Wholesale fruit prices showed mixed movements this week, with apples recording the most consistent increases across categories, while pears presented a more divided picture. Apple prices strengthened overall. Bramley's Seedling apples averaged £1.26 per kg, up £0.02 from the previous week. read more

The Italian bell pepper market is ready for a revolution. HM.CLAUSE is introducing two new varieties born in Sicily: MOZZAFIATO F1 (red) and SORPRENDOR F1 (yellow). read more

The obtaining of the IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) mark represents the beginning of a new phase for the agriculture of the Basilicata region for the Basilicata Strawberry: a product capable of meeting a growing demand for quality and healthiness. read more

At the end of the last century, Egypt was essentially absent from analyses and rankings of the global fruit and vegetable trade. Exports did not exceed 500,000 tons, concentrated almost exclusively on fresh potatoes and onions, low-value-added products. read more

After spending over 18 years in the banana industry as a key account manager at Chiquita and in the ginger industry as the sales director retail at Sawari Fresh, Mark Grim has now taken a plunge into a new venture. Starting from 1 January, after the usual New Year slowdown, he has begun working as an independent. read more

Hazera and HM.Clause, both part of the Limagrain Group, will participate together at Fruit Logistica from 4 to 6 February in Berlin. The two companies will showcase their product portfolios at a shared booth, with a focus on varietal development for various segments of the fresh produce industry. read more

As reported by La Gazzetta di Mantova, Tonino Zerbinati, a 70-year-old farmer from Sermide, has gone missing. read more

Week 51, the second to last of the year which ended on Sunday, December 21, records a negative trend in the sales of fruits and vegetables, accompanied by a slight decrease in the average price mix. The decline affects all physical channels, with particularly weak performance for... read more

"The demand for dried fruit and nuts is rising," says Barbara Niemans, secretary of the Dutch Dried Fruit Association (NZV). "Our products are increasingly seen as healthy snacks or breakfast foods. Nuts used to be considered too fatty, but studies show they contain protein and healthy fats." read more

Maroko rozszerzyło swoją pozycję na rynku niemieckiego słodkiego pieprzu, dostarczając po raz pierwszy w jednym sezonie ponad 50 000 ton - informuje EastFruit. W sezonie 2024/25, który trwa od października do września, Niemcy importowały 52,4 tysiąca ton marokańskich słodkich papryk. read more

The French government is going on the offensive on food safety and the protection of national production. In a move that is shaking transatlantic trade balances, as reported by ValenciaFruit, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced the imminent halt to imports. read more

The blueberry campaign in Peru for 2025/26 has reached an accumulated volume of 333,284 tons by week 52, which is a 19% increase compared to the previous season. Export activity has consistently remained high during the peak period, indicating the ample supply of blueberries available for key markets. read more

"Banana growers in India are experiencing difficulties due to the impact of chilling injury on crops in Maharashtra and other key growing regions. However, exports to the Middle East are offering some relief," said Abhijeet Patil from Trimurti Fruit Company in Solapur. read more

The price of bananas in the UK fluctuated this week, with average prices slightly decreasing for most sources, as per the most recent market data. For bananas imported from dollar-origin countries, the average price dropped to £0.85 per kilo, down from £0.87 the previous week, marking a £0.02 decrease. read more

Thanks to Cora Seeds, the varietal innovation that meets the needs of large-scale retail is showcased at Marca on January 14th and 15th at BolognaFiere (Hall 19 Stand E/69). The "Malizioso" cherry tomato, Corabell and Rivaldo tomatoes, as well as the MaxiFRESH watermelon range, designed to provide the consumer with... read more

While moving between his clients and examining the data for each farm on their platform called IMPI, agronomist Danie Kritzinger notes that the evapotranspiration in Western Cape table grape vineyards has significantly increased compared to the previous November. read more

The online registration for the 2026 Canadian Produce Marketing Association's Convention and Trade Show (CPMA 2026) is now open. The event will take place from April 28-30 in Toronto, Ontario. The CPMA Annual Trade Show is Canada's biggest event focused on the fresh fruits and vegetable industry. read more

Some argue that time is passing much faster now than just a few years ago, and as a result... it's already 2026 - another year full of challenges, new ideas, plans, investments to be implemented, and so on. Many farmers have made good use of their time. read more

Spain has started the year under the impact of a new spell of weather instability, bringing persistent rainfall, unusually low temperatures along the Mediterranean coast, and occasional snowfall at low elevations. This latest weather front is reaching the Andalusian coast just days after the. read more

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