In mid-August, the busiest stores at the Central Fruit and Vegetable Market of Athens are those supplying the HO.RE.CA. sector. This is the case for Menelaos Fresh, one of the largest stores in the Athenian Market. Despite the lively atmosphere and constant movement of pallets, there are very... read more

In Maasmechelen, tuist across the border in Belgium, Stefan Schiffer runs the wholesale business Schiffer Food Trading together with his brother Youri and their parents. Every day, they supply fresh fruit and vegetables to a diverse range of customers, including market traders, shops, and German read more

On August 27, 2025, the China International Fruit Expo (CHINA FRUIT) opened at Halls E6 and E7 of the Shanghai New International Expo Center. As mainland China's largest and most professional B2B fruit exhibition, the event is hosted by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of. 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

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

On the eve of Ganeshotsav, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Flower Market in Pune witnessed a massive turnout of customers. The market was buzzing with excitement as retail customers and bulk buyers, retail florists, flower decorators, and event organizers alike flocked to purchase flowers and leaves for. 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

A banana-selling robot has been introduced in the United States and was recently seen operating in a grocery store. The robot is designed to interact with shoppers by moving through the aisles, asking questions, and offering produce. Video footage of the robot in action was shared on social media by TikTok user @robynlarz. read more

Sezon eksportu cebuli ruszył pełną parą, przynosząc aktywność do portu w Vlissingen. W zeszłym tygodniu statek Mv. Ditlev obsłużył pierwszą wysyłkę sezonu, która była jedną z największych konwencjonalnych wysyłek cebuli, które kiedykolwiek opuściły port w Vlissingen do Dakaru (Senegal). 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

Earlier this month, Sahid Nahim attended the Society of American Florists (SAF) Convention 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona, held August 11–14. In this article, he describes his experience at the event. "This floral industry convention was packed with value, inspiration, personal surprises, and read more

Mawson's newest florist, Rosewood Flowers, reports a significant shift in the approach of modern couples towards weddings, which is benefiting local growers. Owner Claire Smith opened the shop on 20 June after six years of hard work. She aims to grow as much as possible locally. 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

Bring together a large number of growers, suppliers, and visitors from the Netherlands and abroad in a spacious greenhouse, and you have the ideal formula for a thriving trade show. Plantarium|Groen-Direkt in the Netherlands has been bustling with excitement over the past few days as growers presented their products. read more