On Friday the 5th, the National Banana Corporation (Corbana) presented the advancements of its agronomic evaluation program in Pococí, Limón. The event included a tasting session of new banana varieties developed in collaboration with research institutions in France and Brazil. The aim is to identify genetic traits and qualities. read more

"We have received positive feedback from our promotional campaigns, with participation in international trade fairs proving to be particularly fruitful. We have already secured our third order from German, Swiss, and French customers we met at Anuga in early October 2025. Our pickles from the Siamo ..." read more

The main export window for Tanzanian avocados has been closed for some time now, and reflecting on it, the season was successful, according to Irene Undiri, sales manager for Tanzanian avocado exporter Onocado Farms: "The season ended positively for our Njombe farm. Both the production and." read more

On Monday, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, announced that Malaga had exported more avocados and mangoes in the first nine months of 2025 than in all of 2024. He made this statement during his visit to the Trops headquarters in Vélez-Málaga. read more

Egyptian orange exports will start on December 15, two weeks later than last season. According to Mrs. Elena Albertovych, the sales director at Globex Trading, this delay will not cause significant commercial issues. However, the orange season, along with all Egyptian agricultural exports, will be sensitive to... read more

The Washington apple harvest has finished, and despite another abundant crop this season, the production volume is not as high as originally expected. "Growers were very cautious and to avoid overharvesting, some opted for just one round of picking instead of multiple." read more

Mozambican bananas are not "free-riders" undercutting South African farmers, nor do they threaten the survival of the local banana industry, says Charlie van Dyk of the Novasun Group. Instead, he posits that regulated regional imports are supplementing domestic production, not replacing it. read more

"The 2025 table grape season for Groblersdal and Marble Hall is shaping up to be one of contrasts, marked by strong production indicators on the one hand and logistical constraints on the other," says Christine Gosling of the Northern Transvaal Table Grape Association. She posits that the unusual... read more

"We can say that from September to today, it has been a particularly difficult Brazilian melon season. For growers and importers operating on the free market, profit margins have been very limited. Several small as well as large importers have significantly reduced their supply in recent weeks." read more

W 2025 roku Ukraina zanotowała silne plony warzyw, zwłaszcza ziemniaków i cebuli. Chociaż spowodowało to obniżenie cen detalicznych, znacząco zmniejszyło marże rolników. Według Andrija Maruszczaka, Dyrektora Handlowego Van Dijk Technics, rentowność produkcji warzyw w

In 2025, Ukraine recorded strong vegetable harvests, particularly for potatoes and onions. While this resulted in lower retail prices, it significantly reduced farmers' margins. According to Andrii Marushchak, Commercial Director of Van Dijk Technics, the profitability of vegetable production in read more

Koszty życia zmuszają coraz więcej konsumentów do jedzenia w domu, co przyczynia się do zwiększonej konsumpcji ziemniaków. Według dyrektora zarządzającego Wilson's Country, Lewisa Cunninghama, ten trend utrzymuje się przez cały rok. "Ludzie jedzą mniej na mieście ze względu na związane z tym koszty. Ale" read more

As I conclude a highly successful trade mission that connected Egyptian fruit and vegetable exporters with markets in Singapore and Malaysia, my mind is preoccupied with the future of Egypt's thriving produce industry. Despite its current success, there are potential challenges on the horizon that warrant serious consideration. This blog is dedicated to exploring and addressing these pressing issues. read more

Inside New Zealand's busiest supermarket this Christmas, Foodstuffs North Island reported: "Several months ago, in the middle of winter, the team at PAK'nSAVE Wairau were already talking about Christmas. Not the presents or the pavlova, but the extraordinary task of keeping New Zealand's busiest... read more

Sales of British apples in UK supermarkets in November 2025 are dominated by a few major retailers, with Tesco and Aldi leading in terms of volume. These two chains had the highest sales of British apples from BAPL growers during the month, highlighting their strong market position. read more

Mimo że sektor jagód w Peru nadal rośnie pod względem wolumenu eksportu, struktura przemysłu ulega zmianie. W 2025 roku krajobraz eksportowy doświadczył znacznego przewrotu, z nowymi uczestnikami rynku oraz wyjściami kształtującymi rynek. "2025 był świadkiem głównej restrukturyzacji. read more

Ceny cebuli w Bangladeszu pozostały wysokie pomimo zezwolenia rządu na import z Indii w celu ograniczenia rosnących kosztów. W ciągu ostatnich sześciu dni cebula napływała codziennie przez porty lądowe, ale ceny detaliczne prawie się nie zmieniły. W ramach działań mających na celu stabilizację rynku, rząd... read more

W Chincha, prowincji w regionie Ica, Packing del Carmen oferuje usługi przetwórstwa pomecy żniwnej dla eksporterów mandarynek, awokado, borówek, granatów, szparagów, owoców smoczych i winogron stołowych, Peru, które jest centrum eksportu owoców. Obsługują zarówno świeże, jak i mrożone produkty. "Jesteśmy read more

Chibumtech is expanding its lineup of machines with two innovative solutions for apple and pineapple processing. With the launch of the Squeazy and the Piñabar-Goldslice, the company is aiming to achieve higher efficiency, decrease manual labor, and maintain consistent product quality for retail and catering purposes. read more

Na początku grudnia sektor orzechów włoskich wszedł w strategiczny okres. Tradycyjnie, świąteczne okresy końca roku towarzyszy druga fala dostaw do supermarketów. Jest to kluczowy moment, aby podnieść rangę tego sezonowego produktu, który często boryka się z konkurencją importowaną. read more

In September, VLAM organized a tasting event for Belgian Conference pears at the Bologna wholesale market. There has been a growing interest from Belgian traders to explore export opportunities to Italy, where domestic pear production is facing challenges due to changing climatic conditions, leading to increased imports... read more