Flooding in northern Australia has posed a challenge for mango grower Manbulloo, as managing director Marie Piccone describes an unusually rainy season that has drastically changed conditions in both the Northern Territory and Queensland. The Territory has been hit particularly hard. "We've had two fairly read more

Problems related to logistics caused by the conflict in the Middle East are also impacting Ukraine, a country that is already facing numerous difficulties due to war. Volodymyr Gurzhiy, a representative of the Ukrainian apple exporter USPA Fruit, stated that the situation remains highly unpredictable and challenging to navigate. read more

The global strawberry market exhibits varying conditions in different producing regions. California is predicting higher volumes, while Florida is experiencing reduced yields and increased competition. European markets are focused on recovery and facing pricing pressure. California anticipates a rise in volumes, along with higher. read more

The 2026 Alphonso season in India is shaping up as a year in which traditional buyers are still holding on to the genuine GI-tagged Ratnagiri Alphonso, but many customers are switching to cheaper alternatives, says Madhura Inamdar of Yashaswi Mangoes and Food. "Traditional buyers still value read more

W regionach uprawnych Rivermaid, tegoroczny plon wiśni w Kalifornii rozwija się szybciej niż zwykle i przewidywane jest, że przekroczy ilości zebrane w roku 2025. Warunki podczas kwitnienia i wczesnego rozwoju owoców były cieplejsze niż zazwyczaj, co przyspieszyło dojrzewanie plonu we wszystkich dystryktach. read more

Tomatoes continue to be one of the most popular vegetables consumed in Albania, but retail prices have risen to US$3.70 to US$4.65 per kilogram for standard tomatoes and US$7.40 to US$8.40 per kilogram for cherry tomatoes. At the beginning of the season, domestic tomatoes were sold at US$1.80 per kilogram in January, while imported tomatoes were priced at... read more

Diesel and fuel prices in Zimbabwe have increased by 34 to 39%, which has been described as a "shocking" rise by William Zirebwa of Takura. Takura is a grower-exporter of peas, fine beans, passion fruit, and chillies, with plans to expand to include more vegetables and fruit. There are even considerations of importing fruit into Zimbabwe in the future. read more

Fairtrade has recently conducted a comprehensive review of its standards for fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, and prepared and preserved fruits and vegetables. Following this review, these standards have been consolidated into a single Fruits and Vegetables Standard, which aims to provide clearer and more consistent guidelines. read more

Two weeks ago, the main agricultural organizations in Malaga warned about potential price hikes of up to 50% in some fresh produce, driven by the conflict in the Middle East and rising energy costs. However, the increase in prices of tomatoes grown in plastic greenhouses has exceeded expectations, with prices reaching read more

Potato and onion production in Senegal, particularly in the Sine-Saloum region, benefits from significant assets such as abundant fertile land, freshwater resources, favorable climatic conditions, and an available workforce. Nevertheless, it faces challenges such as a lack of... read more

The aromatic and medicinal plant industry in Morocco is currently going through a rapid transition as the country recovers from a seven-year drought. During the peak of the drought, several plants had almost disappeared from the market, but they are now reappearing in large quantities. read more

India's table grape season is now in its final stretch, with Maharashtra and the Nashik belt having completed around 85-90% of the harvest, says Shivam Gojare, founder of Nashik-based grower-exporter Sarvesh International. "Roughly 40% of the remaining fruit meets export-grade quality,". read more

"Nahuel Lavino, representative of Fama (Argentina), stated that this year's production has shown significant growth compared to last season. We have nearly 25% more fruit than forecasted last year,". This increase, along with the generally high quality, creates positive outlooks but also increases. read more

Egipt zwiększył eksport mrożonych truskawek do Polski, osiągając rekordowy poziom i zwiększając swoją pozycję na rynku europejskim, według informacji z EastFruit. W 2025 roku Polska importowała 62 200 ton egipskich mrożonych truskawek o wartości ponad 76 milionów dolarów. Oznacza to 2,2-krotny wzrost. read more

Today, De Mooij Amsterdam is celebrating its 80th anniversary. The family business, engaged in the import and export of fruits and vegetables, was established in 1946 and has grown to become a trusted partner in the fresh produce industry. In 1998, De Mooij Amsterdam moved to its current location. read more

Global demand for nuts is steadily increasing, driven by dietary trends and their use in processed products. South Africa is expanding its export market as production and market access improve. Trade data is available from the World Trade Organization and the UN Conference on Trade and Development. read more

The colder-than-expected winter weather has affected the early melon crops in Messara and Tympaki on the island of Crete, Greece. Mr. Ilias Martimianakis, owner of the local trading company Martim Martim, emphasizes that "Early crops are for those who are adventurous. This implies that they have the potential to yield good results." read more

Cytrusy stały się stałym elementem spożycia w Chinach, począwszy od mandarynek o wczesnej dojrzałości, poprzez świeże pomarańcze navel aż po lemoniadę sprzedawaną przez cały rok. Produkcja przekroczyła 70 milionów ton w 2025 roku, a wydajność na jednostkę wzrosła o ponad 21 procent w ciągu ostatnich pięciu lat. read more

Pierwsze regionalne szparagi sezonu wczesnowiosennego pojawiły się już na zurychskim rynku hurtowym 20 marca. "Obecnie uprawiamy ogrzewane szparagi na trzech hektarach i udało nam się rozpocząć około tydzień wcześniej niż w poprzednich latach" - relacjonuje Fabian Kummer z gospodarstwa szparagowego Schmitterhof. read more

"We are currently halfway through the winter vegetable season. We still have most of our products available, including Swiss chard, Catalogna chicory, puntarelle, parsley, fennel, broccoli, black cabbage, Romanesco cauliflower, and turnip greens. Additionally, we are in the process of transplanting our spring and summer crops." read more