Given the market's growing dynamism and unpredictability, sector players are analyzing the table grape season in Sicily and Puglia. Among them is Claudio Romano, the sales manager of the Apulian company Petraleon Import-Export and the owner of the consulting firm StarTrade, who has dedicated most of his time to this. read more

The category of prepared pomegranate seeds has welcomed a new addition with the introduction of Poppin' Poms pomegranate seeds at Costco. Created by fresh-cut fruit provider PrepWorld, this marks the brand's first nationwide retail availability in the UK. Prepared pomegranate seeds have been experiencing consistent growth in demand. read more

"We are getting ready for another record pomegranate harvest, expecting a slight increase in volume compared to last year. We have estimated over 710 tonnes of fruit on the plants - all branded as Lome Super Fruit pomegranates. We are about to begin harvesting operations on our 400 hectares, showcasing." read more

Egypt is solidifying its position in the global fruit export market. Over the last ten years, the country has gained recognition for consistently supplying a variety of fruits that meet international standards. For traders in the U.S. and Europe, sourcing from Egypt offers a dependable option. read more

The marketing campaign for Dolce Passione watermelons will run until the last week of September or the first week of October. This is a lengthy campaign showcasing watermelons exclusively grown in Italy, which commenced in the first week of May. The aim is to mitigate fluctuations in the market. read more

Endives will soon be back in season, with both volume and quality meeting expectations. After an increase in sales compared to the previous season, the Association of French Endive Producers (APEF) aims to "continue winning back consumers lost during the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 seasons." read more

"The 2025 harvest has got off to a flying start," says Cyril Kointz, Technical and Project Manager for the Syndicat d'Appellation and Quality Manager of the Copsolfruit cooperative, a producer organization with 70 members. This year's fig season started earlier than usual and promises to be. read more

Over the past fifteen years, Koena Moradu has expanded the mango orchards on his farm to forty hectares, which are currently in beautiful bloom. "If we receive early rain, we will have a good crop," he says. "It's already very hot here in Letsitele, and that's something we can't control." read more

Farmers in Chendipada of Odisha's Angul district have exported lemons to the United Kingdom for the first time. Around 500 acres (202 hectares) in the region are under lemon cultivation, where the crop is considered an agricultural lifeline. Until now, farmers faced difficulties due to the read more

The significant entry of Egypt into the international sweet potato market in recent years has brought about a drastic change in the competitive environment, displacing several other suppliers from the European market. In the last two seasons, Egyptian sweet potatoes have dominated the market, resulting in a surplus. read more

The Netherlands Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) has signed its first cooperation agreement in Asia's fruit processing and export sector, allocating $20 million to Vietnam's Nafoods for the period of 2025-2030. The investment will support the expansion of production capacity, product. read more

Zgodnie z wstępną prognozą Lemon and Grapefruit Inter-branch Association (Ailimpo), Hiszpania wyprodukuje 780 000 ton Fino lemonów w sezonie 2025/2026, co oznacza spadek o 10% w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem. Prognoza zostanie skorygowana we wrześniu na podstawie wielkości owoców. read more

Market sources indicate that there is an excess supply of potatoes in the European market, which is causing prices to decrease due to limited demand for free-buy trading. In 2025, potato plantings in the EU-4 countries (Belgium, Germany, France, and the Netherlands) increased by 7.5% compared to the previous year. read more

At times, organic and conventional prices can become very similar; nevertheless, Spain continues to prioritize the cultivation of organic vegetables for markets where price is not the primary concern. Sometimes, the scarcity of conventional produce can lead to its prices rising above. read more

While the apricots are in full harvest and the plums have just begun, the persimmons are waiting for their turn in the fall. And let's not forget about the new plantings and other novelties. For the Italian company Società Agricola Guidi, these are weeks of intense work. "We are still in the read more

The latest fruit export season in Peru has been characterized by a significant oversupply in the international market, leading to price pressure and logistical hurdles for companies. As a response, businesses are adapting their strategies and in the upcoming weeks, prices are anticipated to rebound as exporters concentrate on expanding into new markets and exploring alternative distribution channels. read more

In mid-August, the busiest stores at the Central Fruit and Vegetable Market of Athens are those supplying the HO.RE.CA. sector. This is the case for Menelaos Fresh, one of the largest stores in the Athenian Market. Despite the lively atmosphere and constant movement of pallets, there are very... read more

In Maasmechelen, tuist across the border in Belgium, Stefan Schiffer runs the wholesale business Schiffer Food Trading together with his brother Youri and their parents. Every day, they supply fresh fruit and vegetables to a diverse range of customers, including market traders, shops, and German read more

The Sicilian table grape sector has seen a positive trend in the production of the Victoria seeded variety. Attention is now shifting towards the harvesting of Italia grapes. "The season for Victoria seeded grapes is coming to an end with highly positive outcomes. The quality of the product was excellent, as was its commercialization." read more

On August 27, 2025, the China International Fruit Expo (CHINA FRUIT) opened at Halls E6 and E7 of the Shanghai New International Expo Center. As mainland China's largest and most professional B2B fruit exhibition, the event is hosted by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of. read more