Hail, Poland on alert: frost could cut up to 50% of the harvest.
The Contact Group for apples and pears of the Joint Fruit and Vegetable Committee of France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain has gathered in Saluzzo, Piedmont, to review the current campaign and

The apple and pear contact group is against the Council's Omnibus Regulation proposal on plant health.
The Apple and Pear Contact Group, consisting of representatives from production and marketing, industry associations like Fepex from France, Italy, and Spain, as well as government officials,

South Africa's Flash Gala apples have reached record volumes.
Growers in South Africa are anticipating a larger harvest of BigBucks Gala apples, marketed under the Flash Gala brand, following a successful season that set a new record and saw them overcome

Durian prices are increasing across the market, while mangosteen prices continue to be low.
With the Dragon Boat Festival approaching, prices of certain fruits have increased, and some traders have started offering gift-box packaging. Additionally, the variety and quantity of peaches and

Morocco has doubled its exports of sweet peppers to Norway, thereby strengthening its position in Northern Europe.
Morocco significantly increased its exports of sweet peppers to Norway in the 2025/26 season, more than doubling the volume and approaching a new record, according to EastFruit. Norway imported

Talia Farms sale has been relaunched following the appointment of administrators.
Talia Farms, one of the largest table grape operations in Australia, has been put back on the market after McGrathNicol was appointed as administrators.More. Go to the article

The group of experts in charge of apples and pears reviews the season and discusses plant health issues.
The pear and apple contact group, comprising France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, will convene for its annual meeting in Saluzzo, Piedmont, Italy, on June 10 and 11. The agenda includes a review of

Direct sourcing partnerships are enhancing India's access to high-quality New Zealand apples.
Shams Kazi of Indian fresh produce importer Seasonz International states that the 2026 apple season in New Zealand is on track to be one of the best in recent years. Favorable growing conditions

Soluna Australian apples are now being introduced in Mainland China.
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Export record outlook for the New Zealand apple and pear sector
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Westfalia Fruit has appointed a new president for its operations in North America.
Westfalia Fruit has named Tommy Padilla as the President of North America. Padilla started in his new role on June 1. With over twenty years of experience in the global food industry, primarily

Westfalia Fruit has appointed Tommy Padilla as the President of North America.
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Despite competition from China, the economic importance of garlic in Mendoza is on the rise.
Garlic production in Mendoza continues to solidify its position as a major contributor to the region's agriculture, offering substantial employment opportunities and generating foreign currency

An apple-themed fair.
The Pro Yabkoko trade fair, which gathers various pre- and post-harvest operators specializing in apples, started on Tuesday, June 9th and will continue until Thursday, June 11th in Mineralnye

The apple and pear industry will come together at Prognosfruit 2026.
The Prognosfruit Conference, the annual event for the European apple and pear sector, will be held in Constance, Germany, from 5 to 7 August 2026. The 2026 edition celebrates 50 years of

Nowozelandzki sprzedawca prezentuje rzadkie jabłko chimera.
A produce store in Christchurch, New Zealand, is drawing attention from visitors after uncovering a chimera apple with red and yellow coloration split almost equally down the middle. The apple was

"The supply is slightly lower than the demand, which is helping to keep prices strong in the market."
The Australian pineapple supply will continue to be limited until well into spring as growers replant following the disruptive natural flowering event in January. Despite this, prices have

A new service is assisting the Philippines in increasing pineapple exports to the Middle East.
The Philippines announced its intention to make a "significant push" into the Middle East fruit market, with a new service set to deliver premium fresh pineapples from Mindanao to the United Arab

Israel has given approval for new imports of blueberries from Portugal.
Portugal has been granted authorization to export fresh blueberries to Israel after completing the process of establishing phytosanitary requirements, as confirmed by the Directorate-General for

"It's better if our grapes arrive late; we avoid competition from Egypt."
"While we typically begin harvesting the first Prime and Starlight grapes in mid-June, it appears that we will start 10 or even 12 days later this year. The delay is attributed to the unusually

In May 2026, Moldova exported 9,700 tons of apples.
In May 2026, Moldova exported 9,700 tons of apples valued at slightly over $8 million, as reported by the Association Moldova Fruct, citing the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA).

The transit of apples and kiwis decreased by 80%.
"Życie w Dubaju powróciło niemal do normy. Jedyną różnicą w porównaniu z okresem sprzed rozpoczęcia konfliktu między USA i Iranem jest brak turystów. Jednak obecnie nie

Historical record: pair of Yubari melons sold for 31,400 euros.
Brand new historical record in Japan for the prized Yubari melons, Japan. According to Skytg24, during the first auction of the season in Hokkaido, a pair of these fruits was sold for 5.8 million

Gala, Fuji, and Golden are varieties of apples being exported by a Ukrainian apple grower.
Lviv Garden, situated in the village of Stil'sko in Ukraine's Lviv region, has grown from a 25-hectare orchard established in 2012 to 85 hectares of intensive apple production. The farm cultivates

Fyffes has launched a summer campaign promoting pineapples.
Fyffes is launching its "Brighten Up Your BBQ" shopper campaign to promote pineapples as a central part of the summer grilling season. The campaign will be featured in 61 Globus stores in Germany