Because of its strategic location, the Middle East has always been an important hub for the global fruit trade. The local market offers a wide variety of fruits, with consumers placing a high value on taste and texture. In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards healthy eating, influenced by the fast-paced lifestyle. read more

Chiny zwiększą cła importowe na świeże i suszone żurawiny od 1 stycznia 2026 r., w związku z zakończeniem dotychczasowych obowiązujących stawek celnych na zasadzie najwyższej ulgi taryfowej. Zgodnie z harmonogramem taryfowym na rok 2026, cło importowe na świeżą żurawinę sklasyfikowaną pod kodem HS 08104000 wzrośnie. read more

Wholesale fruit prices showed mixed movements this week, with apples recording the most consistent increases across categories, while pears presented a more divided picture. Apple prices strengthened overall. Bramley's Seedling apples averaged £1.26 per kg, up £0.02 from the previous week. read more

After spending over 18 years in the banana industry as a key account manager at Chiquita and in the ginger industry as the sales director retail at Sawari Fresh, Mark Grim has now taken a plunge into a new venture. Starting from 1 January, after the usual New Year slowdown, he has begun working as an independent. read more

Hazera and HM.Clause, both part of the Limagrain Group, will participate together at Fruit Logistica from 4 to 6 February in Berlin. The two companies will showcase their product portfolios at a shared booth, with a focus on varietal development for various segments of the fresh produce industry. read more

"The demand for dried fruit and nuts is rising," says Barbara Niemans, secretary of the Dutch Dried Fruit Association (NZV). "Our products are increasingly seen as healthy snacks or breakfast foods. Nuts used to be considered too fatty, but studies show they contain protein and healthy fats." read more

Maroko rozszerzyło swoją pozycję na rynku niemieckiego słodkiego pieprzu, dostarczając po raz pierwszy w jednym sezonie ponad 50 000 ton - informuje EastFruit. W sezonie 2024/25, który trwa od października do września, Niemcy importowały 52,4 tysiąca ton marokańskich słodkich papryk. read more

The blueberry campaign in Peru for 2025/26 has reached an accumulated volume of 333,284 tons by week 52, which is a 19% increase compared to the previous season. Export activity has consistently remained high during the peak period, indicating the ample supply of blueberries available for key markets. read more

"Banana growers in India are experiencing difficulties due to the impact of chilling injury on crops in Maharashtra and other key growing regions. However, exports to the Middle East are offering some relief," said Abhijeet Patil from Trimurti Fruit Company in Solapur. read more

The price of bananas in the UK fluctuated this week, with average prices slightly decreasing for most sources, as per the most recent market data. For bananas imported from dollar-origin countries, the average price dropped to £0.85 per kilo, down from £0.87 the previous week, marking a £0.02 decrease. read more

While moving between his clients and examining the data for each farm on their platform called IMPI, agronomist Danie Kritzinger notes that the evapotranspiration in Western Cape table grape vineyards has significantly increased compared to the previous November. read more

The online registration for the 2026 Canadian Produce Marketing Association's Convention and Trade Show (CPMA 2026) is now open. The event will take place from April 28-30 in Toronto, Ontario. The CPMA Annual Trade Show is Canada's biggest event focused on the fresh fruits and vegetable industry. read more

Spain has started the year under the impact of a new spell of weather instability, bringing persistent rainfall, unusually low temperatures along the Mediterranean coast, and occasional snowfall at low elevations. This latest weather front is reaching the Andalusian coast just days after the. read more

Peru's 2025 fresh green asparagus season is coming to an end. "We have successfully controlled the supply throughout most of the year, matching our production with the seasonal demands of our primary target markets," says Cristina Albuquerque, the commercial director for Danper's fresh and frozen categories. read more

Spanish authorities confiscated over two tons of cocaine hidden in a shipment of pineapples arriving from Costa Rica at the Port of Algeciras in December. The seizure occurred on December 11 during an inspection by the Servicio de Vigilancia Aduanera, a division of Spain's Tax Agency. read more

The production of oranges in Australia for fresh consumption and juicing is projected to increase by 1.7 per cent to 590,000 metric tons (MT) in marketing year (MY) 2025/26. This would be the highest level in over twenty years and marks the sixth consecutive year of growth. The production of fresh-market oranges is expected to read more

Despite the arrival of Egyptian Navel oranges and the peak season in terms of volume for Egyptian mandarins, Moroccan citrus fruit exporters are reporting strong demand at the start of the year. This is according to Mehdi Benchekroun, CEO of DMB & Co, who nevertheless reports a slowdown in the read more

Sezon winogron w Południowej Afryce rozwija się zupełnie inaczej niż pierwotnie oczekiwano. "Jest to głównie spowodowane słabą wydajnością w porcie w Kapsztadzie. Od początku sezonu port jest pod presją ze względu na silne wiatry. Faktycznie, statystyki pokazują, że to read more

Someone purchasing a ripe avocado or juicy mango at a European supermarket may assume that's how they naturally come from the tree. However, this is not the case. These fruits usually require a stop at a ripening facility, especially for imported produce. Niels van Hassel, a ripening specialist from Logistics Business Partners (LBP), plays a vital role in this process. read more

W Szwajcarii znajduje się osiem dużych zakładów wytwarzających sałatę endywę, a jednym z nich jest zakład Gamper w Stettfurt. Dostarcza on do czołowych sieci handlowych żywności w kraju. Wytwarza on około 2500 ton główek endywy rocznie, z czego 500 ton jest certyfikowane jako organiczne. Gamper ma udział w rynku około 30% read more