Banana workers in Costa Rica have received compensation payments as a result of a complaint filed by Oxfam Germany and the Costa Rican trade union SITRAP under the German Supply Chain Law. The complaint addressed alleged violations of labor rights at a banana supplier for Aldi in Costa Rica, including. read more

Anthony Oboussier, based in the Drôme region, has recently completed his first harvest of red kiwis. The harvest showed promising results, but also provided valuable lessons to be learned. While the fruit tasted good, the size did not meet expectations. This marks an encouraging start for the new crop. read more

Extended drought conditions across Maine have resulted in significant crop losses for apple and blueberry growers, with industry leaders estimating damages in the tens of millions of dollars. Lisa Hanscom, co-owner of Welch Farm in Roque Bluffs and chair of the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine, stated that. read more

The Dutch apple and pear harvest has been completed. The post-harvest survey indicates that the fruit weight of both apples and pears was slightly higher than initially anticipated. Particularly in September, during the second picking, the fruit continued to grow significantly. This has resulted in slightly higher yields. read more

The season for Moroccan cucumbers is progressing smoothly, following a period with stagnant demand towards the end of the previous season. Mohammed Ennaciri, CEO of Victory Fresh, has provided an update on the current situation. The exporter, who had previously noted a decrease in demand and prices last season, stated: "The new... read more

The UK apple and berry markets are showing different price trends this week, as indicated by the latest wholesale data from Defra. Among the top apple varieties, Bramley's Seedling increased by 10% to £1.37 per kilogram, up from £1.25 the previous week. Egremont Russet also saw a 13% rise to £1.35 per kilogram. read more

The European pineapple markets are quiet at the beginning of November, as demand slows down and prices are under pressure. Consumption in Italy is low as they await an increase in December, while the oversupply of larger pineapples is affecting the Dutch market. In Germany, there is a trend towards crownless pineapples. read more

UK: Employers collaborate with the government to address health issues and maintain employment in Britain.Emma Taylor, Chief People Officer, Tesco: "As the UK's largest private sector employer, we contribute to job creation and local communities nationwide. We understand that quality employment not only benefits our... read more

Fengjie County in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality recently signed export contracts for over 10,000 tons of navel oranges with companies from Singapore and Malaysia during a promotional event. The region has a historical significance as a citrus-producing area dating back to the Han Dynasty. read more

Na skutek skargi Oxfam i kostarykańskiego związku zawodowego SITRAP dotyczącej naruszeń prawa pracy u dostawcy bananów, dotknięci interesariusze w Kostaryce otrzymali płatności od producenta. Proces, rozpoczęty w 2023 roku, odbył się w ramach niemieckiego Łańcucha Dostaw.

Affected rightsholders in Costa Rica have received payments from the producer as a result of a complaint filed by Oxfam and the Costa Rican trade union SITRAP regarding labor law violations at a banana supplier. The process, initiated in 2023, took place under the framework of Germany's Supply Chain. read more

Razi Qureshi from the wholesaler and exporter Al Quresh Fresh states that the Indian persimmon market, although still niche, has shown consistent production levels due to increasing domestic demand and careful export strategies. He mentions that the persimmon season in India typically lasts from mid-October to December, featuring varieties such as Fuyu and Jiro... read more

Sezon jagód w Austrii w 2025 roku zakończył się oficjalnie kilka tygodni temu. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, był to średni rok dla jagód, według Hannesa Pankartera, który uprawia borówki, maliny i, od niedawna, truskawki w Styrii. Kiwi berry była pozytywnym wyjątkiem w tym roku, jagoda. read more

W tym sezonie rynek kiwi w Chinach charakteryzuje się ograniczonym dostępem i poprawioną jakością. Pomimo niekorzystnego wpływu wysokich temperatur, ogólna wydajność i jakość pozostały stosunkowo stabilne dzięki standaryzowanym praktykom uprawy i rozszerzeniu nowych obszarów produkcji. read more

Jingold, the kiwi specialist known for its innovative yellow, red, and green-fleshed varieties, has kicked off the new commercial season successfully. With 2,500 hectares of land, 2,000 of which are in Italy, and a network of 850 producers across the Northern and Southern hemispheres, read more

The Peruvian blueberry season is seeing a shift in its export outlook. The most recent data from ProArándanos shows that the peak shipment volume was achieved in week 40, reaching around 21,000 tons, which is 12.5% below the initial projection of 24,000 tons by week 42. So far, Peru has read more

Wolumeny przetwarzania jabłek w Mołdawii znacząco przekroczyły tempo zeszłego roku. Do początku listopada w pięciu fabrykach koncentratu jabłkowego w kraju zostało już przetworzonych około 200 000 ton jabłek, według Logos Press. Sezon przetwarzania nadal trwa, a przemysł jest w dobrym stanie. read more

Egipt znacząco zwiększył eksport czosnku do Hiszpanii, odzwierciedlając zmianę na europejskim rynku, gdzie producenci hiszpańscy borykają się z niższym plonem i rosnącymi kosztami. Według analityków EastFruit, Hiszpania, największy producent i eksporter czosnku w Europie, importowała ponad 3 000 ton egipskiego. read more

The Bonduelle Group reported sales of €519.8 million for the first quarter of its 2025–2026 fiscal year (July 1–September 30, 2025), showing a decrease of 0.5% on a like-for-like basis and 2.1% on reported figures compared to the same period last year. read more

Indian apples have a unique market trend at the moment, with fresh supplies coming from Kashmir and imported Northern Hemisphere fruits overlapping with Himachal apples. Anuj P Chaurasia, the Founder of Freshos Enterprise, explains that this is followed by arrivals from the Southern Hemisphere. "The market initially embraces these changes. read more

Murcia will host the sixth National Stone Fruit Congress at the Victor Villegas Auditorium on December 11, 2025, bringing together researchers, technicians, producers, and companies involved in the fruit and vegetable sector. The event, organized by Agromarketing España, has become a key gathering for discussing the latest developments and trends in the industry. read more