W roku 2026 zainteresowanie płaskimi nektarynkami rośnie wśród konsumentów i producentów. Według danych EastFruit opartych na danych firmy hodowlanej, płaskie nektarynki stanowią obecnie około 10% sprzedaży materiału sadzeniowego w Europie, wykraczając poza niszę. Wzrost ten wiąże się z kształtem owocu, a także... read more

Eksport Nowej Zelandii do Unii Europejskiej wzrósł o 3 miliardy dolarów amerykańskich w ciągu dwóch lat od podpisania Umowy o Wolnym Handlu między Nową Zelandią a Unią Europejską. Eksport osiągnął wartość 8,8 miliarda dolarów amerykańskich w roku do grudnia 2025 roku, co stanowi wzrost o 29%, czyli prawie 1,9 miliarda dolarów. Dwa lata wcześniej eksport wynosił 5,7 miliarda dolarów. read more

"Watermelons from Spain are once again well-represented in the markets. The quality is good, availability is strong, and prices are at a stable level," says Paul van Groningen (Hudepa), a commercial agent working in Spain. "Demand is gradually picking up. When it comes to stone fruit, some." read more

Tanzanian avocado season has had a good start, with a positive harvest in terms of volumes and quality, says Jofrey Ombeni, managing director of Tanzanian avocado exporter Onocado Farms: "The Tanzanian avocado season is progressing fairly well overall. We've had a steady flow of fruit, and... read more

The President of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), Ron Lemaire, delivered a clear and confident message yesterday morning at the Association's 2026 Annual Convention: Canada's fresh produce sector is facing real pressure, but it is not breaking. Addressing industry leaders from... read more

According to analysts at the EastFruit project, prices for greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine have been falling for the third consecutive week. Market participants attribute this trend to a seasonal increase in the supply of new-cycle vegetables from local producers, as well as relatively weak demand. read more

India: Mango Paglu Party
Zepto reported: "The Mango Paglu Party was all about giving our consumers a taste of what Zepto truly stands for - delivering carbide-free, farm-fresh mangoes straight to your doorstep. From Alphonso to Kesar and more, it was a full-blown mango tasting experience for." read more

Global fertilizer markets are currently experiencing increasing pressure due to ongoing geopolitical instability, with industry experts raising alarms about a rapidly deteriorating situation following the outbreak of war in the Middle East. "The situation has been concerning since the start of the war in the Middle read more

Sun World International has chosen new licensees in Australia and Italy in order to enhance the performance of its branded fruit programs in global markets. These new licensees will promote Sun World's exclusive grape brands, such as Autumncrisp® and Ruby Rush®. read more

This month, FreshPlaza will be focusing on North America in its Special edition. Are you a grower, exporter, or importer of produce in or to North America? We would love to hear from you. You can send us some information, or we can give you a call for an interview. You can contact us at marieke@freshplaza.com. read more

The international fruit and vegetable trade fair Macfrut 2026, held annually in Rimini, Italy, demonstrated that today's fresh produce industry is not just about cultivating and selling fruits and vegetables. It is a complex system in which products are connected to geopolitics, export diplomacy, read more

In the midst of increasing momentum in Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations and supply disruptions caused by tensions in West Asia, M B Naqvi, CEO and Chief Coordinator of Fresh Produce India, announced a shift in India's fresh produce trade. The event is scheduled to take place from 29-30 May at CIDCO. read more

Rząd Białorusi ustalił zaplanowane ilości zbiorów owoców i warzyw do funduszy stabilizacyjnych na sezon zimowy 2026/2027. Fundusze te służą do regulowania cen i zapewnienia dostaw detalicznych, gdy krajowe zapasy są wyczerpane lub nowe ilości zbiorów nie są jeszcze wystarczające. read more

The asparagus markets are currently undergoing a period of transition, as supply dynamics change in key producing regions. In Europe, increasing volumes are putting pressure on prices, whereas in North America, limited supply is leading to higher spot rates. In the Southern Hemisphere and in export-focused markets, the situation is... read more

Banana exports from India are indeed happening, but not as quickly or smoothly as the market would hope. Ajinkya Takik from Delight Fresh Produce Pvt. Ltd., a Maharashtra-based exporter, explains, "Our exports are progressing, but they are being hindered by various external factors." The current volumes are being sent to Syria, read more

Iran’s agricultural sector is well acquainted with the impact of external influences, as long-standing international sanctions and logistical challenges have significantly restricted the country’s ability to access global markets. read more

T&G Global has announced that it is in discussions to sell its New Zealand fresh produce business to the Turner family, the original founding family of T&G. Additionally, it plans to sell its Fijian and Pacific businesses to Bidfood. The company highlighted that any transaction is subject to finalizing the sale. read more

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The major international berry company Costa has recently completed the first production season for its new growing operation in Laos. They have successfully made trial shipments of blueberries to a number of South-East Asian markets. read more

Holland America Line celebrated the naming of its newest signature tulip, Savour the Journey, at the iconic Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands. The ceremony took place a day before the cruise line's 153rd anniversary. The orange tulip reflects the cruise line's Dutch heritage and longstanding tradition. read more