The Association of Agricultural Workers of the Canary Islands (Atratican) has expressed concerns about the purported importation of fruit from South America into the Canary Islands being falsely labelled as if it were produced in Spain. The association warns that this practice could escalate further. read more

Exports of grapes, apples, plums, and cherries from the Republic of Moldova to the European Union can continue under the existing preferential quotas, as these have not been exhausted. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization (MDED) after a technical issue occurred. read more

Exporting larger volumes of fruit is not expected to lead to higher prices in the domestic Brazilian market, according to IFPA. Speaking on VEJA magazine's Mercado program, presented by Veruska Donato, IFPA country manager Valeska de Oliveira Ciré outlined how production seasonality between read more

Florida citrus growers and shippers are still facing challenges in shipping citrus fruit to the European Union due to a strict non-tariff trade barrier imposed by the EU. This barrier prevents them from exporting to the EU because of the EU's stringent requirements on... read more

Ahmed Adel, CEO of Egyptian garlic exporter Global Veg Egy, stated that while the acreage for garlic has increased in Egypt, the yield has not shown a similar increase. He mentioned, "The acreage for garlic in Egypt has seen an increase this year, growing about 20 to 25 per cent compared to last year. However, read more

Nowa Zelandia wyeksportowała rekordowe 1,65 miliona ton świeżych owoców i warzyw w ostatnim roku sprawozdawczym. Ten najwyższy jak dotąd wolumen był całkowicie napędzany przez eksport kiwi, który osiągnął około 926 000 ton, co stanowi wzrost o 17% w porównaniu z poprzednim rekordowym rokiem. read more

Some growers and shippers are consistently providing sufficient quantities and high quality Fairtrade bananas. "Despite widespread industry discussions in the last quarter of 2025 regarding anticipated supply shortages in 2026, the supply of Fairtrade bananas from Ecuador, the primary source for Equifruit Fairtrade bananas, has remained steady." read more

Belstat reported that Belarus harvested 3 million tons of potatoes last year, which was a lower volume than in 2024. The weaker harvest in 2024 contributed to a shortage of root vegetables in early 2025. "In 2025, farms of all categories harvested 3 million tons of potatoes," Belstat reported. read more

South African plums, sugar plums (or prunes), and nectarines have the highest potential in China, according to Jacques du Preez, Hortgro's manager for trade and markets. He made this statement while speaking at a seminar organized by the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). Similar to Australia and Chile, South Africa has a strong supply. read more

BASF Nunhems has organized two new mini demos to showcase the adaptability of its iceberg and romaine lettuce varieties in Campo de Cartagena and Lorca, while also presenting its latest developments in both segments. "These are areas with different climates, and therefore varieties." read more

Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV) is strengthening its Research & Development department with the addition of Juan Carlos Gutierrez Ruiz as the new breeder for strawberry varieties intended for the southern markets. He joined the team in August 2025 as a strawberry technician at the strategic hub. read more

Wholesale banana prices in the UK increased this week from various sources, with price increases reported in the Dollar zone and the ACP group, as per the most recent DEFRA market data. Bananas from Colombia saw the most significant price increase, with the average price rising to £1.00 per kg from £0.78 previously. read more

Salix Fruits has announced the beginning of the winter citrus season with a diverse portfolio that links growers from both hemispheres with retail, foodservice, and wholesale customers globally. The company's objective is to guarantee consistency and dependability by sourcing from various regions in order to. read more

"We received Peruvian, South African, and Zimbabwean blueberries in mid-November," says Horacio Ozer Ami Gimenez, co-owner of ByBlue, a Dutch company solely focused on that fruit. "Last year, we received about 40% more blueberries from Peru than in 2024, but demand is good, and export prices are." read more

"Z powodu niskich temperatur, zbiory spowolniły, a ceny wzrosły" - mówi Francesco Marangio, dyrektor sprzedaży w firmie Marangio Farm w Vittorii, w prowincji Ragusa. Sycylijska firma posiada około trzech hektarów ziemi, z których wszystkie są wykorzystywane do uprawy chronionych roślin. read more

Po okresie, w którym popyt na winogrona przewyższał podaż, tygodnie 50 i 51 przyniosły eksport stołowych winogron z Ameryki Południowej do Stanów Zjednoczonych przekraczający cztery miliony skrzynek. Oczekiwano, że w pierwszym tygodniu 2026 roku zostanie wysłanych jeszcze większe ilości. "3,5 do 4 milionów skrzynek tygodniowo to to, na co rynek amerykański może być gotowy". read more

The price of Crispy Honey Kumquats from Rong'an, Guangxi, China, have been highly popular in recent years and have enjoyed strong sales. This season, weather conditions in the production area have been favorable, resulting in stable fruit quality; however, sales are currently under pressure. read more

The Carottes de France producers' association has been renamed as the Association Carottes et Radis de France (ACRF). French radish producers have joined the association that was established in 2009. The inclusion of radish in the association was officially recognized through a decree issued on December 18th, sanctioned by Annie Genevard, French. read more

As planned, the first Chilean blueberries were delivered to food retailers shortly before the turn of the year. "Demand has been very good so far, and price developments in this segment are typically strongly driven by supply," summarizes Malte Storjohann, Head of Procurement Overseas at Port… read more

The first trial shipment of avocados from Angola has arrived in the Netherlands, meeting European Union customs, phytosanitary, and quality requirements. The container reached Rotterdam this week and passed all required EU inspections. read more