Emel Esin Keskin, the owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter Esin Tarim, stated that the Turkish mandarin season has been successful, setting a new record in export value. "2025 was a significant year for mandarin exports, strengthening the fruit's position in Turkey's fresh produce market," she said. read more

The blueberry harvesting sector is currently facing a critical phase, marked by the growing challenge of finding skilled labor and the rise in operating costs. To maintain competitiveness and ensure continuous production, it is strategic to integrate automated or semi-automated systems. read more

SAP has announced that Zespri has implemented a fully digitized claims platform using SAP cloud technologies, aimed at streamlining customer claims management across its global supply chain. The new system replaces a previously manual process and is designed to support faster and more consistent processing of claims. read more

Wielki wzrost powierzchni upraw truskawek oraz produkcji w tym sezonie w Egipcie spowodował komplikacje handlowe, a eksporterzy wciąż borykają się z przywróceniem równowagi. Tak twierdzi Ahmed Wagih, CEO firmy Agri Green. Plantator twierdzi, że "masowy napływ nowych plantatorów oraz wzrost" read more

In 2025, Azerbaijan imported fruits and vegetables from Turkey worth $21.057 million, which was a decrease of 9.7% compared to 2024, according to the Turkish Exporters Assembly via Report. In December alone, Turkey exported $1.798 million worth of fruits and vegetables to Azerbaijan, marking a 1.8% increase. read more

Anders Invest has acquired a 49% stake in Genap, a company based in 's-Heerenberg, the Netherlands. Genap specializes in designing and delivering custom lining structures and water storage systems for horticulture, agriculture, and civil engineering. The company has an annual revenue of around €25 million. read more

W tym sezonie, rynek borówki w Ameryce Łacińskiej doświadcza stabilnych wolumenów, oczekiwanej podaży oraz rosnącego nacisku na jakość. Simón Andrés Muñoz, starszy konsultant w firmie CASM Blueberries, analizuje sezon 2025-2026, skupiając się na produkcji, odmianach, cenach i logistyce. read more

SPAR Austria has opened a new EUROSPAR store in Schwadorf, Lower Austria, located on the B10 main road. The store is modern and sustainably designed, with a focus on offering a wide range of everyday products, delicacies, and treats while prioritizing freshness. Source:... read more

Cairo 3A for Agriculture has announced the inauguration of the initial stage of a commercial blueberry farm in Wadi El-Natrun, signaling Egypt's foray into large-scale blueberry cultivation. This first phase involves investments totaling EGP 442.2 million, approximately equivalent to US$14 million, and is part of read more

Ceny marchwi w Polsce zaczęły rosnąć na początku grudnia, a tendencja wzrostowa nadal utrzymuje się, choć z bardzo niskiego punktu wyjścia. Pod koniec ubiegłego roku średnia cena hurtowa wzrosła o około 6% w ciągu miesiąca, co stanowi skromny, ale pozytywny rozwój dla lokalnych producentów. read more

Podczas zimowego sezonu, najczęściej dostępnymi dzikimi odmianami grzybów w Ameryce Północnej są Czarny Trąbka, Żółtanek i Jeżowiec. „Nazywamy je naszymi 'zimowymi grzybami', ponieważ są dostępne między styczniem a marcem, jeśli pogoda pozwoli” - mówi Joe Salvo, prezes Ponderosa. read more

At the beginning of 2026, southern Italy experienced a cold snap. The sudden drop in temperature had a significant impact on the fruit and vegetable sector in northern Apulia, specifically affecting artichokes and fennel. Between New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, temperatures suddenly plummeted to -4°C. read more

The citrus season is currently facing some challenges. With the clementine season ending prematurely and the mandarin season starting slowly, there is reduced availability in the market, despite a very favorable consumer demand. This situation is being observed at the Rungis MIN, Ets Meseguer. read more

What flavors and trends will guide 2026? In the new year, consumers are increasingly looking for complete culinary experiences that combine pleasure and wellness. From intense flavors to products designed for those who want to stay in shape without sacrificing taste: the read more

The Veganuary initiative is back again this year, as already reported on Fresh Point Magazine last year. The international campaign is also being repeated in 2026 and involves numerous brands and retailers across the country. The initiative is aimed at citizens,... read more

Les Délices Majhoul's organic Medjool dates, cultivated in the historic birthplace of the variety in Boudnib, eastern Morocco, have recently been awarded a new accolade that further enhances the region's reputation for successful date production. They have been named the best dates in the world by TasteAtlas. read more

The Mazzoni Group will participate in Marca Fresh at Bologna Fiere (booth Cico E58, pavilion 19). "The fair will be an important opportunity to plan the next marketing campaign for peaches and nectarines, with a strategic focus on the production of Ondine, a flat peach variety." read more

The ambassadors of the EU member countries have approved the trade agreement with Mercosur, opening up a large area of free trade that will involve over 700 million people between Europe and Latin America. read more

The AVF Asia Forum will be held from March 9-11, 2026, at Christ University in Bangalore, India, bringing together stakeholders from the fields of controlled environment agriculture, medicinal plant science, and regulated supply chains. The event is organized by the Association for Vertical Farming in collaboration. read more

Cold chain management is becoming a key operational concern for fresh produce supply chains as factors such as volatility, cost pressures, and sustainability requirements impact planning up to 2026. For fruit and vegetable companies, enhancing resilience in temperature-controlled logistics is becoming more important. read more