Regions

This week, the fruit market as a whole remained stable, with most fruit prices staying the same or slightly decreasing. However, avocado prices have significantly increased in the past two weeks. As for imported apples, prices from New Zealand have mostly stayed steady, with the approaching Qingming Festival not impacting them yet. read more

Sole365, for the fifth consecutive year, has won the prestigious title of "Best Fruit and Vegetable Department" in Italy at the 2026 CX Store Awards. During the exclusive award ceremony held this morning at the Hotel Excelsior Gallia in Milan, the brand also reaffirmed its read more

Cyclone Narelle has caused significant disruptions to banana production in northern Australia, with Darwin being one of the hardest-hit regions. Joe Manariti from Premier Fresh Australia stated that the impact on the company's operations in the Northern Territory has been severe, with approximately 40% of the fruit-bearing trees affected. read more

The cultivation of kiwifruit in India is seen as a lucrative opportunity for farmers in the mid-hills of Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and the North-East. Narendra Mohan from the Department of Agriculture in Bihar explains, "This trend is no longer just about subsistence, it's" read more

Apple growers in India are organizing a nationwide strike on February 12, expressing concerns about the decrease in import duties due to trade agreements with the United States, New Zealand, and the European Union. Farmer organizations in Himachal Pradesh have criticized this policy direction, issuing a warning. read more

The Dutch greenhouse construction company Bom Group, located in the Westland region of the Netherlands, celebrated its 60th anniversary with a well-attended event for employees, clients, and partners. The highlight of the celebration was the introduction of a new company logo and tagline: "Turning Sunlight Into Growth." read more

Imports of vegetables to Georgia have been continuously increasing and reached a record level in January-February 2026. According to national statistical data, imports amounted to $15 million, as compared to $13.9 million in the same period of 2025 and $10.1 million in 2024. This upward trend has been ongoing for several years. read more

The Interprofessional Organization of Northern Italy's Industrial Tomato Sector positively acknowledges the achievement of the Area Framework Agreement for the industrial tomato processing campaign for the year 2026 following negotiations between the agricultural component and the industry. read more

The table grape industry in India is growing its presence in global markets, thanks to early-season production and the use of new grape varieties. Most of the production takes place in Maharashtra, which benefits from a tropical to sub-tropical climate, allowing for harvests from January to April. read more

Liberia continues to depend on imports of onions and carrots, despite having the potential for year-round production. Limited access to operational finance is cited as a constraint for local growers. Trade data for the 2025/26 season shows that Liberia imported an estimated 25,000 metric tons of onions. read more

CMA CGM has adjusted its Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) starting from March 27, 2026, due to elevated fuel costs associated with geopolitical events in the Near and Middle East. This update comes after Advisory No. 6, which initially implemented the surcharge on March 16 in response to rising fuel prices and Brent crude. read more

Two Yubari melons from the new harvest were sold for three million yen (US$20,000) at an auction in Hokkaido, Japan. The melons were purchased by Hokuyupack Co., a company that specializes in fruit and vegetable packaging and sales. The company acquired the melons for use in a free tasting event in the city. read more

The Belgian transport sector is currently facing significant challenges. Diesel prices have seen a sharp increase since the start of March 2026, influenced by recent geopolitical events in Iran. Prices have gone up by nearly 35% since early March and over 42% since January. This surge in costs is putting pressure on companies in the sector, impacting their profit margins. read more

T&G Global's premium branded apples portfolio has had a strong start in 2026, with solid sales of Northern Hemisphere fruit in both domestic and export markets. Additionally, an excellent crop of delicious apples from New Zealand is being harvested and exported to important international markets. read more

If you ask Ricardo Garrón what keeps Melones del Sol alive in the European market, he won't talk about marketing or expansion. He'll talk about the certainty of being where you say you'll be, when you say you'll be there, and with the right quality. The family business operates from Santa Rita. read more

As the 2026 citrus season is about to start, the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) is closely monitoring fuel availability and costs due to the conflict in the Middle East. These factors will have an impact on the upcoming citrus season, which officially starts in April. The CGA has... read more

At the beginning of March, a Super U near Montauban inaugurated a 400 m² aquaponic farm directly integrated into the store, a first in France. Designed as a replicable model, the new farm enables vegetables and fish to be produced and sold on site, just a few meters from the fruit and vegetable section. read more

In the dry uplands of Nellore district, a young farmer has defied conventional farming patterns by turning chrysanthemum cultivation into a profitable venture using modern techniques under a shade net. Sanagapu Chiranjeevi, an engineering graduate from Mudigedu village, abandoned a career in the private sector to pursue this innovative farming approach. read more

During the fourth quarter of 2025, Namibia exported grapes valued at over N$1.2 billion (US$65 million), as reported by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). The total earnings from horticulture exports amounted to N$1.3 billion (US$70 million), with grapes making up the majority of the exports. read more

The cherry industry in the United States is experiencing shifts in global supply and market dynamics, as increased production from China and continued competition from Turkey impact export performance. Data for 2025 show that the traditional export model, which depended on premium. read more