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The date of Fresh Market 2026 has been officially confirmed. read more

Argentine apple exports amounted to 12,900 tonnes in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 30 percent decrease compared to the previous year and an 18 percent drop from the five-year average. The figures, released by the plant health authority Senasa, indicate the lowest export levels in the past decade, almost halved compared to the previous year. read more

The American Pecan Council released shipment and supply data for the 2025/26 marketing year in February 2026, indicating a change in market dynamics with higher inventory levels and reduced supply pressure. February receipts amounted to 51.7 million pounds (23.45 million kg), representing a 35% decrease from January's figures. read more

The Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Blood Orange (CTAR) offers its warmest congratulations to Professor Giovanni La Via for his appointment as the representative of the European Parliament to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). A leading figure in the citrus industry. read more

The current estimated pack-out volume of pears in the Pacific Northwest is 16.7 million boxes (equivalent to 20 kg or 44 lb each). This figure represents a decrease of about two million boxes from the mid-October estimated pack-out, mainly due to normal shrinkage during the season. Additionally, the pack-out per bin is not... read more

Ireland's trade in fresh produce continues to rely heavily on imports, especially for fruit categories that are not produced domestically, according to data from the Central Statistics Office for 2024. Per capita consumption figures suggest that bananas are the most imported fresh produce item, at 18kg per person. read more

The export campaign for Tunisian dates, especially the Deglet Nour variety, experienced a slowdown this year due to the timing of Ramadan and challenges in accessing the Moroccan market, which is the primary destination for Tunisian dates. Nevertheless, exporters are poised to surpass last season's export figures. read more

Peruvian table grapes are on track for another record season. According to figures from the industry association, as the season comes to a close, Peru has exported over 84.6 million (8.2kg) cartons of table grapes by week 11. This represents a 2 percent increase compared to last year and is slightly higher than Provid's most recent data. read more

The February figures for the Barometer of Trade (BoT) released by the Garden Centre Association (GCA) show a 'very encouraging month' despite the 'poor weather'. More than two-thirds of the categories recorded by garden centre members were up when compared to the same month in 2025, including clothing. read more

Przez połowę marca, rynek świeżych produktów tradycyjnie przechodzi w złożoną fazę przejściową. Według Philipa van Geesta z Van Geest International, nakładanie się warzyw szklarniowych z południowej Europy i początek holenderskiego sezonu jest wyraźnie zauważalne w tym roku, ale dalekie od płynności.

By mid-March, the fresh produce market is traditionally in a complex transition phase. According to Philip van Geest of Van Geest International, the overlap between greenhouse vegetables from southern Europe and the start of the Dutch season is clearly noticeable this year, but far from smooth. read more

The export of Scottish seed potatoes increased in the 2024/25 season, from 92,000 tonnes the previous year to 104,000 last year. The 2025/26 marketing year will end in April, but figures up until the end of February were at 93,000 tonnes, which are in line with 2024/25 tonnages at the same point. read more

Morocco remained the main non-EU supplier of tomatoes to the European Union at the end of 2025, accounting for 70.6 per cent of EU tomato imports from third countries. These figures were reported by Spain's Agriculture Ministry, based on Eurostat data. According to the report, EU imports of Moroccan tomatoes... read more

Arance are fighting against winter illnesses, a combination now well-known to consumers. Less known is their role in aiding athletes, a factor that could help companies in a different positioning. read more

Greenhouse growers have reported delayed or inconsistent flowering in potted dahlias. A recent study from Michigan State University (MSU) has shown that exposing the plants to five to 10 short days can help accelerate flowering while also minimizing tuber production. In Figure 1, it is observed that for the Dahlia 'Venti Tequila Sunrise', the time to flower was slightly shorter. read more

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) figures for January have been released, showing a 'very good' start to the year despite the wet weather. Out of the 13 categories that garden centres track, 10 saw an increase compared to January 2025, with the food hall/farm shop category recording a growth of +15.31%. read more

The fight against fraud also involves a click. Six months after the launch of the anonymous reporting platform, AGEA presents the first results of a tool that is already proving its effectiveness in strengthening the fight against fraud in agriculture and in protecting funds. read more

The Dominican Republic closed 2025 with a record export figure of over 15.9 billion dollars, which is 14% higher than in 2024. Segismundo Morey emphasized the resilience of its productive sector and the ability of companies to adapt post-pandemic. "This achievement took place in a favorable macroeconomic environment, with..." read more

Chile exported 91 tons of blueberries in the cumulative total to week 6 of the 2025/26 season, a 6% increase compared to the same period last year. The figures are based on a report prepared by Decofrut using data from Expordata, Frutas de Chile, and the consultancy. The campaign was affected by read more

Spain: Alcampo boosts the fight against food waste with 'Happy Box'. The grocery retailer's 'Happy Box' initiative saw a 55% growth in 2025, both in terms of units sold and tonnes of food saved. In the previous fiscal year, Alcampo sold nearly 200,000 Happy Boxes, preventing over 620 tonnes of food waste. read more

Wit Ramadan approaching, dates are making a comeback in market stalls, bazaars, and supermarket shelves across Turkey. According to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute, the demand for dates is on the rise, as seen in both import and export figures. Ramadan is a time of fasting from dawn to dusk. read more