For the first time in history, cherries harvested in Chile in week 45 have been exported to the European market by sea. "Our import team recently traveled to Chile to visit the farms of our partner supplier C&L, a family company specializing in stone fruit cultivation for more than 50 years." read more

This month, FreshPlaza will be focusing on exotic and tropical fruits. Are you a grower, importer, or supplier of exotic or tropical fruits? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can send us some information, or we can call you for an interview. Just let us know. You can contact us. read more

Frutas de Chile welcomed the decision of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to appeal the ruling of the Federal District Court of Columbia that invalidated the Systems Approach for Chilean table grapes. "This appeal reaffirms that the protocol is a technical, science-based instrument, and… read more

Nominated for the Sival d'Or in the Varietal Innovation category, the brand new Kiara® pear (Cepora cov.), unveiled this summer to growers and technicians, was presented on November 25th and 26th at SITEVI in Montpellier. What attracted the most attention? A taste that lingers on the palate. read more

W sektorze suszonych owoców, przełączenie na produkty z nowego zbioru odbywa się stopniowo od października/listopada. "Obecnie oferujemy tylko figi (na zdjęciu poniżej) i morele z nowego zbioru, pozyskane z Turcji" - mówi Seyfettin Kaplan, sprzedawca delikatesów na rynku hurtowym. read more

Ostatni miesiąc sezonu hiszpańskich kasztanów będzie oznaczony znacznym spadkiem podaży z powodu wpływu niekorzystnych warunków pogodowych. Chłodna pogoda zwiększa popyt na ten produkt, który tradycyjnie jest najczęściej spożywany podczas okresu świątecznego. "Dla nas, kasztanowie" read more

The Ecuadorian banana sector showed signs of stabilization at the end of October after months of decline, according to the AEBE Statistical Bulletin. Between January and October 2025, banana exports reached a total of 315.26 million boxes, marking a 3.40% increase compared to the same period in 2024. After reaching its highest read more

Farmers in several districts in Sri Lanka have increased pineapple yields by 300 per cent and export-grade mango output by 90 per cent after adopting new cultivation practices introduced through Chinese technical guidance, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. read more

South Africa's fruit and vegetable export performance improved in the first three quarters of 2025, reaching a total agricultural export revenue of US$11.7 billion, with fresh produce making up the majority of outbound trade. Overall exports saw a 10% increase year on year. read more

Grape shippers have been facing significant challenges in getting their shipments moving in time for Christmas. This time of year is always stressful, but this year has been particularly frustrating. During the week of November 17 to 23, the Cape Town Container Terminal was fully... read more

The mandarin satsuma is one of the most popular citrus fruits, known for being seedless, sweet, and versatile. Its precise origin has been a topic of debate due to a lack of detailed genetic evidence. A recent study has successfully created a complete reference genome and conducted an analysis. read more

Drugie wydanie Berry Forum 2025 w Ożarowie Mazowieckim zgromadziło ponad 450 plantatorów i przedstawicieli branży z całej Europy. Ponad 40 firm zaprezentowało technologie produkcji truskawek i malin, odzwierciedlając szybki rozwój upraw owoców miękkich pod osłonami.

The second edition of Berry Forum 2025 in Ożarów Mazowiecki brought together more than 450 growers and industry representatives from across Europe. Over 40 companies presented technologies for strawberry and raspberry production, reflecting the rapid development of covered soft fruit. read more

Farmers in Arbhalyang, Mangala Rural Municipality–4 in Nepal, are transitioning from growing grains to cultivating oranges commercially as households seek additional sources of income. Growers who used to cultivate wheat, corn, and millet are now opting to plant citrus orchards. read more

Azerbaijan exported 71,400 tons of apples worth US$50.2 million between January and September 2025, according to data from the State Statistical Committee. Export volumes rose 35 per cent year on year, while export value increased 46 per cent. Russia remained the primary destination for these shipments. read more

At the 11th Fruit Business Conference in Chișinău, Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu stated that the quality of Moldovan fruits supports their place in European and global supply chains, emphasizing the need for growers to be competitive producers. The conference was attended by over 300 growers, exporters, and sector specialists. read more

The amendment to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/24293, which was approved today in the EP plenary, comes into force and allows the use of regional designations "Dakhla Oued Ed-Dahab" and "Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra" instead of "Western Sahara". This change is in line with the CJEU ruling (case). read more

Zeszłego weekendu, pierwsze holenderskie gruszki Xenia dotarły do Chin. To przełomowy moment dla odmiany klubowej, która rozpoczęła proces wiosną ubiegłego roku we współpracy z GroentenFruit Huis, aby spełnić rygorystyczne wymagania protokołu chińskiego. Protokół eksportu gruszek do Chin wymaga ścisłego przestrzegania... read more

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GB Potatoes recently interviewed Tim Rooke, a grower from North Yorkshire who operates in collaboration with his brother and son. They cultivate approximately 600 acres (242 hectares) of processing potatoes for the chipping and crisping industries. Their product range includes varieties like King Russet, Pentland Dell, Lady Rosetta, Brooke, and Taurus. read more

The Belarusian government has set a timeline to achieve full domestic self-sufficiency in fresh tomatoes, even during the off-season. Deputy Prime Minister Yury Shuleiko presented the revised targets on November 27 in a report to the House of Representatives and the Council of the. read more