From January to August 2025, Azerbaijan exported 5,384 tons of pears worth US$3.45 million. This marked year-on-year increases of 26% in volume and 34% in value, as reported by the State Statistical Committee. Azerbaijan's pear exports during this period were mainly to Russia, Kazakhstan, and Qatar. read more

Wielka Brytania/Włochy: Dystrybutor artykułów spożywczych Princes Group odnotował wzrost zysku w pierwszym raporcie po debiucie na rynku brytyjskim. Princes Group zgłosił znaczący wzrost zysku operacyjnego za pierwsze dziewięć miesięcy od momentu debiutu na giełdzie, ograniczając koszty i usprawniając operacje w celu zwiększenia marż. read more

Eimskip reported third-quarter 2025 results below expectations, with lower freight rates and one-off costs affecting performance despite steady volumes and cost control in parts of the business. Revenue for the quarter was EUR 204.7 million (about US$219 million), a 6.5 per cent decline from the prior quarter. read more

Zapotrzebowanie na borówki na świecie nadal rośnie, przy czym Ameryka Północna i Europa prowadzą tę tendencję. read more

The reusable packaging solutions leader Ifco has announced the launch of Ifco Digital, which includes its new Tracking-as-a-Service (TaaS) solution. read more

The establishment of the Insimbi Ridge cargo facility in Cato Ridge, Kwa-Zulu-Natal, is considered a significant development for South Africa's northern citrus export corridor. This corridor offers access to the Port of Durban export terminal. read more

Ezhou Huahu International Airport in China's Hubei province has experienced a substantial increase in airfreight shipments in 2025, with its strategic location playing a key role in facilitating the trade of fresh produce. read more

Indonesia continues to hold significant untapped market potential for the global fresh produce industry. With increased urbanization, an expanding middle class, and a more health-conscious younger demographic, the demand for imported fruits is growing – as are the marketing opportunities. read more

Australia's independent fruit and vegetable retailers are being featured in a new national campaign encouraging consumers to shop locally. read more

"Klienci azjatyccy ewoluowali znacząco w ostatnich latach," zauważa Stefaan Marais, dyrektor generalny Crownfruit, azjatyckiej części importowej i handlowej południowoafrykańskiego eksportera Fruitworks. "Historycznie popyt kierował się ku mniejszym lub bardziej przystępnym cenowo rozmiarom owoców, odzwierciedlając bardziej wrażliwe na cenę zakupy... read more

The province of Ontario has the largest concentration of greenhouse-grown cucumbers in all of North America. According to Richard Lee from the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, Ontario grows 1,177 acres of greenhouse cucumbers, which is equal to 71 percent of Canada's total greenhouse cucumber production of 1,700 acres. read more

The first box of cherries from Australia's 2025 season will be auctioned on Saturday, 29 November, at the annual Cherry Ball organized by the Sydney Markets Foundation. Proceeds from the event will once again go to Little Wings, a charity that supports regional families with seriously ill children. read more

Nut production is expected to recover in the 2025/2026 season, which started in September, after two years of decline due to frost and drought. This forecast was discussed with the industry during a meeting led by Ana Rodríguez, the Secretary General for Agricultural Resources and Food. read more

Peru is consolidating its position as the second largest exporter of Hass avocados in the world, behind Mexico, but with a strategy increasingly focused on diversifying markets. With over 200,000 hectares cultivated and a network of around 30,000 producers - mostly small-scale. read more

Paval Holding, Zabka, Auchan bid for Carrefour Romania
Paval Holding, an investment vehicle controlled by Romanian entrepreneurs Dragos and Adrian Paval, founders and owners of the do-it-yourself retailer Dedeman, has submitted an offer to acquire Carrefour's operations in Romania, according to local media. read more

For months, Greece has been in turmoil due to a major scandal involving illegal subsidies amounting to millions of euros, which came to light last May. Farmers are holding strong protests across the country, the government sees its image being severely damaged, and CAP policies are coming under scrutiny. read more

A family-owned Australian flower farm is thriving despite tough competition from inexpensive imported flowers, demonstrating the importance of locally-grown flora. According to Flower Industry Australia (FIA), which represents the industry, approximately half of the flowers sold in Australia are imported. read more

Flower seedling growers, nursery owners, and agricultural workers in the Barishal division are currently occupied with cultivating winter flower seedlings, aiming for a successful season after facing losses last year. Many mentioned that reduced sales in the previous year caused financial difficulties. In order to bounce back, they have read more

An analyst report from EastFruit indicates a significant increase in the export of Moroccan lemons to the United Kingdom. read more

India's guava exports are on the rise this season, with significant improvements in both quantity and quality, according to Swapna Jarag of Grow India Import Export, located in Pune, Maharashtra. "The Allahabad Safeda and Taiwan Pink varieties are still the top exports and receive praise primarily for their quality." read more