South Africa has significantly increased its citrus exports to the European Union in recent months, especially during the start of the Spanish season. The most recent report on citrus imports into the EU indicates that by September 2025, the EU had imported 752,375 tons of oranges from non-EU countries. read more

Producers of kiwifruit in Italy are gradually transitioning their production from green to yellow-fleshed varieties, positioning the country to meet increasing demand and becoming the second-largest producer of these newer types after New Zealand. read more

Some key trends and talking points in the British potato sector at the moment include:

1. Sustainability: There is a growing focus on sustainable practices within the potato industry, including reduced chemical usage, water conservation, and carbon footprint reduction.

2. Brexit implications: The impact of Brexit on the potato sector, including changes in trade agreements, regulations, and access to seasonal labor, is a significant topic of discussion.

3. Consumer demand: Changing consumer preferences, such as an increased interest in locally sourced and organic potatoes, are driving innovation and marketing strategies within the sector.

4. Technology adoption: The use of technology in potato farming, such as precision agriculture, drones, and data analytics, is becoming more prevalent to optimize crop yields and efficiency.

5. Climate change resilience: As climate change poses challenges to potato production, discussions around developing more resilient varieties and farming practices are taking place in the industry.

6. Food waste reduction: Efforts to minimize food waste, including improving storage techniques and developing value-added products from surplus potatoes, are important considerations for the sector.

These trends and talking points are shaping the current landscape of the British potato sector and influencing decision-making within the industry. read more

According to Belgium's promotional body VLAM, Belgium is well positioned to support British pear production and help enhance the category. read more

Belgium is expected to be the leading producer of pears in Europe in 2025/26, as per the World Apple & Pear Association. The forecast predicts a production of 355,547 tonnes, marking a 32.17% increase compared to the previous year. This growth solidifies Belgium's position as the primary pear-growing region in Europe. read more

The new South African table grape season has started promisingly, with conditions in all five production regions suggesting a normal season ahead. read more

The Peruvian and Filipino plant health authorities, Senasa and the Bureau of Plant Industry, have signed an Operational Working Plan that allows for the importation of Peruvian Hass avocados into the Philippines, a market with 110 million consumers. read more

AP Moller-Maersk has announced a series of strategic initiatives reinforcing its long-term commitment to India’s maritime sector. read more

Bananas and pomegranates from Peru will be the next products to be exported to China after the two countries signed a new phytosanitary protocol. read more

Perth Markets is celebrating the start of the stone fruit season with its Back to Market Buyers' Day, a free event that aims to reconnect Perth's fresh food retailers and service providers with the top wholesalers in Western Australia. read more

Fresh Produce India is back in Mumbai this April, gathering top players from the local and international fruit and vegetable industry. read more

Summerfruit Australia has provided an early season update indicating that the quality and size of the fruits are looking promising nationwide. read more

Malaysia's agriculture and food security minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, has reported that the country's pineapple exports have increased by over 100 per cent in the last six months, as stated in a report by Malaysian news site The Star. read more

Ausveg has teamed up with Parliamentarians, vegetable growers, and acclaimed Australian chef Matt Moran for the Great Vegetable Cook-Off, as part of the Australian Vegetable Industry Showcase at Parliament House in Canberra. read more

Originally from Sicily, Tarocco Ippolito is now also being cultivated in Australia. At Rungis, Banagrumes has decided to include this new import to complement the ones from the northern hemisphere, which will be available from January. Louis Alarcón and Nordin Filire from Banagrumes are in charge of this integration. read more

The Al Ferrara Food Festival, held at Pala SimaBio in Piazza Municipale, featured an event dedicated to the Emilia-Romagna PGI Pear, organized by CSO Italy and the Consortium of the Emilia-Romagna PGI Pear. read more

Bananas from the Andhra Pradesh state in South India are gaining recognition as a reliable and high-potential crop, according to Nagireddy Nagarjuna Reddy, founder of fresh produce aggregator NMR Fruit Ventures. "The recent cyclone in the State had no impact on banana cultivation in the Rayalaseema region," he added. read more

Afghanistan's Ministry of Industry and Commerce has identified 15 key agricultural export products that together account for 71% of the country's total exports. These include dried figs, raisins, fresh and dried onions, tomatoes, apples, pistachios, almonds, pomegranates, saffron, cumin, and... read more

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) plans to enlarge the climate-controlled storage and propagation chamber at its advanced nursery in Lodhi Garden in order to increase the percentage of locally propagated tulip bulbs, senior civic officials announced. The new chamber will be. read more