Regions

Croatia has introduced a new regulatory framework for the fruit and vegetable sector with the implementation of the Rulebook on Market Standards and Compliance Controls for fruit and vegetables, certain processed fruit and vegetable products, and the banana sector on 1 January. The regulation... read more

The first shipments of red apples from Piedmont under the brand name La Grande Bellezza Italiana have already been sent to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia by sea. Chiara Gaiardoni, who works in the sales office and serves as an executive assistant, provided some additional information. She mentioned that the apple exports are part of a series of other shipments. read more

The protected clementine variety Sando, which originated from a spontaneous mutation in the Plana Baixa region of Castellón, Spain, is gaining popularity in Italian citrus farming due to its excellent performance and its strategic positioning in the Italian market. read more

As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce consider the possibility of getting married at her Watch Hill mansion, The Providence Journal is reaching out to different wedding vendors to find out what would be needed for Rhode Island to host a wedding suitable for the most popular woman in the world. If Taylor Swift decides to go through with it, it would certainly be a glamorous event. read more

Maroko has started to revive its watermelon exports after a significant decline in 2024, as reported by EastFruit. In the first 11 months of 2025, the country exported 175,000 tons of watermelons valued at $190 million, marking a 54% increase compared to 2024. read more

Zi-Vision and Naddeo have entered into a partnership to serve the Benelux region and Germany. The collaboration will provide technical consultancy and processing solutions for the food industry. Zi-Vision is an independent technical consultancy and project management company specializing in serving the food sector. read more

In the midst of the turmoil that has been affecting Iran since late December, the Iranian government made the decision to close mobile and internet networks nationwide starting on January 8, causing a prolonged blackout. In terms of the fresh produce trade, this blackout has led to a read more

HB RTS has acquired PPS Group, a UK-based company, to expand its operations in the British market. This acquisition is part of the group's international expansion strategy, following the earlier acquisitions of TPS in 2024 and TPS USA in 2025. PPS is involved in pooling and rental operations in the UK market. read more

The Spanish berry supply is still limited due to adverse weather conditions in most parts of the country. Spanish exporters are struggling to meet both the current demand and the expected increase leading up to the Valentine's Day campaign. "We had a strong start to the strawberry season in December, but... read more

Singapore: FairPrice Group freezes prices on all chilled pork and select seafood and vegetables to celebrate Chinese New Year.

FairPrice Group stated: "In order to guarantee that everyone in Singapore has access to the necessary items for celebrating Chinese New Year (CNY), FairPrice Group (FPG) has decided to freeze prices." read more

Sezon 2025/2026 dla egipskich pomarańczy charakteryzuje się wyraźną dysproporcją między cyklami Navel i Valencia, gdzie egipscy eksporterzy zajmują słabą pozycję rynkową dla pierwszego, podczas gdy silne wskaźniki popytu są widoczne dla drugiego. Kilka czynników wyjaśnia tę zmianę w tym sezonie, jak. read more

W Kiptororo, a rural area w Nakuru County w Kenii, niedawno wybudowano magazyn ziemniaków, który działa całkowicie bez użycia prądu. Obiekt magazynowy został zbudowany przez firmę Hanse AgroStore Africa w imieniu Spółdzielni Rolniczej Chemare, która reprezentuje setki plantatorów ziemniaków. read more

Producenci mrożonych frytek z UE nadal mają do czynienia z ograniczonym popytem na rynkach spoza UE, pomimo obniżenia cen eksportowych, podczas gdy dostawcy z zagranicy zwiększają swoje wolumeny. Konkurencja ze strony Chin i Indii staje się coraz intensywniejsza, zmuszając producentów europejskich do dostosowania cen. Średnia cena eksportowa mrożonych frytek wynosi...

EU producers of frozen fries continue to face reduced demand from non-EU markets, despite lower export prices, while overseas suppliers increase volumes. Competition from China and India has intensified, prompting European producers to adjust pricing. The average export price of frozen fries is... read more

In 2025, Ukraine imported $102.4 million worth of "borscht set" vegetables, including carrots, beets, cabbage, and onions, up 85% compared to 2024. According to the State Customs Service, onion imports rose 3.2% to 23,160 tonnes, with the value increasing by 18.1% to $29.71 million (≈ €7.3 million). read more

Nepal's love for Fuji apples is growing stronger every year, and this season was no exception, according to Mukesh Kumar Jaiswal, CEO of Divyani Enterprises Pvt Ltd, a Nepalese fresh produce importer. "Nepal's demand for Fuji apples is steadily increasing, with imports growing 5-8% this season." read more

Sustainability works when it enters real life. This is the message that emerges strongly from the comments on the reel published by Eco Narratrice dedicated to REDEA, the reusable collapsible crate from CPR System. The campaign, carried out by CPR System in December, engaged the... read more

Bord Bia has confirmed that it is investigating the incorrect use of its quality assurance logo on fresh herb products sold in Ireland, after herbs grown in Africa and Spain were falsely labeled as Irish-origin produce. The products have been removed from SuperValu shelves, as confirmed by the retailer. read more

At its Maasland site in the Netherlands, KP Holland is conducting a three-year pilot project as part of the 100% Green Grown program. In collaboration with Royal Brinkman and Agrobío, the company is focused on making Kalanchoë production more sustainable, with an emphasis on effective control. read more

In 2025, Ukraine saw a 32.5% increase in tomato imports to 104,820 tonnes and a 46.3% increase in cucumber imports to 70,820 tonnes compared to 2024, as reported by the State Customs Service. In monetary terms, tomato imports increased by 31.6% to $140.84 million, while cucumber imports grew by 38.8% to $89.14 million. read more

The Bioeconomy Science Institute will participate in Fruit Logistica in Berlin with its new organizational structure, making its debut appearance since the institute was officially established in July 2025, while maintaining a longstanding presence at the trade fair through its predecessor. read more