Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV) is strengthening its Research & Development department with the addition of Juan Carlos Gutierrez Ruiz as the new breeder for strawberry varieties intended for the southern markets. He joined the team in August 2025 as a strawberry technician at the strategic hub. read more

Wholesale banana prices in the UK increased this week from various sources, with price increases reported in the Dollar zone and the ACP group, as per the most recent DEFRA market data. Bananas from Colombia saw the most significant price increase, with the average price rising to £1.00 per kg from £0.78 previously. read more

Salix Fruits has announced the beginning of the winter citrus season with a diverse portfolio that links growers from both hemispheres with retail, foodservice, and wholesale customers globally. The company's objective is to guarantee consistency and dependability by sourcing from various regions in order to. read more

"We received Peruvian, South African, and Zimbabwean blueberries in mid-November," says Horacio Ozer Ami Gimenez, co-owner of ByBlue, a Dutch company solely focused on that fruit. "Last year, we received about 40% more blueberries from Peru than in 2024, but demand is good, and export prices are." read more

"Z powodu niskich temperatur, zbiory spowolniły, a ceny wzrosły" - mówi Francesco Marangio, dyrektor sprzedaży w firmie Marangio Farm w Vittorii, w prowincji Ragusa. Sycylijska firma posiada około trzech hektarów ziemi, z których wszystkie są wykorzystywane do uprawy chronionych roślin. read more

Po okresie, w którym popyt na winogrona przewyższał podaż, tygodnie 50 i 51 przyniosły eksport stołowych winogron z Ameryki Południowej do Stanów Zjednoczonych przekraczający cztery miliony skrzynek. Oczekiwano, że w pierwszym tygodniu 2026 roku zostanie wysłanych jeszcze większe ilości. "3,5 do 4 milionów skrzynek tygodniowo to to, na co rynek amerykański może być gotowy". read more

The price of Crispy Honey Kumquats from Rong'an, Guangxi, China, have been highly popular in recent years and have enjoyed strong sales. This season, weather conditions in the production area have been favorable, resulting in stable fruit quality; however, sales are currently under pressure. read more

The Carottes de France producers' association has been renamed as the Association Carottes et Radis de France (ACRF). French radish producers have joined the association that was established in 2009. The inclusion of radish in the association was officially recognized through a decree issued on December 18th, sanctioned by Annie Genevard, French. read more

As planned, the first Chilean blueberries were delivered to food retailers shortly before the turn of the year. "Demand has been very good so far, and price developments in this segment are typically strongly driven by supply," summarizes Malte Storjohann, Head of Procurement Overseas at Port… read more

The first trial shipment of avocados from Angola has arrived in the Netherlands, meeting European Union customs, phytosanitary, and quality requirements. The container reached Rotterdam this week and passed all required EU inspections. read more

UK wholesale fruit prices this week showed mixed movements, with apples and pears displaying different trends across varieties, as reported by the latest DEFRA market data. Bramley's Seedling apples averaged £1.18 per kg, a decrease from £1.26 the previous week by £0.08. read more

Rwanda is recognized in the international fresh produce market for its avocados, green beans, and specialty vegetables. However, producers in the country, driven by their ambition and the momentum in agricultural development, are expanding into other products as well. Various trials are currently ongoing to explore new opportunities. Eric Mugisha, from Kotwidika, is part of this initiative. read more

Dinesh Shinde, CEO of fresh produce importer Anusaya Fresh, states that demand for blueberries in India is increasing, while this season's supply is not as plentiful as in previous seasons. Shinde notes, "India is experiencing a significant surge in blueberry demand, exacerbated by tightening global and regional supply due to seasonal factors." read more

The year 2026 has started with a rising demand that currently outstrips the available supply in the European markets, which are predominantly sourced from Spain. The effect of the rains on different clementine varieties has resulted in an earlier commencement of the mandarin harvest from the second half of the year. read more

Nigeria is increasing its mango production as growers aim to gain more access to European fresh fruit markets. Industry projections suggest that output could potentially reach up to one million tons in the near future, making the country Africa's third-largest producer and the world's 11th largest, with annual. read more

Bycie dynamicznym jest kluczowe dla Tovano, holenderskiego hurtownika suszonych owoców i orzechów. "To skomplikowane przedsięwzięcie: trzeba ciągle koordynować pochodzenie, jakość i regulacje. Trzeba być prawdziwym ekspertem, aby dokładnie wiedzieć, skąd pochodzi każdy produkt i dla kogo jest przeznaczony. Ale to sprawia, że praca jest interesująca" - mówi. read more

This week, Freshuelva, the association of strawberry producers and exporters in Huelva, traveled to Fez to select 939 workers for the berry harvest in the province. This recruitment is part of the quota approved by the Directorate General for Migration Management of the Ministry of Inclusion. read more

The particularly intense 2025/2026 avocado season in Morocco is now in full swing. The market appears to be stabilizing after a period of prolonged price fluctuations and conflicts between producers and exporters, or between exporters and their clients, which led to harvest suspensions. Abdellah El read more

Port International Fruit GmbH has updated its management structure following changes implemented at the end of last year. Phillip Buschmann has joined the company's management team and will serve as managing director alongside Karlsson Port, with both overseeing the next phase of the company's operations. read more

The now year has started, and in the top fruit market, this means that we are moving into the second half of the season. A season in which there is generally a tendency for the second half to bring some improvement to the market. So does Wolfcarius Fruit: "The season is generally going read more