Regions

Kyrgyzstan is aiming to enhance the processing of agricultural products and is looking to exchange experiences with Hungary, stated Temir Sariev, President of the Kyrgyz Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This announcement was made during the Kyrgyz-Hungarian Forum on Food Industry Development. read more

W tym sezonie, czereśnie słodkie, a zwłaszcza czereśnie kwaśne, osiągnęły niezwykłe ceny na Ukrainie, według Ksenii Gusevej, ekspertki rynku owocowo-warzywnego w APK-Inform. Ceny na farmach dla czereśni słodkich zamknęły się w przedziale 150-220 UAH/kg (€4-5), podczas gdy czereśnie kwaśne osiągnęły read more

The Bacon avocado harvest in southern Spain has halted due to low demand caused by pressure from third countries. The Hass campaign is set to begin in approximately two weeks. "We began harvesting Bacon avocados about 20 days ago, but due to strong demand and sales,..." read more

Invest International, the Dutch development finance institution, has provided a loan of €15 million (US$16.2 million) to Namibia Berries to aid in the expansion of its blueberry farm located along the Kavango River in north-eastern Namibia. Namibia Berries successfully exported its initial harvest last year. read more

W prawie wszystkich produktach spożywczych przebadanych we wrześniu zgodnie z obowiązującymi normami dotyczącymi pestycydów, wynika z cotygodniowego raportu opublikowanego przez greckie Ministerstwo Rozwoju Wsi i Żywności. W najnowszym raporcie Dyrekcja Ochrony Roślin Ministerstwa donosi, że 97% spośród 313 próbek żywności pochodzenia roślinnego spełniało wymogi. read more

At Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport in Suriname, travelers can stock up on fresh fruit and vegetables at Uw Fruittuintje just before departure. "It's often the last thing people buy before flying back to the Netherlands," explains owner Wikash Algoe. "A bag of yardlong beans for grandma." read more

The latest analysis by Fepex on United Nations data shows an expanding market: in 2024, global exports of fresh fruit and vegetables reached 148 million tonnes, a 2% increase compared to the previous year. read more

Mr. Pravin Changdevrao Wankhade of fresh produce exporter Universe Exports mentioned that India has a strong availability of onions in key growing regions such as Nashik, Ahmednagar, Pune, Jalgaon in Maharashtra, as well as Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Karnataka. According to him, there is consistent harvesting and smooth supply of onions in these regions. read more

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has stated that the bio-potential of India's Northeast region offers significant promise for the country's economic development. He made these remarks during the "Stakeholder-cum-Awareness Meet" where Quality Planting Materials were distributed under the CSIR–Aroma Mission and CSIR–Floriculture initiatives. read more

Valencia oranges imported from Egypt and South Africa had a tough season in India this year, according to Shakeel Ahmed of Mahira International. "The number of imports increased significantly, with nearly 500 to 600 extra containers arriving compared to the previous year. However, the fruit did not sell as expected. read more

As Moldova nears the end of its late table grape harvest, growers are grappling with the lingering effects of prolonged autumn rains, which have pushed a significant portion of the crop toward winemaking rather than fresh sales. In several regions, up to 50% of the "Moldova" grape crop has been affected. read more

The lychee harvest in Madagascar is showing much more promise this year, after experiencing a 60% decrease in production in 2024 due to the impacts of climate change. Forecasts indicate that volumes will increase in most production areas, potentially leading to a decrease in the purchase price at collection stations. read more

Morocco has increased its presence in the Canadian citrus market during the 2024/25 marketing year, doubling grapefruit exports and achieving a new record volume, as reported by EastFruit. From November 2024 to August 2025, Morocco exported 1,500 metric tons of grapefruit to Canada, valued at read more

Mexico is the main provider of mangos to the United States. The main mango season in the country has come to an end, with a historic record of 95.6 million boxes of mangos exported to the U.S. market this year. Currently, only smaller quantities of irradiated fruit are left from Mexico. read more

When the first containers of Indoor Vertical.Farm's pilot system arrived in Bridgetown earlier this year, it marked the beginning of a new phase for controlled environment agriculture in the Caribbean. The project, done in partnership with the Government of Barbados, introduces a fully off-grid system. read more

Mount Elgon Orchards has announced that its Managing Director, Bob Andersen, has been awarded the MASHUJAA Kenyan Hero Award 2025. The national honour recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to peace, Kenya's independence, academics, sports, arts, and philanthropy. Andersen... read more

Geerlofs, a Dutch company specializing in industrial refrigeration and HVAC engineering, based in Rotterdam and with a presence in Nairobi, Kenya, has become a part of Syclef, an international group focusing on commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning. Syclef has over 3,000 employees. read more

At Agbiz's Media Information Day on October 23, 2025, held in the Western Cape, Wolfe Braude, the Agbiz Fruit Desk Manager, emphasized South Africa's fruit export performance and trade diversification. Braude mentioned that 36% of fruit exports are destined for the European Union, 17% for Asia, 15% for the Middle read more

The walnut harvest is about to end in Greece, with better results than last season, according to Mr. Yannis Karkanis, president of the Walnut Agricultural Cooperative Gaia Domokou from Central Greece. According to him, "The end of the harvest is just a matter of days. This is thanks to the more favorable weather conditions." read more