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Malaysia's MD2 pineapple harvest has been delayed to early 2026 due to prolonged rainfall at the end of last year, which has affected short-term supply despite the overall growth in planted area, according to Athari Najmi Mohd Shahrom from FGV Plantations Malaysia Sdn Bhd. "The usual MD2 cycle lasts 11 read more

The 2026 Tasmanian apple harvest has begun, with the first pickings in mid-March featuring early varieties such as Royal Gala and Smitten® appearing on fresh fruit shelves across Australia. This year's apple season is running later than usual, as a cool spring followed by a mild summer has caused a delay in fruit ripening. read more

The apple harvest at Golden Bay Fruit in New Zealand's South Island started a few days later than last year. The weather has been good, and the fruit is looking very good. "The colour, quality, and skin finish are excellent," said Patrick Meikle, Chief Commercial Officer at Golden Bay Fruit. "We" read more

Według danych Procomer, agencji promocji eksportu Kostaryki, 53,8% eksportu ananasów z kraju pod względem wolumenu jest przeznaczonych dla Ameryki Północnej — głównie dla USA — podczas gdy UE odpowiada za 34,2%, reszta Europy za 9,3%, sąsiednie kraje Ameryki Środkowej za 1,4%, a. read more

The demand for Greek apples has remained quite stable throughout the entire marketing season from autumn until now, despite the recent disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East, as stated by Mr. Nikos Ntovas, Director of Zagora Agricultural Cooperative, which sells its apples under. read more

Nowozelandzkie przedsiębiorstwo agrobiznesu Scales Corporation, właściciel eksporterów świeżych owoców Mr Apple i Fern Ridge Produce, twierdzi, że spodziewa się, iż korzystne ceny i korzystne kursy walut pomogą jego działalności eksportowej jabłek w 2026 roku. read more

The Russian phytosanitary authorities have prohibited the release of several fruit shipments after discovering a quarantine disease and labeling violations. Inspectors at the Port of St. Petersburg found signs of infection in five shipments of fresh plums and one shipment of. read more

This week, the fruit market as a whole remained stable, with most fruit prices staying the same or slightly decreasing. However, avocado prices have significantly increased in the past two weeks. As for imported apples, prices from New Zealand have mostly stayed steady, with the approaching Qingming Festival not impacting them yet. read more

Apple growers in India are organizing a nationwide strike on February 12, expressing concerns about the decrease in import duties due to trade agreements with the United States, New Zealand, and the European Union. Farmer organizations in Himachal Pradesh have criticized this policy direction, issuing a warning. read more

Apple imports to Brazil continue to be significant, with a decreasing share of domestic supply in the market. Simultaneously, exports from the European Union are on the rise, strengthening the position of European producers in one of the EU's key non-EU markets. Brazil is becoming increasingly dependent on imports. read more

Apple exporters in Europe are currently experiencing logistical challenges when supplying the Gulf region. Longer transit times, increasing freight costs, and disruptions in the supply chain are impacting their operations. Market sources indicate that the extended transit times are causing higher overheads and posing a risk to the quality of the products. read more

Fruit prices displayed a mixed trend this week, as per the most recent wholesale data. While some varieties of apples and pears saw an increase in prices, others experienced a decline. For example, Bramley's seedling apples averaged €1.29/kg, up from €1.21/kg, marking an increase of €0.08 or 7%. read more

T&G Global's premium branded apples portfolio has had a strong start in 2026, with solid sales of Northern Hemisphere fruit in both domestic and export markets. Additionally, an excellent crop of delicious apples from New Zealand is being harvested and exported to important international markets. read more

Experts from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations are conducting a global Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study in Uzbekistan's fruit and vegetable sector, with completion expected this year, reports EastFruit. read more

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The Polish apple season is coming to an end, and there has been a decrease in demand in the final stretch, according to Mateusz Wajnert, head of sales at the Polish apple exporter Galster. "The first half of the Polish apple season was very successful for our company. From September to early February, we supplied." read more