Turkey, the world's top hazelnut supplier, is facing a significant decrease in production this year. Estimates suggest that production will be less than 500,000 tons in 2025, which is 100,000 to 200,000 tons lower than in an average year. According to FreshPlaza, this decline is due to spring frosts that... read more

Marocco has achieved a new milestone in its frozen raspberry exports to France, setting a record volume in 2025, according to EastFruit. read more

The volume of table grapes imported into Europe through the Netherlands has increased by 40 percent to 493,000 tonnes over the last decade, as reported by the Dutch industry organization GroentenFruit Huis. read more

The recent USDA report predicts that China's table grape production will reach 15 million tonnes in the 2025/26 season, representing a 6% increase compared to the previous year. read more

Chilean Blueberry Committee has officially launched its campaign "Small, mighty, and delicious. Blueberries, all the time!" to increase domestic consumption by educating consumers about the nutritional benefits of this superfood, as reported by Fruitnet. read more

Egyptian lemon exporters are continuing to increase their market share in Qatar, achieving new records for the second year in a row, as reported by EastFruit. read more

The Bulgarian Chamber of Fruits and Vegetables (BCV) reports increasing disturbances in orchards due to the spread of the black scab pest (Capnodis tenebrionis), as informed by Fakti.bg. read more

Morocco has reached a new milestone in its citrus trade by setting a seasonal record for mandarin and clementine exports to Germany. According to EastFruit, shipments increased significantly during the 2024/25 season, pushing Morocco to the fourth position among suppliers to the German market. read more

A field day was held at the Esteburg Fruit Growing Center in Jork, where growers and industry representatives reviewed orchard trials and technical updates on variety and rootstock development. The event, organized by Dalival and IFO, gathered more than thirty participants, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Egyptian exporters of cauliflower and broccoli have maintained a strong presence in the UK market for the fourth consecutive season, as reported by EastFruit. During the 2024/25 season (October-September), they achieved a record shipment of 879 tons, with the export value exceeding USD 3 million. read more

Maroko nadal zwiększa eksport papryki słodkiej, ustanawiając nowe rekordy po raz piąty z rzędu w kolejnym roku marketingowym, informuje EastFruit. read more

Banana production is still under pressure due to climate variability and plant health issues. According to new data from the Food and Agriculture Organization, bananas and other major tropical fruits generated over US$122 billion in 2024. Exporting countries like Ecuador, Colombia, read more

The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has revised the list of goods subject to VAT based on a fixed tax base, highlighting items with potential risks. This update was made in response to input from businesses that import products from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). read more

Baby mango is becoming more and more popular as one of Colombia's most internationally recognized fruits, according to FreshPlaza. read more

Sunions, a tearless variety of onion developed through extensive breeding efforts, will be back on UK retail shelves in early December. The onions will be sold under Waitrose's No. 1 FreshPlaza brand. read more

Egypt is increasingly becoming one of the major global providers of fresh fruits and vegetables. The country's export growth is being fueled by increasing demand in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, as well as seasonal shortages in other competing regions. read more

Building on the success of its recent mission to Singapore, Egypt has extended its outreach in Southeast Asia with a dedicated trade mission to Malaysia. The initiative aims to further expand Egypt’s presence in the dynamic fruit and vegetable market of the region. read more

FreshPlaza notes that there is a higher availability of spring onions from Egypt this season, but demand is not as strong due to the economic situation abroad. Multiple exporters are shipping large quantities of spring onions. read more

The National Agricultural Technology Institute of Argentina (INTA) has developed a groundbreaking new nectarine variety that can reportedly endure more than 47 days in cold storage, a significant advancement that enables shippers to access faraway markets, as reported by Fruitnet. read more

On December 2, Singapore welcomed a unique trade mission. Fifteen leading exporters of fruits and vegetables from Egypt met with the largest local importers and supermarket chains in pre-scheduled B2B meetings, organized by FAO/EBRD and supported by the Embassy of Egypt, HEIA, and AEC. read more