Representatives of the blueberry industry in Zimbabwe are calling on their government to implement investment-friendly policies after signing an export agreement in September that for the first time opened access to the Chinese market.

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Russian Railways has extended its discount program for transporting fruit and vegetable products from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan to Russia, according to the company's press service. Following a board decision, the 50 per cent discount on imported rail shipments of fruit and vegetable products has been extended. read more

Calls for a ban on plastic packaging for fruit and vegetable purchases under 1.5 kg in Wales have raised debate within the Senedd. Independent member Rhys ab Owen has urged the Welsh government to prohibit the use of plastic packaging for small fresh produce, arguing that it is unnecessary and... read more

Egipt has recorded a significant increase in fresh grape exports to Italy this year, as reported by EastFruit. read more

Global potato consumption is shifting between fresh and processed categories instead of decreasing. The trade in frozen potato products has increased since 2019, while several regions are noting either stable or slightly reduced per capita consumption of fresh potatoes. In Europe, the EU potato output in 2023 exceeded one-third. read more

"Nasze rynki są równomiernie podzielone między Stany Zjednoczone i Europę, ale wiśnie wciąż mają duże znaczenie w Chinach. Firma rozszerza również swoją działalność na Indie, gdzie pięć lat temu rozpoczęła sprzedaż kiwi, a niedawno zaczęła dostarczać wiśnie. To wysiłek mający na celu dywersyfikację…" read more

Citrus groves in Argolida, one of the most important citrus-growing regions in Greece, were severely affected by a short but extremely intense hailstorm on Monday, November 10. Mr. Giorgos Stavropoulos, a merchant whose packing house is located in Koutsopodi, the epicenter of the hailstorm, emphasizes: "Ten read more

The new campaign for yellow-fleshed kiwifruit started early, providing excellent quality prospects for Kiwiny and the Breitenberger brothers' farm. The farm operates a completely organic supply chain between the regions of Veneto and Calabria. The fruit is known for its intense aromas, vibrant color, and good-quality traits. read more

Nexture, an Italian company that develops and produces food ingredients, has acquired Portugal's Frulact for an undisclosed amount, according to a company statement. Frulact produces fruit-based specialty ingredients, liquid flavorings, and plant-based components for a wide range of end products. read more

"Nie tylko dostawy z Meksyku, ale również jagody borówki z Peru są oczekiwane na stabilny poziom dostaw do końca 2025 roku." - powiedziała Kyla Oberman z California Giant Berry Farms. "Produkcja w Meksyku jest niewielka, ale zyskuje na sile w kierunku końca roku." read more

On the 12th of November, there was no commercial activity in the Central Vegetable Market of Thessaloniki as the administrative council of the Union of Merchants of the Central Vegetable Market of Thessaloniki decided to keep the stores closed on Wednesday. read more

The prices paid to farmers are plummeting, while production costs remain high, leading many companies to operate at a loss, also due to unfair competition from imports from abroad. This is stated by Coldiretti in their commentary. read more

The Association of Producers (AOP) Cénaldi is reviewing the 2025 season for peas, beans, and flageolets. Despite the very hot weather in June and storms with torrential rain at the end of August, the season for processing vegetables has yielded positive results overall. Yields have remained decent. read more

The tomato processing season for 2025 has ended in the Northern Italy basin, a significant production area, with a total processed volume of 3.1 million metric tons, marking a 27.6% increase compared to the previous year. The product quality is reported to be high, with elevated Brix levels. The national production for tomatoes reached a total of 5.8 million metric tons. read more

DP World handled 60 per cent of Peru's avocado exports through the Port of Callao during the 2025 season, strengthening the port's role as the country's primary gateway for fresh produce. Between January and September, the company's South Pier Terminal moved 22,600 TEUs of avocados, setting a record. read more

The past two South African grape seasons began positively, but this year there is a more cautious outlook. There is still a significant amount of Spanish, Greek, and Italian fruit being exported to Europe, with reports indicating that Italy may continue selling grapes until December. read more

If you took a stroll around the Curry Student Center on a recent Monday morning in November, you probably spotted stacks of flat crates filled to the brim with what looked like small onions. Instead of the dining hall, however, these were headed into the ground. In late fall, the horticulture team began planting bulbs for the spring display. read more

Wim Roosen reports that an increasing number of growers in Morocco are transitioning to hydroponic (substrate) cultivation. Moreover, existing companies are expanding their acreage, contributing to the rapidly growing market for quality coco substrates. Wim Roosen made these remarks while attending the Berry Conference. read more

To understand what makes Mercadona so unique in the Spanish distribution landscape, we had no choice but to interview a Spaniard. In our case, not only for nationality, but also for knowledge of the Iberian fruit and vegetable supply chain and - in particular - of Mercadona. After all, who better than Paco. read more

The outlook for India's upcoming grape export season is cautious, says Harish More, Vice President of Fratelli Fruits Farmer Producer Company. "The country's prime grape growing belt of Nashik is experiencing prolonged rainfall since early May, which has resulted in roughly 70 percent crop loss. read more