The La Unió Llauradora organization emphasized the fresh, natural dates from Elche, contrasting them with the dried and high-sugar content dates found in retail outlets in other countries. "It was a challenging date season with a harvest of around 60 tons, marking a decrease of over 10% from last year." read more

The Chilean cherry season is currently transitioning from its initial phase of air-freight shipments to the period when volumes begin to increase. However, the market has started cautiously. The beginning of the season has been noticeably different from previous years, influenced by early-season weather challenges. read more

The orchards in Wanshan District, Tongren City, Guizhou Province, are busy as the annual pomelo harvest reaches its peak. Covering over 1,333 hectares and projected to produce around 13,000 tons, this crop has become a significant source of rural income, showcasing the vibrant, aromatic fruit. read more

The Guatemalan finger limes campaign is performing well in major European markets, especially in November and December when demand peaks during the holiday season. "While we produce year-round, Europe sees higher activity now, so we send larger shipments to Germany, France, the Netherlands, the. read more

The Drewry Airfreight Price Index increased by 13% from October to a worldwide average of $3.57. This rise was driven by double-digit growth in the Asia-Europe westbound (+19%) and transpacific eastbound (+18%) sectors. In the transatlantic sector, rates increased by 1% eastbound but decreased by 5% in the opposite direction. read more

Change at the helm of VOG, Consortium of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of South Tyrol: Harald Weis takes over the presidency of the historic South Tyrolean apple-growing entity, succeeding Georg Kössler who, after 17 years in office dedicated to strengthening the role of the Consortium, has chosen not to run for re-election. read more

Newheat and Les Tomates d'Auïtou, located in the Corrèze department, have recently inaugurated the largest solar thermal power plant ever dedicated to heating greenhouses for vegetable production in France. This groundbreaking facility ushers in a new era for a sector that is becoming more self-sufficient. read more

Already working on your New Year's resolutions? Well, we certainly aren't yet, as it still feels like mid-October, there are still 31 days left on the December calendar, and we'd also love to reflect on 2025 with you. That's why it's time for the Special Year Overview. In this special, read more

The North Island of New Zealand experienced a cool and wet winter, which, as usual, posed challenges for planting seed onions. "Planting began in June and was completed by the end of August," said Simon Vale from Balle Bros. "Our production team made use of any dry periods to sow the seeds, and..." read more

During the mid-September launch of the garlic season organized by ANIAIL (French Interprofessional Garlic Association), it was announced that Drôme garlic would be produced in slightly smaller quantities this year, but to a high standard. "Drôme is the French department with the most..." read more

Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI), a weighted average of regional spot container freight rates, increased by 6% in the fortnight ending on November 30, 2025, to $667 per 40ft container. read more

The planned changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) from 2028 were a central topic at the 19th International Conference for Producer Organisations (ICOP). The event took place from 19 to 21 November 2025 near Budapest and was organised by gfa-consulting GmbH with FruitVeB. Around 170... read more

Ethiopia and the Netherlands are preparing to celebrate a century of trade relations in 2026, strengthened by a renewed emphasis on enhancing Ethiopia's agricultural sector and advancing sustainable development. Paula Schindeler, the Deputy Head of Mission at the Netherlands Embassy, made the announcement of this milestone. read more

The Darjeeling Mandarin Orange has been officially awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, a designation formalized by the GI Registry on November 24, 2025, as confirmed by officials on Monday. The Darjeeling Organic Farmers Producer Organization (DOFPO) is the registered proprietor of the GI. read more

Italy ranks second in Europe for fruit and vegetable surfaces, accounting for 14% of the total, with Spain in first place with approximately 2.2 million hectares. Elisa Macchi from Cso Italia provides an overview of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, focusing specifically on Sicily. read more

The demand for blueberries, a true superfood, continues to grow. Dole Italia, which guarantees the product all year round, is recording a significant increase in volumes from Peru for the 2025 campaign, with exports expected to grow by 16% compared to the 2024-2025 season. read more

Can PDO and PGI really become the engine of the fruit and vegetable sector? Looking at the performance of the PDO Economy, the answer seems positive. The latest Qualivita Report highlights how the overall value has reached 20.7 billion euros, an increase compared to the 16 billion in 2020. read more

We had already discussed it in one of our articles (click here to learn more), and it seems we were right. read more

Abdul Kadir Memon, Director and Head of Business Development & Procurement at Abacate International, states that the current market situation for avocado imports is very different from previous years. "Historically, these months were characterized by strong demand and limited sources, but this year is." read more

Ethiopia is making a major change in its horticulture industry by transitioning avocado exports from costly air freight to a more efficient and sustainable sea freight method. This initiative is being spearheaded by the Ethiopian Agriculture Authority and the Ethiopian Horticulture Producers and Exporters. read more