For almost 30 years, the Japanese company Astra Inc. has been pushing the boundaries of automated fruit peeling. Originating as a small idea on a family farm in Fukushima, it has evolved into a prominent player in food processing technology. Their latest product, the FAP-3000, showcases their innovation. read more

A sudden decline in domestic air travel has disrupted the supply chain responsible for transporting flowers from southern states, primarily Karnataka, to Kolkata. This has caused the city's busy wedding season to face a shortage of fresh blooms. In addition, local flower production has been affected by heavy rainfall, leaving florists and event planners scrambling for solutions. read more

Apple rootstock that was believed to have disappeared from England has been identified in Australia and Kashmir using DNA analysis. Pomologists have confirmed that this material is a direct ancestor of several apple cultivars, such as Bramley's Seedling, Annie Elizabeth, and Newton Wonder. These research findings were recently presented. read more

Sezon miękkich owoców w Maroku właśnie się rozpoczął, dostępne są różne produkty: truskawki, maliny, borówki i jeżyny. Perspektywy marketingowe są dość zadowalające, co jest nagrodą za trudny okres sadzenia, według Sofii Rbei, dyrektora generalnego Afripick. Producent opisuje read more

Strawberry producers in the Algarve have started the winter harvest, with the first batches being sent to a Dutch supermarket chain and later to Christmas markets across Northern Europe. According to producer Luís Rocha, "it's starting to get cold there, it's starting to snow, and so they have to." read more

In the period from January to September 2025, Azerbaijan imported 7.17 tons of sweet potatoes worth US$10,380. This indicates a 72% decrease in value and an 88% decrease in volume compared to the same period in 2024, as reported by ABC.AZ citing data from the State Statistics Committee. read more

The vast desert plains of the Ica region in southwestern Peru have undergone a radical transformation in just a few decades. Areas that were once mostly sand and wind now feature extensive cultivation of blueberries, grapes, asparagus, and mangoes. This phenomenon is occurring in many other areas as well. read more

Carrefour Belgium will open its own stores on Sundays. Starting from January 18, all 83 Carrefour stores in Belgium, including 40 hypermarkets and 43 supermarkets, will be open on Sundays. This decision was driven by the success of Delhaize's Sunday openings and is seen as a necessary step for the Carrefour chain.Source: retaildetail.eu UK read more

The egipska sezon truskawkowy jest w pełni na LuBa Fresh. "Zaczęliśmy dwa tygodnie wcześniej niż zwykle. Zazwyczaj sezon otwiera się z wysokimi cenami, ale w tym roku nie było tak. Poziom cen zaczął się od niskiego, chociaż od tamtej pory ceny wzrosły. W zeszłym tygodniu były nawet bardzo wysokie, ale

The Egyptian strawberry season is in full swing at LuBa Fresh. "We started two weeks earlier than usual. Normally, the season opens with high prices, but that was not the case this year. The price level began low, although prices have since risen. Last week they were even very high, but read more

W styczniu do października 2025 r. Ukraina zwiększyła import pomidorów do 81,8 tys. ton i ogórków do 109,6 tys. ton, przekraczając wolumeny zanotowane w tym samym okresie zeszłego roku. Turcja pozostała głównym dostawcą obu tych upraw, zgodnie z danymi cytowanymi przez EastFruit i UNN. Statystyka. read more

Egypt is consistently improving its status as a leading global provider of fresh fruits and vegetables. The increasing demand in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, along with seasonal shortages in other regions, are fueling the country's fast-growing export industry. Publicly accessible data on production is also contributing to this trend. read more

Peruvian authorities have reported that over 3,407 kilograms of cocaine were intercepted this week in the northwestern region of Piura. According to the interior ministry, the drugs were meant to be hidden in banana export boxes and sent to Belgium. The seizure took place on Wednesday. read more

The Wokha District Administration, in collaboration with the North East Institute of Science & Technology (CSIR–NEIST) in Jorhat, Assam, and the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (ICAR–KVK) in Wokha, successfully conducted a preliminary workshop on the Cluster Development of Medicinal, Aromatic, and Floriculture. read more

Avocado has become the most important crop for Huaral Fruit Export SAC. During its first season, the company exported a total of 50 containers, with Japan accounting for 40% of this volume. This market stands out because it accepts a wide range of sizes, allowing for better fruit utilization. read more

The Box by Carrefour is the new temporary concept launched on November 28th in Brussels, near the Christmas market and the Ferris wheel. The brand's goal is to attract a younger customer base. Spanning 45 m², this mini-store was constructed in just 4 days using. read more

The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has revised the list of goods subject to VAT based on a fixed tax base, highlighting items with potential risks. This update was made in response to input from businesses that import products from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). read more

The value of Vietnam's durian exports reached a record of US$3.33 billion in the first ten months of this year, representing a 10.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024, as reported by the local news agency VietnamPlus citing customs data. read more

Table grapes are one of the most important fruit crops in Egypt, second only to citrus in terms of production volume. In the marketing year 2025/26 (October-September), Egypt is expected to produce 1.67 million metric tons of table grapes, with exports projected to reach 220 thousand metric tons. read more

By week 47, Chile had exported 3,403 tons of blueberries, which is a 34 percent increase compared to the 2024/25 season, and represents 3.7 percent of the projected total. This growth is attributed to an earlier harvest and strategic decisions to target markets with high demand. Asia has emerged as the primary destination for Chilean blueberry exports. read more

South Africa achieved a 28% year-on-year increase in its agricultural exports, leading to a trade surplus of US$2.7 billion, according to Wolfe Braude, head of the Agbiz Fruit Desk, who shared this information with the media this morning. The growth in demand for imports has been highly advantageous for South Africa, and he believes that the country's... read more