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

Vitroflora Tissue Culture Laboratory, an international company specializing in in vitro propagation, has announced the acquisition of a laboratory in Turkey. The facility, including 100% of the shares, has been acquired by Anna and Karol Pawlak, owners of the Vitroflora Group, from Hassan Yasar. read more

As automated data collection and AI-driven decision support technologies increasingly dominate greenhouse management, Austrian agritech company avemoy is intensifying its European expansion efforts with a specific focus on the Netherlands. The company's foray into the sophisticated greenhouse markets aligns with the read more

Asia has reshaped the global frozen fries market in the last year, primarily due to significantly reduced selling prices and the rapid growth of processing capacity in countries like China and India. As a result, suppliers from these regions have captured a larger market share, putting pressure on producers in the United States and other countries. 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

For La Linea Verde-Dimmidisì, product innovation is a growth driver both in Italy and in Europe and around the world. "One of the ideas we are implementing," says Matteo Laconi, marketing and communication director whom we met at Marca Fresh, "is...". read more

Switzerland: Migros recorded strong sales figures in 2025 and is enjoying growth in the remaining business areas. Migros reported: "In its 100th anniversary year, the Migros Group strengthened its core business - the supermarket - by offering customers permanently lower prices, helping them to..." read more

A new cold storage project has been launched this week at IGC Lassipora in the SICOP Complex, aiming to support fruit growers and traders in Jammu and Kashmir. The foundation stone for the Al Hayaat Cold Storage Facility was laid by the Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board, Dr Syed. read more

In 2025, Turkey's hazelnut exports continued to have a broad global presence, with shipments being sent to 122 countries as well as autonomous and free trade zones, as reported by the Eastern Black Sea Exporters' Association (DKİB). The total value of hazelnut exports from Turkey was $2.26 billion. read more

Pakistan's kinnow export chain is currently facing challenges due to the shutdown of the usual overland route to Russia and neighboring markets via Afghanistan. Previously, kinnow shipments would reach destinations in Russia, Ukraine, and the Central Asian Republics within six to nine days. read more

W Belgii Lidl postanowił, że wszystkie róża sprzedawane w jego sklepach będą teraz certyfikowane przez Fairtrade. Dzięki tej decyzji, detalista w pełni przeniósł swoją ofertę róż na certyfikowane produkty, mając na celu poprawę warunków społecznych i środowiskowych w międzynarodowym łańcuchu dostaw kwiatów. read more

Multi Tray has introduced the NXT Series, a new generation of plant transport trays. According to Daan Swart of Multi Tray, the innovation addresses practical challenges in the market. "While the market is heavily concentrated on reusable systems – which often end up being further." read more

Star South is a company that trades in a wide variety of fruits, according to Johan van Niekerk, the director who works with over 650 producers. The company has a license to import Zespri kiwis into South Africa and also exports various exotic fruits. Additionally, the company is a major player in importing grapes. read more

During the peak period in December and January, Air New Zealand Cargo handled nearly 6,000 tons of freight, driven by seasonal demand associated with New Zealand's summer export season. This holiday period typically experiences a rise in the shipment volumes of fresh fruit destined for international markets. read more

The Italian company Siropack started 2026 by signing a commercial agreement to enhance its market presence in Eastern Europe. Located in Cesenatico in the Emilia-Romagna region, the company produces machines and software for packaging fruits, vegetables, food, and pharmaceuticals. Siropack. read more

W Maroku ostatnie opady deszczu i śniegu zakończyły siedmioletni cykl suszy. Mówiąc przed Izbą Reprezentantów, marokański minister ds. infrastruktury i wody, Nizar Baraka, opisał sytuację wodną Królestwa jako "pozytywną", sygnalizując, że read more

The European Union and Mercosur have signed a Partnership Agreement (EMPA) alongside an Interim Trade Agreement (iTA), formalizing a new framework for cooperation between the two regions. The agreements establish a trade area covering a combined market of around 700 million consumers and outline... read more

W tym tygodniu ceny szklarniowych ogórków na Ukrainie wzrosły z powodu silnego popytu ze strony detalicznych i hurtowych sprzedawców, połączonego z ograniczoną lokalną podażą. Producenci informują, że zbiory w kompleksach szklarniowych były małe i nieregularne, głównie z powodu czynników sezonowych. W rezultacie, read more