"Chaitanya Rajwade, CEO-MFPL & Business Head-Grapes Export at Mahindra Agri Solutions Limited, states that the upcoming grape export season from India is expected to be challenging. Unseasonal and prolonged rains from May through early November have already affected crop productivity." read more

A Nairobi court has ruled that a fraud case amounting to Sh110 million (approximately €740,000) involving two former directors of Heritage Flowers Ltd and two other individuals should proceed to a full hearing. The court has denied a request to transfer the case to the Commercial Division, as reported by Kenya Insights. read more

The clementine campaign continues with very high volumes despite a limited demand. Tarocco oranges have entered the market, while Navelina oranges continue to be sold. There has been a significant increase in the demand for artichokes, while demand remains stable for chicory and below average for fennel. read more

The Ekoplaza brand name is disappearing from Belgium's streets. The organic supermarket chain's seven stores will now operate under the name Färm, which already has a stronger presence in the country. "By unifying the brand under Färm across Belgium, we can..." read more

On December 1st, Europe Retail Packing (ERP) will celebrate its 25th anniversary. The company, founded by Dolf and Menno Reijgersberg, started as a specialized greenhouse vegetable packer at ABC Westland in Poeldijk. Since then, it has expanded into a comprehensive service provider within the fresh produce industry. read more

The lychee and Victoria pineapple seasons from Reunion Island are beginning with a two-week delay. This delay affects all exotic fruit production and is caused by the extended winter in the southern hemisphere. The official start of the season will now be at the beginning of December. read more

Azerbaijan imported 4,840 tons of cabbage (excluding cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli) valued at US$1.94 million during January–September 2025, according to data from the State Statistics Committee. This represents a 52-fold drop in value and a 71-fold decrease in volume compared to the same period in the previous year. read more

Wolumen jabłek w Michigan jest niższy w tym sezonie niż w ubiegłym roku. "To z powodu wielkości owoców. Są trochę mniejsze" - mówi Trish Taylor z Riveridge Produce, zauważając, że jest to wynikiem suchszych warunków uprawy w tym roku w zachodniej części Michigan, gdzie znajduje się firma. read more

The new Angys pear campaign, produced and distributed exclusively by Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, is starting earlier than the usual launch on December 8th. The Angys season will be supported by an active communication plan on social media and in major retail outlets. read more

The National Agricultural Technology Institute of Argentina (INTA) has developed a groundbreaking new nectarine variety that can reportedly endure more than 47 days in cold storage, a significant advancement that enables shippers to access faraway markets, as reported by Fruitnet. read more

LLC Volya in the Cherkasy region plans to operate in two production cycles next season, starting with early carrots and beets, followed by cauliflower, pak choi, and broccoli, according to agronews.ua. Viacheslav Kislitsyn, deputy director of vegetable production, said the company plans to sow 70... read more

Christmas is approaching, and with the New Year just around the corner, the top fruit season is now in full swing. Pears are selling well at BelOrta as well. "But for the sake of variety, a few more apples could be consumed," says Laurent De Smedt, head of the top fruit division at the cooperative. read more

Dulcis, in anticipation of Christmas 2025, is launching a new advertising initiative. With the campaign, the premium green kiwi born from the collaboration between Newplant, Alegra, Apofruit Italia, and Orogel Fresco, brandizes Milan's trams. read more

On December 2, Singapore welcomed a unique trade mission. Fifteen leading exporters of fruits and vegetables from Egypt met with the largest local importers and supermarket chains in pre-scheduled B2B meetings, organized by FAO/EBRD and supported by the Embassy of Egypt, HEIA, and AEC. read more

Red Sun Farms, Heritable Agriculture, and Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV) have announced significant progress in their collaborative effort to develop the leading indoor-grown strawberry at the Vineland Research Station facility. This partnership combines CIV's expertise in strawberry genetics. read more

"Despite the war situation, we have not received less trade from Israel this year," says André Nieuwenhuis of FruitPro. "It has, of course, been a very intense period for our colleagues in Israel, but in the end, they even managed to export larger volumes than in previous years. That once again shows their resilience and determination." read more

The new advertising campaign for Pera Angys, produced and distributed exclusively by Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, officially kicks off a few days earlier than the usual start on December 8th. This decision is the result of the positive feedback received during the harvesting period, which led to... read more

Several Russian regions reported new detections of quarantine pests and diseases in cut-flower consignments arriving from China in late November. In Primorsky Krai, four separate detections of Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) were confirmed on 24 November in imported cut flowers. read more

Growers, marketers, industry experts, financial institutions, and specialists attended The Citrus Night, held on November 27 at Hotel Zenit Seville, to discuss a tough season characterized by low prices, fruit shortages, labor shortages, import pressures, and stagnant consumption. Moderated by read more

A new shipping route connecting northern Spain with Canada is set to commence on December 22. The service will be launched with the MSC YANG R, voyage CE551A, departing from the Port of Vigo. This route will offer an extra transportation choice for exporters to move goods between the two regions. read more