Zespri has released its final forecast for the 2025/26 season, with projected returns per hectare reaching record levels across all fruit categories. Projected returns per tray have increased since the November forecast for Zespri Green, Organic Green, and Organic SunGold, surpassing the upper end of projections. read more

The Ecuadorian banana sector has started the year with increased production and a rebound in international prices, following a period marked by logistical adjustments and calendar effects. Marianela Ubilla, manager of Agzulasa, explains that despite the challenging start, the supply was able to read more

The Centro Sur cooperative has conducted an initial technical assessment of the impact of the recent storm on asparagus plantations in the region of Poniente Granadino, in Andalusia, Spain. Losses for the 2026 season are estimated to be around 35-40% in the most affected areas. read more

Podczas gdy światowy sektor świeżych produktów spotkał się w Berlinie na Fruit Logistica 2026, dyskusje odzwierciedlały bardziej ostrożne podejście. Według wglądów udostępnionych przez Stowarzyszenie Plantatorów Cytrusów z Południowej Afryki, światowy handel cytrusami kształtuje się pod wpływem niepewności geopolitycznej, coraz szerszej regulacji. read more

AgriTouch Group, in partnership with the international agri-food company SanLucar, is planning to establish a 180-hectare blueberry plantation in western Georgia. This large-scale project is being implemented in Georgia under the premium SEKOYA platform, with Ekaterine Vefkhvadze serving as the Project Manager at AgriTouch. read more

Analysts from EastFruit report that in Ukraine, several greenhouse complexes have started selling cucumbers from the new production cycle this week. Small batches of locally grown cucumbers began appearing on the market at the end of last week, and supplies have now become more consistent. read more

A French appeals court has rejected the enforcement of a compensation order issued by a Nicaraguan court against Shell, Dow Chemical, and Occidental Chemical in connection with the pesticide DBCP. The lawsuit involves farm workers on banana plantations in Nicaragua's Chinandega region who have reported infertility. read more

Kampania dyni Butternut jest obecnie w pełnym rozkwicie w Hiszpanii i Portugalii i potrwa do końca kwietnia. „Zapasy dyni Butternut na Półwyspie Iberyjskim nadal pokrywają zarówno krajowe zapotrzebowanie, jak i zapotrzebowanie innych krajów europejskich” - mówi Joaquín Navarro, szef działu dyni. read more

Enjoy Trade Holland attended this year's Fruit Logistica in Berlin for the first time as an exhibitor. "We look back positively on our participation," says Furkan Karaca. While the Venlo-based company used to have many trucks transporting Turkish vine tomatoes to Venlo, in recent years, these read more

The supply of table grapes is currently strong, with both Peru and Chile exporting fruit to the U.S. market. "Peru shipped a significant amount throughout January, leading to high volumes of arrivals on the U.S. East Coast," stated Mark Greenberg from Capespan North America. read more

The South African apple and pear season has started earlier than usual, presenting both opportunities and uncertainties for producers. Early reports suggest good fruit quality, but factors like hail damage, water availability, logistics, and exchange-rate volatility are expected to influence the season. read more

Po nearly dwóch latach wyjątkowej suszy i surowego ograniczenia zużycia wody, które zmniejszyły obszary nawadniane o nawet 50 procent w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem i wpłynęły na ogrodnictwo, nowe sadzenia i hodowlę, Sardynia oraz wiele regionów centralnych i południowych Włoch teraz zmierza w przeciwnym kierunku. read more

A series of storms with heavy rains in Granada, Spain, has recently caused rivers to overflow, flooding a large part of the municipality of Huétor Tájar, where green asparagus is grown. Although the damage in this area is significant, the asparagus growing and marketing sector explains that read more

The watermelon season in Mauritania has started, with increased demand from Europe due to the arrival of Ramadan. However, Mauritanian exporters are disappointed by their inability to access the Moroccan market, which is experiencing high demand related to Ramadan but lacks sufficient supply. The Moroccan market has historically been closed off to fresh… read more

According to Chiranjeevi A R, CEO of Scion Agricos, India's apple importers are now more interested in sourcing apples from European countries like Poland and Italy. This shift is driven by the weather challenges and low market sentiment affecting traditional suppliers this season. "Our selection of apples is based on market demand, price elasticity, post-arrival..." read more

Wit Ramadan approaching, dates are making a comeback in market stalls, bazaars, and supermarket shelves across Turkey. According to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute, the demand for dates is on the rise, as seen in both import and export figures. Ramadan is a time of fasting from dawn to dusk. read more

Na początku roku na bułgarskim rynku owoców odnotowano zmiany cen, szczególnie w przypadku cytrusów. Dane z Państwowej Komisji do Spraw Giełd i Rynków Towarowych wskazują, że w styczniu ceny mandarynek wzrosły o ponad 14 procent, osiągając €1,33 (US$1,44) za kilogram. Ceny pomarańczy również wzrosły o. read more

AlgarOrange, the Algarve Citrus Operators Association, estimates that citrus growers in southern Portugal will face production losses of between 25 per cent and 40 per cent following adverse weather conditions in recent weeks. Based on consultations with producers and operators in the region, the... read more

Victorian grower Mark Trzaskoma believes that Australia's apple industry can grow without needing to look overseas, despite the challenges that come with that option. He suggests that improving communication with consumers is key. Trzaskoma, who is the Production Manager at Battunga Orchards in Warragul, argues that the local market still has untapped potential. read more

A significant transition from Egyptian potatoes to French potatoes is underway in Greece and other Balkan markets, as stated by Mr. Charalampos Bartzokas, the owner of the Greek customs brokerage firm Bartzokas Co Hellenic Customs Brokers. He emphasized that "So far, 2,500 tons of Egyptian potatoes have been". read more