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Peruvian table grapes are winding down as Chile ramps up.
2026-02-17 00:00
The supply of table grapes is currently strong, with both Peru and Chile exporting fruit to the U.S. market. "Peru shipped a significant amount throughout January, leading to high volumes of arrivals on the U.S. East Coast," stated Mark Greenberg from Capespan North America.
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"If producers had to comply 100% with all regulations, the process would be more expensive and more complex."
2026-02-17 00:00
Według Rafaela Prieto Rodrígueza, przedstawiciela Mayacert, globalnie obecnej firmy certyfikującej założonej w Gwatemali, rosnące wymagania międzynarodowych rynków sprawiły, że certyfikacje stały się niemal niezbędnym wymogiem do współpracy z sieciami supermarketów w Europie, Stanach Zjednoczonych.
According to Rafael Prieto Rodríguez, representative of Mayacert, a globally present certification company founded in Guatemala, the growing demands of international markets have made certifications an almost indispensable requirement to work with supermarket chains in Europe, the United States. read more
According to Rafael Prieto Rodríguez, representative of Mayacert, a globally present certification company founded in Guatemala, the growing demands of international markets have made certifications an almost indispensable requirement to work with supermarket chains in Europe, the United States. read more
The issue of reciprocity when it comes to products from third countries, which was also prominent in the agreement with Mercosur, is back in the spotlight following a report from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) regarding oranges originating from
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Prices of fruit and vegetables in Italy as of February 16th
2026-02-17 00:00
The supply of strawberries is increasing: the latest varieties to enter the market are Inspire and Sabrosa. Rain and bad weather have reduced the availability of various products from the South, from oranges to eggplants. The lemon market is lively, especially for the Primo Fiore variety from Sicily. Good market also for...
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The South African apple and pear season has started earlier than usual, presenting both opportunities and uncertainties for producers. Early reports suggest good fruit quality, but factors like hail damage, water availability, logistics, and exchange-rate volatility are expected to influence the season.
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Ukraine's imports of cut flowers increased by 8.5% in 2025.
2026-02-17 00:00
In 2025, Ukraine imported 12,850 tonnes of cut flowers, which marks an increase of 8.5% from the 11,840 tonnes imported in 2024, as reported by the State Customs Service. In terms of value, imports increased by 14.2% year-on-year to $64.48 million, up from $56.46 million in 2024. The Netherlands continued to be the leading...
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"There has been an excessive amount of panic about the percentage of asparagus affected in Granada."
2026-02-17 00:00
A series of storms with heavy rains in Granada, Spain, has recently caused rivers to overflow, flooding a large part of the municipality of Huétor Tájar, where green asparagus is grown. Although the damage in this area is significant, the asparagus growing and marketing sector explains that
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Od 17 lutego 2026 r. detaliści w Polsce muszą wyświetlać graficzną reprezentację kraju pochodzenia obok świeżych owoców, warzyw i bananów sprzedawanych luzem. Dozwolona jest uproszczona wersja flagi. Produkty oznaczone znakiem "Produkt polski" są wyłączone. Obecne oznakowanie
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High tariffs prevent Mauritanian exporters from meeting strong demand for watermelons in Morocco.
2026-02-17 00:00
The watermelon season in Mauritania has started, with increased demand from Europe due to the arrival of Ramadan. However, Mauritanian exporters are disappointed by their inability to access the Moroccan market, which is experiencing high demand related to Ramadan but lacks sufficient supply. The Moroccan market has historically been closed off to fresh…
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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..."
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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.
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The prices of oranges in Bulgarian retail stores are still higher compared to those in Greece and Romania.
2026-02-17 00:00
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.
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Kenya: Exporting flowers worldwide for Valentine's Day
2026-02-17 00:00
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
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Citrus growers in the Algarve region are experiencing losses of 25 to 40% due to adverse weather conditions.
2026-02-17 00:00
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...
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Educating shoppers is the solution for Australian apples.
2026-02-17 00:00
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.
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Hurricane Harry: The Citrus District of Sicily writes to the Government for a state of emergency.
2026-02-17 00:00
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.
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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".
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Romagna: Falcioni new president of Cia - Italian farmers
2026-02-17 00:00
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.
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