Amit Sharma, owner of fruit trader Fresko Fruits, stated that there is a high level of uncertainty in the Indian citrus market. Importers are holding onto their stocks in anticipation of higher prices in the future. He mentioned that currently, there is adequate availability of Egyptian citrus in the Indian market. read more

Ekstremalne warunki pogodowe w kilku regionach europejskich również bardzo uderzają w sektor cytrusowy, bezpośrednio wpływając na plony, jakość i planowanie handlowe. Claudio Martinelli, Kierownik Owoców Cytrusowych w Lo Casto Srl potwierdza to, opisując coraz bardziej złożony scenariusz dla

Extreme weather conditions in several European regions are also taking a heavy toll on the citrus fruit sector, directly affecting yields, quality, and commercial planning. Claudio Martinelli, Citrus Fruit Manager at Lo Casto Srl confirms this, describing an increasingly complex scenario for read more

Nutrano Produce Group has announced that Tommy Braybrook, the farm manager of the Sunwest property in the Sunraysia region of Victoria, has been named the winner of the 2026 Citrus Australia Emerging Leader Award. This award recognizes leadership and innovation among citrus growers across Australia. read more

From producers and marketers of oranges and clementines to an international group specializing in food products with over 1,000 references, GFUnion is expanding its product offerings, sales channels, and market reach. This includes fresh fruits and vegetables from its subsidiary, Gustavo Ferrada. read more

Summer pruning is finishing up in early cultivar stone fruit orchards at Groundstone Farm in Zebediela, Limpopo Province, where the trees will soon begin to shed their leaves. These orchards have had a successful season. "For about two weeks, we were among the few in Limpopo province already sending." read more

Obecna sytuacja geopolityczna wpływająca na trasy morskie na Bliskim Wschodzie stanowi poważne zagrożenie dla eksportu włoskich owoców i warzyw, zwłaszcza dla sektora jabłek. Obecna sytuacja jest opisywana jako gorsza niż poprzednie zakłócenia związane z konfliktem w Gazie, ze względu na read more

In mid-March, Lerouge Natuurlijk will participate in the Tavola fair in Kortrijk for the second time. The apple pressing company from Zevegem, Flanders, will showcase its new apple ciders among other products. "The sparkling juice is a great way to attract young people to healthy beverages," says. read more

The recently published 2026 edition of the Soft Fruit Market Report analyzes the factors influencing the strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry markets. Authored by Cindy van Rijswick, Jorge Duarte, Marco R. Butera, Matteo Molari, and Agnieszka Orzeł, the report provides a comprehensive insight. read more

Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic reports on the implementation of scientific projects aimed at modernizing the agricultural sector. Current work focuses on updating crop varieties and adapting them to changing climatic conditions across… read more

"In May 2025, Agrico's potato storage facility in Ukraine was targeted by two Russian drones. That evening, we suffered a 50% loss in storage capacity, with potatoes still in the field awaiting harvest," reminisces director Nick Gordiichuk on LinkedIn. "For a farmer, storage is not just a" read more

A wide variety of tomatoes were available, with multiple countries participating. Spanish deliveries were the most common, followed by increasing supplies from Belgium and the Netherlands. However, the quality of the tomatoes from Turkey and Morocco was no longer consistently reliable, and even the Spanish shipments sometimes faced challenges with... read more

The Greenery reflects on a challenging season for Spanish fruit and vegetables in late 2025 and early 2026. Each product presented a unique market scenario, with supply, processing, and logistics being impacted by flooding in certain areas of Spain and Morocco. Despite these challenges, the organization... read more

The Achievements 2025 report by Teagasc highlights that the horticulture industry in Ireland experienced a mostly successful growing season in 2025, with the exception of challenges related to labor costs and availability. Favorable growing conditions contributed to a successful fruit set, especially for apples. read more

The Chilean Fruit Table Grape Committee has updated its export forecast for the 2025-2026 season, estimating a total shipment of 62.2 million boxes of table grapes (each weighing 8.2 kg). This is 8.4% less than the 67.9 million boxes exported last season. Ignacio Caballero, the Committee's read more

This year's mandarin campaign is proving to be particularly unusual. Adverse weather conditions, agronomic issues, and tight availability have created a market with limited supply. Banagrumes Chairman Alain Alarcón describes it as a situation where the core challenge is... read more

A decade-long analysis involving more than 40,000 women has found that diets rich in flavonoids, such as berries, apples, and citrus fruits, may be associated with sustained happiness and optimism. These findings are from a study published in Clinical Nutrition that investigated the relationship. read more

Ontario may experience an earlier end to its apple season. Ken Lyons from the Blue Mountain Fruit Company stated, "The movement of apples has been great. We are almost finished with all varieties except Red Prince, Gala, and Ambrosia. We still have Ambrosia, Honeycrisp, Fuji, McIntosh, and Red Prince available, with Red Prince being the only variety left in good supply." read more

The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East is now directly affecting Ecuador's banana exports. This is mainly due to port blockages in the region, which force fruit to be rerouted to different markets. According to Cristian Salmon, a business developer at Ecuadorian exporter Dusal, this is causing disruptions in the supply chain and impacting the industry. read more

A fourth-generation farmer in the United Kingdom has started selling potatoes directly to consumers through social media and home deliveries as part of his efforts to market his crop. Luke Abblitt manages a 162-hectare arable farm owned by Cambridgeshire County Council in Ramsey, near Huntingdon. He introduced... read more

A survey conducted by independent audit firms with each of CitrusBR's members and then compiled confidentially by an external auditor found that the global inventories of Brazilian orange juice, converted into FCOJ Equivalent (66° Brix), held by CitrusBR members as of December 31, 2025. read more