Fruit markets in Bengaluru are reporting the early arrival of mangoes during winter, several months ahead of the usual summer season. Traders say off-season volumes have been arriving steadily since late December, earlier than the typical March start to the mango campaign. According to wholesale market data, the early influx of mangoes is a unique occurrence that has caught many by surprise. read more

The Sunyani Greenfield Mango Farmers Association has opened a new agricultural resource center in the Bono Region of Ghana, after previously operating from rented premises. The facility, constructed by the Blue Skies Foundation, is designed to provide support to members of the association through various programs and services. read more

Cosmicnode, a specialist in wireless control for LED lighting, has been relaunched under a new name: Netvion. Two out of the three founders, Sharan Avati and Vinay Hiremath, are continuing the business after acquiring the company's inventory and intellectual property with the support of an investor. read more

Nowa analiza zlecona przez British Apples & Pears Limited wskazuje, że brytyjscy producenci jabłek i gruszek spodziewają się ogólnego wzrostu kosztów produkcji o około 2% w sezonie 2026. Ocena, przygotowana przez Andersons Farm Consulting, wskazuje na kontynuowane inflację wśród sadów... read more

The European cherry sector is increasingly focusing on production efficiency and organoleptic quality. In this context, an Open Day organized by Salvi France, dedicated to 'High Density Cherry Pruning', took place on 16 December in Monteux (Vaucluse), France. read more

The Dutch embassies in Bangkok, Hanoi, and Jakarta, along with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD), are collaborating to organize the Dutch Horticultural Mission to Southeast Asia and are inviting Dutch companies to take part in it. read more

In the western province of Isparta, Turkey, researchers are working on developing new domestic apple varieties to help reduce production losses caused by agricultural frost. Isparta is the leading apple-producing region in the country, but growers are facing a growing risk of late spring frosts. read more

Fruit Logistica will be held in Berlin from 4 to 6 February 2026, gathering stakeholders from the global fresh fruit and vegetable industry. The event will feature a multi-stage program covering market trends, production systems, technology, logistics, and more. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has released its 2025 Annual Impact Report, which showcases the association's efforts in supporting and advocating for the global fresh produce and floral industry. The report details significant progress in areas such as trade, food safety, sustainability, and nutrition. read more

MSC will adjust its South Africa-North West linking service for January and February 2026 sailings by renaming the Eastern Cape Express to the Western Cape Express and replacing the Gqeberha port call with Cape Town. The change is intended to shorten transit times to North West Europe. read more

From January to October 2025, Kyrgyzstan increased its imports of both bananas and citrus fruits, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. Ecuador and China further solidified their positions as the country's main suppliers. The banana imports amounted to 33,092 tonnes, valued at USD 26.9… read more

In Uganda's floriculture sector, the deputy secretary-general of the Uganda Horticulture and Allied Industrial Workers Union (UHISPAWU) says that international support has played a crucial role in stabilizing labor relations, enhancing working conditions, and modernizing the union's internal systems. Innocent Musinguzi. read more

The past year presented many challenges for raspberry growers involved in soil cultivation. Spring frosts and summer droughts led to losses on plantations, and purchase prices were far from satisfactory. The situation in the industrial raspberry segment was widely discussed. read more

In a new episode of the "visa crisis" between Morocco and the European Union, reminiscent of 2023 when carriers complained of high refusal rates and lengthy processes, Moroccan driver representatives took to Moroccan media Hespress to voice their concerns about the resurgence of this issue. read more

Ukraine is setting up its first foodtech cluster, inspired by the Netherlands' Food Valley. The initiative is being carried out by Alterra Group in collaboration with agrifood entrepreneur Borys Shestopalov, as part of the Formatsiya industrial park network. The cluster is designed to assist companies in transitioning from traditional... read more

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Aldi has announced that it had its best-ever Christmas, with sales of £1.65 billion in the four weeks leading up to Christmas Eve, marking a three percent increase compared to the previous year. read more

Fresh produce is prominently featured among 2,500 products that have had their prices reduced by Morrisons. read more

Colombia exported 182,432 tonnes of avocados between January and November 2025, an increase of 21.8% compared to the same period the previous year. According to the industry association Corpohass, this indicates that the country is on track to end the year with nearly 194,000 tonnes of avocado shipments, setting a new record. read more