This month, FreshPlaza will be focusing on blueberries. Are you a grower, exporter, or importer of blueberries? If you are involved in this sector of the fresh produce industry, we would love to hear from you. You can send us some information, or we can give you a call for an interview. read more

Since 2021, Cofex, based in the Dominican Republic, has specialized in marketing fresh fruit for local consumption and export. The company expanded into Europe in 2023, with a focus on tropical avocados, pitahayas, and Mingolo mangoes. Alfredo Asjana and Radhamés Díaz are the company's founders. read more

Ireland's first net zero energy supermarket, located in Lidl Maynooth, is set to open in November. Lidl Ireland will officially open the doors to this sustainable supermarket in Maynooth, Co. Kildare at 8am on Thursday, November 6th. The opening ceremony will be attended by Roz Purcell, a presenter, author, and sustainability enthusiast. read more

The global potato industry is currently experiencing a rapid consolidation, with mergers, acquisitions, and cross-border investments reshaping supply chains from seed breeding to processing. In Europe, the Dutch company HZPC has acquired IPM Potato Group, which is the leading exporter of certified seed potatoes in Ireland. This move is part of the ongoing restructuring in the industry. read more

The California table grape season is expected to last for about three more weeks, with harvesting finishing around November 20th. Shipments are projected to continue for an additional five weeks. Currently, the industry is still experiencing high volumes, with an average of four million boxes being shipped per week. read more

W tym roku Fresh Del Monte po raz pierwszy dostarczył na rynek europejski pomarańcze pochodzące z Urugwaju. "Ten debiut stanowi istotny krok w długoterminowej strategii Fresh Del Monte polegającej na oferowaniu wysokiej jakości i zróżnicowanych kategorii świeżych owoców przez 52 tygodnie w roku na rynku europejskim. read more

The Spanish fruit and vegetable season is currently in full swing. In tomato-growing areas, the recent warm weather has been beneficial for production. However, the supply of peppers has slowed down due to the presence of thrips. read more

Pomimo trudności związanych z warunkami pogodowymi, zbiory jednego eksportera zostały w większości uratowane - twierdzi Ruslan Jubîrcă, dyrektor mołdawskiego eksportera jabłek FructLine: "Sezon 2025 był pełen wyzwań i osiągnięć, które podkreślają odporność mołdawskich plantatorów owoców. read more

The cultivation of a wide variety of cabbage vegetables has a long tradition in Switzerland. Domestic production of white cabbage is the highest, at more than 8,000 tons, which in turn contributes to the high degree of self-sufficiency. In contrast, broccoli continues to be dependent on imports. read more

Outdoor lettuce cultivation is facing challenges as more growers are discontinuing their operations. "If there is no suitable pesticide by March, I will cease production," stated lettuce grower Wim Van Bulck in reaction to the recent prohibition of Movento usage. This pesticide was crucial in helping growers tackle aphids, a significant pest. read more

This year's weather conditions in Greece were very different from the previous year, but both years have come with their own set of challenges. According to Vasilis Xekarfotakis, the finance and sales officer for Greek kiwi exporter Nespar, a spring frost made this year's season much more difficult. read more

Industrial Auctions is organizing an auction for the fruit packaging lines and machinery of F.lli Cambria S.p.A., located in Messina, Italy. This auction provides a chance for companies involved in fruit sorting and packaging to purchase high-quality, well-maintained equipment that is readily available. read more

Eksport cebuli przebiega jak w zegarku, a jednocześnie cena belki stopniowo rośnie do około 22–23 centów za średniej wielkości cebulę i 24 centy za grubą cebulę. Niemniej jednak Rinus Wisse z Wiscomex z Yerseke przestrzega przed zbyt wysokimi oczekiwaniami. "Nie powinniśmy się zbytnio unosić. read more

With Thanksgiving approaching, there are concerns about the availability and pricing of dry vegetables. "We are facing transitional issues. The market for squash, including zucchini and yellow squash, as well as peppers, both green, red, yellow, and orange, is quite volatile. read more

Do końca tego roku eksport winogron stołowych z Peru przekroczy 1,9 miliarda dolarów, umacniając pozycję kraju jako wiodącego producenta i eksportera winogron stołowych na świecie. Ministerstwo Rozwoju Rolnictwa i Irigacji (Midagri) przewiduje, że do 2025 roku eksport wyniesie 760 000 ton. read more

India's 2025-26 grape season is proving to be one of the most difficult in recent memory, according to Shubham Shelar of Shelar Exports, a fresh produce exporter based in Nashik, Maharashtra. "Many vineyards are seeing a significant decrease in fruit yield, with very low crop volumes. Heavy, untimely rains..." read more

During the China Open in Beijing, defending champion Coco Gauff charmed fans with her humor and energy, but she is now looking for a new nickname. Local fans have nicknamed her the "Fruit Salad Queen" due to her habit of eating fruit salad courtside, and the "Ambassador of Beijing" for her positive remarks about the city. Gauff mentioned that she is ready for a new nickname. read more

The Macadamia Association of Kenya (MACNUT) has denied recent media reports alleging that farmers are receiving low prices for macadamias this year, labeling the information as inaccurate. In a press release issued on October 29, 2025, the association stated that the 2025 season saw the highest read more

The 2025/26 South African table grape season has started with generally favorable conditions, as all five production regions have reported normal crop development. The first crop estimate released by the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) projects that export volumes inspected are on track. read more

The wholesale prices of bananas in various European Union markets showed little change between week 42 and week 43, based on the most recent data provided in euros per 100 kilograms. In Germany, prices remained stable at €118 per 100 kg, indicating consistent conditions in the country. read more