Baby mango is gaining a strong reputation as one of Colombia's most globally recognized fruits. Claudia Cervantes, the manager of Superfruit, highlights that this particular variety, unique to Colombia, has made its way into markets in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. This success is... read more

W samym sercu żyznej doliny Majes, w Arequipa w Peru, firmy pakujące odgrywają kluczową rolę w marketingu tysięcy ton owoców i warzyw zebranych na polach małych i średnich plantatorów, którzy posiadają większość gruntów rolniczych tutaj. Kamuk, który nie tylko jest read more

Producers in Brazil's São Francisco Valley describe the São Francisco River as the central driver of irrigated fruit cultivation in the semi-arid Northeast. Growers note that the river provides the water security needed for commercial-scale agriculture in a region with roughly 330 days of sunshine per year. read more

The Bulgarian Chamber of Fruits and Vegetables (BCV) reports increasing disruptions in orchards due to the spread of the black scab pest (Capnodis tenebrionis). The organization states that the pest is causing extensive and irreversible damage in various regions, leading to bankruptcies. read more

The season for Dutch red onions has been very different from previous years. "In recent years, we were spoiled because the season started early due to crop failures in other countries. This season has been quiet for a long time, and we are seeing more of the pattern from before the Corona years. read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie has expanded its operations in West Africa by acquiring the Ivorian mango export company Vergers du Bandama. Vergers du Bandama, located in Sinématiali in the Poro region of northern Ivory Coast, has been an exclusive partner of the group for many years. read more

Fruitful Ventures is consolidating its European trading activities under one structure from 1 January 2026. Freshpride's European operations will shift to Olympic Fruit, allowing Freshpride to focus on Asia, the Middle East, and other overseas regions, while Olympic Fruit continues its work in Europe. read more

The reduced supply of sweet potatoes in Spain is causing demand and prices to remain very high, as the product is becoming more popular each year. "Adverse weather conditions, including phenomena like droughts, have hindered the planting of an adequate amount of sweet potatoes in the main producing areas." read more

M&S has introduced a new variety of potatoes into over 200 stores across the UK through a partnership with Home Farm Nacton, based in Suffolk. The farm, situated on the Orwell Park Estate, is supplying celebration potatoes, which have a patterned skin and yellow flesh that are well-suited for roasting, boiling, or. read more

This year's exceptionally abundant domestic potato harvest resulted in a significant oversupply in the wholesale markets. Demand did not always match this surplus. According to the German BLE, traders had to lower their previous demands multiple times, similar to previous weeks. In Munich, domestic potatoes were prevalent. read more

The Gulf market is one of the most competitive in the fresh produce sector, with many major origins geographically close by, such as Egypt, India, Pakistan, and East African countries, in addition to other origins on three continents that regularly supply Gulf countries with fruit. Despite this read more

The Jetbest Group has moved 8,246 tonnes in two months, which amounts to more than 3.3 million units of fruit and vegetables being transported through markets, wholesalers, retailers, and Australian homes between September 15 and November 9, 2025. Papaya is currently the standout, with 288,966. read more

Pierwsze truskawki sezonu 2025/2026 pojawiają się w Lepe, Huelva, po pokonaniu wyzwań związanych z pogodą. „Sezon rozpoczął się z dużymi wymaganiami technicznymi ze względu na niekorzystne warunki pogodowe, głównie wysokie temperatury podczas siewu i sztorm Claudia” - powiedział David Vélez, kierownik techniczny Plus.

The first strawberries of the 2025/2026 season are appearing in Lepe, Huelva, after overcoming weather challenges. "The season began with high technical demands due to adverse weather, mainly high temperatures during sowing and storm Claudia," stated David Vélez, technical manager of Plus. read more

Otwarcie rynku amerykańskiego na hiszpańskie papryki tego zimowego sezonu było punktem zwrotnym dla sektora owocowo-warzywnego w Almerii. Po okresie niepewności związanej z ryzykiem fitosanitarnym związanym z Ceratitis capitata, relacje handlowe wracają na właściwe tory, a pierwsze przesyłki. read more

MAF Roda Agrobotic and Maintech from South Africa have officially set up a joint venture called Maftech, which is a new manufacturing company located in Paarl, Western Cape. The partnership will specialize in manufacturing and assembling peripheral equipment for fruit and vegetable packhouses in Southern Africa. read more

Fresh Chilean cherries started to be delivered to China in early December, signaling the beginning of the 2025-2026 seaborne import season. According to CCTV News, the initial shipment arrived in Hong Kong on Tuesday and was then transported by truck to Shenzhen Bay Port. This development follows Chile's announcement on November 19th. read more

The Ecuadorian 2025 mango season is currently underway with more stability compared to the past two years, despite experiencing a natural adjustment in volumes. According to Bernardo Malo, president of the board of directors of the Mango Foundation of Ecuador, this season has deviated from the patterns seen in the previous two campaigns. read more

SPAR is sending a clear message about quality and regional produce in domestic agriculture: In the autumn of 2025, the new fruit and vegetable bonus for 2024 and 2025 was awarded for the first time. This premium will now be paid out every two years and is part of the newly revised SPAR Fruit & Veg program. read more

"Over the last ten to fifteen years, exporters have primarily focused on the speed of moving pallets to the market," says Johan Mostert, managing director of DiPAR Systems. "But that has changed: as oversupply becomes more common, the true advantage now lies in ensuring that the right carton lands." read more

The movement of avocados, blueberries, cucumbers, bell peppers, strawberries, and tomatoes continues to shift across US ports of entry, with trading activity and pricing varying by region and product. Below is a condensed overview of current trends. Avocado movement from Mexico through Texas crossings is read more