UK wholesale fruit prices this week showed mixed movements, with apples and pears displaying different trends across varieties, as reported by the latest DEFRA market data. Bramley's Seedling apples averaged £1.18 per kg, a decrease from £1.26 the previous week by £0.08. read more

Rwanda is recognized in the international fresh produce market for its avocados, green beans, and specialty vegetables. However, producers in the country, driven by their ambition and the momentum in agricultural development, are expanding into other products as well. Various trials are currently ongoing to explore new opportunities. Eric Mugisha, from Kotwidika, is part of this initiative. read more

Dinesh Shinde, CEO of fresh produce importer Anusaya Fresh, states that demand for blueberries in India is increasing, while this season's supply is not as plentiful as in previous seasons. Shinde notes, "India is experiencing a significant surge in blueberry demand, exacerbated by tightening global and regional supply due to seasonal factors." read more

The year 2026 has started with a rising demand that currently outstrips the available supply in the European markets, which are predominantly sourced from Spain. The effect of the rains on different clementine varieties has resulted in an earlier commencement of the mandarin harvest from the second half of the year. read more

Nigeria is increasing its mango production as growers aim to gain more access to European fresh fruit markets. Industry projections suggest that output could potentially reach up to one million tons in the near future, making the country Africa's third-largest producer and the world's 11th largest, with annual. read more

Bycie dynamicznym jest kluczowe dla Tovano, holenderskiego hurtownika suszonych owoców i orzechów. "To skomplikowane przedsięwzięcie: trzeba ciągle koordynować pochodzenie, jakość i regulacje. Trzeba być prawdziwym ekspertem, aby dokładnie wiedzieć, skąd pochodzi każdy produkt i dla kogo jest przeznaczony. Ale to sprawia, że praca jest interesująca" - mówi. read more

This week, Freshuelva, the association of strawberry producers and exporters in Huelva, traveled to Fez to select 939 workers for the berry harvest in the province. This recruitment is part of the quota approved by the Directorate General for Migration Management of the Ministry of Inclusion. read more

The particularly intense 2025/2026 avocado season in Morocco is now in full swing. The market appears to be stabilizing after a period of prolonged price fluctuations and conflicts between producers and exporters, or between exporters and their clients, which led to harvest suspensions. Abdellah El read more

Port International Fruit GmbH has updated its management structure following changes implemented at the end of last year. Phillip Buschmann has joined the company's management team and will serve as managing director alongside Karlsson Port, with both overseeing the next phase of the company's operations. read more

The now year has started, and in the top fruit market, this means that we are moving into the second half of the season. A season in which there is generally a tendency for the second half to bring some improvement to the market. So does Wolfcarius Fruit: "The season is generally going read more

W departamencie Hérault, niedaleko Montpellier, francuska farma obecnie produkuje banany lokalnie, w nieogrzewanej szklarni. Po pięciu latach eksperymentów z organizacją badawczą z zakresu agronomii, w ubiegłym roku wyprodukowano pierwsze dwie tony zbiorów nadających się do sprzedaży. Projekt opiera się na read more

Switzerland: Migros recorded strong sales figures in 2025 and is enjoying growth in the remaining business areas. Migros reported: "In its 100th anniversary year, the Migros Group strengthened its core business - the supermarket - by offering customers permanently lower prices, helping them to..." read more

Chilean cherries continue to be the market leader, with prices dropping even lower compared to last week. Key varieties like Lapins and Santina saw a decrease in prices of around 15%. This drop can be attributed to a few factors: restocking post-New Year's Day was finalized last week, and with the Chinese... read more

A new cold storage project has been launched this week at IGC Lassipora in the SICOP Complex, aiming to support fruit growers and traders in Jammu and Kashmir. The foundation stone for the Al Hayaat Cold Storage Facility was laid by the Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board, Dr Syed. read more

W kampanii eksportu borówki peruwiańskiej odnotowano wzrost w pierwszych tygodniach roku w porównaniu do poprzedniego sezonu - wynika z danych zaktualizowanych do 2 tygodnia. Łączne wysyłki osiągnęły 347 105 ton, co oznacza 19-procentowy wzrost w porównaniu z kampanią 2024/25. Tygodniowe eksporty w 2. tygodniu wyniosły. read more

In 2025, Turkey's hazelnut exports continued to have a broad global presence, with shipments being sent to 122 countries as well as autonomous and free trade zones, as reported by the Eastern Black Sea Exporters' Association (DKİB). The total value of hazelnut exports from Turkey was $2.26 billion. read more

The FNSEA tractors departed from Paris on Wednesday morning. Around 350 tractors from FNSEA and Young Farmers had assembled at the National Assembly on Tuesday to call for specific actions. In an effort to appease the farmers' frustration, the government tried to calm the situation by announcing a "second package of measures. read more

Tree fruit growers in Washington state are leaving production due to labor availability and rising costs, which are putting pressure on farm viability. This information is based on data from the United States Department of Agriculture Census of Agriculture. Between 2017 and 2022, Washington saw a loss of 3,700 farms, while the number of growers decreased. read more

Star South is a company that trades in a wide variety of fruits, according to Johan van Niekerk, the director who works with over 650 producers. The company has a license to import Zespri kiwis into South Africa and also exports various exotic fruits. Additionally, the company is a major player in importing grapes. read more

During the peak period in December and January, Air New Zealand Cargo handled nearly 6,000 tons of freight, driven by seasonal demand associated with New Zealand's summer export season. This holiday period typically experiences a rise in the shipment volumes of fresh fruit destined for international markets. read more