Punjab, a major citrus-producing state in northwest India, has nearly depleted its Kinnow supplies, creating an opportunity for imported mandarins during Ramadan and summer, according to Vishal Take, Director of Take Agro India Pvt. Ltd. "This creates space for premium easy-peel varieties like Nadorcott," read more

The majority of Egypt's date export quota to Turkey for 2026 has been filled in just six weeks. According to the free trade agreement between Egypt and Turkey, a quota of 5,000 tonnes of dates can be exported each year. As of February 12, the Turkish Ministry of Trade figures show that only 814 tonnes have been exported so far. read more

South Africa's exports of mandarins and oranges to India doubled in 2025, causing challenges for Indian importers, according to Abdul Hadi, Managing Partner at DFC Global. "During July-September, the volume of oranges increased from 778 to 1,600 containers and mandarins from 1,000 to 2,000, leading to oversupply and price issues." read more

Fig producers in Valinhos, São Paulo, have started the 2025/26 harvest, which began in November. The output in the municipality is projected to reach 4,000 tons, which is 5% higher than the previous season, despite unstable weather conditions during the production cycle. Valinhos has 410 rural properties, of which... read more

Spiros Tampakis, owner of Greek citrus exporter Tampakis Fresh, stated that the Greek weather has caused quality issues in the last few months of 2025. He mentioned that while the clementine quality has been generally good this season, heavy rains in November and December led to quality problems. read more

The Association of Avocado Producers (ASOPROA) and the Valencian Association of Farmers (AVA-ASAJA) are advising against harvesting the late Lamb Hass variety prematurely. They emphasize that harvesting should only occur when the fruit reaches optimal ripeness, usually about a month from now. read more

The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) announced that Peru has been chosen as the host country for the next IBO Summit, which is scheduled to take place in November 2027. The decision was made after a formal selection process among IBO member countries and highlights Peru's expanding presence in the blueberry industry. read more

The efficiency of logistics is becoming more and more important in determining the competitiveness of blueberries in export markets. At the XXXIX International Blueberries Seminar Lima 2026, there will be a panel discussion titled "How logistical efficiency is reshaping the success of agro-export business: challenges and opportunities" focusing on how operational strategies can impact the industry. read more

At Fruit Logistica 2026, Fam Stumabo concentrated on engaging in discussions with fruit, vegetable, and potato processors regarding labor shortages, processing intricacies, and quality standards. Interactions with fresh-cut, foodservice, and prepared food companies highlighted an increasing need for. read more

On the verge of the Royal Gala, Packham and Forelle harvests in the Langkloof, a hailstorm accompanied by what has been described as a tornado, ripped through the eastern part of the valley late Thursday afternoon. The Granor Passi juice factory opened over the weekend to process the thousands of fruits. read more

In 2025, a total of 45,700 tons of shrub berries were harvested in Germany from an area of approximately 9,000 hectares. Although the cultivation area decreased slightly by 2.0% compared to the previous year, the harvest volume increased by 23.5%. This information was provided by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). read more

The apple harvest for 2025 in the Lake Constance region is characterized by very good quality and stable quantities. With around 250,000 tons of dessert apples, almost a quarter of the national fruit production of 1.07 million tons comes from the second-largest growing region in Germany. read more

Mission Produce has announced the release of its new 4-kilogram lidded mango carton, a consumer-friendly packaging option aimed at assisting retailers in organizing displays and increasing mango sales. "As the demand for mangos continues to grow, retailers are seeking solutions that are both..." read more

The CEO of Bulgarian fresh produce trader Triland, Mariya Dermendzhieva, announced that the Egyptian Valencia orange season is ramping up this week. She mentioned that after a challenging yet successful lemon season and a brief overlap of Navel and Valencia seasons, they are now entering the peak of the Valencia orange season. read more

The nut industry in Portugal has undergone a process of transformation and recognition over the last twenty years, according to Nuno Russo, executive director of the Portugal Nuts association. "Within the wider modernization of Portuguese agriculture, the nut sector has experienced significant growth and development," he said. read more

Roberto Linares, the Minister of Agricultural Development, visited APSECU para el Mundo S.A. in El Corozo and Agro Export Pacific S.A. in Potuga, Herrera, on February 6, at the start of the 2025-2026 melon and watermelon export season, to promote increased national production and strengthen. read more

Dutchman Hanno Wonink has been living in the province of Cadiz, Spain since 1997. After engaging in cut flower cultivation for 12 years, supplying the Dutch flower auction, he transitioned to growing open-field vegetables. Since 2005, he has been in charge of procuring carrots for Dutch traders. read more

Obecnie zachodzą pewne zmiany w dostawach cebuli w całej Ameryce Północnej. "Na rynku krajowym jest obecnie dużo cebuli. Warunki uprawy były bardzo korzystne, a w tym roku dodano dodatkowe akry do uprawy w różnych rejonach magazynowych" – mówi John Harris z Paradigm Fresh. read more

California lemon growers and shippers are happy about the improved harvesting conditions. CJ Buxman from Sunny Cal mentioned, "We now have less fog and clear skies, providing more opportunities for harvesting. We are hopeful that all the remaining fruit on the trees will be able to be processed and reach the market." read more

W ostatnich latach znacznie zwiększyła się objętość przechowywania ziemniaków w regionach uprawy ziemniaków. Ten rozwój jest napędzany z jednej strony przez wymagania partnerów marketingowych, którzy chcą uzyskać wysokiej jakości ziemniaki od producentów przez cały rok. Z drugiej strony, w większości przypadków, przechowywanie. read more