Australian fruit and vegetable production in 2025-26 is expected to decrease, primarily because of limited irrigation access and increased water costs in the Murray-Darling Basin. ABARES predicts that total vegetable production will amount to 3.6 million tons, a 5% decrease compared to last year but consistent with the trend. read more

"Oishii's founder and CEO, Hiroki Koga, announced at today's JPFA Symposium that eventually, they aim to sell strawberries for 500 yen (~€2.80) per box. In the early days, Oishii berries were sold for $50 a box, but prices have gradually decreased to $20 and now." read more

Starting in September, PENNY will start selling pineapples without crowns across Germany. The crowns will be removed during the harvesting process. This change offers several benefits, as the crown typically makes up about 25% of the fruit's volume, leading to reduced packaging and transportation costs. read more

Zbiór gruszek trwa na Północno-Zachodnim Pacyfiku. "Jesteśmy dopiero około 1/3 drogi do zakończenia zbiorów gruszek z nowego zbioru," mówi Ed Weathers z Duckwall Fruit. "Wczesne wyniki dla naszego regionu, dystryktu Hood River mid Columbia, wskazują, że jest to bardzo dobry, wysokiej jakości zbiór." read more

Hungary is preparing for its weakest apple harvest in recorded history, as poor weather and a reduction in orchard area impact volumes, according to Világgazdaság. "This year is shaping up to bring the lowest apple yield ever recorded in Hungary," said Ferenc Apáti, president of FruitVeB. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has announced a ban on the import and transit of fruits, except table grapes, and vine seeds (partim Vitis L.) to the Canary Islands from countries where phylloxera is present. This measure is intended to safeguard the vineyards in the Canary Islands. read more

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spotkał się z prezydentem Rosji Władimirem Putinem i prezydentem Chin Xi Jinpingiem podczas swojej pierwszej wizyty w Chinach od siedmiu lat. Spotkanie odbyło się podczas szczytu Organizacji Współpracy Szanghajskiej (SCO), gdzie trzej liderzy publicznie pojawili się, trzymając się za ręce. Xi...

During his first visit to China in seven years, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting took place at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, where the three leaders appeared publicly holding hands. Xi... read more

China's grape export season has started. "Red grapes continue to be the most popular variety for export and represent the majority of sales. However, the demand for red grapes has been slow since exports began in June, with sales reaching only about half of previous levels. Customers have become more read more

Agriculture in Lanzarote is characterized by dry farming systems that make use of volcanic gravel and marine-origin sands to conserve scarce rainfall. Crops like sweet potatoes and watermelons are grown in these conditions, with soil protection provided by layers of volcanic gravel or organic matter. read more

Eksport tegorocznych greckich jabłek do Egiptu rozpoczął się w dobrym tempie. Egipt tradycyjnie jest najważniejszym rynkiem zbytu dla greckich jabłek, absorbując, zgodnie z najnowszymi pełnymi oficjalnymi danymi Hellenic Statistical Authority, 62,73% eksportu greckich jabłek w 2024 roku. Jako pan Amer Elsherbiny, read more

It all started fifteen years ago when three dedicated growers got involved in the cultivation of this unique apple, the Reine des Reinettes. "At that time, SICA Gerfruit, Cofruid'Oc, and Les Vergers de la Blottière were all producing Reine des Reinettes apples. However, this variety is quite demanding and..." read more

The traditional launch of the French apple pear campaign took place last week in Paris, organized by the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP). The campaign for French apples appears promising, especially considering the situation in Europe. As for pears, the current priority is to diversify varieties and... read more

The Gross Value Added (GVA) of agriculture in the Algarve reached €811 million (US$880 million) in 2023, representing 4% of the region's GVA. Nationally, agriculture accounts for 2.4%, meaning the Algarve's sector is 46% above the national average. These figures were presented at the launch of. read more

Fall Creek is expanding its team in southern Chile to take advantage of the region's suitability for growing varieties with high cold requirements. These varieties are predominantly cultivated in Chile to satisfy the global demand for high-quality fruit during the country's natural production season. read more

India's grape export industry is preparing for a bright future with the introduction of several new grape varieties that could enhance the country's global presence in the grape market," according to Mr. Rajaram Sangle, Director at fresh produce exporter Sangle Agro Processing Pvt. Ltd. He emphasized, "The 2024-25 season is poised to be a significant opportunity for growth and expansion in this sector." read more

On August 29th, the three-day 2025 China International Fruit Expo (China Fruit) successfully concluded at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. The exhibition showcased the vitality and growth potential of the fruit industry, encompassing cultivation, cold chain logistics, packaging. read more

Spain is ranked among the top five most competitive agri-food sectors in the European Union, according to the 2024 Agri-Food Observatory compiled by Cajamar in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture. The report highlights Spain's position as the world's seventh-largest exporter of agricultural products. read more

This month, FreshPlaza will be focusing on potatoes and onions. Are you involved in the potato industry as a grower, importer, or marketer? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can send us some information, or we can call you for an interview, just let us know. You can contact us at [contact information]. read more

The grape production in Portugal had to endure heavy rainfall, causing the season to be delayed quite a bit, says Martim Cruz, Commercial Manager of Portuguese grape exporter Hey,Vita! "Every season has its challenges. This year was marked by heavy rainfall during the spring, which caused several setbacks." read more

Between January and July 2025, Ukraine exported 6,200 tons of frozen vegetables valued at $6.1 million, as reported by the State Customs Service. The primary importers were Germany (30.5%), Poland (24.1%), and Italy (10.6%). In the same timeframe, Ukraine imported 7,600 tons of frozen vegetables. read more