Nawet po Nowym Roku rynek winogron nadal radzi sobie dobrze w firmie Van Dijk Foods. "Mamy udany styczeń do tej pory. Zazwyczaj drugi lub trzeci tydzień stycznia jest trochę spokojniejszy do czasu Fruit Logistica, ale w tym roku nie było tak źle. Pierwsze dwa tygodnie były nawet niezwykle intensywne. read more

Global apple markets are currently experiencing a variety of conditions as they enter the peak season. In some parts of Europe, there are high volumes and balanced trade, while in other areas there is limited availability and prices are higher. Weather and logistical challenges are also affecting apple supply dynamics worldwide. In the Netherlands, there is a high demand for apples. read more

Demand in the onion market has dropped significantly in the past few weeks. According to Dignus Boone from the Bowa onion grading and packing station, the demand is primarily focused on larger sizes, with only a small portion going to smaller sizes. However, there is a lack of demand for medium-sized onions, both red and yellow. read more

Mandarins were the most consumed fruit in Istanbul in 2025, while tomatoes remained the most preferred vegetable, according to figures published by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. Fresh produce trading continued through the Bayrampaşa and Ataşehir wholesale markets, which supply the. read more

A farmer in Lleida, Spain, was arrested in July for growing, selling, and possessing the patented nectarine variety 'Nectadiva' without paying the required royalties, according to Spanish authorities. The development of a new fruit variety grants the breeder exclusive commercial rights for it. read more

While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing sugar levels in pasteurized orange juice, discussions within the food and beverage industry have increased. The regulatory review is centered on the Standard of Identity for orange juice, which includes ingredient requirements, processing methods, and juice. read more

"Another unusual season is unfolding in Almeria," says Paul van Groningen from Hudepa, an active commercial agent in the region. "It was evident from the start that there would be numerous issues with peppers due to Parvispinus. This has led to a decrease in Class I peppers, with many displaying. read more

Egipt zwiększył eksport pomarańczy do Japonii w sezonie 2024/25, zwiększając ilości ponad dziesięciokrotnie w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Według danych przytoczonych przez EastFruit, Japonia importowała 2700 ton egipskich pomarańczy między listopadem a październikiem, o wartości 1,5 miliona dolarów. read more

The acreage dedicated to garlic cultivation has increased significantly, but adverse weather conditions may lead to a lower harvest compared to last year, according to Amro Yassin from the Egyptian produce exporting company Stars of Export. Yassin stated, "For this year's Egyptian garlic acreage, there has been a 25 to 30 percent" read more

While there is no consolidated data documenting the total number of farms or production volumes impacted by TR4, it is clearly a growing threat to the banana industry. Ecuador, the world's largest banana exporter, confirmed its first and only known case of TR4 in late 2025. Latin America's first… read more

received the award for the third time in Portugal. The Waikiki melon stands out for its unique flavor and quality, making it a favorite among consumers in both countries. read more

Per capita consumption of fruit was 69 kg in 2024/2025. In contrast, per capita consumption of vegetables was 99 kg. At the same time, avocado consumption rose to 120,000 tons in 2024. Mathematically, this corresponds to about 1.5 kg of avocados per capita per year, while strawberries only read more

MAF Roda is planning to make a comeback at Fruit Logistica in 2026 with what the company is calling its most ambitious and comprehensive presence to date. The company will recreate its own MAF RODA Village in Berlin, a 500 m² exhibition area in hall 4.1 - stand C10. Visitors will have the chance to see read more

Aldi is digitizing its Asian supply chain operations by centralizing and automating key workflows. The global discount grocery giant plans to implement the TradeBeyond CBX order and logistics platform in its Aldi South Group, which oversees the retailer's operations in Asia. read more

On January 22, 2026, Ukrainian phytosanitary inspectors at the Barabashovo customs post in Kharkiv detained 22.5 tonnes of imported grated coconut from Indonesia due to the absence of a phytosanitary certificate, as reported by agronews.ua. The shipment was inspected by the Department of. read more

The free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, which was negotiated for over twenty years and approved at the beginning of 2026, has now entered its implementation phase. Following internal approval within the European bloc, the agreement signed on Saturday, January 17th, has commenced. read more

During Fruit Logistica 2026, Michiel Valk will be present at the Taks Handling Systems booth. Michiel was recently appointed as the new CEO of the company. He and his colleagues will be available to discuss efficient and future-proof solutions for internal transport systems and logistics. read more

Earlier this month, the decision was made in Prince Edward Island (PEI) not to establish a proposed wild blueberry marketing board. This decision came after a meeting with the PEI Marketing Council to determine the recommendation on whether such a board should be formed. While there was initially a 60 read more

Kenya is the largest avocado producer in Africa and ranks sixth globally. In 2023, the national output reached 632,953 metric tons, with 114,033 tons, or 21%, being exported. For 2025, production is projected to increase by about 4% to 585,000 tons, supported by expanded avocado acreage estimated at. read more

Ben Goodchild from Nationwide Produce stated that January has been slow in the fruit trade, which is typical. He mentioned that the weather in Spain has been unexpectedly cold, with nighttime temperatures dropping to four degrees and daytime temperatures ranging between 11-12 degrees. read more