Andalucía recorded fruit and vegetable exports worth more than €5 billion (US$5.4 billion) between January and June 2025, the highest first-half value since comparable data became available in 1995. Year-on-year growth reached 11.6%, above the Spanish average of 9.5%. The region accounted for read more

W Polsce ceny hurtowe śliwek systematycznie spadają od końca sierpnia, podczas gdy ceny detaliczne pozostają na poziomie zeszłorocznym. Według Głównego Urzędu Statystycznego (GUS), tegoroczne zbiory szacowane są na 127 000 ton, w porównaniu do 95 000 ton w 2024 roku. Mimo że nie są one wyjątkowe. read more

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The peruvian blueberry and table grape industries aim to exceed $2.5 billion in blueberry exports and reach 86 million boxes of grapes. Their focus is on prioritizing quality, diversifying markets, and increasing global consumption. These goals and strategies were emphasized at the Second. read more

Platinum Fruits will be exhibiting at Asia Fruit Logistica this year and is excited to connect with industry partners from around the world. "Our main export products include durian, longan, coconut, and mangosteen, all known for their high quality and authentic Thai origin." read more

Po dwóch kolejnych latach spadku Egipt zwiększył eksport daktyli palmowych do Indonezji w roku marketingowym (MY) 2024/25, przekraczając poprzednie wskaźniki i ustanawiając nowy rekord wolumenu - informuje EastFruit. Między lipcem 2024 a czerwcem 2025 Egipt wyeksportował 25 500 ton metrycznych daktyli palmowych do. read more

On 27 July 2025, wildfires rapidly spread in Bursa province in northwestern Turkey, leading to the evacuation of over 1,700 people and destruction of vast forest areas. Despite the magnitude of the fires, a 2.5-hectare nectarine orchard in Karahıdır village remained unharmed. Farmer Halil Kiraz read more

Exports of Ukrainian cucumbers and tomatoes have dropped to their lowest levels since before the war, as reported by market analysts. The primary destinations for cucumbers continue to be Estonia, Poland, and Moldova, with shipments concentrated between May and July, when Ukraine is able to meet seasonal demand. read more

Vimm Enterprises has recalled Deep-brand sprouted mat, moong beans, and surti undhiu mix in New Zealand due to potential salmonella contamination. "Salmonellosis can be serious, so it is important that people do not eat these products," said NZ Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent. read more

Rijk Zwaan Australia has been continuously working on developing lettuce varieties that cater to the needs of consumers, growers, and retailers. One such variety is the Salanova® lettuce, which comes in red and green butter varieties. These lettuces have been specifically bred for easy processing, consumer convenience, and read more

Weak demand for apples and a rising supply of autumn varieties are leading Ukrainian growers to lower their wholesale prices, as reported by analysts at EastFruit. Currently, high-quality apples are being sold at 30–40 UAH/kg (US$0.72–0.97/kg), which is on average 12% cheaper than at the end of the season. read more

The imported apple season in China is coming to a close. With supply decreasing, prices have recently gone up compared to earlier in the season. "This year's market performance for imported apples has slightly declined compared to previous years, experiencing a short-term downturn, but overall" read more

Nearly fifty growers and technicians gathered on 29 July at the La Pugère Experimental Station in Mallemort, Bouches-du-Rhône, for the official launch of the new KIARA® pear variety (Cepora cov.). Developed by INRAE and published by CEP Innovation, this eagerly awaited variety was presented. read more

Chilean walnut exports between March 21 and July 31 of this year increased by 15% compared to the same period of the previous season, rising from 64,390 to 73,787 tons in-shell equivalent. The growth was driven by increased demand from Europe and the Middle East, which helped offset slower sales in Asia, as reported in Chilenut's Monthly Shipment. read more

Egyptian sweet potatoes are now entering the peak of the season, and volumes are expected to increase as we move into September. "We kicked off the new season of Egyptian sweet potatoes in July with lower volumes from the early crop," said Daniel Badger from Vitafresh Produce. "Volumes will read more

Italy's season displays contrasting dynamics, with Sicily finishing strongly with Victoria and seedless varieties, while Apulia is experiencing price pressure despite demand for Italia. In Germany, Italian grapes were prevalent alongside imports from Spain, France, Greece, and Turkey, while local production remained at a... read more

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is increasing its efforts to empower tribal communities through mushroom cultivation. Just two months after training a group of 22 tribal women in oyster mushroom production, ICAR's Mushroom Research & Training Centre (MRTC) in Basar has... read more

The harvest of Greek pears is nearing completion, according to Mr. Michalis Malakos, manager of the company Tyrnavou Gaia from Tyrnavos. As he states: "The harvest is currently continuing only with the Krystallia variety (similar to Blanquilla), which will finish around August 25th. read more

The Bank of Tanzania has released a report analyzing the horticultural exports of the country, emphasizing both growth opportunities and existing limitations. Horticulture is among Tanzania's rapidly expanding agricultural industries, with exports increasing from 33.5% of agricultural trade in 2020 to 38% in 2022. read more

A study has investigated the use of FreshInset's Vidre+ complex as an active packaging solution for cherries, with the goal of slowing down ripening and decreasing post-harvest losses. Cherries are known to be sensitive to heat and dehydration during their shelf life, and their delicate nature often leads to quality issues and... read more

Blossom Hill Packing, one of the apricot growers in the United States, has introduced a linerless packaging format as part of its packaging innovations. The new packaging includes lids printed by Reflex Group, combined with TrayCycle™ trays provided by Paper, Pulp & Film and printed by Superior Litho. read more