India's apple market is expected to experience a rise in imports this season, fueled by robust domestic demand that cannot be met solely by local production, according to Mukesh Kumar Jaiswal, CEO of fresh produce importer Agro Aira Greens Pvt. Ltd. "We anticipate a 10% increase in apple imports to reach 600,000 metric tons." read more

Autumn did not start in the best way: since yesterday, an Atlantic disturbance coming from France hit Northern Italy, particularly affecting Lombardy, Liguria, and Tuscany, as reported by several local newspapers, confirming the forecasts of a. read more

The vineyards of the Orion company in the Odessa region are facing drought stress this year, as reported by Pivden. Agronomist Mykola Atmazhov stated that the farm cultivates over 10 grape varieties, including table grapes Levii, Preobrazhenie, Roshformish, Veles, Anyuta, and Souvenir. read more

Kirgizstan drastically decreased its cabbage exports in the first seven months of 2025. According to the National Statistics Committee, the country shipped a total of 3,046.8 tons of cabbage, valued at USD 586,300. This amount is 3.3 times lower than the same period in 2024, when 10,069.5 tons were exported for USD 1.21 million. read more

Anyone who has ever been to Iceland knows Fridheimar: a unique geothermal greenhouse where tomatoes are grown and visitors can enjoy a culinary lunch among the plants. Their famous tomato soup with fresh bread is a household name. But behind the welcoming experience is also a highly professional... read more

Between January and July 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 15,400 tons of tomatoes from Turkmenistan, valued at USD 10 million, according to the National Statistics Committee. This represents a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 14,900 tons, valued at USD 8.7 million, were imported. read more

Wzrost eksportu rolniczego z RPA do Stanów Zjednoczonych wyniósł 26% w drugim kwartale 2025 roku w porównaniu do analogicznego okresu zeszłego roku, osiągając wartość 161 milionów dolarów. Niektórzy eksporterzy wydają się skorzystali z 90-dniowej przerwy w wyższych cełach i wysłali większe ilości niż zwykle podczas. read more

The table grape sector in Southern Africa is getting ready for the 2024/25 export season after experiencing a record crop last year. Growers in Namibia and South Africa have reported stable vineyard development, and the harvest is expected to start in the next few weeks. Early harvesting is already underway in Namibia. read more

North Bay Produce has announced that its premium blackberry variety, Erandy®, has been honored with the Superior Taste Award in Brussels, Belgium. This prestigious recognition is awarded by the International Taste Institute, which is renowned for its thorough evaluation process involving more than 200 professional taste experts. read more

As Kenya aims to increase its exports of fresh produce and horticultural products, maintaining high quality is crucial for entering international markets. However, a lack of specialized training institutions in this sector has been a challenge. To tackle this issue, the Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya is working on... read more

The UK importer Worldwide Fruit is currently in the final stages of avocado supply from Peru and South Africa. "The production in Peru has been increasing significantly year on year. According to Fresh Cargo Peru, export volumes from weeks 1 to 36 in 2025 increased by 29%," said Mark Everett. read more

"The 2025 watermelon season started off strong thanks to optimal weather conditions and solid demand. However, the inclement weather that occurred during the second half of the month - with lower temperatures and rain across Central and Northern Europe - negatively impacted consumption. read more

This year, an interesting implementation project has been started at Malinowy Factory's headquarters, aimed at testing new methods of fertilizing and feeding raspberries compared to the standard practice of using multicomponent fertilizers. Compo Expert is introducing these new methods to the market. read more

Moroccan Medjool date growers in the Boudnib region, the historical birthplace of the Medjool date variety, are gearing up to kick off the 2025/2026 season in September. Alongside technical preparations, they are engaging in aggressive commercial initiatives to tap into new markets, as there is growing global interest in dates. read more

In a representative survey conducted by the leading German market research institute GfK Consumer Panels, consumers in Germany have chosen their favorite fruit and vegetable departments. More than 7,012 households included in the panel were asked to indicate which retail group they believe to be the best. read more

Iran is located on the world's arid belt, with a large part of its land affected by arid and semi-arid climates. According to the World Resources Institute, the country is among those experiencing severe water scarcity. read more

It is expected to be around 2,100 tons and 5.6% higher than the ten-year average from 2015 to 2024. Compared to last year's pear harvest (39,000 tons), a 3.1% increase is expected for this year's harvest. read more

It is expected to be around 2,100 tons and 5.6% higher than the ten-year average from 2015 to 2024. Compared to last year's pear harvest (39,000 tons), an increase of 3.1% is expected for this year's harvest. read more

Of this, 79% (37,300 t) were sweet cherries and 21% (9,800 t) were sour cherries. Compared to the ten-year average of 45,200 tons from 2015 to 2024, the cherry harvest in 2025 was 4.2% higher. read more

Południowoafrykańscy producenci winogron są w dobrym nastroju po udanym sezonie eksportowym 2024/25. read more