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Amfresh has announced the arrival in Spain of the first commercial container of Bloom Fresh table grape varieties grown by Uvadom in the Dominican Republic, marking the first Caribbean-grown table grape shipment to Europe and a milestone in extending the Northern Hemisphere grape season. read more

Od uprawy bananów w północnym Queensland do prowadzenia działalności na hurtowych rynkach w Melbourne, Varinder Sandhu z Total Fresh Produce mówi, że przeprowadzka na południe nie zmieniła jego priorytetów. „Jesteśmy plantatorami bananów z północnego Queenslandu”, mówi. „Dziewięćdziesiąt procent bananów w Australii jest uprawianych w. read more

Kwek Global Pte Ltd commenced importing grapes from Australia in mid-April. Typically, they aim to fill the supply gap by importing Australian grapes to replace the South African grapes, which run out by March. "From Australia, we import Crimson red seedless grapes, Sweet Globe green seedless. read more

Brand new historical record in Japan for the prized Yubari melons, Japan. According to Skytg24, during the first auction of the season in Hokkaido, a pair of these fruits was sold for 5.8 million yen (approximately 31,400 euros), surpassing the previous. read more

Olena Kishchak, head of the Breeding and Technology Department at the Institute of Horticulture, reported that Ukraine's market is expected to have ample supplies of domestically grown sweet cherries this summer. In-season prices are projected to range from UAH 100 to 150 per kilogram (€2.2 to €3.3 per kilogram). read more

A few South African citrus growers are still unable to access their orchards to evaluate the impact of the May floods in the Western and Eastern Cape. read more

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Fyffes is launching its "Brighten Up Your BBQ" shopper campaign to promote pineapples as a central part of the summer grilling season. The campaign will be featured in 61 Globus stores in Germany starting from 8 June, and will later be introduced in the UK and Ireland during June and July. read more

New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri has discovered a new green-fleshed variety that is 'self-pollinating'. This new variety has the potential to replace the commonly traded green kiwifruit variety, Hayward, to some extent. read more

Rozwijający się przemysł borówkowy w Indiach nadal nabiera tempa, zgodnie z wypowiedzią Jamie Petchella, współzałożyciela i dyrektora Global Plant Genetics (GPG), po jego niedawnej wizycie na targach Fresh India Show 2026 w Mumbaju. read more

At the beginning of the 2025/2026 season, Egyptian orange exporters were cautiously optimistic, expecting a return to stability after several turbulent years. Industry players anticipated a "normal" year, supported by improved fruit sizing, calmer domestic demand from processors, and... read more

Interpera, międzynarodowa konferencja poświęcona sektorowi gruszek, odbędzie się 25 i 26 czerwca we włoskim mieście Ferrara, w sercu Emilia-Romania, jednym z wiodących regionów w Europie pod względem produkcji gruszek. Wydarzenie zgromadzi profesjonalistów, producentów, badaczy i ekspertów z głównych read more

The stone fruit campaign in Spain is in progress, with better quality compared to last year and strong demand. However, prices are facing pressure due to increased supply from European and other third-country producers. This year, it is anticipated that the stone fruit harvest will be around 2-3% lower. read more

In May, Mother's Day in the Netherlands and France led to increased demand, especially on Tuesday 26 May, which saw a record number of transactions in Aalsmeer. The total supply was slightly lower compared to May last year, partly due to two fewer auction days in the month. read more

On June 11th, the World Cup will begin in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Through our global fresh produce and horticulture networks, we are hosting a World Cup Football Pool. Who is the top football expert in the international fresh produce and horticulture sector? read more

This year, French strawberry production is expected to be 3% higher than in 2025. Faced with large volumes and competition, prices are under pressure. A particularly large harvest in April. The area under strawberries for the 2026 campaign is estimated at 3,668 hectares in France (excluding DROM). read more

The fruit and vegetable market is increasingly moving towards the full summer season, with the increase in national productions and a demand supported by high temperatures, especially for products intended for fresh consumption. Apricots are entering the heart of the campaign thanks. read more

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) in Australia has approved raises for the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages. The new rates will come into effect from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026. The National Minimum Wage will increase by 5.97%, going up from US$16.14 to US$17.10 per hour. read more

The family of Ruzanna, a resident of the village of Hovtamej in Armavir Province of Armenia, has been growing flowers in their greenhouse and exporting them to Russia for years. In an interview with Armenian News-NEWS.am, Ruzanna says that due to the restrictions imposed by Russia recently, they read more

Lviv Garden, situated in the village of Stil'sko in Ukraine's Lviv region, has grown from a 25-hectare orchard established in 2012 to 85 hectares of intensive apple production. The farm cultivates 11 apple varieties, such as Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Mutsu, Red Jonaprince, Idared, Pinova. read more