According to Chiranjeevi A R, CEO of Scion Agricos, India's apple importers are now more interested in sourcing apples from European countries like Poland and Italy. This shift is driven by the weather challenges and low market sentiment affecting traditional suppliers this season. "Our selection of apples is based on market demand, price elasticity, post-arrival..." read more

Wit Ramadan approaching, dates are making a comeback in market stalls, bazaars, and supermarket shelves across Turkey. According to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute, the demand for dates is on the rise, as seen in both import and export figures. Ramadan is a time of fasting from dawn to dusk. read more

Na początku roku na bułgarskim rynku owoców odnotowano zmiany cen, szczególnie w przypadku cytrusów. Dane z Państwowej Komisji do Spraw Giełd i Rynków Towarowych wskazują, że w styczniu ceny mandarynek wzrosły o ponad 14 procent, osiągając €1,33 (US$1,44) za kilogram. Ceny pomarańczy również wzrosły o. read more

As we come to the end of the Valentine's Day season, Emirates SkyCargo has continued to support Kenya's export industry by ensuring that time-sensitive shipments, such as fresh-cut flowers and premium gifts, are delivered to customers around the world quickly and in perfect condition. Kenya remains one of the major hub read more

AlgarOrange, the Algarve Citrus Operators Association, estimates that citrus growers in southern Portugal will face production losses of between 25 per cent and 40 per cent following adverse weather conditions in recent weeks. Based on consultations with producers and operators in the region, the... read more

Victorian grower Mark Trzaskoma believes that Australia's apple industry can grow without needing to look overseas, despite the challenges that come with that option. He suggests that improving communication with consumers is key. Trzaskoma, who is the Production Manager at Battunga Orchards in Warragul, argues that the local market still has untapped potential. read more

The president of the Citrus Production District of Sicily, Giosuè Arcoria, sent a letter to the Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, to represent the critical situation in which Sicilian citrus farming finds itself - both due to the damages caused by the cyclone Harry. read more

A significant transition from Egyptian potatoes to French potatoes is underway in Greece and other Balkan markets, as stated by Mr. Charalampos Bartzokas, the owner of the Greek customs brokerage firm Bartzokas Co Hellenic Customs Brokers. He emphasized that "So far, 2,500 tons of Egyptian potatoes have been". read more

CIA - Confederazione Italiana Agricoltori, with over 900,000 members in Italy, is one of the largest agricultural organizations. The Romagna branch has more than 10,000 members, including 5,000 businesses. It was there that the assembly elected Lorenzo as the new president of the confederation. read more

There is a certain meteorological instability persisting over Italy, with the eleventh disturbance of the month expected to arrive on Thursday, bringing a new wave of severe bad weather across the entire Peninsula. The week starts with windy conditions, strong westerly currents and... read more

Bloom Fresh International Limited, a global fruit breeder, announced a major legal win in China. The court's ruling in the initial judgment confirmed third-party infringement of its Plant Variety Rights (PVR) for its exclusive grape variety IFG Six (sold worldwide as SWEET). read more

Demand for ENVY™ apples is rising in several Asian markets ahead of the Lunar New Year and Tết celebrations. FreshPlaza reports that forecasted volumes for the 2026 trading period are surpassing the levels seen in 2025 in China, Vietnam, and Thailand. read more

Southern Italy continues to pay a very high price due to severe weather. After cyclone Harry, which devastated Sicily, Sardinia, and Calabria, the main productive areas of the South have been literally knocked out by further waves of extreme weather events. Hail, wind, and read more

As the Australian mango season comes to an end in late summer, Manbulloo is still harvesting late varieties in Far North Queensland, even as domestic availability decreases. While local supplies diminish after Christmas, the grower continues to focus on export markets, especially in the U.S. read more

California remains the largest agricultural producer in the United States and a significant contributor to both domestic and global food supply. The state produces over 400 agricultural commodities and supplies nearly half of all U.S. vegetables, as well as around three-quarters of all fruits and nuts. read more

A new geothermal greenhouse at W Agro Park in Kayseri, Turkey, is expected to produce approximately 2,500 tons of fresh tomatoes annually from a 40,000 m² facility designed mainly for European export markets. Founder Mehmet Kabak stated that the project adheres strictly to an export-first compliance approach. read more

The Department of Internal Trade in Thailand announced that the prices of flowers for Valentine's Day this year have remained stable. This stability is attributed to favorable cool weather conditions which have enhanced the quality of flowers, reduced production costs, and enabled Thai roses to effectively compete with imported flowers from China. The statement was made on February 14th. read more

The beginning of the 2025/26 season has brought mixed signals to Poland's apple juice concentrate (AJC) market. Despite a higher apple harvest, concentrate production decreased, while sales volumes experienced a significant rebound. According to Statistics Poland, the apple output in 2025 was estimated to have increased. read more

The data collected by the State Plant Health and Seed Inspection Service shows a persistent decline in Polish pear exports, with December 2025 being one of the worst-performing months in recent years. In December 2025, Poland exported only 2,803 tonnes of pears to non-EU countries. Belarus was the... read more

W 2025 roku eksport rolny Południowej Afryki osiągnął rekordową wartość 15,1 miliarda dolarów, co oznacza wzrost o 10 procent w porównaniu z rokiem 2024. Aktywność eksportowa utrzymała się na wysokim poziomie przez cały rok. W czwartym kwartale eksport wyniósł 3,4 miliarda dolarów, co stanowiło wzrost o 7 procent w porównaniu z rokiem poprzednim, wspierany większą ilością towarów i poprawionymi warunkami. read more