At BerryBrothers, the soft fruit season is in full swing, with red and white berries from California cold storage, raspberries from Morocco, blackberries from Portugal, and blueberries from Peru. "At the moment, the Christmas rush has not yet started, but it will erupt in full force in the week before." read more

Wholesale sales of potatoes and other key vegetables, commonly known as the "borscht set," decreased by approximately 25-30% in Moldova this autumn, despite stable or decreasing prices, as reported by Logos Press. Market operators faced challenges in selling carrots at 4-4.5 lei/kg. read more

Economic Forum in Vietnam, highlighting the significant growth in passion fruit exports from the country. read more

W momencie gdy stało się jasne, że sezon winogron stołowych w Kalifornii zakończy się wcześniej, Peru poczuło ogromną presję, aby rozpocząć zbieranie swoich plonów. Firma Vanguard Group International rozpoczęła wysyłkę winogron stołowych z ich północnej regionu uprawy w październiku, osiągając wyższy wolumen zbiorów w porównaniu do poprzednich lat. read more

The first part of the cherimoya season, which runs from September to January, is now in its final phase on the Costa Tropical of Granada, the main producing area of this fruit in the world. Demand for this exotic fruit usually picks up in the Christmas season, although supply tends to be scarce. read more

The Chilean cherry season is currently transitioning from the initial phase of air freight shipments to a period where volumes are starting to increase. Disruptions in supply briefly raised prices for Santina cherries, while sales for other varieties were slower. The market is now receiving higher volumes and experiencing good quality. read more

Martin Reynolds, the marketing director of Cape Dried Fruit Packers, mentioned that a significant amount of their dried fruit would normally be sold to customers in the United States. The industry is currently considering its choices and exploring other markets due to the 30% tariff imposed on South African goods. read more

SPAR China's partner is modernizing its store portfolio. In northern China, SPAR Shandong is opening modernized and renovated SPAR supermarkets throughout the region. The recently renovated SPAR Shandong Supermarket at Shouguang Wanda Plaza has reopened for customers. read more

The mango season in Brazil is ending with stable prices, high quality, and unexpected market trends, according to Willian Aislan Lima, the commercial director of Mango Man Trade. Lima, who ventured into independent exporting in 2025 after over 14 years in the industry, mentioned that Brazil was largely isolated in this regard. read more

Amenduni Nicola Spa, a company from Puglia specializing in the production of high-precision machinery for extracting avocado oil, was awarded for the fourth consecutive time as the best company in the oil processing machinery category at the Avocado Awards, organized by the Avocado Society. read more

From January to October, Georgia imported 21,110 tons of tomatoes worth USD 15 million. According to official statistics, the value of imported tomatoes rose by 8.3% year-on-year, while import volumes decreased by 6%. The average import price also increased: Whereas one kilogram of imported read more

The winter season is approaching its peak consumption period. However, for Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione, an Apulian company that supplies fruit and vegetables to large-scale organized distributors, this December is shaping up to be quite atypical. Filippo Frongia describes an unusual read more

This week, there has been a change in the market towards Chilean sea-freighted cherries. Traders have mentioned that because of the lower volume of air-freighted cherries and the noticeable price difference with sea freight, most have transitioned to selling sea-freighted fruit. The majority of sea-freighted cherries are now being sold. read more

Grupo Alcoaxarquía is expanding its presence in the avocado and mango market with the inauguration of a new logistics platform, office, and packaging facilities in Perpignan, France. This expansion comes at the beginning of the Spanish avocado season, and the company plans to further grow its market share with this product this year. read more

Several Italian retailers and international retail groups have confirmed their participation in the Fresh Food Leader B2B event, "International Meetings with Large-Scale Retailers," scheduled for January 22, 2026 in Bergamo. The event, now in its fourth edition, brings together fruit and vegetable... read more

Storing fruit under low pressure is one of several technologies used to extend the shelf-life and improve the shipping capabilities of certain fresh produce items. "The idea is to keep the fruit in a vacuum chamber at ultra-low pressure, which reduces the amount of oxygen it is exposed to," explains Brendon Anthony. read more

Citrus fruits remain the leading agricultural export of Egypt, with total shipments surpassing 2 million tons, as reported to the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, confirmed this information. read more

Afghan and Iranian apples are performing well in the Indian market this season, according to Mr. Kamaruddeen, managing director of Aeden Fruits. He stated, "The market for imported apples in India consistently grows each year. Currently, Afghan apples are dominating the market, as they are highly favored." read more

Huanglongbing continues to be a significant challenge for sweet orange production in tropical and subtropical regions, impacting orchard productivity and sustainability in the long term. The disease is caused by the bacterium 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus' and is spread by the Asian citrus psyllid. read more

Gary Marshall, Chairman of the Covent Garden Tenants Association, visited Melbourne Market earlier this month to exchange views with market operators and wholesalers on shared operational challenges. Melbourne Market is the main wholesale fruit, vegetable, and cut flower trading center in. read more