The persimmon campaign will begin on September 20, following the pattern of previous seasons, with promising volume predictions compared to previous years and higher prices at the origin. "We anticipate regular yields and excellent quality due to favorable weather conditions and effective pest control." read more

"Forty years ago, we planted a seed. Today, we are reaping the fruits of our unwavering commitment to quality and our customers' trust. This journey fills us with pride and propels us toward the future," says Michele Volpone, president of Cooperativa Gloria, which is now celebrating its 40th. read more

New Zealand: Commerce Commission welcomes enhanced focus on competition

The Commerce Commission has welcomed the government's announcement to update the Commerce Act with measures aimed at enhancing competition. This includes measures to deter creeping acquisitions. read more

According to LS reports, Kazakhstan exported 7,400 tons of apples from January to July 2025, which is almost double the amount exported in the same period last year. Russia was the main buyer, purchasing 7,200 tons (an increase of 3.4 times). Additionally, exports to Tajikistan grew by 1.5 times, totaling 23.6 tons. read more

Walnut growers in southern and central Moldova are planning to begin harvesting the early export variety Peschansky on a large scale between September 18 and 20, which is about a week later than in 2024, as reported by Logos Press. Last year, there was extreme summer heat, with daytime temperatures reaching... read more

Feeding infants blueberries as one of their first solid foods may help enhance their immune systems, decrease allergy symptoms, and promote gut development, according to new research from the University of Colorado Anschutz. The study, published in Nutrients and Frontiers in Nutrition, suggests that introducing blueberries early in a baby's diet may have these beneficial effects. read more

The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), a UK environmental NGO aligned with the Labour Party, is calling for a government ban on plastic packaging for 21 common fruit and vegetable items. This proposal is part of a wider range of waste-reduction measures that are anticipated to be announced soon. read more

As part of an agreement between National Agroforte (brand MillMax) in the Bukhara region and Kuwait's Star Fruit Co., Uzbekistan has shipped around 1 ton of fresh fruits to Kuwait, including peaches, pomegranates, melons, pears, nectarines, and grapes, reports IA "Dunyo". read more

"Henk van Doorne sighs as he talks about the grim situation with lettuce prices. At 76 years old, the Westlander still manages sales for some growers and tends to his own small garden. However, the experienced professional in the industry expresses concern over the slow lettuce sales, which appear to be increasingly becoming a long-term issue." read more

A small number of mango shipments from Mexico entered the U.S. last week, indicating that the country's mango season has officially ended. "We are now depending solely on Brazil for mango supply," says Albert Perez from Continental Fresh. Brazil's production has begun on a small scale, but volumes are expected to increase soon. read more

In the presence of Belgian federal ministers Clarinval (Agriculture & Economy) and Matz (Public Service and Modernisation), Belgian Fruit Valley presented the Belgian TRUVAL Conference pear at the World Expo in Osaka on Sunday, September 14, during the National Holiday at the Belgian Pavilion. read more

Rayalaseema, a major horticultural center in Andhra Pradesh, is currently experiencing a serious crisis during the Kharif season due to drought, low crop prices, and crop damage. This region is a significant supplier of fruits, vegetables, and flowers, but farmers are facing challenges such as decreased cultivation and financial stress. read more

The summer carrot production characteristics in the plain of Thebes, the most significant summer cultivation area for this vegetable in Greece, are varied. Mrs. Fotini Papaefstathiou, a member of the management at the local production and trading company Katselis, emphasizes: "The quality of" read more

The market figures for this week show contrasting trends in various fruit categories compared to the averages from the previous week. Apples in the "Other Mid-Season" category saw a significant decrease in value, dropping from £1.29 per kilogram to £1.11. This £0.18 decrease indicates read more

The Turkish fig season is currently in full swing at Special Fruit. "A challenging season," says Lieve Michielsen of the Flemish importer. "Due to weather conditions, the harvest is generally lower than in other years." "In some regions, fruit drop occurred at the beginning of the season, which has impacted overall production." read more

Last Thursday, the French Garlic Trade Association (ANIAIL) organized a video conference to launch the 2025 French garlic campaign. Christiane Pieters, president of ANIAIL, and Hélène Rouffaud, coordinator of the association, spoke alongside representatives from various regions. read more

W zeszłym sezonie eksport australijskich winogron osiągnął swoje drugie najlepsze wyniki pod względem wartości, z eksportem ponad 140 000 ton o wartości niemal 600 milionów AUD. Według Jeffa Scotta, dyrektora generalnego Table Grapes Australia, był to dość mieszany sezon. "Początek sezonu był bardzo dobry, potem" read more

Next week, Moldovan growers will start the large-scale harvesting of the country's main export table grape variety, Moldova. The generally good condition of the vineyards indicates that exports in 2025 could surpass the 2023 record of approximately 84,000 tons. According to Gheorghe Gaber, the head of the National read more

The importation of South African citrus into Singapore began in March. "We began with lemons in March, and then added Star Ruby Grapefruit in April," stated Hong Chew Kwek, Managing Director at Kwek Global. "In June, we expanded to include soft citrus varieties such as Nules, Clementines, and Nova." read more

Borówki są najszybciej rosnącą kategorią owoców jagodowych zarówno pod względem hodowli, jak i konsumpcji. "W przypadku borówek obserwujemy wiele działań hodowlanych, prowadzących do uzyskania lepszych odmian" - mówi Philip Symons z North Bay Produce. "Podobne procesy zachodzą również w przypadku innych owoców jagodowych, jednak borówki zajmują w tej dziedzinie czołową pozycję." read more