Dominika Kozarzewska, President of the Polish Blueberry Producers Group and Poland's representative in the International Blueberry Organization, emphasizes that a dedicated Fresh CPK terminal within the Central Communication Port could be a crucial factor in driving the development of Poland's fruit industry... read more

FreshPlaza notes that there is a higher availability of spring onions from Egypt this season, but demand is not as strong due to the economic situation abroad. Multiple exporters are shipping large quantities of spring onions. read more

"The past two South African grape seasons started promisingly, but this year the tone is more cautious," notes Jan Rozema of Prime Fruit Partners. "Europe has been in the market longer than in previous years. In addition, more Peruvian and Brazilian grapes entered early in the season, partly." read more

This week's South African AMT Fresh Produce Market Report by Dr Johann van der Merwe indicates that blueberry prices are still facing challenges and are likely to remain under pressure for the rest of the year. However, there is a possibility of a recovery starting from mid-January through April. Demand for vegetables has strengthened. read more

The now strawberry season has officially started in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, immediately boosting sales for local companies. Although the beginning of the harvest was slightly delayed compared to last year due to colder and rainier weather conditions, Maria Ferrara, sales manager of read more

Egyptian grower Mohamed Awwad, CEO of Al Awwad for Import and Export, has announced the arrival of sweet peppers from Egypt next week. "The new season is starting as we see strong European demand and a more dynamic market than last season," he says. The Egyptian origin is becoming increasingly sought after. read more

Dostępność importowanych kiwi w Indiach jest obecnie silna, przy czym Iran prowadzi na rynku obok Grecji i Włoch, informuje Santosh Chauhan z Chauhan EXIM, indyjskiego importera świeżych produktów. "Irańskie kiwi prezentują lepszą jakość niż w zeszłym roku, z rozmiarami od 30 do 42 sztuk, a w szczególności" read more

NewPrinces has officially communicated that it has completed the acquisition of all shares of Carrefour Italia from Carrefour Nederland and Carrefour, as previously announced on July 24, 2025, as reported by Sole24 Ore. The operation, authorized by the Commission, has been finalized. read more

Rombola Family Farms has been operating as a farm in Australia for over 50 years. The company currently cultivates 22,000 acres of land across New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and Queensland, yielding 11,000 acres of produce each year. Their primary products include seedless watermelon, rockmelon, pumpkin, broccoli, and capsicum. read more

Uganda continues to import highly hazardous pesticides banned in the European Union, with experts warning of risks to public health, food safety, and the environment. Professor Wenzel Geissler from the University of Oslo stated that "The safest way to use pesticides is not to use them," emphasizing the potential dangers associated with their usage. read more

Ukranian growers are currently experiencing low prices for carrots, onions, and cabbage due to an oversupply in the market. Following last year's high prices, producers have expanded plantings, resulting in overproduction. Limited storage capacity and reduced export opportunities have further exacerbated the situation. read more

Ukraine's potato sector is entering the 2025 season with increased production, thanks to expanded acreage and improved yields. According to Mykola Furdyga, the director of the Potato Institute, the planted area has increased by 25% compared to last year, and favorable weather conditions have supported the growth. read more

Last June, the Belgian retailer Colruyt announced its intention to sell 81 out of its 105 stores in France. 81 stores were sold to Groupement des Mousquetaires (Intermarché). E.Leclerc, Carrefour, and Coopérative U also showed interest in acquiring some of the stores. The remaining 5 stores were not part of the sale. read more

W roku 2025 był trudny dla przemysłu bananowego w Kostaryce. Danilo Román, prezes Narodowej Korporacji Bananowej (Corbana), przypisał to spadkowi produkcji w pierwszej połowie roku, spowodowanemu złymi warunkami pogodowymi i rozprzestrzenianiem się chorób związanych z obfitymi opadami deszczu. read more

The Hungarian Ministry for National Economy has extended the retail margin cap until 28 February 2026 and has also expanded the program to include additional product groups. The updated list now includes various fruit and vegetable categories that are commonly traded in domestic retail channels. The ministry made this announcement. read more

Ukraine's vegetable storage gap has widened, with a current deficit estimated at more than 1 million tons. The figures come from the Institute of Agrarian Economics, as outlined by Oleksandr Zakharchuk, corresponding member of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences and department head. read more

The pomegranate exports from India have seen steady growth over the past few years, says Sourabh Jaiswal, Business Development Manager for Indian produce exporter KK Star: "The current pomegranate production in India matches previous years' levels, with Maharashtra leading India's output." read more

The OI Pomodoro from Northern Italy – the interprofessional organization that brings together 100% of the Producer Organizations (PO) and tomato processing industries in the Northern Basin, the largest European district for tomato production and processing. read more

While packing has resumed, Canada was in a bit of a wait-and-see situation with mangoes from Peru last week. Although the country had just started shipping Kent mangoes, there were concerns from growers regarding pricing. "The logistics from Peru have been good and better than in other years, so it has been steady." read more

WUR researcher Eveline Snelders and two PhD candidates have mapped the spread of the drug-resistant fungus Aspergillus fumigatus across the Netherlands. This fungus can cause life-threatening infections in people with weakened immune systems. While the fungus is ubiquitous in the air, the read more