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The exports of citrus from South Africa have achieved record levels in 2025, showing a 22% increase compared to the previous season. The final volume surpassed the initial April estimate of 171.2 million cartons by 19%. The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) attributes this growth to various factors. read more

Jingold's expansion in Spain is entering a new phase. The Italian company, a global leader in kiwi with the broadest range of varieties on the market, has begun selling its first 200 tons of Spanish yellow-flesh Jintao kiwis. This strategic move, though still relatively unfamiliar to many, marks an important step in the company's growth in the Spanish market. read more

The transportation industry leader, DP World, is planning to broaden its freight forwarding services to Sweden by establishing new offices in Stockholm and Gothenburg in February 2026. read more

Belgium-based Biotalys has announced that it has received regulatory approval from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its first biofungicide, Evoca. Developed using the company's Agrobody technology platform, Evoca is the first protein-based biofungicide of its kind. read more

Pakistan has aimed to increase its fruit and vegetable exports to $2 billion in the next three years, up from the current level of $700 million, as stated by the Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters and Merchants Association (PFVA). read more

In 2025, New Zealand apple exporters Mr Apple and Fern Ridge Produce delivered a "very strong" performance, which has contributed to an impressive outcome for their parent company, Scales Corporation. read more

Australian macadamia growers have harvested a 2025 crop of 43,800 tonnes in-shell with 3.5% moisture content (equivalent to 46,940 tonnes at 10% moisture). This final yield is slightly higher than the mid-season forecast updated in July, despite challenges posed by severe weather events. read more

Cherry Growers Australia (CGA) has announced that the National Cherry Industry Conference – Cherry 2026 will be held in Adelaide, South Australia from May 30 to June 1, 2026. read more

De Ruiter East Africa is introducing Bahati, a new rose variety by Genviv that, according to Rohit Patil, Sales and Marketing Manager, holds strong potential for the Kenyan market. "The name Bahati comes from Swahili and means 'good luck' or 'fortune'. And that is exactly what we hope this. read more

"This was our first time participating in this exhibition, and we are happy with the results. We plan to expand our business in Georgia," said Omar Papi, the CEO of Futura Srl, at the conclusion of the Agro Food Expo in Tbilisi. "From here, we will also expand to Armenia and the surrounding countries." read more

Exports of mandarins from Morocco to Russia have seen a significant increase in the first months of 2025. According to data from Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, shipments have reached 31.6 thousand tons, marking a 74% rise from 18.2 thousand tons in the same period of 2024. read more

Dominika Kozarzewska, President of the Polish Blueberry Producers Group and Poland's representative in the International Blueberry Organization, emphasizes that a dedicated Fresh CPK terminal within the Central Communication Port could be a crucial factor in driving the development of Poland's fruit industry... read more

FreshPlaza notes that there is a higher availability of spring onions from Egypt this season, but demand is not as strong due to the economic situation abroad. Multiple exporters are shipping large quantities of spring onions. read more

"The past two South African grape seasons started promisingly, but this year the tone is more cautious," notes Jan Rozema of Prime Fruit Partners. "Europe has been in the market longer than in previous years. In addition, more Peruvian and Brazilian grapes entered early in the season, partly." read more

This week's South African AMT Fresh Produce Market Report by Dr Johann van der Merwe indicates that blueberry prices are still facing challenges and are likely to remain under pressure for the rest of the year. However, there is a possibility of a recovery starting from mid-January through April. Demand for vegetables has strengthened. read more

The now strawberry season has officially started in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, immediately boosting sales for local companies. Although the beginning of the harvest was slightly delayed compared to last year due to colder and rainier weather conditions, Maria Ferrara, sales manager of read more

Egyptian grower Mohamed Awwad, CEO of Al Awwad for Import and Export, has announced the arrival of sweet peppers from Egypt next week. "The new season is starting as we see strong European demand and a more dynamic market than last season," he says. The Egyptian origin is becoming increasingly sought after. read more

Dostępność importowanych kiwi w Indiach jest obecnie silna, przy czym Iran prowadzi na rynku obok Grecji i Włoch, informuje Santosh Chauhan z Chauhan EXIM, indyjskiego importera świeżych produktów. "Irańskie kiwi prezentują lepszą jakość niż w zeszłym roku, z rozmiarami od 30 do 42 sztuk, a w szczególności" read more

NewPrinces has officially communicated that it has completed the acquisition of all shares of Carrefour Italia from Carrefour Nederland and Carrefour, as previously announced on July 24, 2025, as reported by Sole24 Ore. The operation, authorized by the Commission, has been finalized. read more

Rombola Family Farms has been operating as a farm in Australia for over 50 years. The company currently cultivates 22,000 acres of land across New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and Queensland, yielding 11,000 acres of produce each year. Their primary products include seedless watermelon, rockmelon, pumpkin, broccoli, and capsicum. read more