Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports to Japan are steadily increasing, driven by the rising demand for safe and organic products. The Vietnam Trade Office in Osaka has noted that Japan has a strong interest in tropical fruits and frozen vegetables, areas where Vietnam excels. read more

Martin Pinzger, CEO of VIP, one of the major players in the European apple industry, participated in Prognosfruit in Angers, France (6-8 August). After the August break, we interviewed him about the sector's expectations and the Consortium of Cooperatives. read more

Parth Ramani of Indian fresh produce exporter, Sanjog Enterprise, states that it has been a successful export season for Indian vegetables, despite facing some challenges: "This season has been quite positive for us. Our main exports include fresh Indian vegetables like okra, drumsticks, read more

Mimo nałożenia ceł przez Stany Zjednoczone, eksport owoców z Brazylii kontynuował się głównie bez zakłóceń. Według Brazylijskiego Stowarzyszenia Eksporterów Owoców (Abrafrutas), rynek USA wchłonął 14% wolumenu eksportu mango z Brazylii w 2024 roku, co stanowiło 13% całkowitej sprzedaży mango. read more

Osiągnięcie optymalnego nawożenia roślin jest kluczowe dla maksymalizacji wielkości i jakości plonu. To samo dotyczy wysokich upraw, takich jak winorośla i drzewa owocowe. Głównym celem w przypadku sadów jest dostarczenie roślinom niezbędnych składników odżywczych, aby zwiększyć efektywność chlorofilu. read more

This week, the prices of imported durians have increased significantly due to a decrease in supply. Additionally, high-quality imported oranges are selling quickly, and there is a steady arrival of stone fruit from the United States and Spain in the market. Traders have noted that South African Cambria oranges are particularly popular among imported oranges. read more

The annual forecast for Aomori apple production in Aomori Prefecture is officially announced every August. However, in recent years, there has been a noticeable discrepancy between the forecasted figures and the actual harvest numbers. One possible reason for this inconsistency could be the timing of the survey. read more

Within just a little over a week, PotatoEurope 2025 will commence in Lelystad, the Netherlands. The preparations are currently underway, with the necessary infrastructure set up throughout the 25-hectare event area. Jacob de Jong, the manager at WUR Field Crops in Lelystad, has recently conducted a trial harvest of the Alegria variety. read more

"Every time we install a farm, a good number of staff at the location seem a little skeptical at first," says Tyler Blair, CEO and Co-Founder of Bit-Farms in Michigan, USA. "But three weeks later, they're thanking us for what we do. I'm not exactly sure what changes during that time, but they..." read more

Po dwóch latach ponadprzeciętnej produkcji jabłek, amerykańscy producenci stoją przed kolejnym sezonem, w którym podaż przewyższa popyt. Prognoza produkcji wynosząca 11,7 miliarda funtów została przedstawiona podczas ostatniego tygodniowego corocznego Konferencji Perspektyw, zorganizowanej przez Stowarzyszenie Jabłek w USA. "Jest wiele informacji do przyswojenia. read more

With the Gowri-Ganesha festival approaching on August 27, markets across Bengaluru are experiencing a significant increase in the prices of flowers and fruits. Traders attribute this surge to high demand during the festival period as well as inconsistent supply in recent weeks, a pattern that has now become common practice. read more

Onion growers around Lake Peipus, one of Estonia's main production areas, are reporting a relatively good crop this year, despite smaller bulb sizes than usual. The summer rainfall has not had a negative impact on yields, and in some areas, the conditions have even been supportive of production. read more

The 2025 season of Ecuadorian pitahaya has shown positive results in the yellow variety, high variability in the red variety, challenges from climate change, and a focus on diversifying crops and markets. Major efforts include opening new markets, improving processes with technology, and initiating diversification. read more

The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) recently published trade data for June 2025, showing that U.S. pistachio exports amounted to 27.7 thousand metric tons (mt) for that month. This figure was 1.4 thousand mt lower than in May 2025 (-6%), 2.2 thousand mt higher than in June 2024 (+11%), and 1.7 thousand mt greater than the five-year average… read more

Belgium: Albert Heijn returns to Leuven in September
Albert Heijn has confirmed the opening date of its new supermarket in the center of Leuven, signaling its return to the city after an eight-year absence. The store is set to open on September 24, General Manager Raf van den Heuvel. read more

The 15% tariffs on European agri-food products have come into effect, without any exemptions for Italian excellences. The decision, resulting from the EU-USA agreement signed at the end of July in Scotland and now formalized, coincides with the reduction of tariffs. read more

In North America, Mastronardi Produce LTD is a well-known name, not only for its unique supermarket packaging but also for its strong emphasis on flavor and quality. "Everything at Mastronardi revolves around delivering the best taste experience," says Christopher Gill, Vice President of… read more

On August 6 and 7, Marc Evrard from Belgian Fruit Valley participated in the IFPA in São Paulo, Brazil, to promote Belgian pears. "We are pleased with the outcome. There seem to be many opportunities in the country, with reduced competition from southern Europe. read more

Nigdy nie jest za wcześnie, aby zacząć planować na kolejny sezon. Dołącz do Katie Tamony i Georgia Clay w środę, 27 sierpnia o godzinie 12:00, czasu środkowego (CDT), na żywo, aby omówić, co przyniesie 2026 rok. Obie ekspertki podzielą się wynikami badań konsumenckich Monrovii, które ujawniają, jak będziemy uprawiać ogród w przyszłym roku. read more

Jak pomidory mogą być pakowane efektywnie, ergonomicznie i zajmując najmniej miejsca, jednocześnie zachowując wysoką produktywność i minimalizując straty? TopControl opracował niestandardowe rozwiązanie dla firmy przetwarzającej warzywa. "Opracowaliśmy spersonalizowaną, trzywarstwową linię pakowania, która" read more