The Darjeeling Mandarin Orange has been officially awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, a designation formalized by the GI Registry on November 24, 2025, as confirmed by officials on Monday. The Darjeeling Organic Farmers Producer Organization (DOFPO) is the registered proprietor of the GI. read more

Abdul Kadir Memon, Director and Head of Business Development & Procurement at Abacate International, states that the current market situation for avocado imports is very different from previous years. "Historically, these months were characterized by strong demand and limited sources, but this year is." read more

Ethiopia is making a major change in its horticulture industry by transitioning avocado exports from costly air freight to a more efficient and sustainable sea freight method. This initiative is being spearheaded by the Ethiopian Agriculture Authority and the Ethiopian Horticulture Producers and Exporters. read more

Yesterday in Huelva, a conference on pests and diseases in berry crops for the 2024/2025 season was inaugurated. The event was attended by approximately 70 participants, including producers and technicians from the industry. Different trials conducted under the Ifapa project "Management of soil" were presented. read more

The sezon starts with high hopes in Lebanon, which is expected to recover after two seasons heavily impacted by the war in the region. Souad Fadel, export manager at Fadel Trading, reports a positive beginning to the export campaign, highlighting the promising avocado production. read more

Romania's retail shelves now feature more than 85 percent local products, according to Agriculture Minister Florin Barbu, who is urging consumers to choose goods processed within the country. He noted that despite an increase in imported vegetables during the colder months, domestic production is... read more

Filipińskie eksporty kontynuowały swoją silną dynamikę w październiku, utrzymując dwucyfrowy wzrost, gdy kraj odzyskiwał siłę po skutkach niedawnych polityk handlowych Stanów Zjednoczonych. Według danych opublikowanych przez Filipiński Urząd Statystyczny, eksport wzrósł o 19,4 procent rok do roku, osiągając wartość 7,30 mld dolarów.
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The grape supply is transitioning from the end of California's season to Peru. Tom Selfridge from Paramount Export Co. mentioned, "It's happening at about the same time it usually does. California does seem to be wrapping up pretty quickly." read more

The rapidly increasing food import bill in Africa, currently estimated at $70 billion per year and expected to reach $111 billion by 2025, highlights the critical importance of investing in agricultural biotechnology and climate-smart food systems, according to experts. This was emphasized in discussions with The New Times. read more

Egypt's agricultural exports have increased to 8.5 million tons so far this year, which is almost 700,000 tons more than the same period in 2023, as reported by Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk. Citrus fruits continue to be the top export of the country, with shipments nearing 2 million tons. read more

The global demand for products like blueberries is on the rise, and growers are eager to extend their supply seasons, with some aiming to achieve year-round availability. However, one of the challenges with berries is their short shelf life. In an attempt to assist growers and exporters in moving closer to these objectives, AgroFresh... read more

The Hass avocado has brought about a significant transformation in Peruvian agriculture, benefiting tens of thousands of families, promoting the formalization of agricultural employment, and positioning the country as a major player in the global Hass avocado market. Arturo Medina, the general manager of ProHass (the Association read more

Polish apple grower and exporter Bracia Palus is a genuine family enterprise, with family members dividing the different responsibilities within the company. The goal has been to promote Polish apples prominently both within the country and abroad, as stated by Damian Palus, one of the brothers managing the business. read more

Morocco experienced significant rainfall in late November and early December, providing relief from the arid conditions of the prolonged seven-year drought. While this rain was uplifting for morale, it is not sufficient to fully alleviate the effects of the long-lasting drought on fruit production. read more

For the first time in history, cherries harvested in Chile in week 45 have been exported to the European market by sea. "Our import team recently traveled to Chile to visit the farms of our partner supplier C&L, a family company specializing in stone fruit cultivation for more than 50 years." read more

This month, FreshPlaza will be focusing on exotic and tropical fruits. Are you a grower, importer, or supplier of exotic or tropical fruits? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can send us some information, or we can call you for an interview. Just let us know. You can contact us. read more

Frutas de Chile welcomed the decision of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to appeal the ruling of the Federal District Court of Columbia that invalidated the Systems Approach for Chilean table grapes. "This appeal reaffirms that the protocol is a technical, science-based instrument, and… read more

Nominated for the Sival d'Or in the Varietal Innovation category, the brand new Kiara® pear (Cepora cov.), unveiled this summer to growers and technicians, was presented on November 25th and 26th at SITEVI in Montpellier. What attracted the most attention? A taste that lingers on the palate. read more

W sektorze suszonych owoców, przełączenie na produkty z nowego zbioru odbywa się stopniowo od października/listopada. "Obecnie oferujemy tylko figi (na zdjęciu poniżej) i morele z nowego zbioru, pozyskane z Turcji" - mówi Seyfettin Kaplan, sprzedawca delikatesów na rynku hurtowym. read more

Ostatni miesiąc sezonu hiszpańskich kasztanów będzie oznaczony znacznym spadkiem podaży z powodu wpływu niekorzystnych warunków pogodowych. Chłodna pogoda zwiększa popyt na ten produkt, który tradycyjnie jest najczęściej spożywany podczas okresu świątecznego. "Dla nas, kasztanowie" read more