The Thrips parvispinus emergency continues to leave its mark on Californian pepper crops in Almería. For weeks, the parasite has been compromising the yield and quality of the product, resulting in a significant reduction in supply and a consequent escalation of prices. read more

Ukrainian processors are reporting a significantly lower proportion of berries being utilized in the freezing industry this season, approximately 35% less compared to vegetables. According to Ihor Usatyi, the sales manager at Tevitta, most berries were readily available in the domestic market, with the exception of wild blueberries. read more

The avocado season on the island of Crete, Greece, is in full swing. Mr. Giorgos Kornarakis, sales director for avocados and citrus at the Agricultural Cooperative of Chania, describes the production situation as follows: "The availability of the product, especially Fuerte variety, is limited compared to." read more

Iperal, one of the most dynamic supermarket chains in Northern Italy, has built its reputation on quality, service, and a close connection with the communities in which it operates. With 56 retail locations, over 50,000 employees, and an expanding range of fresh products, the activities of read more

Marand officially launched in 2017, initially focusing on exporting air-freighted mangoes and a small range of dried products such as quinoa and chia. However, it quickly shifted its attention to avocados, which became the main highlight. The pivotal moment occurred in 2018 when multiple clients requested the company to develop a Hass avocado product line. read more

Carrefour responds to rumors: "We are staying in Belgium"

Carrefour management has confirmed that the company will continue to operate in Belgium, emphasizing that they have successfully turned around their business in the country. Despite this assurance, the unions have raised serious concerns.

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Building on the success of its recent mission to Singapore, Egypt has extended its outreach in Southeast Asia with a dedicated trade mission to Malaysia. The initiative aims to further expand Egypt’s presence in the dynamic fruit and vegetable market of the region. read more

First Choice Foods Ltd, a potato processing company based in Rupandehi, is currently exporting French fries to the United States. The company is now planning to increase its shipments to the United Kingdom, Australia, and Japan. Production began in mid-June 2025, and the company entered the U.S. market shortly thereafter. read more

A new blueberry variety developed by Bloom Fresh™ has made its debut: Matías™. Matías originated from a genetic program created by the University of Georgia and further developed by Inka's Berries in Peru. In October 2024, after acquiring the breeding rights, Bloom Fresh™ introduced Matías™ to the market. read more

The exports of citrus from South Africa have achieved record levels in 2025, showing a 22% increase compared to the previous season. The final volume surpassed the initial April estimate of 171.2 million cartons by 19%. The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) attributes this growth to various factors. read more

Jingold's expansion in Spain is entering a new phase. The Italian company, a global leader in kiwi with the broadest range of varieties on the market, has begun selling its first 200 tons of Spanish yellow-flesh Jintao kiwis. This strategic move, though still relatively unfamiliar to many, marks an important step in the company's growth in the Spanish market. read more

The transportation industry leader, DP World, is planning to broaden its freight forwarding services to Sweden by establishing new offices in Stockholm and Gothenburg in February 2026. read more

Belgium-based Biotalys has announced that it has received regulatory approval from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its first biofungicide, Evoca. Developed using the company's Agrobody technology platform, Evoca is the first protein-based biofungicide of its kind. read more

Pakistan has aimed to increase its fruit and vegetable exports to $2 billion in the next three years, up from the current level of $700 million, as stated by the Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters and Merchants Association (PFVA). read more

In 2025, New Zealand apple exporters Mr Apple and Fern Ridge Produce delivered a "very strong" performance, which has contributed to an impressive outcome for their parent company, Scales Corporation. read more

Australian macadamia growers have harvested a 2025 crop of 43,800 tonnes in-shell with 3.5% moisture content (equivalent to 46,940 tonnes at 10% moisture). This final yield is slightly higher than the mid-season forecast updated in July, despite challenges posed by severe weather events. read more

Cherry Growers Australia (CGA) has announced that the National Cherry Industry Conference – Cherry 2026 will be held in Adelaide, South Australia from May 30 to June 1, 2026. read more

De Ruiter East Africa is introducing Bahati, a new rose variety by Genviv that, according to Rohit Patil, Sales and Marketing Manager, holds strong potential for the Kenyan market. "The name Bahati comes from Swahili and means 'good luck' or 'fortune'. And that is exactly what we hope this. read more

"This was our first time participating in this exhibition, and we are happy with the results. We plan to expand our business in Georgia," said Omar Papi, the CEO of Futura Srl, at the conclusion of the Agro Food Expo in Tbilisi. "From here, we will also expand to Armenia and the surrounding countries." read more

Exports of mandarins from Morocco to Russia have seen a significant increase in the first months of 2025. According to data from Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, shipments have reached 31.6 thousand tons, marking a 74% rise from 18.2 thousand tons in the same period of 2024. read more