Rijk Zwaan has introduced the first two iceberg lettuce varieties – Happinas RZ and Friendlinas RZ – with a high resistance against biotypes 0 and 1 of the extremely troublesome blackcurrant-lettuce aphid Nasonovia ribisnigri (Nr:0,1). This innovation by the Dutch fruit and vegetable company is a significant step in combating the damaging effects of this aphid on lettuce crops. read more

The Valencia orange season in California is ending earlier than usual. Jesse Silva of Kings River Packing, a family-owned and operated business spanning eight generations, mentioned that multiple industry players are already completing their harvest. This trend is expected to continue in the coming weeks. read more

Ghana exported mangoes worth US$75 million in 2024, a 21% increase compared to US$62.05 million in 2023, according to data from the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA). The growth continues a trend that saw exports rise 28% between 2020 and 2021 to reach US$64.6 million. read more

At the Tropicals Congress 2025 in Antwerp, Henry Robertson, category manager at Perfection Fresh Australia, delivered a presentation on the increasing popularity of Calypso® mango in the Australian market. During his session, Henry emphasized the significance of brand building, highlighting Calypso as a successful example. read more

The Tomélon season, featuring the mini watermelon grown by Tomeco and distributed by Coöperatie Hoogstraten, is gradually drawing to a close. "We are pleased with how the season has progressed. Thanks to solid agreements with our customers, we have effectively managed production peaks as planned. read more

South Africa's largest ginger and garlic importer, Bosina Food, is currently interviewing candidates for the position of farm manager on their newly-acquired vegetable farm south of Tzaneen. They have big plans to establish a ginger crop on the farm in the future. read more

Yesterday was a historic day for trade in fresh produce between New Zealand and India. APMC Vashi from Navi Mumbai introduced the Rouge Apple from New Zealand for the first time in India. "This moment will be remembered in the history of our fresh produce trade," said Rohan Satish Ursal of Purander. read more

The Brazilian onion market is currently facing a substantial surplus, with prices plummeting to just 0.57 BRL (€0.09) per kilogram—significantly below the production costs for farmers. In the last two months, the country has been dealing with an excess supply, causing prices to decrease and affecting producers across various regions. read more

Kolejna dostawa świeżnych uzbeckich produktów przyleciała do Wielkiej Brytanii, donosi IA Dunyo. Tym razem do Londynu dostarczono 2 tony melonów i winogron. Eksporterem jest grupa importowa Exim Dried Fruits, a importerem firma Baykoos Foods Ltd. Uzbeckie owoce zyskują coraz większą popularność w

Another shipment of fresh Uzbek produce has arrived in the United Kingdom, reports IA Dunyo. This time, 2 tons of melons and grapes were delivered to London. The exporter is Exim Dried Fruits Import Group, while the importer is Baykoos Foods Ltd. Uzbek fruits are increasingly standing out on the market. read more

Egipt zwiększył eksport cytryn do trzech krajów Ameryki Południowej, ustanawiając nowe rekordy wysyłki na każdym z tych rynków, zgodnie z informacjami z EastFruit. Od listopada 2024 do czerwca 2025 eksporterzy wysłali 3800 ton metrycznych cytryn do Ameryki Południowej, generując około 3,6 miliona dolarów. Ta ilość jest większa. read more

At Kraaijeveld, the locally grown Egyptian spring onion season is about to start again. "The first shipment of the season from Egypt is expected in mid to late October. The crops are looking promising, and it seems like we will begin harvesting earlier than last year. This early harvest from Egypt... read more

The export season for Moldovan plums in 2025 started later than usual, with a delay of nearly three weeks due to an unstable spring. Initial prices for the new crop were around 17-18 MDL/kg (€0.90). Wholesale prices then decreased steadily, hitting their lowest point of the season only in late July. By early read more

Demand for Brazilian papayas typically increases in late summer. "In our country, papayas have mainly gained popularity in wholesale markets, although they are also available in select food retail stores. Our biggest presence, however, is in the British market, where ... read more

The import season for Peruvian berries is currently experiencing a strong market trend. "We received the first container on August 20 and were pleasantly surprised by the favorable market conditions," says Jan Marc Schulz of SFI Rotterdam. "The Polish season ended early, catching many importers off guard." read more

Makins, a soft fruit supplier to UK retailers, has applied to Leeds City Council to continue accommodating seasonal workers in 84 static caravans at Sturton Grange Farm in Micklefield, near Garforth. The company, which supplies Morrisons and Aldi, stated that it needs space for up to 325 workers. read more

W zeszłym roku wystąpił niedobór cykorii belgijskiej, co skutkowało wysokimi cenami, sytuacja w tym roku jest jednak zupełnie inna. "Sprzedaż była trudna przez cały rok. Jest znacznie więcej korzeni cykorii, a popyt od dłuższego czasu pozostaje na niskim poziomie. Na szczęście, być może ze względu na koniec lata..." read more

Competition in the global fruit market is becoming more intense, requiring growers to prioritize quality, possess accurate information, and make swift decisions in order to differentiate themselves. Developing more resilient varieties, effectively managing post-harvest processes, and analyzing market trends have now become crucial factors in achieving success. read more

Last summer, Kees Oskam sold his three companies to Van Kessel Fruit Velddriel. Since then, the fruit business has been on the back burner for the first time in his career. "After getting my Havo diploma, I worked full-time and with great satisfaction in fruit for 49 years, and those ten read more

This week, prices of imported avocados, blueberries, and Xinjiang plums rose significantly due to reduced supply. At the same time, Vietnamese durian arrivals are increasing, with prices lower than last week, and the first batch of Cambodian durians has entered the market. Peruvian avocados are... read more

Blueberries from Zimbabwe can now be exported to the Chinese market for the very first time, following the signing of a new protocol between the two countries in Beijing. The Horticultural Development Council (HDC) welcomes the agreement, which opens the door for local growers to expand into a new market. read more