Salads. Padley started his career at the Market 23 years ago as a porter at the age of 19, and has now been promoted to the position of Director. read more

The successful sales of New Zealand onions in Europe have slowed down in recent weeks. "Until the second week of June, sales were going well. Unfortunately, after that, several shipments were delayed, and there was a shortage in the market in mid-June," says Tim van Haandel from Mulder Onions. "All that..." read more

With production reduced to 40-50% of its normal capacity due to spring frosts, the Greek paraguayo season is progressing. Mr. Yiannis Georgiou, sales manager at KOMEX, stated: "June concluded with strong demand and high prices for the Platifirst and UFO 4 varieties. read more

The prices of vegetables in Nepal's Kathmandu Valley have risen over the past two weeks due to disruptions in supply chains and decay caused by the monsoon. Heavy rains have been occurring regularly, blocking major highways like Tribhuvan, Prithvi, and BP, leading to transportation delays. read more

The data from the Plant Quarantine Centre at Chattogram Seaport shows that maritime vegetable exports from Bangladesh reached 58,766 tons in FY25, marking a 313% year-on-year increase. Potatoes were the most exported vegetable at 40,543 tons, followed by 16,959 tons of fresh vegetables and 1,264 tons of. read more

The imported dragon fruit market in India relies on efficient distribution and maintaining consistent quality to keep up with increasing consumer demand. Vishal Vadhwa, Director of Gajumal Vishal Fruits Pvt. Ltd, has observed that selling dragon fruit quickly leads to higher profits. He imports dragon fruit from Vietnam, which is currently in high demand. read more

The breeding company BASF | Nunhems is introducing several new tomato varieties this season. In the large vine segment, there are resistant successors to existing varieties, and in the specialty segment, an increasing number of options with resistance are becoming available, including in snack tomatoes. read more

Exotic Roots entered the exotic fruit and vegetable import market five years ago. However, the fifth anniversary will no longer be celebrated at the old office in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, as the company moved to new premises at Dinkel 5 in Rotterdam this week. "We're growing fast, and this new… read more

This summer, Chiquita is launching a banana-themed public transport campaign in London, celebrating the 10th year of its seasonal branding initiative in the UK capital. From June 30 to August 3, six branded, zero-emission buses will be circulating on some of the city's busiest routes as part of the... read more

Moldovan producers are ready to deliver fruit that meets European standards, despite the late spring frost that affected some orchards in Moldova. EcoFarm-Prod, a company from the village of Vadul-Rașcov in the Șoldănești district, has kicked off the export season with the first shipments of cherries. read more

Asda will become the first UK supermarket to offer Scottish-grown golden raspberries, as the rare summer fruit arrives in selected stores this weekend. The limited-edition berries, grown by Bruce Farms in Perthshire and supplied through Scotty Brand, will be available while stocks last. read more

Last week, Skylar Rae® white cherries from Italy made their debut in the Hong Kong market and sold out quickly. Kevin Au Yeung, who heads the Asian market at RK Growers Srl, mentioned that the variety will be introduced in the Singapore market this week, continuing its... read more

Brazil's fruit exports reached $1.38 billion in 2024, with over one million tons of fresh and processed produce exported globally. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock is focused on enhancing the international market presence of Brazilian agricultural products. Minister Carlos Fávaro. read more

DENSO Corporation has confirmed the acquisition of Axia Vegetable Seeds, a vegetable seed breeding company based in the Netherlands that specializes in developing top-quality tomato seeds for greenhouses worldwide. This acquisition represents a significant move in DENSO's strategic expansion into the AgriTech sector. read more

Mimo trudności klimatycznych, logistycznych i finansowych, produkcja ananasów na północy Kostaryki pozostaje stabilna i cieszy się dużym popytem na rynku międzynarodowym. Tak twierdzi Alfredo Volio, prezes i dyrektor generalny Upala Agrícola, jednego z głównych eksporterów kraju. "W tym roku było bardzo" read more

Produkcja melonów cantaloupe i honeydew została przeniesiona do centralnej Kalifornii. "Właśnie zakończyliśmy nasz program w Yumie w zeszłym tygodniu, a nasz program w Kalifornii rozpoczął się 30 czerwca" - mówi Tom Ferguson, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w Classic Fruit Company. Dostępność na początku jest niemal wyłącznie na. read more

The weather conditions are favorable for early potato growers in the Palatinate region. "The first loose-skinned bagged potatoes from the Palatinate were already available on May 20th. The crops grown under double foil have yielded well, producing mostly large tubers so far. The crops grown under single foil..." read more

W pierwszej połowie 2025 roku sektor owoców i warzyw w Wietnamie wygenerował ponad 3 miliardy dolarów przychodów z eksportu, pomimo 9,7% spadku w porównaniu do poprzedniego roku, spowodowanego gwałtownym spadkiem wysyłek duriana. Ścisłe przepisy kwarantanny w głównych rynkach, zwłaszcza w Chinach, utrudniły eksport duriana, który spadł. read more

In Georgia's Kakheti region, famous for its exceptional and unique Saperavi wines, farmers cultivate not only wine grapes but also various types of stone fruit. Last year, Kakheti produced 25,300 tons of peaches, representing 66% of Georgia's total peach yield. read more