Ukraine is getting ready to start exporting apples to India following a successful trial shipment.
2026-03-13 00:00
Po udanej próbnej dostawie, ukraińscy producenci jabłek mogą rozpocząć regularne eksporty do Indii. Testowa przesyłka potwierdziła, że ukraińskie jabłka spełniają wymagania indyjskiego rynku, co pozwala producentom przystąpić do zawierania umów kontraktowych i planowanych dostaw. Według Włodzimierza
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Mango harvesting in Côte d'Ivoire is set to begin in late March.
2026-03-13 00:00
The mango season in Côte d'Ivoire is scheduled to start on March 28th, which is the official opening date of the harvest decided by the Ministry of Agriculture. This information has been shared with producers, pending official communication from the ministry. The early start to the season is becoming more common.
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"Opóźnienia w transporcie kontenerowym i rosnące koszty frachtu komplikują import thajskich longanów do Indii"
2026-03-13 00:00
Indian quick commerce platforms and general trade are now experiencing a steady demand for exotic fruits like Thai longans. However, tight shelf life and logistics challenges make container imports a calculated risk, according to Ashok Vardhan of CNAV Varadhi Imports and Exports Pvt. Ltd. "This was my first container," he added.
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The Gulf states and Iran have a significant impact on the fresh fruit and vegetable market. The Gulf states import over $6 billion worth of fresh produce every year, totaling more than 8 million tons. In contrast, Iran is mainly an exporting country, sending out about 5.5 million tons annually.
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UK biotech company has raised $105 million to expand gene-edited banana production.
2026-03-13 00:00
Tropic, firma biotechnologiczna z siedzibą w Norwich, Wielka Brytania, pozyskała 105 milionów dolarów w rundzie finansowania Serii C, aby rozszerzyć komercyjną produkcję swoich odmian bananów oraz rozwijać inne uprawy. Runda została współprowadzona przez Forbion Bioeconomy Fund oraz Cortevę poprzez swoją jednostkę Corteva.
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The strawberry harvest in Rio Grande do Sul is expected to continue until April. According to Emater/RS-Ascar, recent weather conditions have supported crop development in several regions of the state. Mild temperatures and wider daily temperature ranges have stimulated flowering, which may lead to a good harvest.
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Rosnące importy z Republiki Południowej Afryki wywierają presję na ceny europejskich gruszek.
2026-03-13 00:00
The South African season started to accelerate as imports gained momentum. Apart from Williams Christ, Cheeky and Rosemarie also became more widely available. The fruit was now being packaged in different formats, such as 6.3 kg, 12.5 kg, or 10×800 g cartons. The quality was...
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The supply of sweet potatoes from North Carolina is becoming increasingly limited. This is due to a smaller crop in 2024, which was impacted by tropical storms that season. "Many of us had to use sweet potatoes from the 2025 crop to meet orders and recover from the shortage caused by the 2024 crop."
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Abundant supply of artichokes and strong demand following a season characterized by shortages in the beginning.
2026-03-13 00:00
The first part of the artichoke season in the Spanish regions of Alicante and Murcia was characterized by a low supply and high prices. However, the situation completely turned around in March, with an abundant supply and no issues meeting the demand.
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"A week after the start of the conflict, we can say that the Italian apple-growing sector, which is familiar with geopolitical instability and other crisis scenarios, has substantially withstood the jolt caused by the war," says Assomela president Ennio Magnani, addressing the latest.
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China's garlic exports have recovered, driven by robust market demand and slightly reduced prices.
2026-03-13 00:00
Garlic exports in 2025 saw a notable increase compared to the previous year. Despite facing challenges like fluctuations in exchange rates and the growth of garlic cultivation in other countries, the demand for Chinese garlic from overseas markets remained robust. In particular, export volumes to North
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GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW CUCUMBERS
2026-03-13 00:00
Obecnie globalny rynek ogórków kształtuje się w wyniku wyzwań produkcyjnych związanych z pogodą i sezonowych zmian podaży. Wcześniejsze ograniczenia w dostawach z Hiszpanii wspierały ceny w Europie, jednak wartości ostatnio się ustabilizowały wraz z poprawą wolumenów i wejściem na rynek produkcji z północnej Europy.
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The cold weather is causing delays in the green asparagus harvest in Granada, which is in high demand during its peak season.
2026-03-13 00:00
Zimna pogoda i deszcz powodują znaczne opóźnienia w zbiorze zielonego szparaga w Granadzie, tuż przed Wielkanocą, kiedy popyt osiąga szczyt. „Chcielibyśmy być teraz co najmniej na poziomie 50% naszej zdolności produkcyjnej, ale prawda jest taka, że mamy nie więcej niż 4% produktu” - powiedział Francisco Delgado.
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"We may be heading for a bumper year in apples."
2026-03-12 00:00
The selling season has been over for Fruitbedrijf Morren for some time now. While the apples were sold almost immediately, the pears were marketed until the New Year. "That is quite early, but if there is demand, then of course I sell," says Bert Morren of the eponymous fruit company from.
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The second half of March may see an increase in the volume of Mexican Ataulfo mangoes.
2026-03-12 00:00
A good demand is anticipated for Mexican mangoes during both Easter and Cinco de Mayo – two dates that retailers like to emphasize for mango sales. "We are currently only harvesting yellow mangoes (Ataulfo), and the growing conditions have been very, very dry and warm. This is exactly what you want."
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Polish broccoli production is targeting the summer retail market with 33,000 plants per hectare.
2026-03-12 00:00
Broccoli producers in Poland are focusing on the summer fresh market by utilizing strategies such as high planting density, staggered planting schedules, and strict post-harvest handling to meet retail demand. In the Lublin region, one farm grows broccoli on 12 hectares, exclusively planting for the summer supply.
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Ciepła i sucha pogoda zwiększa wydajność zbiorów jabłek i gruszek w Nowej Zelandii.
2026-03-12 00:00
Ciepła i sucha pogoda w niektórych częściach Nowej Zelandii wspiera żniwa jabłek i gruszek w 2026 roku. Zbiory są już w toku, a wczesne prognozy wskazują na sezon o wysokiej jakości owoców i wysokich wskaźnikach pakowania. Warunki w kilku regionach uprawnych wspierały produkcję zarówno tradycyjnych, jak i odmian chronionych prawem własności intelektualnej (IP).
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"It's been ten days of nightmares, every hour something different," says an exporter who's been sending South African apples, pears, and lemons to the Middle East since the beginning of the year. "It couldn't come at a worse time," he says, referring to the Ramadan period observed by his clients.
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This seedless snack pepper is designed to cater to the demands of a growing market.
2026-03-12 00:00
"Klienci nie jedzą mniej warzyw. Szukają pysznych i wygodnych nowości" - mówi Riccardo Colombi, szef działu rozwoju produktów w włoskiej firmie nasiennej Exnovaseed, prezentując nową odmianę papryki, która ma poszerzyć ofertę. "Papryka przekąska nie jest absolutnie"
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The citrus fruit sector is currently undergoing a significant transformation, largely due to extreme climate instability and shifts in the trade dynamics among major players in the Mediterranean region and the southern hemisphere. In particular, the lemon market is experiencing a shortage of products that is contributing to the changes.
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