India is experiencing a noticeable increase in blueberry consumption, according to Dr. Bharat Bhojane from Cal Pacific Agri Solutions. "A report by the International Blueberry Organization (IBO) released this year indicates that India's blueberry production grew by 14.5%, with imports rising by 70%, highlighting the growing demand for… read more

The Spanish avocado season has started a few weeks ago with the initial harvests of smooth-skinned varieties. Moreover, the first Hass avocados are already being picked in the earliest regions. However, European markets continue to have a high-quality supply from the Southern Hemisphere. read more

The transition of the brassica and leafy vegetable season from northern Europe to Spain hasn't been fully completed yet due to the influence of warmer-than-usual weather. The area planted with cauliflower has been reduced due to the difficulty in producing it and the market's demand. read more

The tariff update that became effective on November 13, 2025, is anticipated to impact sourcing patterns and cost structures in the U.S. fruit market. As per the updated policy, the United States eliminated tariffs on a wide range of fruit products, such as avocados, mangoes, bananas, pineapples, read more

The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines anticipates that red onion prices will decrease in December as a larger portion of imported volumes arrives. Out of the expected 59,594 metric tons of red onion imports for 2025, 11,371 metric tons had already been delivered by November 13. At present, retail prices have soared. read more

Sezon jagód peruwiańskich powoli dobiega końca, charakteryzując się wysokimi wolumenami i cenami w trakcie szczytu sezonu. Tymczasem sezon winogron właśnie się zaczyna, z zróżnicowanymi warunkami w różnych regionach. Nick Tirado, Dyrektor Handlowy w All Seasons Foods Solutions (ASF), należącej do Grupy Danper, której read more

The weather in India has posed a major challenge for the current pomegranate season, says Saad Mobin Farooqui, managing director of Indian pomegranate exporter Saad AgroBiz: "The production of pomegranates has been quite decent this year, compared to previous seasons. The weather has read more

The global markets for mandarins and clementines are currently experiencing mixed conditions this season, as countries are facing challenges due to weather, changing demand patterns, market competition, and evolving trade dynamics. Italian clementine production remains stable but is encountering climatic difficulties. read more

The IAEA is collaborating with countries to address Fusarium wilt (Foc TR4) in bananas using nuclear techniques and coordinated research. Foc TR4 is a soil-borne fungus that can remain viable for many years and has spread from Asia to Africa, and more recently to Latin America, posing a transboundary challenge for... read more

Gdy dzisiaj ludzie mówią o Peru jako o głównej sile w globalnych eksportach rolno-spożywczych, szybko przychodzą na myśl borówki, awokado Hass, winogrona i mango - produkty, które teraz trafiają do supermarketów i rynków hurtowych na całym świecie. Jednak pozycja Peru na światowym rynku nie jest dziełem przypadku. To read more

South African citrus exporters are increasingly establishing themselves in Asian markets, particularly in Vietnam, where growth has accelerated since the bilateral protocol of 2024 allowed South African oranges to enter the market. In the first season of this new access, South Africa shipped 53,311 15-kilogram cartons of oranges to Vietnam. read more

The apple crop in Turkey for the 2025/26 season is estimated to have decreased by approximately 40% compared to the previous year due to adverse weather conditions earlier in the season. Frost damage has led to a decrease in the availability of raw materials, causing prices to rise and creating a difficult situation for processors. Due to the low volumes, read more

The Central American avocado season is in full swing, but exports from Mexico to Europe are not going as well as Aztec Fruits had hoped. The exporter group, which has a sales office in Leuven, is working closely with local growers to supply Europe. However, the European market is proving challenging. read more

Lidl has created Gingerbread Stores for customers to celebrate the opening of its 1000th store. Lidl GB announced: "To commemorate the opening of its 1,000th store in the UK, Lidl GB is celebrating the achievement with a unique festive experience - the world's first Lidl Gingerbread Store - which fans can assemble at home." read more

India's banana export sector is showing a strong growth trend, with significant gains in recent years, according to Shvam Dhumal, Director at Agroindi EXIM Pvt Ltd, a fresh produce exporter located in Maharashtra. "India's banana exports increased by 70% in the year 2023-24 to reach USD 272 million. read more

SOK has confirmed that its Prisma chain in Estonia no longer sells fruits and vegetables from Israel. According to Elomaa, "In practice, this means that there are no longer any fruits and vegetables from Israel in the assortment. Individual products, such as household appliances, will still be sold." read more

The average wholesale prices for bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean were mixed in European Union markets during weeks 45 and 46 of 2025, based on the most recent wholesale data. Prices are reported per 100 kg. In week 45 (ending 09-11-25), prices ranged from €85 per read more

Horticulture industry leaders, growers, and agri-businesses are gathering in Melbourne for the Ausveg Hort Business Summit, held in conjunction with National Agriculture Day. The event, organized by AUSVEG, brings together vegetable, potato, and onion growers to discuss current operations. read more

Since the beginning of the year, Champignon Bruxelles has made a fresh start. The company, formerly known as Micro Flavours, had to close its doors in 2024 due to an increasingly challenging Belgian business climate. Under the new name, Dario Vunckx is once again growing and selling mushrooms. read more

The campaign for the famous Perigord walnut was launched on November 7th. It provided an opportunity to assess the situation both locally and nationally. Fabien Joffre, president of the Professional Union for Perigord walnuts, walnut kernels, and walnut oil, and vice-president of read more