The first Cherry Express service of 2025/26 arrived at the Port of Nansha in Guangzhou on 5 December, marking the beginning of the peak cherry season in China. The MSC Lome V was carrying 370 refrigerated containers, equivalent to around 8,000 tonnes of fresh cherries, from the Port of San. read more

Pablo in Chile. The cherries are destined for various markets in China, where there is high demand for this fruit during the winter months. The arrival of the Cherry Express service signifies the start of a busy period for cherry imports in China. read more

Food tech company OSY Group is expanding its global presence through a new partnership that will involve the application of its technology on fruit packaging sold in South Africa and Namibia. read more

Food tech company OSY Group is expanding its global presence through a new partnership that will involve the application of its technology on fruit packaging sold in South Africa and Namibia. read more

Australia's almond industry is embarking on a new phase as it initiates extensive replanting of orchards to support future expansion and meet the growing demand for almonds both domestically and internationally, as outlined in a recent report by Rabobank. read more

Inoverde and Prodivec Swiss AG have signed a new cooperation agreement aimed at expanding Prodivec's import activities in Switzerland through its location in CH-3232 Ins. Prodivec is a trusted supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables sourced directly from producers in the Mediterranean. read more

Chiquita, in collaboration with M.eM. Fruit, distributor for Central and Southern Italy of the Chiquita brand and various fruit varieties, will be the Official Sponsor of the 3rd edition of "Run for Love", the charity run organized by A.s.d. Run For Love project Anna Cerbone. read more

Georgia saw a rise in pear imports between January and October 2025, with prices increasing by 53% compared to the previous year, according to data from November. The country imported 1,503 tons of pears valued at US$1.1 million during this period, representing a 2% increase in volume and a 6.4% increase in value. read more

For many Belarusians, tropical fruits are no longer a rarity. Avocados and mangoes, once considered exotic, are now everyday items in supermarkets. Yet the category "exotic fruit" remains broad, encompassing any fruit that doesn't grow locally. Local retailers explain that around 150 different types of exotic fruits are now available in the market. read more

The acting Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, announced during the 10th Raspberry Conference organized by the local Raspberry Producers Association that the raspberry cultivation area in Kosovo is currently around 1000 hectares.

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The supply of guava is currently slightly lower than anticipated, although the volume is gradually increasing. "It is lower than last year," says Alberto Diaz of Spring Valley Fruits. "The season in Aguascalientes, Mexico started later this year, partly due to the good amount of rain we had this summer." read more

Moldova is developing a national strategy aimed at increasing the annual export value of table grapes by 60%, which is approximately US$38 million. This optimistic scenario is based on projections of total investments reaching around US$98 million by 2036. The information was reported by IPN, referencing discussions that took place. read more

Sun World International's partnership with Salling Group has ignited a grape frenzy in Denmark this autumn. This is due to the debut of Autumncrisp® green seedless grapes to Danish consumers for the first time, which represents a significant achievement for branded produce in Europe. Since being introduced on store shelves, the grapes have garnered significant attention and popularity. read more

Izrael i Kostaryka podpisały umowę o obszarze wolnego handlu (FTA) w Ministerstwie Gospodarki i Przemysłu w Jerozolimie. Oczekuje się, że umowa ta rozszerzy handel dwustronny, wpłynie na wzrost eksportu Izraela oraz obniży koszty importu dla szeregu produktów, w tym towarów ogrodniczych. Ministrowi. read more

Apple prices across major EU producers have been decreasing in the early months of the 2025/26 season. Prices in Poland, Italy, France, and Germany for the months of August, September, and October (€/100 kg) have all fallen below their levels from the previous season. In Poland, the price in August started at 108 €/100 kg, and continued to decline. read more

Belarus plans to use imported apples to make up for a lower domestic harvest when creating its state agricultural reserves. This decision comes after a new government resolution was issued, which amends the regulations for providing fruits and vegetables from stabilization funds through the state procurement system. The document provides clarity on how... read more

METRO Italy closed the 2024-2025 fiscal year with a turnover of 2.133 billion euros (+5.9% compared to the previous year). The company specializes in wholesale trade in the Horeca sector. This result was driven by all sales channels in a year characterized by... read more

The fresh deciduous fruit sector in Turkey is projected to face major challenges in MY 2025/26 due to extreme weather events such as frost, drought, and hail. These events have led to a significant decrease in production levels for apples, pears, and table grapes. Apple production, for instance, is expected to decline by 60 percent to 1.8 read more

The topic discussed when Dalsem CEO Frank van der Gelt spoke in the Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant was about bringing Dutch greenhouse-building innovation to growers around the world. Today, between 80 and 100 percent of the company's revenue comes from projects outside the Netherlands. read more

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $159.50 million loan to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to improve connectivity to the Ngandajika Agro-Industrial Park and help open up the country's central region. The total project cost is $177.16 million, with... read more