This year's exceptionally abundant domestic potato harvest resulted in a significant oversupply in the wholesale markets. Demand did not always match this surplus. According to the German BLE, traders had to lower their previous demands multiple times, similar to previous weeks. In Munich, domestic potatoes were prevalent. read more

The Gulf market is one of the most competitive in the fresh produce sector, with many major origins geographically close by, such as Egypt, India, Pakistan, and East African countries, in addition to other origins on three continents that regularly supply Gulf countries with fruit. Despite this read more

The Jetbest Group has moved 8,246 tonnes in two months, which amounts to more than 3.3 million units of fruit and vegetables being transported through markets, wholesalers, retailers, and Australian homes between September 15 and November 9, 2025. Papaya is currently the standout, with 288,966. read more

Pierwsze truskawki sezonu 2025/2026 pojawiają się w Lepe, Huelva, po pokonaniu wyzwań związanych z pogodą. „Sezon rozpoczął się z dużymi wymaganiami technicznymi ze względu na niekorzystne warunki pogodowe, głównie wysokie temperatury podczas siewu i sztorm Claudia” - powiedział David Vélez, kierownik techniczny Plus.

The first strawberries of the 2025/2026 season are appearing in Lepe, Huelva, after overcoming weather challenges. "The season began with high technical demands due to adverse weather, mainly high temperatures during sowing and storm Claudia," stated David Vélez, technical manager of Plus. read more

Otwarcie rynku amerykańskiego na hiszpańskie papryki tego zimowego sezonu było punktem zwrotnym dla sektora owocowo-warzywnego w Almerii. Po okresie niepewności związanej z ryzykiem fitosanitarnym związanym z Ceratitis capitata, relacje handlowe wracają na właściwe tory, a pierwsze przesyłki. read more

MAF Roda Agrobotic and Maintech from South Africa have officially set up a joint venture called Maftech, which is a new manufacturing company located in Paarl, Western Cape. The partnership will specialize in manufacturing and assembling peripheral equipment for fruit and vegetable packhouses in Southern Africa. read more

Fresh Chilean cherries started to be delivered to China in early December, signaling the beginning of the 2025-2026 seaborne import season. According to CCTV News, the initial shipment arrived in Hong Kong on Tuesday and was then transported by truck to Shenzhen Bay Port. This development follows Chile's announcement on November 19th. read more

The Ecuadorian 2025 mango season is currently underway with more stability compared to the past two years, despite experiencing a natural adjustment in volumes. According to Bernardo Malo, president of the board of directors of the Mango Foundation of Ecuador, this season has deviated from the patterns seen in the previous two campaigns. read more

SPAR is sending a clear message about quality and regional produce in domestic agriculture: In the autumn of 2025, the new fruit and vegetable bonus for 2024 and 2025 was awarded for the first time. This premium will now be paid out every two years and is part of the newly revised SPAR Fruit & Veg program. read more

"Over the last ten to fifteen years, exporters have primarily focused on the speed of moving pallets to the market," says Johan Mostert, managing director of DiPAR Systems. "But that has changed: as oversupply becomes more common, the true advantage now lies in ensuring that the right carton lands." read more

The movement of avocados, blueberries, cucumbers, bell peppers, strawberries, and tomatoes continues to shift across US ports of entry, with trading activity and pricing varying by region and product. Below is a condensed overview of current trends. Avocado movement from Mexico through Texas crossings is read more

The 6th edition of the Morocco Berry Conference, held in Agadir under the theme 'African Berries', brought together nearly 700 industry professionals from more than 25 countries, says Siham Zahidi, co-founder of Green Smile: "The Morocco Berry Conference 2025 has been the largest and most read more

The supply of lemons from California is currently high, with products sourced from both District 1 and District 3. The majority of the fruit is currently coming from the state. "Chile has finished its season, and we no longer have imports from there. There is some Mexican fruit available, but in limited quantities." read more

Sunions, a tearless variety of onion developed through extensive breeding efforts, will be reintroduced to retail stores in the UK in early December. This variety will once again be sold under Waitrose's No. 1 brand. According to BASF | Nunhems, "Whether it is in the kitchen or around the Monopoly board, nobody..." read more

The value of fruit exports from Peru exceeded that of Chile from January to October 2025. According to Fresh Fruit, Peru's export value was over US$11.300 billion during this period, while Chile's was US$10.700 billion. In 2024, Peru exported agricultural goods worth US$12.300 billion, with fruit being a major component, while Chile exported US$13.100 billion, also with fruit as a dominant category. read more

Sagar Rajput of Kulswamini Fruit Export states that India's banana exports are stable, with increasing demand during winter, particularly from Iran. Rajput also mentions that there are ample opportunities in banana exports, and currently, the market is performing strongly. Kulswamini Fruit predominantly exports the G9 Cavendish variety. read more

Three dried-fruit processors from Isfara, the leading dried-fruit hub in Central Asia, are exhibiting their products at Food Ingredients Europe 2025, taking place in Paris from 2 to 4 December. The participating companies, Barakat Isfara, Dolina Fruktov, and Ali Apricot, are showcasing a wide variety of. read more

The Egyptian strawberry season started early this year with a considerable increase in acreage and supply. However, quality issues have reduced the proportion of exportable strawberries. Several exporters noted that prices at the beginning of the season were lower compared to the previous season. read more

Álvaro Quito, the head of certification, operations, and logistics at the Ecuadorian Association Nueva Esperanza, stated that the banana sector is currently experiencing a situation with high demand for certifications, phytosanitary challenges, and significant price variations, both for conventional and organic bananas. read more

Yunnan is a key agricultural province in China, especially known for its fresh-cut flowers and blueberries. Blueberries usually start appearing in the market in November. However, this year Yunnan has had unusually high rainfall, causing the rainy season to last longer than usual. read more