Belgium's leading pear exporter, Belgian Fruit Valley, is predicting a "much better crop" this season due to favorable growing conditions and a rebound from previous weather-related challenges. Marc Evrard, the commercial director of Belgian Fruit Valley, stated that the initial projections for Belgian pears are promising. read more

This is reported by reefertrends, referring to statements made by Ángel Gamarra, President of the Peruvian Mango Association Promango. He explained that climatic fluctuations in various regions have caused a delay in the mango season 2025/2026 in Piura. read more

A steering group representing growers who are working to maintain funding for Producer Organisations (POs) has been formalized and is now known as the UK Fruit and Vegetable Association (UKFVA). read more

According to the association, a specially formed EU team is already approaching European producers. The trade association expressed alarm and warned of massive medium-term risks for consumers, the environment, and the entire European economic location. Temu wishes to read more

Nowozelandzki eksporter T&G Global potwierdził, że jest na sprzedaż i wynajął Craigs Investment Partners do pomocy w tym procesie. read more

Produkcja mango w Peru w tym sezonie ma być „normalna” i szacowana jest na 450 000 do 500 000 ton - donosi lokalne źródło informacji Agraria.

The mango production in Peru this season is expected to be 'normal' and is estimated to be between 450,000 and 500,000 tonnes, according to the local news outlet Agraria. read more

According to Bayer's statement, the agreement is based on an existing successful collaboration and similar product launches in Europe and Africa. read more

This represents a 5% decrease compared to the previous campaign. This decline is attributed to climatic and productive factors that have led to an irregular season, although with a positive trend in export markets. Excessive rainfall has particularly led to... read more

The first ASEAN Avocado Seminar will be held from July 18 to 20 at Robinson Lifestore in the Tak region of Thailand, specifically in the Mae Sot district. The Italian company Amenduni Nicola Spa will participate in the event as well. The company specializes in manufacturing machinery for extracting avocado oil. read more

All-America Selections (AAS) has announced three new AAS Winners, the first for the 2026 gardening season. All AAS Winners are trialed throughout North America by professional, independent, volunteer judges who grow new, never-before-sold entries next to comparisons that are considered. read more

"Peace of mind, clarity, and fewer mistakes. It brings all of that," begins Nannette Lammerts of Berries Direct in the Netherlands, referring enthusiastically to the Freshino ERP system. These days, anyone selling fresh produce must do more than just buy and sell: they need insight, efficiency. read more

During the night from Friday to Saturday, a major fire broke out at the Horafrost frozen vegetable company in Staden, Belgium, as reported by KW's Bert Feys. Due to the thick smoke, all residents of Westrozebeke were evacuated, including those in the nearby residential care center. The fire brigade... read more

Importing mandarins has been a challenge this year for Al Hassan Group, a fresh produce importer located in New Delhi, India. Zain-ul Abdin, the Managing Director, explains that the Indian market has been flooded with high volumes of mandarins from South Africa. "We are currently facing an oversupply of South African mandarins in our market." read more

Uzbekistan's export policy has shifted towards various markets, marking a new phase in its economic outlook. According to the Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR), between 2019 and 2024, the country exported fruits and vegetables to 73 countries. This represents an increase of five countries from the 2019 figure. read more

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Last week, Metazet Poland celebrated its 30th anniversary. It was a special moment for a branch that has been a significant player in the Polish and international horticultural sector since 1995. The journey began with Piotr Budny, who, after gaining experience at Metazet Netherlands, returned to Poland and started the endeavor. read more

Wafex USA has announced two significant leadership updates. Effective July 7, 2025, industry veteran Steve Dionne has rejoined Wafex USA as Managing Partner, while Ben Dobbe joins the team as Business Development Director. Dionne, a two-time winner of SAF's Floral Marketer of the Year award. read more

SPAR Denmark continues to expand its store network. The company recently opened a new SPAR Supermarket on Rømø, an island in the south of the country. This 700m² supermarket offers freshly baked bread, fresh Danish fruits and vegetables, and classic summer favorites, catering to both residents and tourists. read more

The Dutch garden plant company Yarinde has launched a new online tool that enables gardening enthusiasts in the Netherlands and Belgium to receive a personalized planting plan for free and in just minutes. By inputting their specific preferences and garden conditions, users can generate a customized plan. read more

Fruit markets in Chennai, India, are currently experiencing a well-stocked influx of both imported and domestically grown fruits, signaling the commencement of the new season. Supermarkets and wholesale vendors at Koyambedu are offering a selection of imported varieties, including pears from. read more