Years ago, dried mangoes helped revive the South African mango industry, according to Baobab Dried Fruit's operations manager Willie Jacobs. He assisted Hoedspruit mango grower Bavaria in expanding its mango drying facilities, which originally began 31 years ago as a way to utilize rejected or imperfect fruit. read more

Awe Sum Organics, which has been "Totally Organic" for over four decades, will be highlighting its organic grape, kiwi, and pear programs this month at the SEPC show. The company is inviting industry partners, attendees, and friends to visit their booth to discuss their reliable and sustainable supply chain. read more

Southern Hemisphere Fruit Alliance has released the first edition of its Statistical Yearbook 2026. The publication was officially unveiled last week during Fruit Logistica in Berlin. The Statistical Yearbook is intended as an annual reference outlining developments in fruit production and. read more

Eksport arbuzów z Indii do państw Zatoki Perskiej jest silny w tym sezonie, ponieważ rolnicy z kluczowych regionów zaplanowali podaży na potrzeby świąteczne w Zatoce, co znacząco zwiększyło zarówno produkcję, jak i wolumeny eksportu - powiedziała Swapna Jarag z Grow India Import Export, eksportera świeżych produktów rolnych. "Nasze przesyłki odnotowały solidny wzrost o 50%" read more

"Bangladesh's fresh cabbage exports reached 15,700 MT worth USD 3.6 million in FY 2024-25, driven by Asian demand and better quality standards," says Md. Irfan of R S Enterprise. "After limited early-year shipments, this sharp growth reflects improved post-harvest handling and rising buyer demands." read more

The Regional Ministry of Agriculture confirmed during a sector meeting on Friday that the Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus is present in citrus fruits in the Valencia Region, as previously announced by La Unió Llauradora a few days earlier. The Regional Ministry conducted 62 random crop field surveys. read more

In the summer of last year, early pre-harvest forecasts indicated a larger apple crop compared to the previous season. As supply exceeded demand during the 2024/2025 season, the increase in production prompted many marketers and retailers to create aggressive fall promotional programs. read more

Italian agrifood companies interested in expanding into Sub-Saharan Africa can now utilize the resources provided by the Italian Agrifood Technology for Africa project. The project was introduced at the Fruit Logistica fair at the Kenya stand, where several network representatives were present. This event reiterated... read more

The national apple harvest for the 2025/2026 season was officially opened in Vacaria, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, marking the start of a cycle characterized by a recovery in production volumes and consistent fruit quality. The opening took place in an orchard belonging to Rasip Agro. read more

Jean-Claude Müller, the president of the Lëtzebuerger Landesuebstbauveräin, Luxembourg's National Fruit Growers' Association, has dismissed allegations that apples are harmful to children's health. He emphasized that the pesticide residues found are minimal, regulated, and fall within safety standards. read more

The prevalence of dominant Spanish cucumbers had improved in certain regions due to enhanced growing conditions, but it was still relatively limited. Consequently, the high ratings frequently remained unchanged. Nevertheless, in some areas, Spanish products were either undersized or their quality was lacking. read more

W coraz bardziej zróżnicowanym i konkurencyjnym rynku jabłek, smak i klarowność oferty stają się kluczowymi czynnikami różnicującymi. Ten trend został zauważony przez Alice Giannola, kierownika projektu, dział marketingu w firmie Innatis Group. Zauważyła rosnące zapotrzebowanie konsumentów na… read more

[Editor's note: This article was written at the end of December 2025 and initially published in the international edition of Primeur magazine dedicated to Fruit Logistica 2026. Changes have since occurred in the 2025/2026 season for Egyptian oranges. Exporters have encountered surprisingly weak...] read more

GB Potatoes has confirmed that their efforts to secure emergency approval for the ongoing use of mancozeb on potato crops have been unsuccessful. Mancozeb, a fungicide primarily used to protect potatoes from blight, was discontinued in the UK at the end of the 2025 growing season. read more

W ostatnim roku Stany Zjednoczone zużyły około 99 000 ton kłącza imbiru. Ten produkt, często błędnie nazywany "korzeniem imbiru", jest powszechnie stosowany w żywności i napojach, w tym w potrawach smażonych, cukierkach, curry, herbatach i suplementach. Produkcja imbiru jest skoncentrowana głównie w strefie tropikalnej. read more

Najnowsze burze, które nawiedziły region Andaluzji w Hiszpanii, spowodowały ponad 10 000 incydentów i zmusiły ponad 11 000 mieszkańców Andaluzji do opuszczenia swoich domów. Są również doniesienia o "stratach w wysokości milionów dolarów i uszkodzeniach infrastruktury dotykających głównych sektorów gospodarki". read more

"Obrona europejskich pomidorów to obrona Europy." With this clear message, a group of European tomato growers launched their joint manifesto last week at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin. They also called on the European Union to adopt a fairer and more consistent trade policy, in line with the. read more

Ceny kukurydzy i fasoli szparagowej na Florydzie wzmacniają się po niedawnym mrozie w stanie. „Plony na Florydzie zostały poważnie uszkodzone przez mróz, więc podaż obu produktów będzie bardzo ograniczona do czasu około kwietnia. Będzie kilkuotygodniowa przerwa w dostawie” - mówi Robert Reesor z. read more

Egyptian strawberries are having a great season, with a significant rise in production resulting in stable prices. However, exporters are facing challenges due to competition and higher transportation costs. Moustafa Shaalan, the sales manager at Green Tiba, expressed concerns about these difficulties. read more

Morocco has become the fastest-growing tomato supplier to the German market over the past 20 years, according to UN data. Moroccan tomato exports to Germany increased from 12,710 tons in 2005 to 74,890 tons in 2024, representing a growth of 489 percent. read more