"In Rwanda, we specialize in supplying fresh French beans to the European market, with a focus on France," explains Gamaliel Ishimwe, an agronomist at Proxifresh Rwanda. Proxifresh is a Mauritian agrifood company that is deeply integrated into Rwanda's horticultural export industry. The company operates using a hybrid production model. read more

Colombia obtained approval to export fresh Hass avocados to Uruguay by completing technical documentation that demonstrates the quality and phytosanitary standards of Colombian fruit. The news was confirmed by the General Directorate of the Agricultural Service of the Ministry of Livestock. read more

At the intersection of multiple positive trends, the endive industry is facing the new year with optimism. Production appears to be in good shape and well-managed, with ample volumes and high quality. Additionally, consumption is on the rise, likely due to an initial boost. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has announced the notification of four new potato varieties developed by the ICAR–Central Potato Research Institute for seed production and multiplication throughout India. These varieties, including Kufri Ratan, Kufri Jyoti, Kufri Megha, and Kufri Chipsona-1, have been approved for release based on recommendations from the Central Seed Committee. read more

South Africa is enhancing its local fruit-packing equipment capacity by establishing the Maftech facility in Paarl, Western Cape. The site was created through a collaboration between MAF RODA AGROBOTIC and Maintech, merging international automation technology with local expertise. read more

According to FAO data for 2024, the Republic of Moldova remains a significant contributor to fruit production in Europe, particularly for traditional crops. The country's apple production has reached approximately 405,000 tonnes per year, positioning Moldova in the top 10 apple producers in Europe and underscoring its strategic importance in the region. read more

Fruit and vegetable prices in Ukraine are expected to increase on a monthly basis in 2026, primarily due to seasonal factors. Researchers predict that vegetable prices could go up by up to 10% throughout the year, while fruit prices may see a rise of as much as 15%. Agricultural analyst Inna Salo attributes these price hikes to fluctuations in supply and demand. read more

CN Seeds has appointed Kym Smith as Technical Sales Representative, strengthening the team as the business kicks off 2026 with fresh momentum. Kym joins CN Seeds with nearly a decade of experience in the vegetable seed sector, including roles with Hazera and PDM Produce. With a strong background. read more

Naturkost West (NKW) and EDEKA Rhein-Ruhr plan to collaborate in the future. EDEKA Rhein-Ruhr will become a shareholder in NKW's wholesale business for organic products. Naturkost West specializes in organic fruits and vegetables, as well as dairy and cheese products. read more

Emel Esin Keskin, the owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter Esin Tarim, stated that the Turkish mandarin season has been successful, setting a new record in export value. "2025 was a significant year for mandarin exports, strengthening the fruit's position in Turkey's fresh produce market," she said. read more

The blueberry harvesting sector is currently facing a critical phase, marked by the growing challenge of finding skilled labor and the rise in operating costs. To maintain competitiveness and ensure continuous production, it is strategic to integrate automated or semi-automated systems. read more

SAP has announced that Zespri has implemented a fully digitized claims platform using SAP cloud technologies, aimed at streamlining customer claims management across its global supply chain. The new system replaces a previously manual process and is designed to support faster and more consistent processing of claims. read more

Wielki wzrost powierzchni upraw truskawek oraz produkcji w tym sezonie w Egipcie spowodował komplikacje handlowe, a eksporterzy wciąż borykają się z przywróceniem równowagi. Tak twierdzi Ahmed Wagih, CEO firmy Agri Green. Plantator twierdzi, że "masowy napływ nowych plantatorów oraz wzrost" read more

In 2025, Azerbaijan imported fruits and vegetables from Turkey worth $21.057 million, which was a decrease of 9.7% compared to 2024, according to the Turkish Exporters Assembly via Report. In December alone, Turkey exported $1.798 million worth of fruits and vegetables to Azerbaijan, marking a 1.8% increase. read more

W tym sezonie, rynek borówki w Ameryce Łacińskiej doświadcza stabilnych wolumenów, oczekiwanej podaży oraz rosnącego nacisku na jakość. Simón Andrés Muñoz, starszy konsultant w firmie CASM Blueberries, analizuje sezon 2025-2026, skupiając się na produkcji, odmianach, cenach i logistyce. read more

Cairo 3A for Agriculture has announced the inauguration of the initial stage of a commercial blueberry farm in Wadi El-Natrun, signaling Egypt's foray into large-scale blueberry cultivation. This first phase involves investments totaling EGP 442.2 million, approximately equivalent to US$14 million, and is part of read more

Ceny marchwi w Polsce zaczęły rosnąć na początku grudnia, a tendencja wzrostowa nadal utrzymuje się, choć z bardzo niskiego punktu wyjścia. Pod koniec ubiegłego roku średnia cena hurtowa wzrosła o około 6% w ciągu miesiąca, co stanowi skromny, ale pozytywny rozwój dla lokalnych producentów. read more

Podczas zimowego sezonu, najczęściej dostępnymi dzikimi odmianami grzybów w Ameryce Północnej są Czarny Trąbka, Żółtanek i Jeżowiec. „Nazywamy je naszymi 'zimowymi grzybami', ponieważ są dostępne między styczniem a marcem, jeśli pogoda pozwoli” - mówi Joe Salvo, prezes Ponderosa. read more

At the beginning of 2026, southern Italy experienced a cold snap. The sudden drop in temperature had a significant impact on the fruit and vegetable sector in northern Apulia, specifically affecting artichokes and fennel. Between New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, temperatures suddenly plummeted to -4°C. read more

The citrus season is currently facing some challenges. With the clementine season ending prematurely and the mandarin season starting slowly, there is reduced availability in the market, despite a very favorable consumer demand. This situation is being observed at the Rungis MIN, Ets Meseguer. read more