The European Union continues to be an important trading partner for Ecuador, especially in the field of agro-exports. Ecuador is enhancing its relationship with the Netherlands, a significant European logistics center, mainly for the export of bananas. Nonetheless, the country is progressively broadening its range of products. María Cecilia Gutiérrez, read more

UK: Aldi has been named 'Favourite Supermarket' at the Good Housekeeping Good Eating Awards. Aldi UK stated: 'Readers of Good Housekeeping praised Aldi for its "combination of affordable, high-quality products" and "helpful staff", with a large number of votes resulting in the supermarket winning the top spot... read more

India's grape season is facing challenges due to weather and logistical hurdles, but strong prices and resilient varieties are keeping hopes alive, according to Harish More, Vice President of Fratelli Fruits Farmer Producer Company. "The early season in the Satana region has almost concluded. Growers faced heavy and read more

Peru is preparing for a record-breaking avocado season, with production estimated to increase by up to 20%, as reported by the ProHass Association (Peruvian Association of Producers and Exporters) and cited by FreshFruitPortal. Europe and the United States remain central for exports, but... read more

Ceny hurtowe ziemniaków na Ukrainie zaczęły rosnąć na początku zeszłego tygodnia, według analityków z projektu EastFruit. read more

The Chartered Institute of Horticulture has announced that the Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition 2026 will open for entries on Sunday, 1 February 2026. The competition is open to entrants across the UK and Ireland who are under the age of 30 on 31 July 2026. It offers participants the opportunity to showcase their skills and knowledge in… read more

W 2025 roku Irak zajął drugie miejsce pod względem importu tureckich świeżych owoców i warzyw, zanotowując wzrost o 114% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, według danych Stowarzyszenia Eksporterów Świeżych Owoców i Warzyw z obszaru Morza Śródziemnego. Przewodniczący stowarzyszenia, Ferhat Gorus, powiedział, że Turcja... read more

The Rojo Brillante persimmon season is coming to an end for the second-grade cooperative Anecoop, the largest producer and operator working with this fruit in Spain, accounting for around 50% of the country's total volume. This marks the conclusion of a generally positive season, with lower production than usual. read more

In a novel combination of space travel and agriculture, a batch of valuable rose seeds from Henan Province in central China has returned from a voyage to the outer edges of space, representing a new milestone in the country's space breeding program. The seeds, originating from the renowned rose-growing area of Nanyang, were... read more

India's blueberry market is now relying more on domestic supply as imports from Peru and Chile have dropped to nearly zero, according to Karan Parashar, Director of Exotic Imports Pvt. Ltd. Parashar mentioned that Peru has already completed 80% of its production, with only limited fruit left from mountain farms. Chile, on the other hand, primarily exports most of its berries to Europe. read more

At a fully packed auction hall in Herongen, Germany, Veiling Rhein-Maas presented its 'Customer of the Year 2026' and 'Supplier of the Year 2026' awards. The two Veiling Rhein-Maas Awards were the highlight of this year's Customer and Supplier Day, with digitalization being the central theme. read more

For the third time as an exhibitor at SIVAL, Sofruileg presented a very positive assessment of the 2026 edition in Angers. The company, which specializes in varietal innovation, found that the event fully met its objectives in terms of visibility and establishing contacts with producers. It was a successful experience for them. read more

Sales of Cypriot potatoes have not progressed satisfactorily this season, as they are only now being finalized. Mr. Lampros Koutsoudis, the owner of the Cypriot trading company Lampros Koutsoudis Ltd., describes the situation as follows: "In the third week of January, approximately 15-20% of the local read more

The analysis published a few days ago on apples in the national modern Distribution (click here to learn more) has highlighted how, behind the apparent stability of the sector, very different strategies are hidden among the various retailers. In this second part of the study, read more

"The bad weather that has hit Sicily in the last week and the sudden drop in temperatures are having a very clear impact on the markets." These are the words of Eugenio Celeste, co-owner of the company Verde Sud, active in the Vittoria Fruit and Vegetable Market (Ragusa). read more

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, carrot prices are on the rise in the domestic market of Ukraine. Market participants have observed a decrease in the overall supply of root vegetables from local producers. read more

The horticulture sector in Kenya exported goods worth US$195.6 million between July and September 2025. The Netherlands maintained its position as the top destination, indicating ongoing demand from Europe for Kenyan flowers, vegetables, and fruits during the third quarter. The Netherlands accounted for read more

Consumption of fresh fruits among children in Europe is still low, with only 42.5% of children aged six to nine eating fresh fruit daily, as reported by the World Health Organization. At the same time, there is a growing concern about weight-related health issues. WHO data indicates that around 160 million children... read more

The Kochi airport is positioning itself as a key cargo hub in southern India, bolstered by its access to sea and rail connections. The airport operator, Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), celebrated 25 years of cargo operations this year and is exploring opportunities to enhance its logistics capacity and infrastructure. read more

Preparations were being made and logistics closely monitored late last week in anticipation of the storm that affected large parts of the U.S. over the weekend. "It appears that in many areas along the I-95 corridor, stretching from the Carolinas up north to Massachusetts and Maine, there will be..." read more