Produkcja jabłek w Estonii może się różnić w zależności od regionu i ogólnie będzie poniżej średniej ze względu na zimną wiosnę i deszczowy początek lata. W środkowej Estonii zbiorów będą znacznie mniejsze niż w ubiegłym roku, przy czym około połowa odmian jabłek nie wyda owoców. W Rebane... read more

The interannual inflation in Serbia is nearly two percentage points higher than what the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) had predicted, leading to a downward revision in the projected GDP growth. NBS Governor Jorgovanka Tabaković pointed out a 36% year-on-year rise in fruit prices in July as a major factor. read more

Blueberries continue to dominate the market share of imported berries in India, with origins from the USA, Chile, Peru, and Poland gaining popularity in fresh and frozen formats, according to Manish Kumar Sharma, an importer-exporter based in New Delhi at Best Fruit. He points out that the quality of berries this season has been high. read more

India's domestic plum supplies, which are available from April to August, are coming to an end, and importers are getting ready for the transition to international supply, according to Zain-ul Abdin, Managing Director of fresh produce importer Al Hassan. "Chinese plums have started arriving since July, and... read more

The Institute for Market Agents of South Africa (IMASA) has been persistently fighting against the official indifference towards their fresh markets. Their legal dispute with the Tshwane municipality has now led to the municipal manager receiving a suspended jail sentence, which will be in effect for a year. read more

Coop has decided not to implement a flat-rate refund of 3 percent for suppliers of vegetables, fruit, and berries. The retailer terminated the controversial agreement at the end of July, as announced by the Fair Trade Switzerland (FMS) association on Tuesday. Coop ultimately stated that it had had good reasons for this decision. read more

Since June, seven Intratuin garden centers in the Netherlands have been implementing a unique pilot project: rather than using chemical pesticides, they have been releasing beneficial insects directly onto the shop floor. These small allies are combating pests, providing a greener and more sustainable solution. read more

On many blueberry plantations in Poland, the presence of the spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) is increasingly observed. This invasive pest attacks healthy, ripening fruits, causing them to soften quickly and lose their commercial value. Blueberries affected by this pest read more

The exports of flowers and plants from Spain from January to May 2025 amounted to €404 million, equal to the value recorded in the same period in 2024. Plant international sales in the first five months of 2025 decreased by 1% compared to the previous year, totaling €329 million, and remaining the top selling category. read more

The Grand Magal of Touba is one of the largest pilgrimages in the world, drawing millions of followers from the Mouride community to the city of Touba in Senegal each year. On the 13th of August, six million pilgrims from Senegal and other places gathered for the 130th edition of this event. read more

Zmiany sezonowe spowodowały dostosowanie towarów prezentowanych w tym raporcie. Truskawki zostały usunięte ze względu na ograniczone obszary uprawy, a lista będzie regularnie aktualizowana, aby odzwierciedlać bieżące warunki handlowe dla nietrwałych towarów w Ameryce Północnej. Kliknij, aby powiększyć. read more

Henry Rombouts from Hortagri Trading & Service took photos of iceberg lettuce fields in the Netherlands last week. He reported, "Field after field, crammed with aphids." According to Henry, lettuce aphid populations have become firmly established in recent years and are now almost impossible to control. read more

Egyptian chili peppers make their way to the market at the end of August, seizing a commercial opportunity with minimal competition. Exporters aim to leverage seasonality to penetrate the European market, as stated by Mohamed Awwad, CEO of Al Awwad for Import and Export. read more

ALDI Australia has been named Australia's top-rated supermarket for the EIGHTH year in a row! ALDI Australia announced: "ALDI Australia has once again been recognized as Australia's best-rated supermarket with the highest number of satisfied customers across the country, according to Canstar Blue's 2025 Most..." read more

"2025 began with an excellent harvest and a robust, uniform crop – boasting a deliciously sweet and crunchy taste – with a projected export of over 230 million high-quality, premium Rockit™ apples to our international markets this year. Favorable weather conditions contributed to larger fruit size and" read more

This growth was favored by the expansion of cultivation areas, optimization of plantations, and favorable weather conditions, as reported by the USDA in its current Gain Report. However, it is projected that for the 2025 season, there will be a slight decline due to unfavorable weather conditions. read more

She estimates that delays and logistical bottlenecks have cost the sector approximately 1 billion ZAR (57 million US dollars) in 2024 alone due to additional storage, transport, and plug-in costs, as well as missed market opportunities when ships bypass Cape Town. read more

With this, the country hopes to regain unrestricted access to the American market after the Trump administration announced an anti-dumping duty of over 17% last month. By setting a minimum price, a disruption of tomato exports will be prevented. read more

Mario Steta, International President of the International Blueberry Organization, attended the 15th annual Aneberries Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico. Along with other industry leaders from Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Colombia, Steta analyzed the industry on a global level. read more

The apple and pear export industry in South Africa is raising concerns about increasing losses due to inefficiencies at the Port of Cape Town. read more