It's the day before Christmas, so things are starting to get busy in the fruit and vegetable specialty shops. Some people start preparing weeks in advance, but at Grappe de Raisins, the real rush is yet to come. "Our customers are not the type to plan out the complete menu weeks in advance." read more

The delayed start to Egypt's Navel orange season has not caused any significant negative effects on trade, as stated by Ahmed Megahed, the managing director of Salhia Investment and Development. The exporting producer explained that this delay was a result of the impact of climate change on the industry executives. read more

Corné van de Klundert, Managing Director of Dutch importer and exporter Origin Fruit Group, reports that the overseas grape market is showing signs of improvement. Southern Europe had an exceptionally large grape harvest during the summer, leading Spain, Italy, and Greece to keep grapes on the market until a later than usual period. read more

The Alizza Fruit™, a premium citrus created by crossing a pummelo with one of the world's sweetest mandarins, is managed by Genesis Fresh, a part of the AMFresh Group. It is grown by partner producers in Spain and South Africa and is set to start its fourth commercial season in January 2026. read more

Prime Fruit Partners is excited to announce that they will be relocating to a new office starting January 1, 2026. "Prime Fruit Partners was established on May 1, 2025, in a small office located just outside the fruit district in Barendrecht. Considering our company's growth goals and the importance of having the office in read more

Oboth the Turkish citrus and pomegranate seasons are facing their own unique challenges this year, according to Akin Söyleyen, marketing manager for Turkish fruit exporter Aksun. "The citrus and pomegranate seasons have started, but they are struggling with a combination of ongoing difficulties. read more

Już ugruntowanym ulubieńcem w niektórych innych krajach europejskich, czerwona kapusta teraz "przebiła się" na angielską wigilijną kolację, według Tesco. read more

The vegetable supplier AH Worth has introduced a new purple-red kale in Tesco's Finest range as part of its efforts to enhance its premium brassica selection. read more

Traditionally, demand for chile cherries picks up again at SFI Rotterdam in the run-up to the holidays. "But it remains a luxury item," Jan Marc Schulz observes. Still, according to the importer, there are chances to get the cherries on the shelf consistently from November to February. read more

Ukrainian agricultural processing companies may access grant funding of up to USD 1 million from the U.S. government in 2026, according to Serhii Ostapets, project manager of the AGRO Program, who spoke at the SMARTBERRY 2025 winter conference held in Kyiv on December 11-12. read more

According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), fruit production in Bangladesh has experienced substantial growth in recent years, primarily driven by the cultivation of non-traditional and high-value fruits. In the fiscal year 2024-25, the sector witnessed significant progress, especially in the production of watermelon, banana, and. read more

John Vos, an account manager at Gebrs van Aarle - a Dutch fresh produce wholesaler and part of the Groot fresh group - has noticed a growing trend in the industry: a shift towards emphasizing quality. "Greengrocers, farm shops, and street vendors that prioritize higher quality standards are able to set themselves apart." read more

Zbliżają się święta, więc w ostatnich tygodniach trochę ucichło na rynku cebuli. „Ale mimo wszystko w tym tygodniu wypłynęły jeszcze dwie statki, więc nadal poprawiamy to, co zaniedbaliśmy w poprzednich tygodniach” - mówi Wouter van der Beek z firmy Bruin Export. „A kilka gorszych tygodni też jest częścią tej rzeczywistości. read more

Meksyk, główny dostawca awokado w Stanach Zjednoczonych obecnie, ma dużą ilość owoców. Dzieje się tak po rozpoczęciu nowego zbioru awokado we wrześniu. "Prawdopodobnie przejdziemy na nowy zbiór w dostawach na nowy rok" - mówi Ozzie Figueroa z firmy Henry Avocado. "Wtedy będziemy współpracować z... read more

Four months before the opening of Macfrut 2026, the 43rd edition of the international fruit and vegetable fair scheduled from April 21st to 23rd in Rimini, the organizational machine is running smoothly. At the end of the year, we collected the testimony of President Patrizio Neri, in his first... read more

Mango farmers in Jagtial district are becoming worried as there has been a significant delay in flowering this season, leading to concerns of low yields. Normally, mango trees flower from November to the first week of January, but only five to 10 percent of trees have bloomed so far. read more

For years, growers have been using peroxide-based products to maintain the cleanliness of irrigation lines, nutrient tanks, and greenhouse water systems. Bostjan Veronik notes that while peroxide is efficient in quickly oxidizing pathogens and reducing visible biofilm, its effects are temporary and only surface-level. read more

The enhancement of the most relevant nutrients in the horticultural species cultivated by OP Nordest members is the objective of the research project "Innovation of agricultural techniques and qualitative improvement of horticultural products of OP Nordest members", carried out with the. read more

Moroccan avocado exports are currently slowing down, which is a common phenomenon at the end of the year. However, the end of 2025 is proving to be busier than the previous year, as a decrease in supply in Europe is leading importers to replenish their stocks for January, as stated by Zakaria El Yamlahi, managing director. read more

With 5,500 hectares of orchards, including 1,100 hectares of organic apple orchards, 7 cooperatives, and 1,500 members, Vip (Association of Val Venosta producers) has always been an important partner in Italy for private label brands. They will participate in the sixth edition of Marca Fresh. Let's have a discussion with the commercial director. read more