Cameroon's banana exports decreased in November 2025, with shipments down by 45.5 percent compared to the same month in 2024. Data from the Banana Association of Cameroon shows that volumes dropped from 27,007 tons to 18,562 tons year-on-year. The decline is attributed to reduced shipments from the country's banana industry. read more

In Dharwad district, India, an increasing number of mango producers have transitioned to organic farming and are attracting attention from international markets. Some export shipments were previously turned down due to technical issues, prompting growers to reassess their packing, storage, and handling procedures. read more

South African litchis have experienced a remarkable recovery since last year. In late 2024, the Laughing Waters brand faced one of the worst crops in 25 years, due to various climatic changes that heavily impacted Bekfontein Farm in the Onderberg region of Mpumalanga Province. read more

The collapse of Ecuadorian papaya exports was not caused by a market adjustment, but rather by a sanitary crisis. Álex Bustos Guerra, the general manager of GreenControl-LA, explains that the country's exports dropped from 9,285 tons in 2011 to just 200 kilos in 2024. This drastic decline is directly related to the sanitary issues. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Malaysia has implemented emergency measures to deal with the increasing prices of vegetables caused by supply disruptions in various states. Reports by the New Straits Times indicate that prices of certain vegetables have surged, with some even tripling in price. read more

The papaya season in Panama for 2025 has begun, with some subtle differences. Maryan Safi de Aguilar, the manager of Panafruit S.A.'s packing plant, mentioned that the company had a transitional year as it adjusted to a new farm and dealt with unpredictable weather conditions. These factors have hindered the anticipated growth in. read more

Uzbek agricultural producers are increasing their presence in Middle Eastern and European markets by sending new shipments of fresh, dried, and freeze-dried fruit. According to the Dunyo news agency, 23 tons of kishmish raisins were recently delivered to Kuwait as part of an export contract with Nassar. read more

Iranian apple imports to India are stable, with quantities similar to last year, according to Aliyar Sehal from Fruco EXIM. "Iranian exporters started shipping Red apples in October, and the first shipments arrived at Mumbai's Nhava Sheva port within 8 to 10 days, providing them with an early market opportunity before." read more

On December 8th, during the 8th Gala of the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development, initiatives and entrepreneurs who effectively respond to the challenges of the modern world were honored. Among the awardees was the company Dr. Berry, recognized for its innovative projects combining read more

This year, Luis Miguel Vegas has been appointed as the General Manager of Provid, the association that unites Peruvian table grape producers and exporters. In addition to this role, he has also taken on the responsibility for Proarándanos, the counterpart association for blueberry producers and exporters. read more

The strong growth of Italian fresh fruit and vegetable exports is confirmed. According to Istat data, processed by Fruitimprese, in the first nine months of 2025, export volume increased by 7.8%, while the exported value grew by 13.2% compared to the same period in 2024. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries (MAGP) announced that banana producers and exporters in Ecuador agreed to set the minimum support price (MSP) for a 50-pound box at $7.75 for 2026. This amount represents a $0.25 increase from the 2025 MSP, which will stay in effect until. read more

Egyptian lemon exporters are continuing to increase their market share in Qatar, achieving new records for the second year in a row, as reported by EastFruit. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has revealed its plant list for the Pantone Color of the Year 2026, inspired by Pantone 11-4201 Cloud Dancer. The 2026 selection features 20 top breeding varieties from Terra Nova that capture the light and airy white shade of Cloud Dancer through delicate foliage textures. read more

Eurofruits Levante S.L. has become a new member of Anecoop to enhance its competitive position in an increasingly tough market. Located in Rojales, Alicante, the company specializes in the production of peppers, broccoli, zucchini, and artichokes, providing a range of local, fresh, and high-quality products that complement the market. read more

The global papaya market is facing fluctuating supply and changing demand trends as it enters December. This is largely due to weather conditions in Brazil, increasing logistics expenses, and evolving retail approaches. In Italy, Formosa papaya arrivals are experiencing quality problems related to the weather and elevated air freight charges. read more

Week 48, which according to the solar calendar ends on November 30th, confirms to be negative for sales of pre-packaged fruits and vegetables. In this scenario, all channels are facing difficulties, except for discount stores, which are starting to grow again after a few weeks of decline. read more

"W tym roku również mamy niedobór złotej papai w grudniu. Niedobór ten potrwa do końca miesiąca. Brazylia ma silny rynek wewnętrzny, a popyt tam także jest dobry, co utrzymuje ceny na zdrowym poziomie" - mówi Fabrico Torres z Torres Fresh z Barendrecht. " read more

Apofruit concludes the summer settlement of 2025 with an increasing result, despite a year characterized by significant production declines. Indeed, the shareholders have been recognized with 28 million and 700 thousand euros, representing a 14.6% increase compared to last year. This data assumes read more

In a context of not always brilliant consumption, positive signals emerge for companies that focus decisively on quality and service. This is the case of Ortonuovo, a Veronese company specialized in ready-to-eat vegetable dishes, which is on track to close the year with a new double-digit increase. read more