The Serbian fruit harvest is yielding below-average results, resulting in low stock levels and increased prices for individually quick frozen (IQF) fruits such as raspberries and blackberries. Industry experts anticipate a particularly poor harvest in 2025 due to unfavorable weather conditions. read more

From August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025, Georgia exported 18,200 tons of hazelnuts, with the majority supplied to the EU market, according to a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture. The total export value amounted to US$119.7 million. Compared to the same period last year, the export volume had increased. read more

At B&B Fruit, the Pickstar 4.0 has been in operation since this week. The electric harvester, previously used mainly for harvesting hard fruit, has now been adapted for harvesting plums. This makes the Bunt family the first in the Netherlands to do so, reports NFO. On the farm in Herveld, a read more

The sweet potato is a staple food for millions of people around the world, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where its ability to withstand extreme climates helps ensure food security. Scientists have recently deciphered its intricate genome, which offers new resources for precise enhancements in crop production. Unlike humans, who have two sets of chromosomes, the sweet potato has... read more

MangoPoint, an exporter of chemical-free mangoes and mango-based products, has raised US$1 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The round also included The Chennai Angels, Native Angel Network, Keiretsu Forum India, Fondation Botnar, IIM-CAN, and Metis. read more

India's apple trade is set to undergo a seasonal transition, moving away from imported fruits towards the arrival of fresh harvests from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir, according to Santosh Chauhan of Chauhan EXIM, a local fresh fruit importer-exporter. "During this period of change, imported apples will... read more

Against a backdrop of limited supply in both France and Europe, and with Spanish production struggling to meet demand in the European market - resulting in Spanish flat peach prices sometimes exceeding €4/kg [4.7 USD/kg] on the French market - the French season had a promising start and is now in full swing. read more

The 2024/2025 Spanish grapefruit season, which runs from September 1 to May 31, has closed with positive record data, strengthening the role of this minority citrus, which offers very interesting upward trends. Total production this season amounted to 102,000 tons, which means that Spain has read more

The Turkish fig production has been increasing in recent years, according to Bilal Aşkar, managing partner responsible for business development at Aşkar Tarım Ltd. "As the name suggests, Turkish Black Figs are mainly grown in the Bursa region of Turkey and have a special position in Turkish agriculture." read more

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A new campaign in Australia aims to encourage children to eat more fruits and vegetables with the support of children's entertainers The Wiggles. The initiative, called Fruit and Veggies Yummy Yummy, is supported by the Australian fresh produce industry and aims to promote long-term consumption of fruits and... read more

In week 30, average wholesale prices for bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean decreased across all selected countries compared to the previous week (week 29). In Germany (DE), prices dropped slightly from €131/100kg in week 29 to €129/100kg in week 30. Spain (ES) recorded a read more

In the past six weeks, more than half of Armenian flower suppliers have been denied export licenses to Russia, as reported by the Food Safety Inspection Body of Armenia. This action follows joint inspections conducted by Armenian authorities and Russia's Rosselkhoznadzor, the federal agency responsible for. read more

The Malaysian state of Penang is working to register more varieties of local "durian kampung" from its orchards to enhance its collection of recognized durian species. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced this initiative during the launch of a durian outreach program at Rain Tree Farm in Taman... read more

Rijeka Gateway, now in its final testing phase, welcomed its first container vessel, the M/V Cape Fulmar, and the first test train operated by ENNA Logic. The M/V Cape Fulmar, which arrived from Port Said, Egypt, will stay docked at the terminal. read more

Poland is one of the largest producers of fruit and vegetables in the EU. Spain and Italy are the two main producers in both categories. In terms of vegetables, Poland ranks second after France and ahead of the Netherlands. In the fruit category, Poland is third after Italy and Spain. However, Polish... read more

Elsayed Elgohary, owner of Marvel Farm, describes the atmosphere as Egyptian growers prepare for the upcoming strawberry season, which begins in November, amid climate and budgetary pressures. Nevertheless, Egypt's strawberry industry still manages to attract growers and expand its acreage. read more

South Africa's agri-food trade with the European Union (EU) is showing signs of decline, despite the country remaining the EU's largest trading partner in Africa. Researchers from Stellenbosch University and Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic, report that rising trade barriers are a contributing factor. read more

SPAR Austria celebrated the redesign of the EUROSPAR Supermarket in Fohnsdorf, together with customers. Christoph Holzer, Managing Director of SPAR Styria and South Burgenland, said: "In Fohnsdorf, we rethought grocery shopping". read more

A research team from Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has successfully extended the postharvest life of Gerbera flowers using environmentally friendly silver nanoparticles synthesized from tea leaf extract. These silver nanoparticles have been proven to effectively inhibit microbial growth in the flowers. read more