ProDominicana focuses on the development of the Dominican agricultural sector and the initiatives put in place to assist exporters in the face of current market difficulties. "Our primary agricultural export products include avocado, mango, banana, and pineapple. Nevertheless, we are observing a significant growth in the emerging sector. read more

From February 4th to 6th, 2026, the new edition of Fruit Logistica, the largest international summit dedicated to fresh fruit and vegetables, will open its doors in Berlin. The numbers from the 2025 edition testify to the scale of the event: 91,000 professional operators from all over the world attended. read more

The organizers of Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL) have opened exhibitor registration for the 2026 edition earlier than planned due to increased interest from companies. The event is set to take place on 2–4 September 2026 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. Currently, exhibitor registrations are at 23 percent. read more

"The demand for Greek apples is slightly decreasing, but the demand for Greek pears appears to be increasing this month," says Paris Karastergios, the import-export coordinator for Greek produce exporter Kastargiou P. Bros S.A. "The trends for apples and pears are moving in opposite directions. read more

The most recent UK wholesale banana price report indicates that bananas from Dollar-origin sources have increased in price for the week, while those from ACP (Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific) countries have remained the same. Belize was the only ACP country with a quoted price this week, with an average of £0.99 per kg, unchanged from the previous week. Cameroon and the read more

A new product called Hydro leek, grown in water basins instead of outdoors, will soon be available on the shelves of Belgian supermarkets. The system was developed by REO Veiling and Inagro, with automation provided by Indurra and its spin-off Hydromasters using Siemens technology. read more

The consumption of sweet peppers is increasing as more consumers adopt healthier diets. Sweet peppers are versatile, available in various shapes, colors, sizes, and flavors, making them popular among consumers. This vegetable meets the demands of today's consumers who are seeking diverse and nutritious food options. read more

BDA/Dorot Farm is launching its new yellow carrot program, supplied directly from the company's premium farms. "Yellow carrots have become trendy, and we've received many requests for a program that ensures year-round availability," said Ami Ben-Dror, CEO of BDA/Dorot Farm. read more

Lisa Casta from Interplant Roses addresses this question in a video that showcases the entire journey of a spray rose, beginning with the initial stages of the breeding process and concluding with the moment the flower is placed in the consumer's vase. As stated by Interplant, the vase life of a rose is. read more

The 2025 citrus export season in South Africa has ended, as reported by the Russia South Africa Business Council, a partner of TV BRICS. South Africa continues to be one of Russia's main suppliers of fresh fruit, alongside Egypt. This is possible due to the non-overlapping harvesting seasons and diverse climatic zones in South Africa. read more

Redland has obtained exclusive marketing rights for Dorì gold kiwifruit grown in Australia through a new agreement with Dori Australia. The program currently includes six growers, five in Western Australia and one in Victoria, with 63 hectares planted. There are plans to expand to 150 hectares by. read more

Blueberries have become one of the crops most exposed to climate variability. Loss of chill hours, water constraints, new pest pressures, and rising adaptation costs are altering production models across Latin America and Africa, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Vijay Bhatia, Managing Director of Mheet International, reports that the demand for imported apples in India has increased this season. "Currently, the market is favorable for apples from all origins, but prices are rising for apples from major origins due to high demand. The price hikes are particularly noticeable for popular varieties like Gala and Red." read more

Global forecasts for tree nut production indicate an increase in output for almonds, walnuts, and pistachios, driven by improved growing conditions in key producing regions. Almond production for 2025/26 is projected to increase by almost 10 percent to 1.8 million metric tons (on a shelled basis). read more

At a time when producers are finalizing their crop rotations for 2026, the National Union of French Potato Producers (UNPT) is calling for caution following the difficult 2025 campaign and "the consequences of an imbalance between production and demand." With almost 8.5 million tons harvested read more

The planned changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) from 2028 were a central topic at the 19th International Conference for Producer Organisations (ICOP). The event took place from 19 to 21 November 2025 near Budapest and was organised by gfa-consulting GmbH with FruitVeB. Around 170... read more

The hispano citrus season is in full swing, which means that the flagship Llusar from Guido Fruit is once again hitting the shelves. The Flemish importer has maintained a partnership with the renowned brand for more than 20 years, and this winter too, trucks from Spanish Llusar are travelling. read more

This year's blueberry harvesting season in Chile started in the 35th week of the year. The start was slower than expected by the industry, which anticipated an earlier beginning of the harvest. In the initial period, the main trading partner for Chilean suppliers was

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The Italian citrus season is starting to pick up pace. "Starting from week 47, we will have the first significant quantities of Sicilian oranges from the Ribera brand available. However, due to the drought this year, we anticipate significant losses in both quality and quantity. Some fruits are only half the usual size." read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has announced a new partnership with Oxbury Bank to offer financial services tailored to UK apple and pear growers. The agreement aims to support growers seeking to invest in orchard planting, replanting programs, and equipment for harvesting, grading, and. read more