The New Zealand onion grower Balle Bros began harvesting their earliest varieties at the start of December. The weather was quite unpredictable, with rain causing some interruptions. However, the quality and size of the onions were good. "Due to the slower harvest, the supply was limited and therefore..." read more

The emerging themes for 2026 are first systematized in the preview of the Coop Report - Winter Edition, elaborated by the Coop Studies Office based on two surveys conducted in December 2025 on consumers and opinion leaders in the economic and agri-food system. read more

Obecnie handel polskimi jabłkami zwalnia zarówno na rynkach europejskich, jak i egipskim - mówi Mohamed Marawan, dyrektor zarządzający eksportera polskich jabłek Sarafruit: "Dostępność jabłek rośnie w miarę otwierania chłodni przez producentów, co oznacza więcej... read more

Eyes focused on Flia 2026: for twenty years the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award has been considered an indicator of future trends. Among the numerous applications received, two independent juries of experts have selected ten innovations that will be presented in dedicated exhibition areas. read more

Cherries were prominently displayed in South African retail stores during the December 2025 holiday season, showcasing the increased availability of domestic cherries during the local season. Adequate supply levels and competitive pricing facilitated broader distribution, and cherries are anticipated to be more commonly found in the market in the future. read more

The current week will be characterized by a drop in temperatures, with average values significantly lower than both last year and the previous week. While some inconveniences cannot be ruled out, on the other hand, from the perspective of fruit and vegetable consumption, the cooling could read more

Sezon pomarańczy w Egipcie przebiega tak dobrze, jak można było się spodziewać - mówi Gehan Elsherif, dyrektor zarządzający G Fresh Export & Import: "Egipt doświadcza solidnego sezonu pomarańczy, z zdrowym i stabilnym dostawami. Plony pozostają silne w kluczowych regionach uprawy, wspierane przez ugruntowaną… read more

The retail fruit and vegetable sector first, and then the Italian citrus import sector, mourn the passing of Danilo Ortolani, who died on January 4th at the age of 93. read more

Konsumpcja miękkich owoców, zwłaszcza borówek, rośnie dynamicznie na całym świecie, a Turcja ma potencjał, by stać się głównym graczem na tym rynku. Kolektyw Holland House of Fruits (HHF) wspiera tureckich producentów poprzez transfer wiedzy, szkolenia i technologię w celu poprawy...

The consumption of soft fruits, especially blueberries, is rapidly increasing worldwide, and Turkey has the potential to become a major player in this segment. The Holland House of Fruits (HHF) collective supports Turkish growers through knowledge transfer, training, and technology to improve... read more

India's pomegranate exports are undergoing a significant transition towards long-distance sea shipments to markets such as the USA and Australia, with values increasing by over 20% despite initial unseasonal humidity in the 2025-26 season, according to Aditya Ghatge of Paathway Global, a fresh produce exporter. "We have." read more

The international cherry market in the southern hemisphere enters the campaign season with still unstable balances. Prices are significantly affected by the Chinese market, where the large availability of Chilean cherries has led to estimated decreases ranging between 20% and 40% compared to. read more

Banana growers in India are experiencing difficulties due to chilling injury affecting crops in Maharashtra and other key growing areas during the harsh winter. However, exports to the Middle East are offering some relief, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

The forecast for the Brazilian orange crop for Marketing Year (MY) 2025/26 is 330 million 90-pound boxes (MBx), which is equivalent to 13.5 million metric tons (MMT). This is a 3.7 per cent increase compared to the previous estimate of 320 million boxes, or 13 million metric tons. read more

There has been a noticeable recovery in the Greek apple exports movement since mid-December, as pointed out by Mr. Dimosthenis Moysides, the president of GEOK S.A. from Kastoria, one of the key mountainous regions for apple cultivation in Greece. He stated, "We are satisfied with the demand and." read more

Badanie prowadzone na Uniwersytecie Stanu Waszyngton doprowadziło do stworzenia taniego robota do zbierania jabłek, który w przyszłości mógłby wspierać zbieranie owoców oraz wykonywanie innych zadań w sadach. Prototyp został zaprojektowany jako miękki, nadmuchiwany ramię, które potrafi wizualnie zidentyfikować jabłko, a następnie wysunąć i zsunąć się, aby je zebrać. read more

Banana cultivation has been growing in the Rangpur agricultural region of Bangladesh, supported by stable and profitable prices since 2019. Farmers in all five districts of the region have been increasing their plantings, motivated by consistent market returns and high yields. read more

The United States has been receiving a high volume of cherries from Chile this season. Although arrivals have now passed their peak, 3.5 million boxes have been imported so far. This is close to the 3.6 million boxes that were imported in total last season, and there are still about three to four more. read more

VIP, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta, is strengthening its position as the main supplier of organic apples in Europe, also thanks to the integrated organic packaging plant at the Juval cooperative, one of the most modern and specialized facilities. read more

In 2025, Egypt notably increased its exports of table grapes to the United Kingdom, achieving a new record, as reported by EastFruit. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, has confirmed its participation for the second consecutive year at Marca Fresh, the area dedicated to fruit and vegetables within Marca by BolognaFiere, reaffirming its role as an important player. read more