UK: Aldi has been named 'Favourite Supermarket' at the Good Housekeeping Good Eating Awards. Aldi UK stated: 'Readers of Good Housekeeping praised Aldi for its "combination of affordable, high-quality products" and "helpful staff", with a large number of votes resulting in the supermarket winning the top spot... read more

India's grape season is facing challenges due to weather and logistical hurdles, but strong prices and resilient varieties are keeping hopes alive, according to Harish More, Vice President of Fratelli Fruits Farmer Producer Company. "The early season in the Satana region has almost concluded. Growers faced heavy and read more

Peru is preparing for a record-breaking avocado season, with production estimated to increase by up to 20%, as reported by the ProHass Association (Peruvian Association of Producers and Exporters) and cited by FreshFruitPortal. Europe and the United States remain central for exports, but... read more

Ceny hurtowe ziemniaków na Ukrainie zaczęły rosnąć na początku zeszłego tygodnia, według analityków z projektu EastFruit. read more

The Rojo Brillante persimmon season is coming to an end for the second-grade cooperative Anecoop, the largest producer and operator working with this fruit in Spain, accounting for around 50% of the country's total volume. This marks the conclusion of a generally positive season, with lower production than usual. read more

India's blueberry market is now relying more on domestic supply as imports from Peru and Chile have dropped to nearly zero, according to Karan Parashar, Director of Exotic Imports Pvt. Ltd. Parashar mentioned that Peru has already completed 80% of its production, with only limited fruit left from mountain farms. Chile, on the other hand, primarily exports most of its berries to Europe. read more

Sales of Cypriot potatoes have not progressed satisfactorily this season, as they are only now being finalized. Mr. Lampros Koutsoudis, the owner of the Cypriot trading company Lampros Koutsoudis Ltd., describes the situation as follows: "In the third week of January, approximately 15-20% of the local read more

The analysis published a few days ago on apples in the national modern Distribution (click here to learn more) has highlighted how, behind the apparent stability of the sector, very different strategies are hidden among the various retailers. In this second part of the study, read more

"The bad weather that has hit Sicily in the last week and the sudden drop in temperatures are having a very clear impact on the markets." These are the words of Eugenio Celeste, co-owner of the company Verde Sud, active in the Vittoria Fruit and Vegetable Market (Ragusa). read more

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, carrot prices are on the rise in the domestic market of Ukraine. Market participants have observed a decrease in the overall supply of root vegetables from local producers. read more

The horticulture sector in Kenya exported goods worth US$195.6 million between July and September 2025. The Netherlands maintained its position as the top destination, indicating ongoing demand from Europe for Kenyan flowers, vegetables, and fruits during the third quarter. The Netherlands accounted for read more

Consumption of fresh fruits among children in Europe is still low, with only 42.5% of children aged six to nine eating fresh fruit daily, as reported by the World Health Organization. At the same time, there is a growing concern about weight-related health issues. WHO data indicates that around 160 million children... read more

Preparations were being made and logistics closely monitored late last week in anticipation of the storm that affected large parts of the U.S. over the weekend. "It appears that in many areas along the I-95 corridor, stretching from the Carolinas up north to Massachusetts and Maine, there will be..." read more

The Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters of Huelva, Freshuelva, has incorporated 46 workers from Mauritania into its member companies. The workers are already in the province and have joined the current strawberry campaign as part of a circular migration pilot project developed. read more

At Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin, Poly-clip System will showcase its net-pak® packaging concept in collaboration with the Somi net clipping machine. The system is marketed as an industrially compostable net packaging solution for fruits, vegetables, pulses, and other produce, offering a combination of packaging benefits. read more

Basko strengthens its presence in Genoa and the Quarto area with a 1,500 square meter supermarket, as reported by Gdoweek. The store is located on Via Carrara and offers a complete range of products, including serviced counters along the perimeter, which are one of the group's strengths, as well as a self-service fruit and vegetable section. read more

Kiwifruit imported from China is being sold at lower prices in Vietnam due to increased supply. In Ho Chi Minh City, green and gold kiwifruit are selling for approximately VND80,000 to VND120,000 per kilogram, which is equivalent to about US$3.05 to US$4.58 per kilogram. A consumer interviewed in the city... read more

Rwanda has initiated a new export program with the goal of enhancing market access for agricultural exporters who are focusing on West and Central Africa. The initiative is being spearheaded by the National Agricultural Export Development Board and concentrates on the direct air transportation of locally grown fruits. read more

An innovative, environmentally friendly model that respects the fruits of the earth. The agricultural company Agroenergie, operating in the province of Ragusa, Sicily, a distinctive territory for greenhouse cultivation, is experimenting with an eco-friendly cultivation model based on... read more

Increasing the competitiveness of the national nut sector through the enhancement of varieties, also more closely linked to the territory, that promote the quality of fresh and processed productions. These are the main objectives of the VALO.RE. I.N. CA.M.P.O. project. read more