The Dominican Republic closed 2025 with a record export figure of over 15.9 billion dollars, which is 14% higher than in 2024. Segismundo Morey emphasized the resilience of its productive sector and the ability of companies to adapt post-pandemic. "This achievement took place in a favorable macroeconomic environment, with..." read more

Storm Nils has caused significant damage to agricultural crops, particularly strawberries in Lot-et-Garonne, the most affected department. One week after the storm, Hugo Chevalon, technical manager at Strawberries and Raspberries of France, provided an initial assessment. Dozens of hectares of greenhouses have been affected. read more

Na rynku brukselki sprzedaż nadal pozostaje bardzo powolna, mówi Andre Noordhoek z Noordhoek Agro w Bleiswijk. "Tak było przez cały sezon. Wydaje się, że ludzie już nie czują potrzeby spożywania brukselki. Oczekiwałoby się, że chłodna pogoda pobudzi konsumpcję, ale" read more

The Moldova Fruct Association estimates that the stock of marketable apples in storage for February is 100 thousand tons, which is a decrease from the 120 thousand tons earlier this year, as reported by Logos Press. In January, Moldova exported nearly 11 thousand tons of apples. Despite the winter holidays and technical issues, the exports continued. read more

Uzbek agricultural producers strengthened their positions on foreign markets in 2025. According to data from Rosselkhoznadzor, cited by TASS, Uzbekistan ranked first in supplies of fresh grapes and raisins to Russia. Total exports reached 198,000 tonnes, up 11.4% compared with the previous year. read more

VentureFruit, a company specializing in plant variety management and commercialization, is expanding its operations in the berry category in North America. The company is introducing its blueberry and Rubus genetics into the North American market, with the support of a testing network consisting of 14 sites across Canada, Oregon, California, and... read more

Chile exported 91 tons of blueberries in the cumulative total to week 6 of the 2025/26 season, a 6% increase compared to the same period last year. The figures are based on a report prepared by Decofrut using data from Expordata, Frutas de Chile, and the consultancy. The campaign was affected by read more

The Avocado Collective, an avocado producer, has experienced significant growth in recent years, expanding its operations to serve export markets year-round. This strategic shift, according to Wayne Robinson from the collective, has greatly increased the scale and reach of the business. "We have always been based in Western Australia. read more

Wykrycie choroby TR4 Panama w Ekwadorze we wrześniu 2025 roku odnowiło globalne obawy dotyczące banana odmiany Cavendish, która stanowi około połowy produkcji światowej i ponad 90 procent eksportu. TR4 to grzyb przenoszony przez glebę, dla którego nie ma znanej kuracji. Objawy często stają się widoczne dopiero po read more

W zimie 2026 roku europejskie półki supermarketów coraz częściej zapełniają się arbuzami i mini-arbuzami z Brazylii. Choć arbuz tradycyjnie kojarzony jest z konsumpcją latem, przepływy handlowe odzwierciedlają sezonowe zmiany w dostawach, zgodnie z informacjami z EastFruit. Produkcja w Europie pozostaje. read more

In a fragmented supply model, 150 supermarkets operate as individual delivery points, with farmers, wholesalers, and traders supplying each store directly. According to EastFruit, a 150-store chain can generate between 3,000 and 7,500 daily drops. These deliveries are often made in small batches. read more

Direct trade in seasonal vegetables during the winter has never been the most dynamic period for growers. However, this year, the situation is even more pronounced. Consumer numbers are decreasing, habits are changing, and winter vegetable producers are having to double their ingenuity to maintain. read more

W Rosji po raz pierwszy wejdzie w życie państwowy standard dla bananów w marcu, zgodnie z informacją RIA Novosti, powołując się na dokument Rosstandartu. Standard GOST będzie dotyczył świeżych bananów sprzedawanych w detalu i importowanych do Rosji. Produkty będą sprawdzane pod kątem spełnienia wymagań. read more

"Frutas de Chile's main goal is to help exporters streamline the export process, ensuring that fruits reach their destination in optimal quality and condition," stated Iván Marambio, president of Frutas de Chile. The organization focuses on 10 strategic areas, including phytosanitary issues. read more

Niektórzy z największych producentów polimerów na świecie śledzą z uwagą południowoafrykańskiego innowatora w dziedzinie tworzyw sztucznych, Superthene, producenta zamiennika polietylenu dla PVC. "Wydaje się, że jesteśmy liderami w rozwoju tej technologii na całym świecie" - mówi założyciel Billy MacMillan: tego rodzaju... read more

It is no surprise that the conditions in the potato market are currently very challenging. According to Bart Nemegheer from De Aardappelhoeve, these difficulties are expected to continue for the foreseeable future. "It is a situation that we will simply have to endure. After two good years, we were aware that things would..." read more

Alper Kerim, owner of Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits (DFF), says that it has been one of the most difficult and challenging seasons in decades for Turkish apple exporters: "The current Turkish apple season is the worst season that has been seen in the last 50 years, maybe. There are fewer." read more

"The pricing of garlic entering North America is currently varied due to several factors affecting the market. Argentine garlic is currently being imported and garlic from South America is very inexpensive," says Clara Shih of Best Buy Produce International. She explains that this is due to the abundant supply of garlic in the region. read more

Kazakhstan plans to start exporting Almaty Aport apples and processed products made from this variety after European buyers showed interest at Grüne Woche 2026 in Germany. To facilitate market entry, the national export development operator QazTrade and the Association of Almaty Aport Producers will provide support. read more

The extreme weather in southern Europe has significantly impacted the current soft fruit market in recent weeks. "Since January, flooding and storms have led to delays and quality issues. Currently, there are very few high-quality strawberries available from Morocco and Spain. Some growers have reported losing up to half of their production." read more