Global garlic-producing regions are currently facing a season that is influenced by fluctuating supply, changing trade patterns, and pricing challenges. Italy is experiencing stable garlic prices due to consistent supply, whereas Spain is grappling with decreased production, rising costs, and growing competition from low-cost alternatives. read more

South Africa's table grape industry has had a promising start to its new season, with all signs pointing towards the industry potentially reaching close to 80 million export cartons this season. read more

Peru's new table grape season has started well, with favorable weather in Ica leading to good quality and a slight increase in export volumes compared to last year. According to Arturo Hoffmann, chief commercial officer of Talsa Group, the campaign started slowly in the first week. read more

The Peruvian Association of Mango Producers and Exporters (Apem) has released a strongly worded statement refuting allegations of price manipulation in the face of escalating tensions in the northern province of Piura. read more

Hortifrut has released a festive, 100% plastic-free packaging for the holiday season. The Berry Christmas packs will be available at the same time in Europe and Latin America, with a particular focus on Chile, Colombia, and Brazil, through selected retailers. read more

Spain’s CMR Group will be promoting the initial arrival of the new season Chilean cherries in Europe. The shipment, provided by their Chilean partner, C&L, is expected to reach Rotterdam on December 9th. read more

The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has released its 2026 Descriptive List for pulses, which includes 11 new pea and bean varieties. read more

Aldi UK has announced that it will once again reduce prices on a wide variety of fresh vegetables leading up to Christmas. read more

Oppy has been named one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, marking the fourth time the company has received this national recognition, and has been officially inducted into Waterstone Human Capital's Hall of Fame. read more

Apex Logistics, a subsidiary of the logistics behemoth Kuehne+Nagel, has reached an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Andes Integración Logística, a leading provider of transportation and storage services in Latin America. read more

Ostatnie opady deszczu poprawiły dostępność wody w południowej Hiszpanii i znacząco wsparły produkcję owoców tropikalnych, zgodnie z hiszpańskim Stowarzyszeniem Owoców Tropikalnych (AET). read more

The California Avocado Commission (CAC) has urged the implementation of quotas on Mexican avocado imports from March to September in order to safeguard US producers and reestablish market equilibrium. read more

Po kilku miesiącach spowolnienia eksport bananów z Ekwadoru zanotował lekką poprawę w październiku 2025 roku, osiągając kumulacyjny wzrost o 3,4 procent w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w ubiegłym roku, co odpowiada 315,26 milionom wysłanych skrzynek. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica has announced its 2026 Meet Ups program, "marking a new chapter of industry connection across Asia's high-growth fresh produce markets," according to a media release from organizer Global Produce Events (GPE). read more

DP World's first Atlas service departed from Agadir this week, a move that the group says is "revolutionizing" fresh produce logistics between Morocco, the UK, and Europe. read more

Zespri's counter-seasonal Zespri Global Supply (ZGS) program has started with approximately 33 million trays, or 118,800 tonnes, expected this year from orchards in France, Italy, Greece, Korea, and Japan. read more

Korea is seeking to increase its exports of Shine Muscat grapes to Taiwan due to decreasing profits in its domestic market. read more

The World Avocado Organization (WAO) is enjoying the advantages of its decision to bring social media marketing in-house across its primary European markets earlier this year. read more

Fruit Growers Tasmania collaborated with the Primary Industries Minister, Gavin Pearce, and local fruit growers to celebrate the launch of the Seasonal Produce Guide during National Ag Day on November 21, 2025. read more

John Antoniadis from Agostino Group was named the 2025 Cherry King after placing the winning bid of A$65,000 at the South Australian Produce Market charity auction on 26 November. read more