Napięcia związane z importem pomidorów z Maroka powróciły we Francji, gdzie grupy producenckie twierdzą, że dostawcy z Maroka konkurują nieuczciwie. Marokańscy eksporterzy utrzymują, że niedawne kampanie przeciwko ich produktom zostały wywołane przez dezinformację. Członkowie konfederacji Confédération Paysanne wkroczyli... read more

Domestic supplies continued to dominate, with only occasional imports from France. Business was quiet across the board. In some cases, traders had to reduce their supplies slightly to avoid building up stocks. According to the German BLE, prices changed only rarely. In Berlin, the entire read more

The next issue of Plant Nursery will cover advancements in avocados, mangoes, minor tropical and subtropical fruit species, organic nursery production, rootstocks, horticultural innovation, and plant variety rights. The event is set to take place from April 21 to April 23, 2026 at the Rimini Expo. read more

Looking at the current supply of berry fruits in the largest retail chains, one could say that we are in a transitional period. The last fruits from Polish plantations are still available in some stores, but their place is clearly read more

Iperal has expanded its operational capabilities by opening a new Fresh Food Centre in Giussano, a 50,000 m² facility specifically designed for handling fresh products and the retailer's "Fatto da Noi" range. The facility features automated systems and is run on energy generated by 4,300 solar panels. read more

Salix Fruits released its annual review, highlighting the company's top-performing categories in 2025, key logistics advancements, and strategic objectives for 2026. Citrus, specifically lemons and easy peelers, along with apples and pears, were the driving forces behind the company's success in 2025. read more

Zespri Kiwifruit, a global leader in kiwifruit production and marketing, is launching the new "Zespri&Win" contest, active from December 1, 2025, to February 21, 2026, and aimed at all consumers registered with the Zespri Kiwi Lovers community. The initiative offers various prizes. read more

Morocco experienced significant rainfall in late November and early December, a welcome change from the dry conditions of the prolonged seven-year drought. While the rains have provided a morale boost, they are not sufficient to completely alleviate the effects of the ongoing drought on fruit production. read more

A Hawke's Bay apple grower said that exporting to the United States is no longer profitable due to the 15% tariff imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Paul Paynter from the Yummy Fruit Company mentioned that the tariff amounts to around US$1.22 per box, completely erasing his profit margin. He stated, "The margins..." read more

Turkey resumed lemon exports to Russia in October, with the first shipment since May. The delivery, valued at US$14.5 million, was the highest in almost three years, according to RIA Novosti. The previous batch had a value of US$136,000. Ankara had previously placed restrictions on lemon exports. read more

This year marks 10 years at Prevar for Snow Hardy, who joined the company in 2015 as Commercial Manager, bringing deep industry experience from previous roles in the horticulture sector. He was tasked with leading the global commercialization of new apple and pear cultivars developed through The... read more

Severe frost in the early part of the season did affect some crops, particularly in the northern regions. Despite this, overall production levels remained stable throughout the season. read more

Fruit Logistica remains a cornerstone of the fresh produce industry. Each February, the Berlin trade show becomes a hub for producers, distributors, tech innovators, and start-ups looking to connect, learn, and drive their business forward in the fresh produce sector. read more

The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) has stated that the total volume of avocados in the US market is expected to surpass 3 billion pounds by 2025. This milestone highlights the increasing popularity of the fruit and the robustness of the avocado industry's supply chain. read more

In the last three years, 93 percent of companies in perishable supply chains have experienced climate-related disruptions, as revealed by a survey conducted among hundreds of senior logistics professionals by DP World. Nearly half of these companies were impacted six or more times during this period. read more

Frutas de Chile has welcomed the decision by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to appeal a recent ruling by a US federal court that revokes the authorization of imports of Chilean grapes under the Systems Approach. read more

Import of fresh fruits in the Philippines is expected to increase by 25 percent by 2025, marking a second consecutive year of growth. In 2024, imports rose by 3 percent year-on-year to reach US$321 million. read more

The Australasian real estate funds manager, Centuria Capital Group, has obtained the management rights for the unlisted agricultural real estate fund, Arrow Primary Infrastructure Fund (APIF), expanding its agriculture division to A$1.3bn. read more

Agriculture Victoria has announced updated market access requirements for interstate trade of Tomato Potato Psyllid (TPP) host or carrier plants and nursery stock. read more

The collaboration between the Australian fresh produce industry and The Wiggles will be highlighted at The New York Produce Show and Conference on December 2-4. read more