Farmers in Rabat and Dingli reported extensive crop damage after a sudden hailstorm struck the area overnight on Saturday. The fields were impacted by hail that was strong enough to destroy marketable produce, resulting in losses estimated in the tens of thousands of euros, equivalent to several tens of… read more

While on a business trip to China that began on January 12, 2026, SanLucar CEO Armin Rehberg supervised various developments related to the company's operations in the Chinese market. One significant result of the trip was the establishment of a long-term partnership between SanLucar and the Chinese... read more

With automated data collection and AI-driven decision support becoming increasingly important in greenhouse management, Austrian agritech company avemoy is expanding its presence in Europe with a specific focus on the Netherlands. The company's expansion into advanced greenhouse markets aligns with the... read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project have noted an upward price trend for table beets on the Ukrainian market this week. Local producers are reporting a decrease in stocks of high-quality root vegetables, while there is a strong demand from wholesale companies and retail chains for this product. read more

Stellar (‘HOT81A1’), a next-generation apple variety bred specifically for hot and warm climates, has won the silver medal in the 2026 Sival Varietal Innovation Competition held in Angers, France. read more

Australian Bananas has launched Banana Swim Pass, a new promotional campaign that will offer Australians a free swim pass in partnership with Olympic champion, Ariarne Titmus. read more

The Australian fresh produce industry's 'Fruit and Veggies Yummy Yummy' campaign with The Wiggles has started in 2026, with retail activations scheduled throughout the country as children return to school. read more

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Researchers in Australia have developed a method to convert food waste into bioplastic films using avocado peels, stale bread, and sago palm starch. According to the researchers, the approach is designed to be scalable and cost-effective, while addressing food waste and plastic disposal at the
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Analysts from EastFruit report that a notable decrease in the supply of greenhouse tomatoes on the Ukrainian market this week has allowed sellers to raise prices slightly in this segment. Turkey continues to be the primary supplier of tomatoes to Ukraine during this season. read more

In 2025, Egypt increased its watermelon exports to Saudi Arabia and achieved its highest shipment volume on record, as reported by EastFruit. During the first nine months of the year, Saudi Arabia imported 18,500 tons of Egyptian watermelons valued at US$6.9 million. This represented a five-fold increase. read more

In France, Intermarché, Carrefour, and U are the winners of 2025. Carrefour and Intermarché each gained 0.9 percentage points of market share in France last year, mainly thanks to acquisitions. Market leader E. Leclerc is holding its ground, while discounters appear to be stagnating, according. read more

Shvam Dhumal of Agroindis Exim Pvt. Ltd., a fresh produce exporter from Maharashtra, stated that India's red onion production is 15-20% lower in the 2025-26 season due to a 45-day delay caused by unseasonal May-November rains in key states. "Last year, November-December experienced lower." read more

India has successfully completed the first air shipment of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged produce from Karnataka to the Maldives. This marks the first instance of multiple GI-recognized horticultural products from the state being exported by air to this market. The shipment included Nanjangudu Rasabale bananas and... read more

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has been finalized, creating a new trade framework that will impact market access conditions for various New Zealand horticultural products, such as summerfruit. The agreement includes specified tariff arrangements for cherries and... read more

Od 1 stycznia Emiel Kamminga rozpoczął działalność Vika-Onions, skupiając się na handlu prowizyjnym cebulami. VIKA oznacza Sprzedaż, Zaopatrzenie, Kamminga (Verkoop, Inkoop, Kamminga). "Celem jest połączenie producentów cebuli z firmami sortującymi i obierającymi w Holandii, Niemczech i Polsce, a nazwa..."

From 1 January, Emiel Kamminga started Vika-Onions, focusing on the commission trade of onions. VIKA stands for Sales, Procurement, Kamminga. The aim is to connect onion growers with grading and peeling companies in the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland, and the name... read more

Las entregas españolas dominaron el mercado de naranjas. Las naranjas Navelina eran la principal variedad disponible. Navelina también era la principal variedad suministrada desde Italia. Turquía principalmente suministraba naranjas Washington Navel: Estos productos en su mayoría grandes se vendían rápidamente gracias a su atractivo organoléptico.

Spanish deliveries dominated the orange market. Navelina oranges were the main variety available. Navelina was also the main variety supplied from Italy. Turkey mainly supplied Washington Navel oranges: These mostly large-fruited products sold quickly thanks to their appealing organoleptic. read more

Maersk will reintroduce trans-Suez routing for its MECL service following an assessment of improved stability in the Red Sea region. The decision follows successful recent transits through the Suez Canal and marks the first structural return of one of the company's services to the route after. read more

Sumit Bhujbal, business development manager of Indian fresh produce exporter Shubham Enterprises, says that this year has not been easy for Indian grapes. He explains, "The Indian grape export season has presented multiple challenges this year, testing the resilience of exporters across the country." read more

In 2025, the Netherlands solidified its important position in the global fruit and vegetable industry. By leveraging a mix of locally grown produce and a significant re-export market for fruits, European consumers are able to access fresh fruits and vegetables year-round through supermarkets. read more