Promoting local agricultural production through a strong, creative, and recognizable identity is the objective of Rocket Melon, the new brand of watermelons launched by Op Altamura, a cooperative based in Piana del Sele in Campania. FreshPlaza discussed this with Fabio Altamura,... read more

Hurricane Erick did not have any impact on the avocado-producing regions in Mexico. However, its occurrence coincided with an international oversupply situation that is significantly affecting market prices. Although the recent rains in Mexico have been beneficial for production, the global market is currently saturated. read more

Launched in March 2025, FreshPrice® is a business intelligence tool designed specifically for professionals in the fruit and vegetable sector. Its purpose is to assist users in anticipating crucial market changes. At a time when fully AI-driven solutions are becoming more prevalent. read more

In traditional retail outlets (excluding discounters), organic yellow onions were sold for 5.70 CHF (6.97 USD) per kilogram in April. Non-organic yellow onions, on the other hand, were priced at 1.68 CHF (2.05 USD) per kilogram. The price difference between organic and non-organic onions was therefore 4.02 CHF. read more

Even before the traditional end of the harvest season on St. John's Day on June 24, Pfalzmarkt für Obst und Gemüse eG is drawing mixed conclusions for this year's asparagus season. After Pfalzmarkt eG got off to a very good start in nationwide marketing of the royal vegetable at the end of. read more

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has disrupted import and export activities in Punjab, affecting the trade of dry fruits. The supply chain from Iran has been significantly impacted. The closure of the trade route between India and Afghanistan via Attari following the Pahalgam incident has further exacerbated the situation. read more

"Spring 2025 was relatively quiet," summarizes Michael Penzkofer, who has been managing Gartenbauzentrale Main-Donau eG since the beginning of the year. "Retailers purchased smaller quantities compared to 2024. Lettuce is a prime example: there is currently an excess of lettuce across Germany due to lower sales." read more

The summer season is in full swing for wholesalers. "With the beautiful weather, sales are running almost effortlessly," says Ellen Sebrechts of the wholesaler by the same name. "It may be going a little too well, as we're reaching our limits in terms of crowds, but we can't complain. Last year, read more

Spanish onion growers and exporters are still dealing with uncertainty due to high domestic prices, the cost of first Dutch onions, and import prices of Peruvian sweet onions. The weather this year has led to a general shortage of domestic onions in the Spanish regions of Andalusia. read more

The Peruvian avocado season is currently halfway through, with a larger volume compared to last year. However, the markets have been able to absorb this increased supply well in the first half of the season. In recent weeks, there have been logistical challenges and delays in shipments, resulting in overlapping issues. read more

W ciągu ostatniej dekady obserwowany jest globalny wzrost wirusów atakujących arbuzy, spowodowany kombinacją wzajemnie powiązanych czynników: zmian klimatycznych, intensyfikacji rolnictwa, globalizacji i handlu, ewolucji wirusów, utraty różnorodności biologicznej oraz złych praktyk zarządzania. Zmiany klimatyczne, takie
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The price of imported navel oranges is staying relatively steady. Australian oranges have maintained their price since their introduction last week, but there has been a rise in the availability of smaller packaging. Traders have observed that these smaller packages are selling more quickly because of their lower individual prices. read more

"The beginning of the pepper season showed promise, with stable prices attributed to the reduced availability of Spanish peppers. The transition to Dutch products occurred quicker than normal, prompting retailers and other buyers to take advantage of the situation. We enjoyed favorable prices in the initial weeks, but starting from week 18, that..." read more

Niektóre z najwyższej jakości winogron stołowych to Victoria, Black Magic i Arra Sugar Drop™. Chociaż te odmiany są uprawiane na całym świecie, unikalne warunki środowiskowe Sycylii, w tym żyzne gleby, suche warunki pogodowe, drastyczne zmiany temperatury oraz bogate dziedzictwo rolnicze, dostarczają idealnych warunków do uprawy.
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Fruit cultivation is steadily replacing vegetable farming in Bangladesh's Chaugacha Upazila of Jessore, driven by lower costs, better yields, and strong market demand, reports Bonik Barta. Currently, about 2,500 hectares of land are used for fruit cultivation in Chaugacha alone, with two-thirds being mango orchards. read more

The watermelon campaign started on April 15th. The Spanish season is in full swing for the Anecoop cooperative, which expects to market 130,000 tons this year, including 25,000 tons in France. "We reached 110,000 tons last year, and we have high hopes of increasing our production by 15% this year." read more

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) of the European Union is establishing a new benchmark in Europe, requiring brand owners and retailers to reconsider their strategies for packaging fresh fruits and vegetables. It poses a challenge for companies to find a way to maintain compliance while also striking a delicate balance. read more

W tym tygodniu aktywność handlowa na platformie handlowej EastFruit odzwierciedlała zarówno sezonowe obfitość, jak i trwałe wyzwania związane z dostawami. Kluczowe zmiany obejmują gwałtowny wzrost wolumenów wiśni z Ukrainy, zwiększone oferty eksportowe śliwek i brzoskwiń z Uzbekistanu oraz przedłużający się regionalny brak dostaw. read more

W 2024 roku koszt produkcji borówki wysokiej w stanie Michigan przekroczył 10 000 dolarów za akar, zbliżając średnich producentów do ekonomicznego progu rentowności. Pomimo wysokich kosztów, około 240 dolarów na akar zostało uwzględnione na prace zarządcze, odzwierciedlając dochód dla producentów zarządzających własnymi polami. Praca… read more

A new citrus exporter entered the market this year when Hendrik van der Merwe and Nikki Ferreira founded Ultimate Produce. "Our primary source is the Eastern Cape, but sourcing fruit from the northern regions of the country allows us to offer a broader range of cultivars and provide a comprehensive service to our clients," Ferreira said. read more