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Seedless grapes have become increasingly popular, but there are still growers who specialize in grapes with seeds, particularly in the Vinalopó region of the Spanish province of Alicante. These traditional grape productions are highly valued in Spain, France, and Italy. The outlook for this season is positive. read more

The heatwaves that occurred in Morocco this summer had a significant impact on the Gharb and Loukkos regions, which are known for growing various fruits and vegetables such as avocados and berries. According to multiple industry sources, blueberries were one of the most heavily affected fruits, following avocados. read more

Organto Foods Inc., based in Toronto and Breda, Canada, has released its financial results for the three and six-month periods ending on June 30, 2025. All figures are in Canadian dollars. In the second quarter, sales reached US$12.6 million (C$17.2 million), representing a 291% increase. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica's China Meet Up will return for its second edition on 8–9 September 2025 at the Haizhu International Convention & Exhibition Center in Guangzhou. The event is expected to draw visitors from more than 30 countries and regions. This year's edition will feature 63 exhibitors. read more

Last week, Bulgaria reported a decrease in prices of seasonal fruits and vegetables, as stated by the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets. The cost of the overall food basket decreased due to the availability of local seasonal produce. Commission chairman Vladimir Ivanov mentioned that this trend was anticipated. read more

Citrosuco has completed the inaugural long-distance journey of its fleet using B24 biodiesel, signaling a transition towards the use of renewable fuels in its maritime activities. The project started with the MV Carlos Fischer, a vessel that received technical enhancements in Tuzla, Turkey. This ship, with a length of 205 meters, led the way in utilizing eco-friendly fuel. read more

Zucchini is among the most consumed vegetables in Italy, right after tomatoes and potatoes. Its versatility in the kitchen and constant availability throughout the year have made it an essential ingredient for many families in the Bel Paese. read more

European demand for coconuts from Côte d'Ivoire has been low over the past month, but this has been offset by strong demand in West African markets, according to Nestor Beugre, CEO of Ivoire Agri. The grower says, "As every year, we had a busy period from May to July, punctuated by many." read more

Ziv Ben-Ami, director of Auryon, argues that South Africa's excessively strict regulations that group heavy-duty fungicides with products classified as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the US Food and Drug Administration are hindering innovation. read more

Rohan Satish Ursal, Director of Purandar Highlands Farmer Producer Company (FPC), stated that India's custard apple market has demonstrated significant improvement this season compared to the challenging conditions experienced in 2024. He attributed this improvement to timely rainfall after a drought last year in Purandar, which has resulted in excellent fruit quality. read more

Germany has been one of the key markets for Polish berries for years. The significance of this direction has been clearly growing in recent years. This is confirmed by the latest price report (Markt- und Preisbericht KW 33) concerning strawberries on the German market. read more

"Każdy sezon niesie ze sobą swoje wyzwania i niespodzianki" - mówi Elena Rogojnikova z firmy The Greenery na temat rynku awokado. "W tym roku zanotowaliśmy niezwykle niskie ceny dla awokado odmiany Hass, głównie z powodu dużych ilości dostarczanych przez Peru. Dzięki tzw. 'dobremu roku', na rynek trafiło tak wiele awokado. read more

Onings Holland Flowerbulbs has announced the acquisition of several company divisions from Van Zanten Flowerbulbs as of October 1st, 2025. This includes the flower bulb production farm in New Zealand and the sales office in Australia, as well as the integration of the commercial activities. read more

Rząd węgierski ogłosił wsparcie finansowe dla producentów winogron i owoców dotkniętych tegorocznymi silnymi wiosennymi przymrozkami. Łącznie rozdzielonych zostanie 1,44 mld HUF (około 3,62 mln euro) dla uprawnionych producentów, aby pomóc w utrzymaniu płynności finansowej i pokryciu strat. Zgodnie z informacją przekazaną przez Ministerstwo read more

In western Ukraine, the cooperative "Faina Polyana", based in Horodyshche, Ternopil region, demonstrates that the cooperative model can remain profitable and resilient even during wartime. Founded in 2015, the group unites 153 producers and operates Ukraine's first cooperative freezing facility. read more

More than 800 growers, produce companies, regulators, and government officials attended the horticulture and Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) conferences in Wellington this week. The two-day event focused on both the sector's progress and ongoing challenges. The past year saw export revenue read more

Mangoes from Egypt are gaining popularity in the Canadian market. In recent years, Egypt has been consistently ramping up its mango exports, particularly to Europe and the Mediterranean. Ehab Nasser from Montreal-based company says, "Due to its strategic geographic location, Egypt has a shipping advantage to reach these markets." read more

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Safresco, producent owoców z półkuli południowej, uprawia, pakuje, pozyskuje i sprzedaje cytrusy, winogrona i awokado, przy czym cytrusy stanowią główny produkt. Firma działa na 1 300 hektarach (ha) upraw cytrusów i posiada dwie zakłady pakowania w Południowej Afryce, 600 ha upraw cytrusów, 500 ha winogron oraz 500 ha. read more

At 7:00 this morning, the doors opened to the Plantarium|Groen-Direkt trade show in the Netherlands. The fair hosts 230 stands, thousands of directly available sample lots, and shines a spotlight on new product introductions to kick off the autumn season. read more