The Ecuadorian banana sector showed signs of stabilization at the end of October after months of decline, according to the AEBE Statistical Bulletin. Between January and October 2025, banana exports reached a total of 315.26 million boxes, marking a 3.40% increase compared to the same period in 2024. After reaching its highest read more

Farmers in several districts in Sri Lanka have increased pineapple yields by 300 per cent and export-grade mango output by 90 per cent after adopting new cultivation practices introduced through Chinese technical guidance, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. read more

South Africa's fruit and vegetable export performance improved in the first three quarters of 2025, reaching a total agricultural export revenue of US$11.7 billion, with fresh produce making up the majority of outbound trade. Overall exports saw a 10% increase year on year. read more

Grape shippers have been facing significant challenges in getting their shipments moving in time for Christmas. This time of year is always stressful, but this year has been particularly frustrating. During the week of November 17 to 23, the Cape Town Container Terminal was fully... read more

The mandarin satsuma is one of the most popular citrus fruits, known for being seedless, sweet, and versatile. Its precise origin has been a topic of debate due to a lack of detailed genetic evidence. A recent study has successfully created a complete reference genome and conducted an analysis. read more

Drugie wydanie Berry Forum 2025 w Ożarowie Mazowieckim zgromadziło ponad 450 plantatorów i przedstawicieli branży z całej Europy. Ponad 40 firm zaprezentowało technologie produkcji truskawek i malin, odzwierciedlając szybki rozwój upraw owoców miękkich pod osłonami.

The second edition of Berry Forum 2025 in Ożarów Mazowiecki brought together more than 450 growers and industry representatives from across Europe. Over 40 companies presented technologies for strawberry and raspberry production, reflecting the rapid development of covered soft fruit. read more

Farmers in Arbhalyang, Mangala Rural Municipality–4 in Nepal, are transitioning from growing grains to cultivating oranges commercially as households seek additional sources of income. Growers who used to cultivate wheat, corn, and millet are now opting to plant citrus orchards. read more

Azerbaijan exported 71,400 tons of apples worth US$50.2 million between January and September 2025, according to data from the State Statistical Committee. Export volumes rose 35 per cent year on year, while export value increased 46 per cent. Russia remained the primary destination for these shipments. read more

At the 11th Fruit Business Conference in Chișinău, Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu stated that the quality of Moldovan fruits supports their place in European and global supply chains, emphasizing the need for growers to be competitive producers. The conference was attended by over 300 growers, exporters, and sector specialists. read more

The amendment to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/24293, which was approved today in the EP plenary, comes into force and allows the use of regional designations "Dakhla Oued Ed-Dahab" and "Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra" instead of "Western Sahara". This change is in line with the CJEU ruling (case). read more

Zeszłego weekendu, pierwsze holenderskie gruszki Xenia dotarły do Chin. To przełomowy moment dla odmiany klubowej, która rozpoczęła proces wiosną ubiegłego roku we współpracy z GroentenFruit Huis, aby spełnić rygorystyczne wymagania protokołu chińskiego. Protokół eksportu gruszek do Chin wymaga ścisłego przestrzegania... read more

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GB Potatoes recently interviewed Tim Rooke, a grower from North Yorkshire who operates in collaboration with his brother and son. They cultivate approximately 600 acres (242 hectares) of processing potatoes for the chipping and crisping industries. Their product range includes varieties like King Russet, Pentland Dell, Lady Rosetta, Brooke, and Taurus. read more

The Belarusian government has set a timeline to achieve full domestic self-sufficiency in fresh tomatoes, even during the off-season. Deputy Prime Minister Yury Shuleiko presented the revised targets on November 27 in a report to the House of Representatives and the Council of the. read more

Spanish authorities have dismantled a cocaine import network that was using fruit containers from Ecuador. This was the result of a joint operation carried out by the Guardia Civil, Policia Nacional, and customs officials from the Tax Agency. The investigation targeted shipments of produce coming from South America, specifically Ecuador. read more

Na skutek ogłoszenia tego lata przez Del Monte Foods zamknięcia kilku zakładów konserwujących w związku z złożeniem wniosku o upadłość zgodnie z rozdziałem 11, skutki tej decyzji nadal odczuwalne są w całej branży. Szczególnie tak jest po tegorocznych większych zbiorach gruszek na Pacyfiku Northwest. read more

Egypt nadal zwiększa eksport dyni do Włoch, ustanawiając trzeci rok z rzędu nowy rekord - podaje EastFruit. W okresie od stycznia do sierpnia 2025 roku eksporterzy wysłali do Włoch ponad 8000 ton dyni, o wartości prawie 5 milionów dolarów. Wolumen jest trzykrotnie wyższy niż. read more

The słodka ziemniak uprawiana w Karolinie Północnej ma plony lepsze niż oczekiwano. "Plon jest naprawdę dobry, nawet pomimo braku deszczu pod koniec sezonu wegetacyjnego" - mówi Kristi Hocutt z Triple J Produce. "Nie będziemy mieć żadnych problemów z plonem". read more

The artichoke season started in mid-October in Benicarlo, in the Spanish province of Castellon, although the first batches under the label of the PDO Alcachofa de Benicarló won't be available in the market until mid-November. Despite the stable artichoke acreage, the Green Queen variety read more

The tariff changes that came into effect in the United States on November 13, 2025, are reshaping import costs and sourcing patterns in the vegetable sector. The updated policy eliminated tariffs on a variety of products, such as peppers, onions, garlic, processed vegetables, and different frozen items. read more