Ukranian growers are currently experiencing low prices for carrots, onions, and cabbage due to an oversupply in the market. Following last year's high prices, producers have expanded plantings, resulting in overproduction. Limited storage capacity and reduced export opportunities have further exacerbated the situation. read more

Organto Foods Inc., a supplier of organic and fairtrade fruit and vegetable products, has announced the outcomes of a 21-month restructuring process and unveiled a new brand identity. The company has highlighted streamlined operations, an updated balance sheet, and a move towards a more integrated... read more

The blueberry industry in Peru is undergoing a varietal renewal phase led by producers looking for genetics that meet yield, flexibility, and fruit-quality standards. Fall Creek, the developer of varieties like Ventura, is introducing new materials, such as Sekoya Pop, to support this process. read more

At the end of last week, the FDSEA of Manche warned of an "unprecedented crisis" affecting vegetable growers in the department. Following a very challenging summer, prices for winter vegetables have sharply declined and no longer cover production costs. Leek and cabbage prices have plummeted after a disastrous season. read more

W roku 2025 był trudny dla przemysłu bananowego w Kostaryce. Danilo Román, prezes Narodowej Korporacji Bananowej (Corbana), przypisał to spadkowi produkcji w pierwszej połowie roku, spowodowanemu złymi warunkami pogodowymi i rozprzestrzenianiem się chorób związanych z obfitymi opadami deszczu. read more

The Hungarian Ministry for National Economy has extended the retail margin cap until 28 February 2026 and has also expanded the program to include additional product groups. The updated list now includes various fruit and vegetable categories that are commonly traded in domestic retail channels. The ministry made this announcement. read more

Ukraine's vegetable storage gap has widened, with a current deficit estimated at more than 1 million tons. The figures come from the Institute of Agrarian Economics, as outlined by Oleksandr Zakharchuk, corresponding member of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences and department head. read more

The pomegranate exports from India have seen steady growth over the past few years, says Sourabh Jaiswal, Business Development Manager for Indian produce exporter KK Star: "The current pomegranate production in India matches previous years' levels, with Maharashtra leading India's output." read more

Central Otago orchardists do not report any shortages of seasonal labor before the summer harvest. Luke St John, assistant orchard manager and packhouse manager at Fortune Fruit in Lowburn, mentioned that approximately 120 staff members would be working during peak times, with half of them in picking roles and 50 in other positions. read more

While packing has resumed, Canada was in a bit of a wait-and-see situation with mangoes from Peru last week. Although the country had just started shipping Kent mangoes, there were concerns from growers regarding pricing. "The logistics from Peru have been good and better than in other years, so it has been steady." read more

The Wonderful Halos mandarin season in the southern hemisphere has ended, and now the focus has shifted to the California clementine crop. Zak Laffite explained, "We primarily sourced fruit from South Africa and Chile, which allowed for a consistent supply and smooth transition between seasonal changes in our import programs." read more

The professional registration for Fruit Attraction São Paulo 2026 is now open. The event is scheduled to take place from March 24 to 26, 2026, at São Paulo Expo. The organizers, IFEMA Madrid and Fiera Milano Brasil, anticipate that the fair will once again be a key gathering for the fruit and vegetable industry in Latin America. read more

The British JAZZ apples were declared the champions of the "UK's Tastiest Apple" category at the National Fruit Show last month. This variety has now won the award eight times in the last ten years. The National Fruit Show, which was established in 1933, features competitive exhibitions of commercially grown fruits in the UK. read more

The beginning of the potato planting season is approaching in the Spanish region of Andalusia with very different prospects compared to last season. The European potato market is currently oversaturated, largely due to the significant decrease in production in large frozen potato factories in the north. read more

Ukraine continues to strengthen its position in the berry and fruit market. According to Taras Bashtannik, President of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association (UPOA), around 40% of perennial plantations are entirely new projects, while 60% are existing farms that expand, modify areas, or. read more

SIIM and CMA CGM have signed a logistics agreement covering the weekly transport of over 70 refrigerated containers of pineapples and bananas from Latin America to the Port of Dunkirk starting in January 2026. These volumes, which were previously managed through Rotterdam and Antwerp, will now be unloaded at Dunkirk. read more

Potato trader Dirk Bos is closely monitoring the potato market. Earlier this year, he mentioned a decline in the consumption market, with seed potato prices still at €50 to €60 per 100 kg. Since then, those prices have fallen sharply. According to Bos, the market is currently in a... read more

A UK manufacturer of packaging machinery has recently supplied its 25th vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) machine to the potato grower Greenvale. The most recent unit, a VFFS model installed at Greenvale's Floods Ferry site in October, is being utilized to package fresh small potatoes in finished packs weighing up to 1kg. read more

Ravatomanga, a close ally of former president Andry Rajoelina, has long held a strong position in Madagascar's lychee trade through his company Sodiat. Towards the end of last month, workers at the port of Tamatave started loading the first of three ships destined for Europe. However, operations were hindered by heavy storms, causing delays in loading pallets. read more

Although there has been a 33.36% decrease in sales to the EU market over the past decade, Spain has maintained its position as the top melon supplier in the European Union (EU) for the 2024/2025 season, as reported by Hortoinfo based on data from Eurostat and the European Communities' Integrated Tariff (TARIC) under a specific code. read more