Zespri has approved the commercialization of an additional red kiwifruit variety, Red80, aimed at extending the selling season of Zespri RubyRed kiwifruit. The decision comes after a year in which the supply of RubyRed doubled, with over three million trays sold in New Zealand, Singapore, Japan,... read more

Rivne-based farm Kalyna Buhryn has built a successful model by controlling the entire vegetable production process, from seedling cultivation to storage and direct delivery to large supermarket chains, also exporting. The company cultivates crops on 230 hectares, including carrots, onions,
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Air New Zealand Cargo expects to transport almost 6,000 tons of freight between December and January, with cherries and capsicums being among the main export products during the Christmas and New Year period. Air New Zealand General Manager of Cargo, Anne Dunne, stated that the airline is... read more

Organic pear sales have not picked up yet. "I have a feeling that sales this season are not as smooth as last year. Still, the Qtee variety is pretty much sold out by now. Moreover, we have already sorted some Conference pears, so I expect sales are slowly picking up," says Gerard Kenens of VerKen Bio. read more

"Almost all outdoor crops are experiencing prices that are too low this year compared to rising costs, particularly in wages and energy," reports Willi Andree, the managing director of a vegetable growing and trading company named after him, which has operations in Meerbusch and at the wholesale market in Hilden. read more

South Africa's agricultural exports continued to grow in the second quarter of 2025, reaching approximately US$3.69 billion. In the National Agricultural Marketing Council's latest quarterly update, CEO Dr. Simphiwe Ngqangweni highlighted the sector's performance. read more

Indonesia's fresh ginger export sector is starting the new season with a stronger foundation, as there is a more stable supply and better quality coming from the main growing regions in Java, according to Ndaru Setyaningrum from Tropifres Alam Raya. "The availability is slightly higher compared to last year, thanks to more favorable weather and..." read more

A niedawne śledztwo przeprowadzone przez szwajcarski program radiowy On en parle zwróciło uwagę na niską reprezentację promocji owoców i warzyw w głównych sieciach detalicznych. Przegląd listopadowej aktywności promocyjnej wykazał, że tylko 10% ofert koncentrowało się na owocach i warzywach, podczas gdy około 60% promowało... read more

The presence of pickled gherkins imported from India in Polish supermarkets has sparked a debate within the fresh produce industry. Consumer feedback and social media posts questioning why cucumbers are being imported from a faraway location have led the industry to reevaluate the situation. read more

The fresh fruit market in India is currently witnessing significant growth, especially for apples, pears, and grapes. This growth is fueled by increasing demand for premium and diverse varieties, both locally sourced and imported. The apple market, in particular, is thriving due to robust domestic production and sustained high demand. read more

Banana suppliers to India's quick commerce platforms often face a challenge with fruits becoming unsellable after just three days, according to Ketan Wagh from Haitech Solution. Haitech Solution has been distributing StePac's advanced packaging solutions in India for over a decade. Ketan Wagh mentions that preserving inventory becomes difficult when... read more

Obecnie dostępna jest dobra podaż białego pitahaii z Ekwadoru i spodziewa się, że będzie kontynuowana do stycznia. "Dobra podaż spowodowała obniżenie cen trochę w tym miesiącu. Wygląda na to, że w Ekwadorze jest dobra produkcja na obecnym sezonie. Jest to podobne do tego, jak było w zeszłym roku", mówi A.R... read more

The Chilean Table Grape Fruit Committee has released its second export forecast for the 2025-26 season, estimating a volume of 63.6 million 8.2 kg boxes. This represents a 6.4% decline compared to the previous year, with a minor upward revision of 0.5% from the initial forecast. Ignacio Caballero, the... read more

The mandarin season in South Africa for 2025 ended with higher production volumes, surpassing initial expectations. The Focus Group consistently revised its projections upwards throughout the season, ultimately reaching a final packed volume of 53.5 million cartons, compared to an early estimate of. read more

The Food Africa fair in Cairo is moving into its second day. The most prominent product at the stands is oranges, and according to several exhibitors, oranges are the most popular product among visitors in the fresh produce category, due to the timing of the fair being just before. read more

The maincrop potato harvest in Northern Ireland for 2025 is reported to be 95% complete, as stated by agronomist Richard Owens from Co. Down. He mentioned to Agriland that the very wet ground conditions will postpone the lifting of the remaining potatoes until January or February. Owens commented, "The 2025 growing season has been one of." read more

António Garcia, the country manager for the Portuguese grape exporter Vale da Rosa, has reported that there was more production for the Portuguese grape season this year, despite a delayed start to the season. He stated, "This year's grape season has shown a positive evolution, with a 12% increase in." read more

W tym roku sezon na awokado Hass w Kolumbii rozpoczyna się w trudnych warunkach, z chłodniejszą i bardziej deszczową pogodą opóźniającą wzrost suchej masy. Luis Carlos Maya, dyrektor operacyjny Westfalia Fruit Group w Kolumbii, zauważa, że zawartość suchej masy pozostaje na poziomie 23%-24%, co wskazuje na to, że sezon dopiero się rozpoczął. read more

Yuriy Falé, Executive Director of Moldova Fruct, provides an overview of the current status of apple production in Moldova, export patterns, and the implementation of high-density orchards. This year, despite two waves of April frosts severely affecting stone fruits and cherries, Moldova managed to harvest approximately 412,000. read more

Since the start of the grape harvest in the second week of November, two hundred millimetres of rain have fallen at Vaalbos Trust, located just outside Marble Hall in the Loskop Valley of Limpopo. Citrus is the farm's primary source of income, but during the grape harvest season, it feels like citrus was a long time ago. read more