The mango season in India will yield varying results depending on the variety. Yashwant Chakve Patil, director of Indian fruit exporter AA Reyach International, mentions that the season might present more challenges for Alphonso mangoes compared to other varieties. "The 2026 Indian mango season has begun on read more

Potato cultivation in Pakistan has expanded over the past decade, increasing from around 177,700 hectares in 2015-16 to approximately 462,160 hectares in 2025-26, a rise of about 160%. The crop remains one of the country's main food commodities after wheat, rice, and maize. Production has also continued to grow steadily. read more

The 2026 Tasmanian apple harvest has begun, with the first pickings in mid-March featuring early varieties such as Royal Gala and Smitten® appearing on fresh fruit shelves across Australia. This year's apple season is running later than usual, as a cool spring followed by a mild summer has caused a delay in fruit ripening. read more

Australia's asparagus season has recently ended, and although growers were able to avoid losses for the first time in several years, the situation remains challenging. Samir Makssi from VBA Farming stated that the most recent season was a small improvement, but profitability continues to be a struggle for the industry. read more

Easter vegetable deals that have reduced prices to 4p per item "don't send a positive message" at a time when many industries are bracing for significant cost hikes resulting from the Iran war and new energy standing costs. read more

Rząd australijski ogłosił, że odroczy stopniową przejście do pełnego pokrycia kosztów usług regulacyjnych eksportu o rok, do 1 lipca 2027 roku. read more

Australian fruit and vegetable growers are expected to gain advantages from a new national research program aimed at retaining more value from each harvest by tackling the country's A$2.5 billion fresh produce waste issue. read more

Russian phytosanitary authorities have rejected two citrus shipments from Morocco at the port of St. Petersburg following inspection findings. A 48.4-tonne consignment of lemons and oranges was denied entry after inspectors identified discrepancies between product labeling and the information provided. read more

The apple harvest at Golden Bay Fruit in New Zealand's South Island started a few days later than last year. The weather has been good, and the fruit is looking very good. "The colour, quality, and skin finish are excellent," said Patrick Meikle, Chief Commercial Officer at Golden Bay Fruit. "We" read more

Niedawna holenderska misja handlowa do Uzbekistanu otworzyła rzeczywisty dialog między producentami hortikultury z Uzbekistanu a holenderskimi firmami, skupiający się na technologii, lepszym materiale siewnym i gotowych do eksportu produkcji - mówi Furkat Alimukhamedov z Netherlands Fruit Solutions Uzbekistan. read more

W styczniu Rosja stała się największym importerem śliwek z Holandii według danych Eurostatu. Import wyniósł 895 700 euro w styczniu, co stanowi wzrost sześciokrotny w porównaniu do grudnia, kiedy zakupy wynosiły 153 100 euro. Ten wzrost spowodował, że Rosja przesunęła się z trzeciego na pierwsze miejsce wśród wiodących. read more

For the New Zealand salad leaf producer LeaderBrand, the decision to acquire a laser weeder was not just a simple calculation of replacing manual weeding with automation. According to General Manager of Farming Gordon McPhail, "Some people may be very one-dimensional: Right, I spend read more

Australia and the European Union have finalized negotiations on a free trade agreement that will eliminate tariffs on most agricultural products, such as fruits and vegetables, once it is implemented. The agreement will enable 98 per cent of Australian goods to enter the EU without duties, including fruits and vegetables. read more

Xinjiang is boosting its position as one of China's major winter blueberry production centers by focusing on large-scale greenhouse cultivation, developing cold chain infrastructure, and ensuring high-quality premium fruit. A new project in Moyu County, valued at RMB 660 million ($95.5 million), exemplifies the region's commitment to protected cultivation. read more

International airfreight rates have increased by up to 95% between February and March, driven by reduced capacity and higher fuel prices due to the Iran war, raising the risk of prices approaching Covid-era levels. According to Drewry Airfreight Insight, rates from Shanghai to Dubai have... read more

W kwietniu FreshPlaza skupi się na Australii i Nowej Zelandii. Jesteś producentem, importerem, eksporterem, czy działasz w branży opakowań lub chłodzenia? Jeśli w jakikolwiek sposób jesteś zaangażowany w branżę świeżych produktów rolnych, chcielibyśmy usłyszeć od Ciebie. Możesz przesłać nam kilka informacji, lub możemy się do Ciebie odezwać telefonicznie. read more

Philippine banana exporters have started targeting key markets like Japan and Korea to absorb some of the excess volume usually taken up by the Middle East. read more

Produce Plus is launching The Produce Plus Podcast, a new platform for insider analysis, news, and perspectives on the key issues in the fresh produce industry of Australia and New Zealand. read more

Australia's fresh fruit and vegetable industry has called on state and federal governments to take additional steps after the recent national cabinet meeting focused on Australia's national, coordinated response to bolster fuel security and enhance supply chain resilience. read more

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