Australian stone fruit imports are gaining momentum in India now that the South African season has wrapped up, with three airfreight shipments landed, says Mumbai importer Arun Uttamchandani of Pushpbhuj Impex. "We have mainly imported white nectarines and violet peaches so far. The season did not read more

Kontrolowane farmy wertykalne oferują indyjskiemu rynkowi truskawek sposób na zapewnienie ciągłego dostępu do wysokiej jakości produktów przez cały rok, pomimo tropikalnych przeszkód - mówi Harish Varadharajan, współzałożyciel Fragaria Fruits. "Indie mają problem z brakiem krajowego dostępu do wysokiej jakości produktów rolniczych, pomimo kosztów... read more

Bayer has announced the launch of Baya Solara, the first commercial strawberry variety from Bayer's De Ruiter brand. The launch is a crucial part of the company's strategic expansion into the strawberry market and follows Bayer's acquisition of the strawberry assets from UK-based NIAB in 2023. read more

Despite a few minor logistical issues related to snowfall in some parts of France, the green kiwi campaign had a successful start this year for Vergers Cancel. "We are slightly ahead of the destocking plan," Alexandre Cancel explains. This is attributed to the fact that New Zealand... read more

The New Zealand onion grower Balle Bros began harvesting their earliest varieties at the start of December. The weather was quite unpredictable, with rain causing some interruptions. However, the quality and size of the onions were good. "Due to the slower harvest, the supply was limited and therefore..." read more

Obecnie handel polskimi jabłkami zwalnia zarówno na rynkach europejskich, jak i egipskim - mówi Mohamed Marawan, dyrektor zarządzający eksportera polskich jabłek Sarafruit: "Dostępność jabłek rośnie w miarę otwierania chłodni przez producentów, co oznacza więcej... read more

Cherries were prominently displayed in South African retail stores during the December 2025 holiday season, showcasing the increased availability of domestic cherries during the local season. Adequate supply levels and competitive pricing facilitated broader distribution, and cherries are anticipated to be more commonly found in the market in the future. read more

Sezon pomarańczy w Egipcie przebiega tak dobrze, jak można było się spodziewać - mówi Gehan Elsherif, dyrektor zarządzający G Fresh Export & Import: "Egipt doświadcza solidnego sezonu pomarańczy, z zdrowym i stabilnym dostawami. Plony pozostają silne w kluczowych regionach uprawy, wspierane przez ugruntowaną… read more

Konsumpcja miękkich owoców, zwłaszcza borówek, rośnie dynamicznie na całym świecie, a Turcja ma potencjał, by stać się głównym graczem na tym rynku. Kolektyw Holland House of Fruits (HHF) wspiera tureckich producentów poprzez transfer wiedzy, szkolenia i technologię w celu poprawy...

The consumption of soft fruits, especially blueberries, is rapidly increasing worldwide, and Turkey has the potential to become a major player in this segment. The Holland House of Fruits (HHF) collective supports Turkish growers through knowledge transfer, training, and technology to improve... read more

India's pomegranate exports are undergoing a significant transition towards long-distance sea shipments to markets such as the USA and Australia, with values increasing by over 20% despite initial unseasonal humidity in the 2025-26 season, according to Aditya Ghatge of Paathway Global, a fresh produce exporter. "We have." read more

The forecast for the Brazilian orange crop for Marketing Year (MY) 2025/26 is 330 million 90-pound boxes (MBx), which is equivalent to 13.5 million metric tons (MMT). This is a 3.7 per cent increase compared to the previous estimate of 320 million boxes, or 13 million metric tons. read more

There has been a noticeable recovery in the Greek apple exports movement since mid-December, as pointed out by Mr. Dimosthenis Moysides, the president of GEOK S.A. from Kastoria, one of the key mountainous regions for apple cultivation in Greece. He stated, "We are satisfied with the demand and." read more

Badanie prowadzone na Uniwersytecie Stanu Waszyngton doprowadziło do stworzenia taniego robota do zbierania jabłek, który w przyszłości mógłby wspierać zbieranie owoców oraz wykonywanie innych zadań w sadach. Prototyp został zaprojektowany jako miękki, nadmuchiwany ramię, które potrafi wizualnie zidentyfikować jabłko, a następnie wysunąć i zsunąć się, aby je zebrać. read more

Banana cultivation has been growing in the Rangpur agricultural region of Bangladesh, supported by stable and profitable prices since 2019. Farmers in all five districts of the region have been increasing their plantings, motivated by consistent market returns and high yields. read more

The United States has been receiving a high volume of cherries from Chile this season. Although arrivals have now passed their peak, 3.5 million boxes have been imported so far. This is close to the 3.6 million boxes that were imported in total last season, and there are still about three to four more. read more

Around half of the broccoli grown in Sweden is currently left in the field at harvest. A project involving Axfoundation, Grönsakshallen Sorunda, and several partners across the value chain has developed a method to utilize broccoli leaves that are normally discarded. One outcome is the read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie and PrepWorld have announced the creation of a joint venture called PrepWorld France, with a focus on the fresh-cut fruit segment in France and selected European markets. The agreement was confirmed on January 7, 2026. PrepWorld France will be established within Omer-Decugis & Cie's future operations. read more

The Greek sweet potato trading season is progressing smoothly, despite facing a harvest delay. "In Ilia, one of the two sweet potato growing regions in Greece, we completed the harvest one month later than usual. Normally, the harvest finishes in early October, but due to persistent read more

Mandarins are in short supply in the United States and are expected to remain so for the rest of January. Casey Kio, the executive vice president of global sourcing for Consalo, stated, "Both Morocco and California have experienced a significant amount of rain. It has been raining consistently throughout December in both regions." read more

REWE Group is joining the international Sustainability Initiative Fruit and Vegetables (SIFAV). Coordinated by the global sustainability organization IDH, the initiative brings companies together to make global supply chains for fruit and vegetables consistently more sustainable and to embed sustainability practices. read more