The French pear industry was anticipating a good season, but it surpassed expectations. Updated forecasts at the end of October/beginning of November predict a harvest of around 150,000 tons, compared to the 140,000 tons forecasted by PrognosFruit in August. The quality of the fruits is also excellent. read more

Building on the success of its recent mission to Singapore, Egypt has extended its outreach in Southeast Asia with a dedicated trade mission to Malaysia. The initiative aims to further expand Egypt’s presence in the dynamic fruit and vegetable market of the region. read more

First Choice Foods Ltd, a potato processing company based in Rupandehi, is currently exporting French fries to the United States. The company is now planning to increase its shipments to the United Kingdom, Australia, and Japan. Production began in mid-June 2025, and the company entered the U.S. market shortly thereafter. read more

Despite difficulties, one Polish apple grower is expecting a higher yield than last year, says Krystian Soszka, CEO of Polish apple exporter Idealsad: "The Polish apple cultivation season was challenging and full of difficulties. We faced several nights with frost, numerous hailstorms, as well as..." read more

At this year's Food Security SummitX in Dubai, Bernard Sleijster and Nadirsha Everett, co-founders of Food Security Capital, discussed the narrow focus of the investment landscape in agriculture. "When raising funds, the discussion typically centers around intellectual property, technology, and..." read more

CNC Exotic Mushrooms in Heerewaarden increased its production capacity by using a temporary refrigeration unit from Coolworld during the recent peak period. The company, which produces substrate for exotic edible mushrooms, required extra conditioned space to keep up with the increasing demand. read more

A new blueberry variety developed by Bloom Fresh™ has made its debut: Matías™. Matías originated from a genetic program created by the University of Georgia and further developed by Inka's Berries in Peru. In October 2024, after acquiring the breeding rights, Bloom Fresh™ introduced Matías™ to the market. read more

Korean grapes have been officially granted entry into the Philippine market after the successful conclusion of lengthy export quarantine negotiations. The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency announced on November 30th that discussions that began in 2007 were finalized on November 25th. Throughout the years, Korean grapes had been undergoing scrutiny for compliance with Philippine regulations. read more

The exports of citrus from South Africa have achieved record levels in 2025, showing a 22% increase compared to the previous season. The final volume surpassed the initial April estimate of 171.2 million cartons by 19%. The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) attributes this growth to various factors. read more

After the preview of the new catalog "Nutrition and Plant Stimulation", Fomet delves into solutions for foliar and root application, focusing on the effectiveness of raw materials and the tangible benefits for horticultural crops. read more

Jingold's expansion in Spain is entering a new phase. The Italian company, a global leader in kiwi with the broadest range of varieties on the market, has begun selling its first 200 tons of Spanish yellow-flesh Jintao kiwis. This strategic move, though still relatively unfamiliar to many, marks an important step in the company's growth in the Spanish market. read more

Provisur will showcase a range of its industrial food processing systems at Fruit Logistica, which will be held from February 4th to 6th, 2026 in Berlin. The company will highlight their modular equipment designed for the production of fruit compote, puree, and juice, featuring models such as STS, Barracuda, and Hoegger refiners. read more

Earlier this week, the Cape Business Chamber released the figures of hours lost to wind, calling November 2025 "the Port of Cape Town's worst month for five years in terms of lost operation", which, according to the Chamber, equates to sixteen full days of downtime largely caused by severe wind. read more

The transportation industry leader, DP World, is planning to broaden its freight forwarding services to Sweden by establishing new offices in Stockholm and Gothenburg in February 2026. read more

This week, FareShare launched its Berry Crumply Christmas campaign in the UK, in collaboration with British Berry Growers and Driscoll’s. The campaign began with the first Top Chef Crumble Competition at Dovetale restaurant in London’s Mayfair. read more

Belgium-based Biotalys has announced that it has received regulatory approval from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its first biofungicide, Evoca. Developed using the company's Agrobody technology platform, Evoca is the first protein-based biofungicide of its kind. read more

Pakistan has aimed to increase its fruit and vegetable exports to $2 billion in the next three years, up from the current level of $700 million, as stated by the Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters and Merchants Association (PFVA). read more

The Colombian Federation of Mango Producers, Fedemango, has set a goal of reaching 500,000 tonnes of production by 2030 as it continues to expand and develop its export markets. read more

Argenitna is awaiting imminent US approval to import fresh oranges and mandarins according to José Carbonell, president of trade federation Federcitrus. read more

In 2025, New Zealand apple exporters Mr Apple and Fern Ridge Produce delivered a "very strong" performance, which has contributed to an impressive outcome for their parent company, Scales Corporation. read more