On the outskirts of Knezha, a cabbage field is set to remain unharvested, with large volumes expected to be ploughed under. Instead of supplying the domestic market, the producer has decided not to harvest, citing purchase prices that do not cover costs. Plamen Tafradzhiyski, a 35-year-old, is the one behind this decision. read more

As the global demand for fresh and minimally processed pomegranate products continues to grow, Juran Technologies has announced the next phase in the development of its Arilsystem processing line. The company is set to update the system by the end of 2025 in preparation for the first quarter of 2026. read more

Higher tuber counts and favorable weather conditions are leading to increased potato production in Pakistan, with a 7% rise in yields this season, according to Muhammad Umair Javid of Fauji Fresh n Freeze Limited. "Farmers are already harvesting early crops to maximize profits. Tuber bulking appears to be robust, with each plant... read more

The introduction of a new French regulation restricting the import and sale of fruit and vegetables containing certain chemical residues has affected the market at the start of 2026. The regulation, published in the French official gazette on January 5 and entering into force on February 8, sets read more

The Egyptian strawberry season of 2025/2026 was characterized by a significant expansion in acreage and an early harvest. However, challenges in obtaining seedlings led to a surge in production, causing prices to drop and an increase in shipment interceptions due to high Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs). read more

Spanish nuts and dried fruit are looking to increase their presence in the European Union (EU) in the face of international challenges such as US tariffs and the emergence of new markets like Mercosur countries and China. The nut industry is encountering trade obstacles, with the US imposing a 15% tariff on. read more

Onubafruit is expanding its raspberry production by increasing plantings of the Malaika variety, scaling the cultivated area from initial trials to an estimated 150 to 200 hectares planned for 2026. The expansion follows a long-term agreement with plant breeder Advanced Berry Breeding and reflects... read more

The 2026 harvest of the protected mandarin variety Nadorcott is already underway in the Iberian Peninsula, in a campaign that has started a little earlier this year and in which the acreage is officially estimated at around 9,200 hectares, mainly in Spain. Due to the weather conditions during the... read more

Co-op retailers report a growing engagement with banana producers in Peru through visits connected to sourcing programs coordinated with Equal Exchange. During a recent visit, co-op staff traveled to Peru to observe banana production systems and cooperative governance structures utilized by. read more

The Valencia orange crop in Southern Africa in 2025 surpassed the initial expectations, leading to higher export volumes and putting additional strain on markets and logistics. This information was reported in the latest newsletter by Boitshoko Ntshabele, the CEO of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa. read more

The Association of Agricultural Workers of the Canary Islands (Atratican) has expressed concerns about the purported importation of fruit from South America into the Canary Islands being falsely labelled as if it were produced in Spain. The association warns that this practice could escalate further. read more

Exports of grapes, apples, plums, and cherries from the Republic of Moldova to the European Union can continue under the existing preferential quotas, as these have not been exhausted. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization (MDED) after a technical issue occurred. read more

Exporting larger volumes of fruit is not expected to lead to higher prices in the domestic Brazilian market, according to IFPA. Speaking on VEJA magazine's Mercado program, presented by Veruska Donato, IFPA country manager Valeska de Oliveira Ciré outlined how production seasonality between read more

Florida citrus growers and shippers are still facing challenges in shipping citrus fruit to the European Union due to a strict non-tariff trade barrier imposed by the EU. This barrier prevents them from exporting to the EU because of the EU's stringent requirements on... read more

Ahmed Adel, CEO of Egyptian garlic exporter Global Veg Egy, stated that while the acreage for garlic has increased in Egypt, the yield has not shown a similar increase. He mentioned, "The acreage for garlic in Egypt has seen an increase this year, growing about 20 to 25 per cent compared to last year. However, read more

Nowa Zelandia wyeksportowała rekordowe 1,65 miliona ton świeżych owoców i warzyw w ostatnim roku sprawozdawczym. Ten najwyższy jak dotąd wolumen był całkowicie napędzany przez eksport kiwi, który osiągnął około 926 000 ton, co stanowi wzrost o 17% w porównaniu z poprzednim rekordowym rokiem. read more

Some growers and shippers are consistently providing sufficient quantities and high quality Fairtrade bananas. "Despite widespread industry discussions in the last quarter of 2025 regarding anticipated supply shortages in 2026, the supply of Fairtrade bananas from Ecuador, the primary source for Equifruit Fairtrade bananas, has remained steady." read more

Belstat reported that Belarus harvested 3 million tons of potatoes last year, which was a lower volume than in 2024. The weaker harvest in 2024 contributed to a shortage of root vegetables in early 2025. "In 2025, farms of all categories harvested 3 million tons of potatoes," Belstat reported. read more

South African plums, sugar plums (or prunes), and nectarines have the highest potential in China, according to Jacques du Preez, Hortgro's manager for trade and markets. He made this statement while speaking at a seminar organized by the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). Similar to Australia and Chile, South Africa has a strong supply. read more

BASF Nunhems has organized two new mini demos to showcase the adaptability of its iceberg and romaine lettuce varieties in Campo de Cartagena and Lorca, while also presenting its latest developments in both segments. "These are areas with different climates, and therefore varieties." read more