The harvesting campaign for the Italian black Maula grape variety began on July 3, following its successful introduction to domestic and European markets in 2024. This seedless cultivar is the product of a collaboration between CREA in Turi, Apulia, and the Italian consortium Nu.Va.U.T. Nuove. read more

When Marilyn Bull founded Toro Fruit, she anticipated that citrus would be her primary focus, with strawberries playing a secondary role. However, six and a half years later, strawberries have emerged as the clear favorite, a trend that has been ongoing since she visited the Middle East with a strawberry farmer. read more

"Razem z awokado i winogronami, wiśnie staną się następnym mistrzem eksportu owoców z Libanu, dzięki wysokiej jakości i wymagającemu rynkowi" - mówi Mirna Fadel, menedżer ds. rozwoju biznesu w firmie Fadel Trading Company. Mirna dodaje, "Wiele rynków zna i docenia libańskie owoce, które są" read more

W połowie czerwca rozpoczęto zbieranie borówek na farmie Blueberry Giant w Weeze, Niemczech. Zbiory wczesnej odmiany Duke zostały już zakończone, obecnie zbierane są odmiany TopShelf, Draper i Valor. Zbieranie odmiany Calypso także zaraz rozpocznie się - informuje John Berden, właściciel firmy. read more

Vietnam's banana industry is experiencing significant growth, with a cultivated area of over 161,000 hectares producing nearly 3 million tonnes in 2024. The primary growing regions in the country are the Mekong Delta, Southeast, northern midlands, and Red River Delta, with the Southeast region achieving the highest yield. read more

The British Carrot Growers Association (BCGA) is pleased to announce that its highly anticipated annual Demonstration Day will take place on Thursday, 2 October 2025, in Honingham, near Norwich. Visitors will be able to explore over 80 field plots showcasing both established and emerging carrot varieties. read more

The berry market in India is experiencing changing consumption trends, with an increasing number of consumers showing a willingness to try imported berries from various countries. Once considered a novelty, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries have now become popular lifestyle choices. read more

Started in 2021, Abacate International entered the Indian market at a time when avocado consumption was still limited and largely unstructured. With a clear focus on a single product category, the importer has gradually built systems around sourcing, cold chain, ripening, and distribution. read more

The area dedicated to butternut squash cultivation in the Iberian Peninsula has decreased by 18% this year as a result of the prolonged rainfall in the months of February and March, which is the main period for planting the crop. The reduction in acreage is particularly significant in Portugal and Spain. read more

Vakhtang Bezhitashvili, the head of the Georgian Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association, expressed concerns regarding Georgia's visa-free travel agreement with the European Union. This agreement is linked to the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA), which is essential for economic cooperation. read more

"Crazy," "unique," "very strong," "the best season ever." This is how Mr. Diamantis Milinis, owner of the growing and packing company Sun Fruits, describes the current apricot season in Chalkidiki, the latest Greek growing region for this fruit. Chalkidiki is the only region in Greece that has read more

W strategicznym ruchu mającym na celu zdobycie rosnącego apetytu Indii na premium owoce, indyjski importer świeżych produktów rolnych i firma doradcza Scion Agricos nawiązały partnerstwo z nowozelandzkim producentem Bearsley Exports, aby wprowadzić na rynek indyjski nowy premium odmiany jabłek o nazwie NZ Rouge w połowie sierpnia. read more

"Definitely, this is a productive year," says Ruud den Boer, Commercial Director at the growers' cooperative Oxin Growers. However, this usually does not result in the best prices, and this year is no different. In a market update, he provides insights on various crops, including cucumbers and the current season. read more

With the progress of the South African citrus season, the amount of South African oranges entering the market has notably risen this week. Traders report that, of the South African orange varieties currently in supply, sour oranges are seeing relatively strong performance due to higher demand. read more

The shortage of produce caused by heavy rains and low spring temperatures in Murcia and Seville led to the melon and watermelon season ending with reasonable prices. However, the situation changed significantly with the start of the season in La Mancha. Despite the reduced production of melons and watermelons in the area, prices rose sharply. read more

After reaching peaks of €1.50 per kg in June, coinciding with the first open-field harvesting operations and high temperatures, the watermelon market has now somewhat stabilized, with prices ranging between €0.40 and €0.50 per kg, which are still satisfactory. The downside, however, is the yields, which are... read more

The Naranjasyfrutas.com platform has released its annual report on the citrus season of 2024/2025. The report compiles important data gathered from over 100,000 yearly visits to the website, where thousands of growers advertise their crops for free, and retailers search for available varieties. read more

The peak season for strawberries is over, and customer demand has significantly decreased. Deliveries have been limited due to rainfall in the growing regions, impacting availability. The quality of the fruit has also deteriorated in some cases, resulting in an increase in quality issues and returns. read more

Chiquita has announced that it will lay off 1,189 day workers in Panama. This decision was made following government approval amidst recent labor disruptions at its banana farms. The first round of layoffs took place in late May, impacting 5,000 workers as Panamanians protested against various issues, including a controversial social. read more

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