Napięcia między Iranem a USA dotykają eksportu zielonych bananów Cavendish z Indii - twierdzi Mariam Ali z firmy Preciouss Import & Export. "10 naszych kontenerów utknęło tam bez żadnej wartości rozliczenia. Eksporterzy zamieniają dwa kontenery bananów na jeden kontener jabłek tylko po to, aby jakoś dostać zapłatę." Zgodnie z... read more

In the third week of 2026, Lcc's fruit and vegetable sales experienced a setback compared to the excellent performance of the previous week. Revenue remained stable, supported only by an increase in the average price mix, while volumes decreased significantly. read more

"The market for Hass avocados is currently strong, particularly in Europe, where prices have remained stable for the last three or four weeks," explains Fernando Hidalgo, manager of Cultivemos. Peru's season started in November with avocados from the high Andes region, but now it is transitioning to the inter-Andean valleys. read more

The year 2026 is expected to be a complex and uncertain one for the European fruit and vegetable sector. Stefano Lo Casto, the owner and sales director of the Italian company Lo Casto Srl, describes the situation and examines the market, which is heavily impacted by unpredictable climate events. read more

Coliman Bananas held an opening ceremony to celebrate the beginning of operations at its new banana and papaya ripening distribution center (CEDIS) in the state of Chihuahua. This initiative is a result of a strategic partnership with Medfrut, a fruit and vegetable distributor in the region. This endeavor is significant for Coliman, a company. read more

Quality, sustainability, varietal innovation. With these fundamental principles, Apofruit Italia will participate in Fruit Logistica 2026 (Hall 2.2, booth A-40) with a wide range of products 100% made in Italy. An important novelty will be the Italian avocado project, currently in progress. read more

On January 26, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan with representatives from the Heze Peony Development Service Center in China, in the presence of Deputy Minister Bekten Bekbolotov. read more

Dietary fiber concentrates derived from vegetables, particularly artichoke and carrot, have significant prebiotic potential. They can enhance gut microbiota by increasing Bacteroidetes. These microorganisms ferment fiber and increase the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which are important for... read more

The South African stone fruit sector is demonstrating ongoing coordination between export operations and adherence to social and environmental standards as the 2025/26 season advances. Preliminary compliance data from the current stone fruit season suggest that producers are meeting the necessary requirements. read more

In recent years, Fruity Pack has experienced significant growth by concentrating on its specialization in convenience products. To further support this ongoing growth, Fruity Pack will be expanding its Rotterdam facility this year by about one-third of its current capacity, while also maintaining the existing infrastructure. read more

"The news was received with pride and excitement across the organization," says Rushabh Shah of Osho Chemical Industries, which has recently received multiple awards. "Employees viewed the recognition as a meaningful validation of the culture they help build every day. It reinforced a strong sense of accomplishment and motivation within the team." read more

Dotychczas był to udany sezon dla truskawek na Florydzie. "Przed ostatnimi trzema tygodniami było bardzo dobrze" - mówi John Wilkinson z firmy Blazer Wilkinson Gee, LLC. "Między czasem sadzenia a pierwszą produkcją pogoda była dobra i wszyscy mieli dobre plony, które teraz są zakłócone". read more

Four Plantipp varieties have been awarded at IPM Essen 2026 in Essen. The international IPM jury has recognized Yucca 'French Flag' PBR, Clematis Amazing Tokyo, Cercis griffithii Blue Lagoon ('RAFMAR 1' PBR), and Ficus carica Fignomenal ('PT-DF-14' PBR) for their unique features and market appeal. read more

In an agricultural experiment, a young farmer from the Pampore area of Pulwama district has launched Kashmir's first independent initiative for tulip bulb production. This initiative could substantially decrease the Valley's reliance on imported bulbs and create new opportunities for rural employment. read more

The avocado markets in Europe are predominantly influenced by limited supply due to unfavorable weather conditions in Spain and Morocco. In countries like Germany and the Netherlands, there are only enough avocados to meet the demand, as Spanish avocados are scarce and harvesting has been delayed, leading to supply constraints. read more

The severe weather conditions in Spain, Turkey, and Morocco have affected vegetable supplies. "There is really something wrong," says Pieter de Ruijter of 4Fruit Company from Ridderkerk. In Almería, for example, numerous greenhouses are underwater. "One cooperative had no power, another had..." read more

The beginning of February signals the end of the planting season for deciduous fruit trees in Greece. Only a few apple and almond saplings are left to be planted. However, this season, Indian buyers have purchased a large quantity of apples, leaving fewer for Greek growers. "There was a surge in demand for apple saplings. read more

BDA/Dorot Farm, a global exporter of fresh, sweet carrots, will launch its new campaign, "Eat Carrots Live Better", at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin. The campaign emphasizes the company's ongoing dedication to promoting healthier eating habits with top-quality, nutritious carrots. read more

With the grapes from the tail end of the EU season arriving in poor condition, most people were eagerly anticipating the start of the Southern Hemisphere grape season, as stated by John Fox from Pacific Produce. "The worries about oversupply from Peru/Brazil quickly shifted when the U.S. season was unexpectedly shortened," read more

At the beginning of a season marked by cold weather, rain, and strong temperature fluctuations, the Italian strawberry farming sector finds a crucial ally in the NSG - Nova Siri Genetics genetic material. In the main growing areas of the South, the varieties from the Italian breeding program are ensuring earliness. read more