The Portuguese Ministry of Agriculture and the Sea has concluded discussions with China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) to establish the conditions for exporting Portuguese pears to the Chinese market, as announced in a statement from the Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary. read more

The German retailer Edeka has announced that it will be selling Iberian almonds instead of Californian ones in its stores. read more

In the world of dates, Tunisia holds a special status, particularly when it comes to the prized Deglet Nour variety. For Mohamed Amine Boumaiza, export manager of Nouri Dates, a Tunis-based supplier that has been exporting dates since 1981, it’s not just about business – it’s about passion. read more

A new alliance between table grape producers in Chile, Mexico, and Peru, aimed at promoting the long-term sustainability of the industry, was officially launched at last week's Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim. read more

A new alliance between table grape producers in Chile, Mexico, and Peru was officially launched at last week's Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim. The alliance aims to promote the long-term sustainability of the industry. read more

Persimmons grown in Italy are becoming increasingly popular among younger consumers in the country and are also experiencing a higher demand in export markets across Europe. read more

The kiwifruit industry in Greece and Italy has reached a critical juncture. While production volumes are increasing, this growth may lose significance without a well-defined, ethical, and coordinated strategy throughout the supply chain. read more

Carrier Transicold has announced an order of 1,000 OptimaLine with EverFresh units from Great White Fleet, the ocean transportation arm of Chiquita Group. read more

The October 2025 edition of Asiafruit Magazine is now available to subscribers on the Asiafruit app – Apple, Android, and desktop – bringing you the latest news and views from across Asia’s fast-moving fresh produce markets. read more

A new A$27 million protected cropping research center has been launched at La Trobe University. The center is designed to enhance Australia's protected cropping industry, making it more competitive, sustainable, and adaptable to market demands and environmental challenges. read more

Eksport bananów z Indii utrzymuje się stabilnie, ale zmieniające się wzorce pogodowe i brak wsparcia instytucjonalnego pozostają ciągłym zmartwieniem dla rolników. W dystrykcie Solapur w stanie Maharashtra, jednym z głównych regionów uprawy bananów w Indiach, rolnicy obserwują zarówno korzyści z silnego zagranicznego. read more

An audit conducted in Norway has found that the country has a functional official control system for fruit and vegetable production, but several weaknesses still exist. The assessment, conducted by the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA), reviewed Norway's implementation of the European Economic Area regulations. read more

The Balearic peony, known scientifically as Paeonia cambessedesii, is the endemic flower of the Balearic Islands and will be representing Spain in the EUROMED 2025 stamp competition organized by the Union for the Mediterranean Postal Services (PUMed). This annual event allows member countries to compete in designing stamps. read more

The new cherry season is less than a month away at Koala Cherries in Victoria, Australia. "We are busily making last-minute preparations for the season, and the whole business is working to a deadline, so everything needs to be finished off and ready to start," said Michael Rouget, Managing Director. read more

Morocco is on track to achieve a new seasonal record for pumpkin exports to France, marking its third consecutive year of growth, as reported by EastFruit. From November 2024 to August 2025, Moroccan exporters sent out close to 1,700 metric tons of pumpkins worth US$1.75 million. read more

After a long strike that had led to the suspension of activities in Bocas del Toro, Chiquita Panama has started to resume operations in the region, rehiring over 1,600 workers, as reported by freshfruitportal.com. read more

Sunglasses, a well-groomed mustache, neat hair, and an air more of a curious tourist than an international star. Salt Bae, real name Nusret Gökçe, the Turkish butcher who went viral for his famous "salt sprinkling" move, was spotted among the stalls of the Milan Wholesale Market. read more

From success in national markets to international ones: in 2025, the production of Leonforte Igp Peaches has increased, and demand has exceeded supply. There are also exports to Germany and Spain. President Di Stefano. read more

Since early October, Shandong Province in China has been experiencing more than ten days of continuous autumn rainfall, which has been impacting the quality of apples and market prices. The persistent wet conditions are attributed to a northward shift of the subtropical high and ongoing interaction between cold and warm air masses. read more

Since the beginning of this week, wholesale prices for onions have been on the rise in Ukraine's domestic market, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Farmers have indicated that a portion of the onion crop is still left unharvested in the fields, and its quality is deteriorating. read more