The weather in India has posed a major challenge for the current pomegranate season, says Saad Mobin Farooqui, managing director of Indian pomegranate exporter Saad AgroBiz: "The production of pomegranates has been quite decent this year, compared to previous seasons. The weather has read more

The global markets for mandarins and clementines are currently experiencing mixed conditions this season, as countries are facing challenges due to weather, changing demand patterns, market competition, and evolving trade dynamics. Italian clementine production remains stable but is encountering climatic difficulties. read more

The IAEA is collaborating with countries to address Fusarium wilt (Foc TR4) in bananas using nuclear techniques and coordinated research. Foc TR4 is a soil-borne fungus that can remain viable for many years and has spread from Asia to Africa, and more recently to Latin America, posing a transboundary challenge for... read more

Gdy dzisiaj ludzie mówią o Peru jako o głównej sile w globalnych eksportach rolno-spożywczych, szybko przychodzą na myśl borówki, awokado Hass, winogrona i mango - produkty, które teraz trafiają do supermarketów i rynków hurtowych na całym świecie. Jednak pozycja Peru na światowym rynku nie jest dziełem przypadku. To read more

South African citrus exporters are increasingly establishing themselves in Asian markets, particularly in Vietnam, where growth has accelerated since the bilateral protocol of 2024 allowed South African oranges to enter the market. In the first season of this new access, South Africa shipped 53,311 15-kilogram cartons of oranges to Vietnam. read more

The apple crop in Turkey for the 2025/26 season is estimated to have decreased by approximately 40% compared to the previous year due to adverse weather conditions earlier in the season. Frost damage has led to a decrease in the availability of raw materials, causing prices to rise and creating a difficult situation for processors. Due to the low volumes, read more

The Central American avocado season is in full swing, but exports from Mexico to Europe are not going as well as Aztec Fruits had hoped. The exporter group, which has a sales office in Leuven, is working closely with local growers to supply Europe. However, the European market is proving challenging. read more

Lidl has created Gingerbread Stores for customers to celebrate the opening of its 1000th store. Lidl GB announced: "To commemorate the opening of its 1,000th store in the UK, Lidl GB is celebrating the achievement with a unique festive experience - the world's first Lidl Gingerbread Store - which fans can assemble at home." read more

India's banana export sector is showing a strong growth trend, with significant gains in recent years, according to Shvam Dhumal, Director at Agroindi EXIM Pvt Ltd, a fresh produce exporter located in Maharashtra. "India's banana exports increased by 70% in the year 2023-24 to reach USD 272 million. read more

SOK has confirmed that its Prisma chain in Estonia no longer sells fruits and vegetables from Israel. According to Elomaa, "In practice, this means that there are no longer any fruits and vegetables from Israel in the assortment. Individual products, such as household appliances, will still be sold." read more

The average wholesale prices for bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean were mixed in European Union markets during weeks 45 and 46 of 2025, based on the most recent wholesale data. Prices are reported per 100 kg. In week 45 (ending 09-11-25), prices ranged from €85 per read more

Horticulture industry leaders, growers, and agri-businesses are gathering in Melbourne for the Ausveg Hort Business Summit, held in conjunction with National Agriculture Day. The event, organized by AUSVEG, brings together vegetable, potato, and onion growers to discuss current operations. read more

Since the beginning of the year, Champignon Bruxelles has made a fresh start. The company, formerly known as Micro Flavours, had to close its doors in 2024 due to an increasingly challenging Belgian business climate. Under the new name, Dario Vunckx is once again growing and selling mushrooms. read more

The campaign for the famous Perigord walnut was launched on November 7th. It provided an opportunity to assess the situation both locally and nationally. Fabien Joffre, president of the Professional Union for Perigord walnuts, walnut kernels, and walnut oil, and vice-president of read more

Representatives from Brazil's seed sector met with officials from the Embassy and Consulate of the Netherlands to discuss opportunities for regulatory and technical cooperation between the two countries. The meeting served to introduce sector representatives to Dutch officials Alf de Wit and Inge... read more

S-Group in Finland has confirmed that it stopped buying products of Israeli origin in September. The decision was made public after discussions within HOK-Elanto's representative council and applies to fruits and vegetables that were previously sourced from Israel. Earlier shipments have already been processed. read more

Nowe dane od brytyjskich producentów jabłek i gruszek pokazują silne wsparcie dla krajowych jabłek wśród kilku brytyjskich supermarketów w październiku 2025 roku, z wyraźnymi różnicami między detalistami zarówno w całkowitej ilości sprzedanych owoców, jak i ich udziale w krajowych jabłkach w stosunku do udziału w rynku spożywczym. Aldi znalazło się na szczycie listy z

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Since its establishment in 1949, the UNECE Working Party on Agricultural Quality Standards (WP.7) has developed over 120 commercial quality standards for fresh fruit and vegetables, dried fruit and nuts, and seed potatoes. These standards serve as a universal trading language that enables producers to communicate effectively. read more

Uzbekistan imported 6,476 tonnes of lemons valued at around USD 2.2 million from January to September 2025, as reported by the National Statistics Committee. This marks a significant decline of 8,360 tonnes, or 2.3 times, compared to the same period last year. Tajikistan continued to be the primary supplier,... read more

European growers are expanding their participation in supplying kiwifruit as part of a larger production network to ensure year-round availability. Production in Italy, France, and Greece has increased from 500 hectares to 7,500 hectares, involving around 1,200 European growers. read more