Currently, the UK is primarily importing blueberries from Peru, as its main season is ending and volumes are shifting to Chile. Additionally, early and smaller volumes from Morocco are beginning to enter the market. "As far as we know, there is currently no significant read more

"Visiting Spain last year, seeing the feedback from watermelon farmers around the world regarding the new micro-seeded watermelon category, and the significant impact it has had on the international melon segment, motivated me to return home and share these developments locally," says Jandri Venter, a melon enthusiast. read more

The harvest of the first PGI Green Asparagus from Canino in forced cultivation has just started. "As every year, this product stands out for its exceptional early availability. This is thanks to the geothermal hot waters in our region and effective, well-tested agricultural practices." read more

With the final delivery of organic pomegranates on January 21, this year's campaign is now coming to a close. "The season began as planned at the end of October and is set to conclude in the latter half of January, consistent with previous years," notes Ziya Sizgin from UvaFruit Handels GmbH, located in Vienna. read more

The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) is celebrating a year of transformative progress, which includes strengthening fair and ethical trade, promoting trade standards, and other advancements within the fresh produce industry. Key industry highlights include: Advisory role in the Grocery Code of Conduct (Code): The read more

The supply of blueberries from Chile continues to arrive, as it is currently the main growing region shipping fruit. We anticipate that the supply will start to decrease as we move into February. It appears that most of the fruit from Chile will be finished by the end of February, which is in two to four weeks. read more

Citrus fruit produced solely with renewable energy has been introduced to the market for the first time in South Korea, with Jeju Island launching what it calls "RE100 citrus." This initiative expands the island's clean energy approach to fruit farming. The provincial government read more

Zwyżka cen ubezpieczenia społecznego i rachunków za energię to przyczyna wzrostu cen żywności, twierdzą brytyjscy sprzedawcy. Dostawcy i supermarkety mają problem z absorpcją wyższych kosztów. read more

Sezon eksportu cytrusów przed chińskim Nowym Rokiem zbliża się do końca około dwóch tygodni wcześniej niż zwykle. Według pana Chena, dyrektora generalnego IsFresh (Xiamen), głównym powodem jest wydłużony czas odprawy celnej na rynkach docelowych. "Port Klang w Malezji wprowadził" read more

A prolonged cold snap in South Korea, with wind chills falling to minus 20 degrees Celsius, is disrupting supply chains and pushing up prices for agricultural products. Fruits and vegetables sensitive to low temperatures are experiencing higher producer prices, with the risk that these increases may be. read more

Elevate Farms has acquired Fieldless Farms, bringing together two Canadian Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) companies with complementary strengths. The transaction results in Fieldless becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elevate Farms, while maintaining the Fieldless brand and operations in Cornwall, Ontario. "The acquisition comes at a read more

From 1 January, BerryWorld started using FreshControl's QC app at its distribution center in Made. "Our main requirement was that it should generate a clear report for our suppliers, enabling them to improve fruit quality. With growers nearby, I can explain that by phone, but we also." read more

Elea Technology will once again be exhibiting at Fruit Logistica in Berlin in 2026. As a co-exhibitor with Upmann Packaging Machines, Elea will be presenting innovative technologies, fresh ideas, and a clear focus on the future of sustainable food processing. Over 300 PEF systems installed… read more

"Nicolás Yavar from Upac Fruit stated that the situation is very complex, mainly due to the fact that Chile exports over 90% of its cherries to a single destination, China. Today, demand in China is weaker than expected, affected by a sluggish economy and more cautious consumer spending. This slowdown is causing difficulties in the cherry export market." read more

In 2025, Tunisia exported 38.54 thousand tons of fruit with a total value of 148.66 million dinars, according to data from the Interprofessional Fruit Group. This marked an increase from 35.28 thousand tons valued at 104.88 million dinars in 2024. The figures represent a 9% increase in export volume, and a... read more

The Giropoma apple harvest concluded in December with lower volumes than in 2024, attributed to adverse weather conditions. "We began the year with a price recovery in January following a drop in October, during the harvest season," stated Yago Viladomiu, the new [position not provided]. read more

Potato growers on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria are delaying the planting of approximately 2.6 million kilograms of seed potatoes at the beginning of the season due to waterlogged fields, mud, and the risk of additional rainfall leading to seed rot. Consequently, the island's primary potato harvest now depends on... read more

After the turn of the year, the Dithmarschen cabbage industry typically conducts a first, cautious interim assessment. "Sales of white and red cabbage in German food retail have been satisfactory so far, with consistently low prices. However, exports to other European countries are significantly lacking." read more

W roku 2024 cena, którą płacili hiszpańscy plantatorzy pomidorów z szklarni, była o 61,02% niższa niż cena, jaką otrzymali holenderscy plantatorzy, ale wciąż znacznie wyższa niż ceny płacane plantatorom z Maroka i Turcji. Konkretnie, cena pomidorów hiszpańskich u źródła była o 300% wyższa niż cena pomidorów marokańskich. read more

W południowym Kazachstanie, w okręgu Saryagash, lokalny przedsiębiorca z powodzeniem uprawia banany oraz inne owoce tropikalne w 10-akrowej szklarni, co dowodzi potencjału regionu do różnorodnej produkcji rolniczej. W szklarni obecnie uprawiane są banany gatunku Cavendish. read more