Sezon sprzedaży białego szparaga oficjalnie rozpoczął się ponownie w Teboza, największym producencie szparagów w Holandii. "W zeszłym tygodniu zebraliśmy już niewielkie ilości, ale od dziś nasi klienci również mogą się nimi cieszyć," mówi Will Teeuwen. Popyt na ten wysokiej jakości produkt jest duży, według niego. read more

La Unió Llauradora has requested the Spanish Government to urge the EU to establish limits on annual fresh citrus imports and citrus for industry from Mercosur countries at 239,000 tons and 499,000 tons, respectively, in case the EU-Mercosur agreement is ratified. They are also advocating for a 15% corrective tariff. read more

Poland remains one of the leading global producers of highbush blueberries and continues to host the annual International Blueberry Conference. The 14th edition of the conference is scheduled to take place on 5-6 March 2026. With over 13,000 hectares dedicated to blueberry cultivation, Poland is the largest blueberry producer. read more

UNITEC develops and provides technology for handling, sorting, quality selection, and packaging of fruits, tree nuts, and fresh vegetables. The company operates worldwide and has over 100 years of experience in post-harvest technology. In global fruit supply chains, precise quality. read more

"'Under construction' is how Fruvo's bright red new apple was announced at Fruit Logistica last week," Martijn Vogelaar said. He is well aware that new apple varieties are being introduced at a rapid pace. "But we see this one as very promising because it is an apple that can be grown with minimal impact." read more

The kiwifruit industry in New Zealand continues to be one of the country's most valuable horticultural sectors. In the 2024/2025 season, the industry set a new record for global sales and direct returns to producers, thanks to high production volumes and the global marketing efforts of its main company, Zespri. read more

Brazil is home to some of the world's largest fruit-growing operations, with production systems spanning citrus, coconut, açaí, and jabuticaba. These operations combine large planted areas with mechanization, digital monitoring, and export-oriented logistics. read more

Ukrainian farms are increasing the production of winter onions and creating export shipments to Romania and other European markets as part of a Ukrainian-South Korean project. Important criteria for export include meeting EU packaging regulations and having access to specialized storage facilities. read more

Podczas targów Fruit Logistica w Berlinie Flikweert Vision przedstawił nową maszynę do sortowania skupioną na producentach: Divider Select. Holenderska firma zajmuje się projektowaniem i produkcją maszyn do optycznego sortowania, skupiając się głównie na ziemniakach i cebuli. Ponad 500 maszyn tej firmy jest obecnie używanych w 22 krajach. read more

"There is a sense that carrots are approaching a turning point. 'There have been some supply issues when you consider the broader perspective,' says Mark Sato from Fortune Growers, a Mexican-based producer with packing partners in California and the East Coast. Regarding Canada, the country has concluded its season." read more

At Marni Fruit in Barendrecht, the South African pumpkin season has started. "Last week we received the first containers of bottle gourds, and from now on we will have weekly arrivals," says Niek Haerkens. Muscat pumpkins and Hokkaido pumpkins will follow in a fortnight. read more

During Fruit Logistica in Berlin, FruitMasters and BrightBerries unveiled the new name for the raspberry Rubin. Going forward, the raspberry will be marketed under the name Yumio®. Alongside the brand launch, the BrightBerries Yumio Club was formed: a coalition of growers and supply chain partners. read more

The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the Republic of South Africa has been granted market access to export fresh table grapes to the Republic of Korea. The Korean authorities informed South Africa of this market opening on 23 January 2026, enabling exports to begin promptly. read more

From 4 to 6 February 2026, around 90,000 participants from 151 countries gathered in Berlin for Fruit Logistica, according to the organizers. Despite the harshest winter weather in 15 years and delayed flights, overall satisfaction with the trade fair was reported to be high. With 2,600 read more

Moyca, a company specializing in seedless table grapes, has introduced heart-shaped packaging for Valentine's Day, featuring a 400-gram selection of grapes. This initiative aims to offer a unique, practical gift idea for those looking to surprise someone with a small present on Valentine's Day. read more

Prices of Chilean cherries remained mostly stable compared to last week, although there were noticeable disparities in both pricing and sales speed between premium and regular quality fruit. For instance, a 2.5 kg pack of 3J grade Regina cherries was selling at around ¥150-160 (US$0.95-1.02) per box. read more

Arrigoni Group has announced the launch of a new brand identity, which will be officially presented at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from February 4th to 6th, 2026. The refreshed visual identity will be implemented across the entire Group and its subsidiaries: Arrigoni France, Artes, and Lirsa. The rebranding process was... read more

Del Monte Foods has received court approval for asset purchase agreements covering all of its main business segments, including vegetables, fruit, tomatoes, and broth and stock. The decision clears the way for the transfer of substantially all company assets and operations to new owners through. read more

On February 2, Moldova's National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA) reported the destruction of a 15-ton shipment of imported dill due to pesticide pencycuron levels exceeding safety limits, as reported by Logos Press. Authorities stated that such cases occur when producers do not follow proper agricultural practices. read more

W 2025 roku Mołdawia stanowiła 61,5% eksportu pomidorów Ukrainy, informuje Logos Press. Polska i Rumunia były innymi czołowymi importerami, z udziałami wynoszącymi odpowiednio 34,1% i 1,1%. Udział Mołdawii w eksporcie pomidorów Ukrainy zmniejszył się w porównaniu z 2024 rokiem, kiedy wynosił 86%. read more