Armenia's largest food exporter, Spayka, has confirmed that Russian authorities in recent days intercepted over 100 of its trucks loaded with fresh fruit and vegetables. Karen Baghdasarian, an executive at Spayka, informed RFE/RL's Armenian Service that the company has not yet received an official statement. read more

At the end of week 35, the average price for truss tomatoes at the auctions of the Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives was slightly above one euro. Loose tomatoes were selling at an average of €0.88. These prices are still higher than the long-term average and are approximately. read more

Iryna Barzo, co-owner of the Kyiv farm, started her agricultural journey in 2014 by cultivating strawberries with her husband on leased land. In late 2022, she established Yahidna Storona Zhyttia (Berry Side of Life) on 12 hectares. Strawberries continue to be the primary crop, supplemented by raspberries. read more

Według danych Fundecitrus opublikowanych w kwietniu 2025 r., tegoroczne zbioru pomarańczy w strefie cytrusowej São Paulo i Minas Gerais zamknął się na poziomie 230,9 mln skrzynek po 40,8 kg. Był to najmniejszy zbiór od ponad 30 lat, odzwierciedlający pięć kolejnych sezonów o niskiej wydajności spowodowanych długotrwałą suszą. read more

At Bionatur Invernaderos Biológicos de México, located in Pasteje, Mexico, tomato production is a delicate balance between science, consumer demand, and global trade realities. They cultivate a wide range of tomato varieties, such as beefsteak, TOV (tomatoes on the vine), grape, cocktail, cherry, and. read more

At Jan van Os' fruit farm in Papendrecht, the pears are developing well. This year's yield is higher than expected, and Van Os attributes this to the solar panels that protect the pears from bright sunlight and hail. The panels are supported by steel structures supplied by Trellex-RE. read more

For nearly 15 years, cherry growers in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of France have been fighting against Drosophila suzukii (the Asian fruit fly), which was accidentally introduced to Europe from South Asia. The larvae of this pest often cause extensive damage to orchards, sometimes completely destroying entire harvests. This is made more challenging by the fact that effective control measures are still being sought. read more

Dzisiaj, 3 września, był pierwszym dniem wystawy Asia Fruit Logistica w Hongkongu. Obecnych jest ponad 750 wystawców z 42 różnych krajów. Chiny ponownie są największym krajem wystawców, a pokaz jest dla nich ważny, ponieważ stają się coraz bardziej skoncentrowani na eksporcie. read more

Uprawiane z pasją, pełne smaku. Takie jest obietnica firmy Good Natured Berries, gdy ta udaje się na Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 ze swoimi truskawkami, malinami i jeżynami. Wzrost zapotrzebowania na wysokiej jakości, bezpieczne i smaczne owoce w całej Azji sprawia, że Good Natured Berries jest... read more

Yuksel Seeds, an international seed company from Turkey, is celebrating the growing success of Tobralina, a mini-plum tomato variety, in Mexico's dynamic market. This achievement marks another milestone in Tobralina's global journey, following strong adoption in key markets such as Morocco. read more

Japan is a market of interest for blueberry producers, known for high-net-worth consumers who value quality and long-term supply relationships. In 2024, Japan imported 1,895 metric tons of blueberries worth about US$25 million. The market is concentrated among a few key suppliers, mostly from the... read more

Założony w 2008 roku, zintegrowany producent jagód Berries Paradise dostarcza na rynek borówki, maliny, jeżyny i truskawki, które są uprawiane w Centralnym Meksyku i północnej Kalifornii Dolnej. "Z marzenia w polach Meksyku, staliśmy się firmą, która stara się honorować swoją". read more

World Tristar Cambodia, the largest Cavendish banana plantation in Kampot province, is expanding its production to meet the high demand in both local and international markets. Company representative Heang Menghoung announced that 1,000 hectares have been developed in Trapeang Phleang commune, Chhouk district. read more

The study conducted in Switzerland found a low level of bacterial contamination in frozen berries. However, researchers cautioned that these products could still be risky if consumed without being heated or if not eaten immediately after thawing. Between November 2024 and January 2025, 100 frozen berry samples were collected for the study. read more

In the hilly areas of Italy, as well as in Spain, France, and Eastern Europe, there are orchards and vineyards cultivated on soils with more or less steep slopes. Weeding in these situations is not easy, especially when trying to avoid chemical herbicides. That is why Calderoni designed read more

The mandarin orange season in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, is about to begin. Harvesting starts in early September, with early varieties beginning to color around September 20. In fast-coloring varieties, the red coloration can exceed 50%. This year's mandarins are larger, cleaner, and juicier. read more

Umowa handlowa letnia między Unią Europejską a administracją Trumpa miała być punktem zwrotnym w relacjach transatlantyckich po miesiącach niepewności. 15% ograniczenie ceł nie było idealne, ale liderzy UE zaakceptowali je jako koszt utrzymania napięć handlowych z USA na niskim poziomie. read more

The average price of blackberries has increased significantly this week. Prices have risen from last week's average of £6.35 per kilogram to £9.23 per kilogram. This represents an increase of £2.88, which is a 45% rise week-on-week. On the other hand, red currants have experienced a decrease in average prices. read more

Berry Fresh is rozszerzają swoją ofertę przekąsek o Blueberry Bites™, pucharek przekąska o wadze 7 uncji, wypełniony premium, specjalnie wyhodowanymi borówkami, zaprojektowanymi pod kątem smaku i konsystencji. "Naszym celem w przypadku Blueberry Bites jest dotarcie do konsumentów tam, gdzie się znajdują — w ruchu, zajętych, szukających zdrowszych przekąsek." read more

"When it froze in Turkey in April, we already knew that the apricot supply this year would be a complete disaster. We anticipated this by diverting to Tajikistan," says Richard Strijbis of Tovano, a wholesaler of nuts and southern fruits in Maasdijk. This situation fits into a pattern observed in recent years. read more