The prices of fresh food in the United Kingdom may increase due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East impacting energy markets, freight routes, and input costs throughout the food supply chain. Imported fruits and vegetables such as grapes, tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers may be particularly affected. read more

Greek producers of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are currently on the market with small quantities, gradually preparing for the expansion of their harvest. However, this expansion will happen at different times and reach significantly different scales for each type of fruit. read more

Mimo że liczby wydają się niskie, obecny sezon jabłkowy na Ukrainie jest właściwie średni, jeśli porównać go z sezonami po rozpoczęciu wojny - mówi Volodymyr Gurzhiy z ukraińskiego eksportera jabłek USPA Fruit: "W sezonie 2024/2025 Ukraina wyeksportowała 16 800 ton jabłek o wartości około" read more

Fresh India Show 2026 is preparing to showcase a variety of international pavilions from over 20 countries, indicating the increasing global interest in India's fresh produce market and trade, according to M B Naqvi, CEO and Chief Coordinator. "Abrafrutas is taking on a significant role as our diamond partner, representing South American avocados. read more

Chilean onions have started to arrive on the UK market. For UK importer NFB Import Ltd, the first container docked at London Gateway on 27th February, with the first onions arriving at their depot in Preston on 2nd March. "We would normally get our first arrivals of Chilean onions in the first read more

On 5 February 2026, Riaan Strydom and his team were in the orchard after a day of harvesting early Golden Delicious apples when they were suddenly hit by hail and an unprecedented wind during the harvest season, he recalls. "And it happened at the worst possible time of the year." read more

The cabbage season on the island of Fehmarn ended relatively early this year. "In June and July, shortly after planting, there were several heavy rainfall events. This, in turn, led to some of our fields, unfortunately, being flooded, meaning that we were unable to harvest around ten per cent of the crop." read more

"Our company team will be in Tokyo until 13 March 2026, participating in Foodex Japan, the largest international food and beverage fair in Asia," says Salvatore Imbesi, the manager of the Agrumi-Gel brand from Sicily, which specializes in processing citrus fruits, pomegranates, and prickly pears. read more

"Konsumenci wkrótce będą równie bezsilni przy półce warzywnej, jak obecnie są na stacji benzynowej" - mówi Günther Warchola z Bawarskiego Stowarzyszenia Importerów i Hurtowników Owoców. Niemieccy konsumenci obecnie doświadczają tego, co oznacza podział rynku między kilkoma firmami naftowymi. Są... read more

Les Rives - Ringoot will be joining Group Achiel De Witte. This integration will see the two companies merging their operations in the fruit and vegetable sector, which, as stated by the parties involved, has evolved significantly in recent years and is becoming more dynamic. read more

Po sezonie brazylijskich melonów, który był „najlepiej zapomnieć”, sezon melonów z Kostaryki rozpoczął się dobrze. „W zeszłym roku Kostaryka doświadczyła wielu opadów deszczu na początku sezonu, co spowodowało znaczną zmienną jakość po przybyciu. Jednak w tym roku jakość jest doskonała. Na szczęście jesteśmy także. read more

Upala, położona w prowincji Alajuela, jest częścią północnego korytarza produkcyjnego obok Los Chiles i Guatuso, gdzie uprawia się dużą część ananasa MD2 z Kostaryki, przeznaczonego do eksportu. Ważne obszary, takie jak Sarapiquí i San Carlos, również odgrywają kluczową rolę, posiadając dobrze rozwiniętą. read more

The berry breeding programs of Fall Creek and Planasa were highlighted this year during a collaborative industry event on March 10, held between Seville and Huelva. The day kicked off in the morning at Fall Creek's facilities in Aznalcázar with the Field + Forum, featuring the Fall Creek Collection and Sekoya. read more

"It was strange. We have experienced three rainy days with temperatures around 8 degrees in a short period, something I had only encountered for two days in the 18 years I've been in Portugal," recalls Wim de Weert. The Dutch grower produces strawberries 10 kilometers north of Faro on more than 2 acres. read more

Successive delays in the Moroccan blueberry season, mostly caused by weather conditions, are complicating the marketing of the fruit and putting Moroccan exporters in an unusual commercial window. Competition is fierce this season, and signs of market shifts are emerging, presenting both threats. read more

Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia, stated that the Polish apple season has entered a challenging phase. He mentioned that despite relatively high stocks, sales are sluggish, and many markets are not willing to accept the current prices being offered. This situation is not typical for this time of year. read more

Anecoop is enhancing its organization by welcoming Marfruit as a new partner. Marfruit, headquartered in La Marina de Elche, manages a total of 2,000 hectares of its own production in various regions including Valencia, Murcia, and Castile-La Mancha. This partnership has enabled Anecoop to boost its supply by 50,000. read more

United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has found sufficient evidence to suggest that the U.S. strawberry industry is being significantly harmed by the import of fresh winter strawberries from Mexico, which are suspected to be sold in the U.S. below fair market value. read more

The asparagus season has started again at Asperges Bossuyt. On Friday, the grower opened his pop-up shop in Knokke-Heist for the second year in a row. Although volumes are still limited at this early stage of the season, grower Kris Bossuyt says the first enthusiasts are already finding their way to the shop. read more