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

Australia is progressing with its evaluation of banana imports from the Philippines.
The Australian government has progressed to the next phase of evaluating the import of fresh Cavendish bananas from the Philippines.More. Go to the article

Greek apricots, heading towards Italy: exports increased sixfold.
Is Italy increasingly fond of Greek apricots? According to the data released by the specialized publication Froutonea.gr, it would seem so. From the data on commercial exchanges updated to the

Pistachios: Spain on track for record crop as global production drops by 36%
The pistachio sector is preparing to experience a two-speed season. As reported by Valenciafruits, Spain is getting ready to start the harvest next September with strong growth prospects, driven

Italian grape in South Africa, a win for the supply chain
The opening of the South African market to Italian table grapes represents a significant milestone for the entire national sector, to the achievement of which the Italian Table Grape Commission is

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

Sainsbury's is supporting Jersey Royal farmers during a peak supply period.
New Zealanders are being encouraged to choose fruits from the bowl over vitamin C supplements. The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust stated that people reaching for cold remedies this winter should

"Bananas nadal pozostają jednym z najszybciej rosnących owoców eksportowanych z Indii pomimo wojny i zakłóceń pogodowych" "Bananans remain one of India's fastest-growing fruit exports despite war and weather disruptions"
India's banana exports have been experiencing significant growth, with export values steadily increasing over the past five years, according to Shvam Dhumal of Agroindi EXIM Pvt Ltd. "Bananas have

Produkcja małych owoców w Portugalii potroiła się w ciągu dekady.
Portugal's production of small fruits, such as raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries, increased from 27,600 tons in 2015 to 91,400 tons in 2025, as stated in the "Impact Plan

Pierwsza dostawa taiwańskich mango Irwin dotarła do Francji.
Taiwanese Irwin mangoes have made their way into the French market after the first shipment was cleared by customs. Taiwan's Representative to France, Hao Pei-chih, inspected the shipment and

The Hungarian cherry crop forecast is 6,000-8,000 tons.
Hungary is expected to harvest between 6,000 and 8,000 tons of cherries this season, according to the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Hungarian Interprofessional Organization for

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

Sainsbury's revolutionizes healthy shopping with the Full on Fibre plan for fruits and vegetables.
The British retailer has announced a new and ambitious strategy aimed at introducing thousands of tons of fiber and millions of extra servings of fruits and vegetables into the diets of UK

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

Rijk Zwaan opens new trial center for open-field crops
Rijk Zwaan's new Trial Centre Open Field in the Netherlands is now officially open. This cutting-edge facility will allow the fruit and vegetable breeding company to enhance its practical research

Cucumber prices have dropped significantly in Ukraine.
This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have observed a significant decrease in wholesale prices for greenhouse cucumbers in the Ukrainian market. The latest drop in prices is attributed to

Aldi shoppers can expect sweeter, larger raspberries this summer.
Vietnamese products are being promoted at AEON stores across Japan. A significant feature of this promotion is the introduction of Vietnamese dishes and beverages that are perfect for Japan's

Eosta is planning to expand its organic mango production in Côte d'Ivoire.
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Dostawa indyjskich granatów poprawia się, ale popyt w Zatoce Perskiej pozostaje słaby.
Nowa sezon granatu w Indiach nabiera tempa w Maharashtra, a eksporterzy oczekują znacznego poprawy jakości owoców oraz ich dostępności w nadchodzących tygodniach. Jednakże

Technology platform launched for fresh produce sector
Asia Fruit Logistica has announced the launch of FreshTech, a new platform focused on fresh produce technology that will debut at Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 in Hong Kong from 2 to 4 September.

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

Peruvian growers are speeding up the transition to new blueberry varieties to meet the demands of Asian export markets.
Karan Parashar of Exotic Imports Pvt. Ltd. observes that there is a noticeable quick transition to new blueberry varieties in many of Peru's blueberry-producing areas. Growers are making

"Peppers at minimum, prices at 40-50 cents: 'A phase never so difficult in a long time'"
The Sicilian vegetable sector is going through one of the most challenging phases in recent months. At the Vittoria Fruit and Vegetable Market (Ragusa), the main commercial hub in Southern Italy

Canadian trade groups are pleased to see the introduction of a national food security strategy.
The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) have welcomed the release of Canada's first National Food Security Strategy. "Today's announcement is an important recognition of what FVGC has