The global banana industry is currently experiencing increasing challenges due to plant diseases such as Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and Black Sigatoka, which are affecting production in major regions. Fresh Del Monte CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh cautioned during the company's Q3 earnings call that the industry is facing these threats. read more

Agrochain Vietnam was founded with a simple belief - that Vietnamese fresh fruit deserves a stronger voice on the global stage. The company started as a small team passionate about export quality, farm partnerships, and transparent supply chains. Today, Agrochain manages every step from farm read more

As the 2025 apple season progresses, Polish apple exporter Agro Queens Sp. Z o.o., founded by Anna Gabler Michalak, has reported a strong harvest and continued expansion into international markets. "Poland's apple harvest in 2025 has exceeded expectations. Despite early-season challenges, the company has seen significant growth." read more

Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione, an Italian company specializing in supplying fruits and vegetables to large-scale retailers, shares its insights on the artichoke and tomato campaigns, including product quality, initial market responses, and expectations for the upcoming weeks. Filippo Frongia read more

Early oranges from the Beni Mellal region of Morocco will be available on the market in November, slightly delayed due to unfavorable weather conditions during the summer. According to Abdellatif Elkarimi, director of RK Citrus, these early oranges provide the most crucial commercial opportunity for export. read more

"Sara Callegari, who oversees soft fruit at Frisco, mentions that an increasing number of foodservice customers value having a consistent supply of soft fruit throughout the year. While blueberries have experienced significant growth in recent years, raspberries, redcurrants, and even blackberries are also seeing positive outcomes." read more

Halloweena™, a pumpkin-shaped citrus variety developed by Genesis Fresh and cultivated and marketed by AMFresh Group in certain European markets, is back for its third season. This year, the mandarin variety has already garnered early recognition internationally. read more

The Kenyan avocado production season ended on October 20, which was the official closing date of the export season set by the Ministry of Agriculture. Exporters faced considerable logistical challenges during most of the season, leading to shifts in the market. Allan Njoroge, the General Manager of... read more

"Why keep importing cauliflower from the U.S. when I can supply it here for a third of the price?" asks Surinamese grower Rakesh Jhagroe. "I can deliver it fresh from my own soil for SRD 90 (€2). That's a price at which the grower can earn a decent income, while supermarkets and consumers." read more

Peruvian sweet onions had a delay in shipping to the U.S. this year. This was because of a prolonged high-quality Vidalia Sweet Onion harvest from Georgia. Bland Farms relied on Vidalia sweet onions until late September, but they have now started importing containers of premium sweet onions from Peru. read more

Rząd Indii połączył niedawny wzrost szkodnika Liściaków w sadach jabłoniowych w Kaszmirze z zmieniającymi się warunkami klimatycznymi. Urzędnicy potwierdzili, że szkodnik, który został zidentyfikowany prawie pięć lat temu, nasilił się w ciągu ostatnich trzech lat z powodu wyższych temperatur i zmieniającej się. read more

The Spanish National Police have confiscated 20 tons of hashish hidden inside boxes of green peppers in refrigerated trucks arriving from Morocco. The operation was conducted in collaboration with Morocco's General Directorate for National Security (DGSN) and under the supervision of the drug authorities. read more

Canada's demand for pomegranates from Egypt is steadily increasing. These fruits are usually available from late September to February, during a five-month period. Although other countries also have pomegranates in season during this time, Egypt is emerging as a strong global competitor. read more

From January to September 2025, Ecuador exported 285.05 million boxes of bananas, which marks a 3.51% increase compared to the same period in 2024, as reported by the Statistics Coordination Office of Acorbanec. The European Union continued to be the primary destination, representing 30.9% of the exports, followed by Russia. read more

Frank Geurts of Geurts Champignons says, "We've noticed an increase in sales of unusual mushroom varieties such as oyster, shiitake, and portobello, while the demand for chestnut mushrooms is gradually rising. Sales of white mushrooms, however, remain stable." The Dutch company grows and sells various kinds of mushrooms. read more

The Managing Director of Capespan Namibia, Kobus Bothma, has confirmed that when the Namibian table grape harvest begins in approximately two weeks, trucks carrying refrigerated containers will be able to cross the border freely to transport the grapes to the port of Cape Town and South African retailers. Vineyards in Aussenkehr are ready for the harvest. read more

Specialist in hardy apples and head of La Crête and Fontenay for fruit growing and La Grande Ferme for field vegetables, Hubert Achard De La Vente talks about one of his flagship varieties: the Cox's Orange (Pippin). "We are probably the European leader in the production of Cox's Orange." read more

Malaysia's durians are becoming increasingly popular in global markets, with exports seeing a significant rise in recent years due to growing demand for the fruit in Asia, Europe, and North America. Between 2020 and 2024, Malaysia's durian exports to Europe increased by 162%, while shipments to North America also rose. read more

"After the traditional dip in late September and early October, the pear market is now starting to show a slight upward trend," says Christophe Van Haelst of VHM Fruit Trade. "We haven't really had any problems with sales, but at the start everyone wants the first pears, and then people often" read more

The upcoming Egyptian orange season is filled with challenges, both new and persistent, that raise concerns about Egypt's adaptive and opportunistic export model, necessitating careful planning. One enduring issue is the consistent problem of small fruit sizes that has plagued Egyptian production for years. read more