Imports of vegetables to Georgia increased by 26% from January to November 2025, according to data from the National Statistics Office. During the first 11 months of the year, the country imported vegetables worth a total of US$77.979 million, compared to US$61.751 million in the same period the previous year. read more

Buyers from eight countries are visiting Tasmania to review local fruit and vegetable production as part of the state government's Fresh Produce Buyer Visit program. Around 20 participants are touring production sites across the state, meeting growers and exporters, and reviewing cultivation practices. read more

The South Korean Customs Service has released the final full-year trade statistics for 2025, providing an overview of how South Korea's fresh fruit import market adjusted following the withdrawal of tariff-free import measures. In 2024, South Korea implemented near tariff-free imports for. read more

A frost event caused damage to tomato crops in villages like Kathha Saghraal, Kathha Misraal, and Kotli Rajgan in the foothills of Daman-e-Mahaar in Pakistan's Khushab district. The fields that were once yielding red and green tomatoes were impacted within a short span of time, with plants being affected. read more

Peruwian garlic exports in 2025 ended with a positive balance in both value and volume compared to the previous year. However, the trade structure is still marked by a high level of geographical concentration. Total shipments for the year amounted to $48.2 million, an increase from $41.4 million. read more

The Marca fair in Bologna, which took place on January 14 and 15, was selected as the venue for the launch of a high-value-added product in the exotic fruits sector of national origin. On this occasion, Masseria Fruttirossi unveiled the prototype of the new raw and 100% Italian avocado pulp. Dario De Lisi, the read more

Lion Foods, a subsidiary of TOP The Onion Group, produces crispy fried onions for popular brands and private labels, accounting for 80% of crispy onion sales to Dutch supermarkets. The company used to stack everything manually, but now has five Verbruggen palletizing machines delivering neat, read more

The Washington State Fruit Commission is deeply saddened to announce the passing of its longtime president, B.J. Thurlby, who died early Saturday, Jan. 10, following surgery for cancer. He was 60. Thurlby's professional passion was serving growers. He did so with humor, patience and grace for 30 years. read more

Despite being affected by Storm Goretti over the weekend, vegetable production in Cornwall is going well, with no issues reported. Nigel Clare from Peloton Produce mentioned, "We are on track for this time of year in both Cornwall and Lincolnshire. We experienced a cold spell a week ago and now, of course,..." read more

The updated price report for week 1 indicates a stronger opening compared to the same period in the previous season. For producers and exporters, key factors to consider are the price trend relative to volume, variations between different destination markets, and the performance of organic products. read more

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Sześćdziesięciu rolników blokuje port lotniczy Ostenda od poniedziałku rano. Aktywiści to członkowie Generalnego Związku Rolników (ABS) z Flandrii Zachodniej. Ich protest jest skierowany przeciwko umowie UE-Merkosur, która została zatwierdzona przez większość państw członkowskich UE i wciąż..." read more

"Ecuador's progress is largely attributed to the expansion of phytosanitary protocols in over 30 countries, which has allowed it to diversify its destinations and enhance its international presence," explained Sebastián Muñoz, general coordinator of the Ecuadorian Federation of Blueberry Producers. read more

Export-oriented sectors of the Brazilian economy are currently evaluating business opportunities and challenges related to the upcoming free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, set to be signed this Saturday (January 24th) in Paraguay. Brazilian fruit exporters are closely following the progress of this agreement. read more

The market for table grapes in the United States has seen a very strong beginning to the import season after an abrupt conclusion to the California grape harvest. The supply of green and red seedless grapes from California significantly decreased in the final quarter of 2025, especially for high-quality fruit. read more

The South African grape season is in full swing, and the first batches have reached Singapore this week. "My initial shipment of 2x40ft containers arrived in Singapore on 13.01.2026," stated Hong Chew Kwek, Managing Director at Kwek Global Pte Ltd. "It includes a 40ft container of red seedless grapes." read more

In 2025, the Tomsk region exported 1,330 tons of pine nuts, with 981 tons sent to China, as reported by the Siberian Interregional Office of Rosselkhoznadzor. The first shipment from Tomsk in 2026 has already reached 23 tons. From January to October 2025, Tomsk was the leading exporter of pine nuts in Russia. read more

Tango Fruit has been awarded the "2026 Flavor of the Year" in Spain and Portugal, the most prestigious accolade in the food industry in both countries. This award is unique as products are judged objectively by end consumers, and its credibility has been established over time. read more

After the publication of the decree suspending the imports of fruits and vegetables from third countries containing residues of substances banned in the EU, the Union of French Importers of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables (CSIF) is alarmed by a measure that "runs counter to European rules on the. read more

Founded in 2018, Bahage Foods Ltd. is a woman-led company, spearheaded by Ms. Angel Rugema Uwantege, that has emerged as a trailblazer in Rwanda's horticultural export industry. Operating from its main packing house and headquarters in Kigali, the company has progressively expanded its footprint in the global market. read more

Kenyan avocado industry is preparing to resume avocado exports by sea, with favorable weather conditions leading to higher volumes for the upcoming export season, according to Brian Njue, managing director of Kenyan avocado exporter Aytin Naturals: "We are expecting to see a significant increase in avocado volume." read more