Po 24 latach pracy i negocjacji między Chile i USA, w lipcu 2024 roku potwierdzono wprowadzenie podejścia systemowego do chilskich winogron stołowych. Fumigacja bromkiem metylu została zastąpiona szeregiem środków łagodzących na miejscu pochodzenia, poprawiając jakość i stan owoców... read more

The mangosteen is also known as the 'queen of fruits' due to its fresh-sweet taste and appearance. It features a crown on the underside, with the number of sides indicating the number of segments inside. This exotic fruit is primarily grown in Southeast Asia and South America. read more

The Port of Cape Town Container Terminal is implementing operational upgrades in preparation for South Africa's deciduous fruit export season, which begins in November and is expected to experience a 3% increase in volumes until March 2026. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy visited the terminal to assess the progress. read more

Korea has successfully updated the international standard for kimchi, with the addition of the term "kimchi cabbage" to the Codex Alimentarius during the 48th session held in Rome from November 10 to 14. The Codex Alimentarius Commission, which operates under the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization, was responsible for this update. read more

The emblematic fruit of the end-of-year festivities, the Malagasy lychee will soon be available on European shelves. Société Internationale d'IMportation (SIIM), a subsidiary of the Omer-Decugis & Cie group, has announced that the first fruits will fly in this week. A campaign that looks read more

In Adana, one of Turkey's main citrus production areas, mandarin harvesting was disrupted last month due to a nine-day strike by agricultural workers. This led to fruit remaining on the trees, causing orchard prices to drop to between 3 and 5 lira per kilogram, approximately equivalent to US$0.10 to US$0.17. read more

The Italian fruit and vegetable logistics sector is currently undergoing a significant strategic transformation. AL SAKR GROUP, an Egyptian exporter of high-quality fresh produce with experience in international markets since 2024, is undertaking a project that will position it as the first Egyptian company with a read more

W tym okresie roku Stany Zjednoczone głównie polegają na Kalifornii w dostawie winogron, a zazwyczaj następuje przejście na import z Peru. Jednakże, to nie jest typowy rok. Kalifornia była świadkiem wielu opadów deszczu w ciągu ostatnich czterech do sześciu tygodni, co miało znaczący wpływ na jakość. read more

"Demand for citrus has been very low in recent weeks, reflecting the overall market situation. However, we are starting to see an increase in demand, which is positive news. Initially, we were cautious in our sales due to the slow market, but now we are gradually increasing our sales volume," said Erik-Jan Thur of Marni. read more

Manjit Singh of the India-based Persia Fruits brand owned by Kanwal Global Exports stated that India is currently well-stocked with imported kiwis from various sources, especially Iranian Hayward kiwis. However, he mentioned that there is a slowdown in retail demand in the market. "Supply is strong, but... read more

Niedawne badania konsumenckie przeprowadzone dla firmy Fyffes wskazują, że banany nadal są najczęściej spożywanym owocem w Europie. Ankieta, przeprowadzona przez NielsenIQ na ponad 7000 respondentach, wykazała, że 89% konsumentów jadło banany w ciągu ostatnich czterech tygodni. read more

From January to October 2025, trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Russia reached US$4.1523 billion, according to data from the State Customs Committee. The figure is 5.3 per cent, or US$209.9 million, higher than the same period in 2024. Azerbaijan's exports to Russia amounted to US$975.883 million. read more

Nepal has exported its first commercial trial shipment of frozen French fries to the United States. Three tons of Ripley Queen potatoes were processed into "Himalayan Crisp" and "Hamro Fries" brands at First Choice Foods Pvt Ltd in Butwal and shipped earlier this month. read more

"On November 1st, 2025, French production of table apples was estimated at 1.59 million tons, which is 2% less than in 2024. Prices, which decreased in October, indicate a less active domestic market compared to 2024," as reported by Agreste. The estimated production in 2025 is slightly lower than that of 2024. read more

Sezon kiwi w północnej Hiszpanii i Portugalii rozpoczyna się na większą skalę i z wyższymi plonami niż w zeszłym roku. Konsumpcja wzrastała z każdym rokiem. Obecnie kończymy sezon kiwi na półkuli południowej i niedługo przeniesiemy naszą uwagę na krajowy produkt. read more

Truskawki w Stanach Zjednoczonych będą niezwykle ograniczone pod względem dostępności w najbliższej przyszłości. "Nadchodzące dwa tygodnie to podwójny czerwony alarm dla dostaw truskawek. Będzie bardzo, bardzo, bardzo trudno" - mówi Steve Johnston z G.W. Palmer & Co. Inc. Sytuacja ta następuje po znaczącej burzy deszczowej ze stanu Kalifornia. read more

Fruitist (formerly Agrovision) has entered into a strategic partnership with Elifab and Mat Exakta, both part of the Ellips Group, to supply sorting, packing, and AI grading technology for blueberry packhouses in multiple countries. The agreement was formalized by Steve Magami of Fruitist. read more

Over the next four weeks, we will be presenting an overview of Peru's fruit and vegetable sector, with a focus on the cultivation and packaging activities in the southern regions of Ica and Arequipa. We will be featuring fifteen agro-export companies and various trade associations. In this initial segment, we will be discussing... read more

Project Opportunity, a collaboration of 12 European organizations in the starch potato chain, has successfully concluded its initial field trials involving CRISPR-Cas-edited starch potatoes engineered for late blight resistance. The trials, conducted in Sweden and Denmark in 2025, were supported by seed. read more

The fig season has been unpredictable in terms of both price and harvested quantities. In the final weeks of harvesting, there is a significant operational disruption caused by recent storms and changing market preferences. Supply and demand appear to be out of sync at the moment. read more