The new Limorè 2025/26 lemon campaign is about to start, with the first pallets scheduled to be sent out in less than two weeks, just before the Christmas holidays. The Consortium of Associated Lemon Producers of Rocca Imperiale, which markets the product grown in the Rocca Imperiale area, is. read more

European fruit and vegetable production remains concentrated in a limited number of producing countries, with southern Member States continuing to dominate both fresh vegetable and fruit output. Recent figures underline the scale of production and the importance of these crops within the EU. read more

A year ago, Aktalanfruit celebrated the grand opening of its new premises at the Rotterdam Groothandelsmarkt. "The relocation has certainly provided us with a positive momentum. The increased space has enabled us to significantly expand our product range," says Anja Aktalan. Aktalanfruit was established by her father, Ahmet. This month, her read more

The 2025/26 Peruvian mango season has started under challenging conditions, with reduced supply, slow ripening in the fields, and local prices that are too high for the international market. As a result, several exporting companies have decided to temporarily stop their purchases until the situation improves. read more

Domestic apples were the main supply, with varieties like Elstar, Braeburn, Boskoop, and Jonagold being the most common for this time of year. Wellant and Tenroy were also notable. Italy's contribution primarily included Red Delicious, Granny Smith, and Golden varieties. read more

Pół roku po premierze, wyniki bananów HoneyGlow® od Del Monte® są bardzo pozytywne. "Dzięki swojemu pozycjonowaniu i profilowi organoleptycznemu, ten koncept opracowany przez Fresh Del Monte® po sukcesie ananasa HoneyGlow, przekroczył oczekiwania firmy i read more

The Unifrutti Group has announced a deal to purchase 100% of Safco, which includes Global Agro Peru and Safco Peru, from Rio King and other minority shareholders. The completion of the transaction is contingent upon meeting standard closing requirements. Safco currently manages approximately 560 hectares of table grape farms. read more

Obecnie dostawa grejpfrutów z Florydy jest silna, co stanowi pozytywny rozwój po ubiegłorocznych trudnościach spowodowanych huraganami Helene i Milton. „Zbliżamy się do szczytu dostawy grejpfrutów i w tym roku mamy promocyjne ilości” - mówi Steven Callaham z Dundee Citrus. read more

The approaching grape season in India is being met with caution by traders, but Cyril Chakranarayan of Olive Import Export is more optimistic, anticipating a better performance compared to last year. "Key production areas like Nashik and Sangli, which are major suppliers of grapes in India, are expected to... read more

Parallel Fresh has been operating since August. The import company, specializing in grapes, citrus, and soft fruit, is part of the Fresh Hub Group and operates from the Ridderkerk business park. "From this strategic location, we expect to create a stable sales channel to the rest of Europe. read more

In the greenhouse sector, packaging costs, workflow efficiency, and storage demands are increasingly influencing operational decisions. One area drawing attention is the continued use of pre-folded lids for closing trays of peppers, eggplants, and similar products. While widely used, these lids read more

Nikolaos Giontis, the owner of Greek fresh produce exporter Giontis PC, has stated that Greek kiwi production is currently increasing. He mentioned that this year's kiwifruit production has risen by about 7% compared to 2024, showing a consistent upward trajectory for the industry. This growth is mainly attributed to read more

Sezon na koperek idzie do przodu szybko, a jest pewne poczucie zrównoważonego optymizmu. Tak przynajmniej jest w przypadku produkcji, jak potwierdził Gennaro Paolillo, kierownik produkcji i założyciel firmy Paolillo z siedzibą w Kampanii. Firma specjalizuje się w kopru włoskim.

The fennel season is moving forward quickly, and there is a sense of measured optimism. This is at least the case with regard to production, as confirmed by Gennaro Paolillo, the production manager and founding partner of the Campania-based company Paolillo. The company specializes in fennel. read more

Turkey's catastrophic spring frost in April 2025 wiped out nearly 98% of its apricot crop, especially in Malatya, the key producing region. This sudden shortage has caused global prices for dried apricots to skyrocket and left buyers urgently seeking new sources. For Georgia, this has opened a
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In marketing year (MY) 2024/25, avocado production in Chile increased to 240,000 metric tons (MT), up 60 per cent from MY 2023/24, supported by favorable climatic conditions and higher rainfall. Production is forecasted to remain unchanged at 240,000 MT in MY 2025/26, assuming stable yields and no changes. read more

The endive supply from California is currently in peak season and abundant. Mara Tiznado from California Endive mentioned, "We have plenty of roots. Right now we are selling around 80,000 lbs per week and we could sell 90,000 lbs per week. We really do have stronger and bigger roots this year, so production looks good." read more

"Sprout production is a year-round focus for ESG Drysdale. We provide Brussels sprouts grown in the UK from August to April and collaborate with international growers during the summer to maintain a consistent supply of high-quality produce throughout the year," said Nat Cox from the company ESG Drysdale. read more

Rosja znacząco zwiększyła import gruzińskich jabłek w 2025 roku, kupując prawie cały krajowy zbiór i osiągając najwyższy poziom od 17 lat. Według danych celników gruzińskich, Rosja importowała 13 700 ton jabłek o wartości 8,7 miliona dolarów w okresie styczeń–październik 2025 roku, więcej niż read more

W Brazylii, Sebrae koordynuje dwa projekty mające na celu przygotowanie producentów owoców i zakładów pakujących do zdobycia dostępu do rynków międzynarodowych. Inicjatywy skupiają się na dostosowaniu gospodarstw rolnych i operacji pozbiorczych do spełnienia wymagań certyfikacyjnych i technicznych stawianych przez zagranicznych nabywców. read more

The Supreme People's Court of China has upheld an administrative penalty for the unauthorized production, propagation, and sale of the protected IFG Six grape variety in Yunnan province, as stated in a ruling issued in early December. The decision validates a previous determination by the Binchuan authorities. read more