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Researchers in Australia have developed a method to convert food waste into bioplastic films using avocado peels, stale bread, and sago palm starch. According to the researchers, the approach is designed to be scalable and cost-effective, while addressing food waste and plastic disposal at the
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Analysts from EastFruit report that a notable decrease in the supply of greenhouse tomatoes on the Ukrainian market this week has allowed sellers to raise prices slightly in this segment. Turkey continues to be the primary supplier of tomatoes to Ukraine during this season. read more

In 2025, Egypt increased its watermelon exports to Saudi Arabia and achieved its highest shipment volume on record, as reported by EastFruit. During the first nine months of the year, Saudi Arabia imported 18,500 tons of Egyptian watermelons valued at US$6.9 million. This represented a five-fold increase. read more

Shvam Dhumal of Agroindis Exim Pvt. Ltd., a fresh produce exporter from Maharashtra, stated that India's red onion production is 15-20% lower in the 2025-26 season due to a 45-day delay caused by unseasonal May-November rains in key states. "Last year, November-December experienced lower." read more

India has successfully completed the first air shipment of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged produce from Karnataka to the Maldives. This marks the first instance of multiple GI-recognized horticultural products from the state being exported by air to this market. The shipment included Nanjangudu Rasabale bananas and... read more

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has been finalized, creating a new trade framework that will impact market access conditions for various New Zealand horticultural products, such as summerfruit. The agreement includes specified tariff arrangements for cherries and... read more

Las entregas españolas dominaron el mercado de naranjas. Las naranjas Navelina eran la principal variedad disponible. Navelina también era la principal variedad suministrada desde Italia. Turquía principalmente suministraba naranjas Washington Navel: Estos productos en su mayoría grandes se vendían rápidamente gracias a su atractivo organoléptico.

Spanish deliveries dominated the orange market. Navelina oranges were the main variety available. Navelina was also the main variety supplied from Italy. Turkey mainly supplied Washington Navel oranges: These mostly large-fruited products sold quickly thanks to their appealing organoleptic. read more

Sumit Bhujbal, business development manager of Indian fresh produce exporter Shubham Enterprises, says that this year has not been easy for Indian grapes. He explains, "The Indian grape export season has presented multiple challenges this year, testing the resilience of exporters across the country." read more

Since August 2025, Georgia has exported 11,700 tonnes of hazelnuts worth $117.4 million, according to the Ministry of Agriculture of Georgia. Compared with the same period last year, export volume increased slightly by 171 tonnes, while revenue grew by $48.8 million, a 71% rise. read more

In 2025, Rosselkhoznadzor inspected around 430 tonnes of mushrooms imported from China through the Zabaykalsk international road checkpoint, as reported by the agency's office for Zabaykalsky Krai. The volume of mushroom imports increased significantly compared to the previous year. read more

Cyprus will maintain a 0% value-added tax rate on essential goods, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, throughout 2026. This decision was announced by the Tax Department following a decree issued on 21st November 2025, and will be in effect from 1st January to 31st December 2026. read more

Imports of vegetables to Georgia increased by 26% from January to November 2025, according to data from the National Statistics Office. During the first 11 months of the year, the country imported vegetables worth a total of US$77.979 million, compared to US$61.751 million in the same period the previous year. read more

The South Korean Customs Service has released the final full-year trade statistics for 2025, providing an overview of how South Korea's fresh fruit import market adjusted following the withdrawal of tariff-free import measures. In 2024, South Korea implemented near tariff-free imports for. read more

A frost event caused damage to tomato crops in villages like Kathha Saghraal, Kathha Misraal, and Kotli Rajgan in the foothills of Daman-e-Mahaar in Pakistan's Khushab district. The fields that were once yielding red and green tomatoes were impacted within a short span of time, with plants being affected. read more

Od czasu wprowadzenia programu członkostwa Patron przez Federację Producentów Ogrodów i Artykułów do Rekreacji na jesieni, kilka firm zdecydowało się wesprzeć tę inicjatywę, która daje wiodącym postaciom w branży możliwość podniesienia swojego profilu wśród rządu, handlu i społeczeństwa. read more

The South African grape season is in full swing, and the first batches have reached Singapore this week. "My initial shipment of 2x40ft containers arrived in Singapore on 13.01.2026," stated Hong Chew Kwek, Managing Director at Kwek Global Pte Ltd. "It includes a 40ft container of red seedless grapes." read more

In 2025, the Tomsk region exported 1,330 tons of pine nuts, with 981 tons sent to China, as reported by the Siberian Interregional Office of Rosselkhoznadzor. The first shipment from Tomsk in 2026 has already reached 23 tons. From January to October 2025, Tomsk was the leading exporter of pine nuts in Russia. read more

Founded in 2018, Bahage Foods Ltd. is a woman-led company, spearheaded by Ms. Angel Rugema Uwantege, that has emerged as a trailblazer in Rwanda's horticultural export industry. Operating from its main packing house and headquarters in Kigali, the company has progressively expanded its footprint in the global market. read more

W 2025 roku Egipt nie tylko zwiększył eksport arbuza do Arabii Saudyjskiej, ale także ustanowił nowy rekord wysyłek - informuje EastFruit. read more