Valencia oranges imported from Egypt and South Africa had a tough season in India this year, according to Shakeel Ahmed of Mahira International. "The number of imports increased significantly, with nearly 500 to 600 extra containers arriving compared to the previous year. However, the fruit did not sell as expected. read more

As Moldova nears the end of its late table grape harvest, growers are grappling with the lingering effects of prolonged autumn rains, which have pushed a significant portion of the crop toward winemaking rather than fresh sales. In several regions, up to 50% of the "Moldova" grape crop has been affected. read more

The lychee harvest in Madagascar is showing much more promise this year, after experiencing a 60% decrease in production in 2024 due to the impacts of climate change. Forecasts indicate that volumes will increase in most production areas, potentially leading to a decrease in the purchase price at collection stations. read more

Morocco has increased its presence in the Canadian citrus market during the 2024/25 marketing year, doubling grapefruit exports and achieving a new record volume, as reported by EastFruit. From November 2024 to August 2025, Morocco exported 1,500 metric tons of grapefruit to Canada, valued at read more

Mexico is the main provider of mangos to the United States. The main mango season in the country has come to an end, with a historic record of 95.6 million boxes of mangos exported to the U.S. market this year. Currently, only smaller quantities of irradiated fruit are left from Mexico. read more

When the first containers of Indoor Vertical.Farm's pilot system arrived in Bridgetown earlier this year, it marked the beginning of a new phase for controlled environment agriculture in the Caribbean. The project, done in partnership with the Government of Barbados, introduces a fully off-grid system. read more

Mount Elgon Orchards has announced that its Managing Director, Bob Andersen, has been awarded the MASHUJAA Kenyan Hero Award 2025. The national honour recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to peace, Kenya's independence, academics, sports, arts, and philanthropy. Andersen... read more

Geerlofs, a Dutch company specializing in industrial refrigeration and HVAC engineering, based in Rotterdam and with a presence in Nairobi, Kenya, has become a part of Syclef, an international group focusing on commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning. Syclef has over 3,000 employees. read more

At Agbiz's Media Information Day on October 23, 2025, held in the Western Cape, Wolfe Braude, the Agbiz Fruit Desk Manager, emphasized South Africa's fruit export performance and trade diversification. Braude mentioned that 36% of fruit exports are destined for the European Union, 17% for Asia, 15% for the Middle read more

The walnut harvest is about to end in Greece, with better results than last season, according to Mr. Yannis Karkanis, president of the Walnut Agricultural Cooperative Gaia Domokou from Central Greece. According to him, "The end of the harvest is just a matter of days. This is thanks to the more favorable weather conditions." read more

From Tuesday, November 18, to Thursday, November 20, a special presentation of tree nursery products will take place in Westerstede, Germany. The event will be held at the nursery of Firma Hemmje, located at Am Dillfeld 5, Westerstede. Visitors can explore a wide range of plants and trees. read more

The cherry production season in the Coquimbo Region has begun with a positive outlook, making this fruit an important option for diversifying local agricultural exports. Due to the region's favorable climate, the harvest starts earlier than in other regions, allowing early fruits to reach international markets. read more

Growers in Namibia and along South Africa's Orange River are entering the final stages of preparation for the 2025/2026 table grape season, with consistent weather and balanced vineyard growth reported across both regions. In Namibia, the Namibia Grape Company is making preparations in the Aussenkehr area. read more

The 7th edition of Agro Belgrade will take place on 29-31 January 2026 at the Belgrade Fairgrounds, serving as the largest fruit and vegetables trade fair in Serbia and the Western Balkans region, attracting nearly 1,000 exhibitors and approximately 30,000 visitors, including farmers and growers. read more

Wilson's Country, an Irish potato packer, reports that the maincrop potato harvest in Northern Ireland is now 80 per cent complete. However, progress has been slowed down by recent heavy rainfall. read more

Platypus, a materials startup based in Israel that specializes in sustainable pest control, has won the Bernard Blum Award for Innovation in Biocontrol. The award was presented during the ABIM congress in Basel and recognizes new solutions that promote the transition to biological crop protection. read more

An avocado farmer in the Central Highlands of Papua New Guinea has once again harvested fruit from trees he planted back in 2022. He is interested in propagating this avocado variety further in his nursery and planting it on a larger scale to ensure year-round production. Solepa Aganisafa from Goroka is spearheading this effort. read more

Del Monte Italia and Spreafico, active players in the production, sale, and distribution of fresh and cut fruit, are starting a partnership where Spreafico will commercially develop Del Monte branded products in Central North Italy and Sardinia. read more

Rio Piedra Farm, situated in Panama's tropical region, is dedicated to cultivating coconuts and green coconuts for the local and European markets. At present, the farm spans over 80 hectares of coconut trees and aims to increase its size to 300 hectares in the near future. The plantation recently began its... read more

Przemysł borówkowy Zimbabwe zachęca rząd do wprowadzenia przyjaznych inwestycji polityk po podpisaniu umowy eksportowej we wrześniu, która po raz pierwszy otworzyła dostęp do rynku chińskiego. Przed umową eksport ograniczony był do Europy, Bliskiego Wschodu i Azji Południowo-Wschodniej.

Zimbabwe's blueberry industry is urging the government to introduce investment-friendly policies following an export agreement signed in September that opened access to the Chinese market for the first time. Before the deal, exports were limited to Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. read more