The situation for grapes in India seems to be even worse than previously thought, according to Swapnil Aware, a board member of Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods. "With the weather finally clearing this week, the overall scenario for this grape season has become much clearer and significantly. read more

Potato growers in Tasmania report that the state is starting to experience the impacts of the potato shortage affecting mainland Australia. The industry representatives believe that the mop-top virus outbreak is one of the reasons for this issue, as it has restricted potato exports from Tasmania to other areas. Despite the shortages... read more

Banana workers in Costa Rica have received compensation payments as a result of a complaint filed by Oxfam Germany and the Costa Rican trade union SITRAP under the German Supply Chain Law. The complaint addressed alleged violations of labor rights at a banana supplier for Aldi in Costa Rica, including. read more

Kenya is addressing key challenges that hinder the export of horticultural products through legislative reforms and the establishment of a new technical barriers committee. These initiatives aim to facilitate market access for the country's important flower, fruit, and vegetable industries, which generate billions in annual revenue. The timing of these efforts is crucial. read more

A platform funded by the EU and TradeMark Africa was launched this week to introduce electronic phytosanitary (ePhyto) certification to Ethiopia's export sector. This change is expected to have the most significant impact on the country's horticulture industry, which has long struggled with compliance challenges. The Integrated Export and read more

The tomato remains one of the main protagonists in the fruit and vegetable department, and the numbers confirm it: according to the data from the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, the consumption of fresh tomatoes in Italy - considering all channels - remains stable from 2020 to 2024 around the... read more

Agrico Ukraine has successfully accomplished its objective of making Agrico potato varieties available to Ukrainian consumers, after starting efforts in 2018. The company's potato varieties Ranomi and Alouette are now sold in three of Ukraine's largest retail chains: Silpo, Novus, and Metro. read more

The maincrop potato harvest in Northern Ireland is about 80% complete, but recent heavy rainfall has caused delays in operations in various growing regions. Stuart Meredith, agronomist at Wilson's Country, stated, "The progress made in this year's harvest so far is similar to that achieved in 2024. The recent" read more

Farmers in Turkey's Pasinler Valley, located in the eastern Erzurum province, have completed their cabbage harvest with individual heads exceeding 50 kilograms. The crop was cultivated across 500 hectares, with growers reporting higher-than-expected yields this season, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Seeka, one of New Zealand's largest fruit companies and a significant grower-distributor of products such as kiwifruit and avocados, has discovered what it refers to as "a series of invoicing irregularities" that could total up to NZ$350,000. read more

Seeka, one of the largest fruit companies in New Zealand and a significant grower and distributor of products such as kiwifruit and avocados, has discovered what it refers to as "a series of invoicing irregularities" that could total up to NZ$350 million. read more

Spanish citrus exporters are feeling optimistic as the 2025/26 campaign begins. Despite facing the shortest crop in 16 years, the quality is said to be high. With reduced production in other Mediterranean countries such as Turkey and Morocco, there is optimism that... read more

Długotrwałe i niesezonowe opady deszczu w głównym obszarze uprawy winogron na stół Indii w Nashik mogą spowodować średnie straty plonów na poziomie około 50 procent w tym sezonie - wynika z raportu Qualicrop Global Consulting, który przewiduje "znaczący spadek wolumenów eksportu". read more

DiMuto has announced the launch of traceable mango shipments under the SoLumi Fresh brand from Mexico to the US, powered by its DiMutoClear Trade Management platform. read more

The current state of the fresh produce supply chain in Asia is still facing challenges due to various factors, including geopolitical issues and tariff disruptions. These global challenges continue to impact supply chains in the region, leading to fluctuations in availability, pricing, and transportation of fresh produce. While there may be some easing in certain areas, the overall situation remains complex and uncertain. It is important for businesses and stakeholders in the supply chain to closely monitor developments and adapt their strategies accordingly to navigate these challenges effectively. read more

The European pineapple markets are quiet at the beginning of November, as demand slows down and prices are under pressure. Consumption in Italy is low as they await an increase in December, while the oversupply of larger pineapples is affecting the Dutch market. In Germany, there is a trend towards crownless pineapples. read more

Fengjie County in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality recently signed export contracts for over 10,000 tons of navel oranges with companies from Singapore and Malaysia during a promotional event. The region has a historical significance as a citrus-producing area dating back to the Han Dynasty. read more

Na skutek skargi Oxfam i kostarykańskiego związku zawodowego SITRAP dotyczącej naruszeń prawa pracy u dostawcy bananów, dotknięci interesariusze w Kostaryce otrzymali płatności od producenta. Proces, rozpoczęty w 2023 roku, odbył się w ramach niemieckiego Łańcucha Dostaw.

Affected rightsholders in Costa Rica have received payments from the producer as a result of a complaint filed by Oxfam and the Costa Rican trade union SITRAP regarding labor law violations at a banana supplier. The process, initiated in 2023, took place under the framework of Germany's Supply Chain. read more

Razi Qureshi from the wholesaler and exporter Al Quresh Fresh states that the Indian persimmon market, although still niche, has shown consistent production levels due to increasing domestic demand and careful export strategies. He mentions that the persimmon season in India typically lasts from mid-October to December, featuring varieties such as Fuyu and Jiro... read more

The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) and MPS have announced a new partnership aimed at driving sustainability across Kenya's floriculture industry through the use of the HortiFootprint Calculator, developed by MPS and LetsGrow.com. This collaboration marks a major step forward in helping Kenya's floriculture sector become more sustainable. read more