Since last week, sorting and packaging have resumed for the new crop of PIQA® Red, formerly PiqaBoo, at Devos-Wouters. Like last year, December at the cultivation and trading company is once again dedicated to the sale of this red pear. Kris Wouters of Devos-Wouters says this is a deliberate effort. read more

Anfaş announces the upcoming edition of Fresh Antalya 2026, scheduled for 24–26 September 2026 at the Anfaş International Expo Center in Antalya. The fair will focus on the fresh fruit and vegetable sector, together with packaging, logistics, cold chain, storage, and technologies. read more

The "State of the Nation's Food Industry 2025" report emphasizes the continued challenges in the UK food system, where issues of affordability, health, and sustainability converge with increasing food costs and disparities in access to nutritious food products. The report findings illustrate the impact of current market conditions, read more

Produkcja cytryn i trasy handlowe w regionie Tierra Caliente w Michoacán są stale monitorowane przez armię meksykańską i Narodową Straż w ramach Planu Pokoju i Sprawiedliwości Michoacán. Operacje skupiają się na obszarach rolniczych, gdzie Kartel Nowej Generacji Michoacán umieścił improwizowane. read more

Egyptian grower Mohamed Awwad, CEO of Al Awwad for Import and Export, has announced the arrival of sweet peppers from Egypt next week. "The new season is starting as we see strong European demand and a more dynamic market than last season," he says. The Egyptian origin is becoming increasingly sought after. read more

Dostępność importowanych kiwi w Indiach jest obecnie silna, przy czym Iran prowadzi na rynku obok Grecji i Włoch, informuje Santosh Chauhan z Chauhan EXIM, indyjskiego importera świeżych produktów. "Irańskie kiwi prezentują lepszą jakość niż w zeszłym roku, z rozmiarami od 30 do 42 sztuk, a w szczególności" read more

Rombola Family Farms has been operating as a farm in Australia for over 50 years. The company currently cultivates 22,000 acres of land across New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and Queensland, yielding 11,000 acres of produce each year. Their primary products include seedless watermelon, rockmelon, pumpkin, broccoli, and capsicum. read more

The sales of Spanish lemons and grapefruits have remained unchanged since November. The field purchase prices for lemons are higher due to a smaller harvest compared to last year, and the same applies to grapefruits, leading to an increase in market prices this season. María Dolores read more

Greek pear production was severely limited this year due to the frost in March and the rains in April that affected Tyrnavos, the main growing region for the fruit. As a result, many Greek traders chose not to purchase pears from producers this year. For those who did buy pears, they anticipate having limited availability. read more

Ukranian growers are currently experiencing low prices for carrots, onions, and cabbage due to an oversupply in the market. Following last year's high prices, producers have expanded plantings, resulting in overproduction. Limited storage capacity and reduced export opportunities have further exacerbated the situation. read more

Organto Foods Inc., a supplier of organic and fairtrade fruit and vegetable products, has announced the outcomes of a 21-month restructuring process and unveiled a new brand identity. The company has highlighted streamlined operations, an updated balance sheet, and a move towards a more integrated... read more

The blueberry industry in Peru is undergoing a varietal renewal phase led by producers looking for genetics that meet yield, flexibility, and fruit-quality standards. Fall Creek, the developer of varieties like Ventura, is introducing new materials, such as Sekoya Pop, to support this process. read more

At the end of last week, the FDSEA of Manche warned of an "unprecedented crisis" affecting vegetable growers in the department. Following a very challenging summer, prices for winter vegetables have sharply declined and no longer cover production costs. Leek and cabbage prices have plummeted after a disastrous season. read more

W roku 2025 był trudny dla przemysłu bananowego w Kostaryce. Danilo Román, prezes Narodowej Korporacji Bananowej (Corbana), przypisał to spadkowi produkcji w pierwszej połowie roku, spowodowanemu złymi warunkami pogodowymi i rozprzestrzenianiem się chorób związanych z obfitymi opadami deszczu. read more

The Hungarian Ministry for National Economy has extended the retail margin cap until 28 February 2026 and has also expanded the program to include additional product groups. The updated list now includes various fruit and vegetable categories that are commonly traded in domestic retail channels. The ministry made this announcement. read more

Ukraine's vegetable storage gap has widened, with a current deficit estimated at more than 1 million tons. The figures come from the Institute of Agrarian Economics, as outlined by Oleksandr Zakharchuk, corresponding member of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences and department head. read more

The pomegranate exports from India have seen steady growth over the past few years, says Sourabh Jaiswal, Business Development Manager for Indian produce exporter KK Star: "The current pomegranate production in India matches previous years' levels, with Maharashtra leading India's output." read more

Central Otago orchardists do not report any shortages of seasonal labor before the summer harvest. Luke St John, assistant orchard manager and packhouse manager at Fortune Fruit in Lowburn, mentioned that approximately 120 staff members would be working during peak times, with half of them in picking roles and 50 in other positions. read more

While packing has resumed, Canada was in a bit of a wait-and-see situation with mangoes from Peru last week. Although the country had just started shipping Kent mangoes, there were concerns from growers regarding pricing. "The logistics from Peru have been good and better than in other years, so it has been steady." read more

The Wonderful Halos mandarin season in the southern hemisphere has ended, and now the focus has shifted to the California clementine crop. Zak Laffite explained, "We primarily sourced fruit from South Africa and Chile, which allowed for a consistent supply and smooth transition between seasonal changes in our import programs." read more