India's banana export sector is showing a strong growth trend, with significant gains in recent years, according to Shvam Dhumal, Director at Agroindi EXIM Pvt Ltd, a fresh produce exporter located in Maharashtra. "India's banana exports increased by 70% in the year 2023-24 to reach USD 272 million. read more

SOK has confirmed that its Prisma chain in Estonia no longer sells fruits and vegetables from Israel. According to Elomaa, "In practice, this means that there are no longer any fruits and vegetables from Israel in the assortment. Individual products, such as household appliances, will still be sold." read more

The average wholesale prices for bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean were mixed in European Union markets during weeks 45 and 46 of 2025, based on the most recent wholesale data. Prices are reported per 100 kg. In week 45 (ending 09-11-25), prices ranged from €85 per read more

Horticulture industry leaders, growers, and agri-businesses are gathering in Melbourne for the Ausveg Hort Business Summit, held in conjunction with National Agriculture Day. The event, organized by AUSVEG, brings together vegetable, potato, and onion growers to discuss current operations. read more

Retailer Coop Sweden says it anticipates selling a higher quantity of Shine Muscat grapes from South Korea in the upcoming weeks, partly due to the fruit's popularity on the social media platform TikTok. read more

Analysts from EastFruit have made an inspiring observation: in Dushanbe, the capital of the rapidly developing country Tajikistan, residents now have year-round access to imported premium fruits. On supermarket shelves, you can find fresh cherries from Chile priced at 991 somoni per kilogram. read more

S-Group in Finland has confirmed that it stopped buying products of Israeli origin in September. The decision was made public after discussions within HOK-Elanto's representative council and applies to fruits and vegetables that were previously sourced from Israel. Earlier shipments have already been processed. read more

Uzbekistan imported 6,476 tonnes of lemons valued at around USD 2.2 million from January to September 2025, as reported by the National Statistics Committee. This marks a significant decline of 8,360 tonnes, or 2.3 times, compared to the same period last year. Tajikistan continued to be the primary supplier,... read more

W ciągu ostatnich tygodni ceny hurtowe dla krajowych jabłek jadalnych w Polsce znacząco spadły, zwłaszcza dla popularnych czerwonych odmian takich jak Red Jonaprince, Golden Delicious i pasiasta Gala. Jabłka Red Jonaprince o średnicy powyżej 70 mm obecnie są sprzedawane w przedziale 1,10–1,40 PLN/kg (około 0,22–0,28 USD/kg). read more

Poland's potato exports reached a record of 107,540 tonnes between January and August 2025, sold to 31 countries. Ukraine remained the main buyer at 57,110 tonnes, followed by Romania (11,900 t), Moldova (9,920 t), Belarus (6,520 t), Germany (5,630 t), Italy (5,010 t), Slovakia (2,780 t), Latvia. read more

Imports of apples from Afghanistan and Iran into India are currently stable, as the period between November and December is the peak season for both sources, according to Syed Salehus Sabah of Al Fatah Impex. "The availability of Afghan and Iranian apples is good despite some changes; Afghan apples are" read more

Chinese mandarins are entering the markets in India early this season and are competing closely with imports from South Africa. Buyers are carefully assessing the quality and price, according to Bhavey Pilani from Fruitsify. "Although volumes are still increasing, the market is paying close attention to factors like size, sweetness, and appearance." read more

Dane celne pokazują, że handel importem i eksportem kwiatów w Chinach osiągnął wartość 782 milionów dolarów w 2024 roku, co oznacza wzrost o 72 miliony dolarów w porównaniu z rokiem 2023, co stanowi wzrost roczny na poziomie 10,15%. Z tego eksport wyniósł 516 milionów dolarów, co oznacza wzrost o 17,78% rok do roku, podczas gdy import spadł do 266 milionów dolarów. read more

On 13 November, Laos and China expanded their agricultural cooperation following discussions in Chongqing during the 9th ASEAN-China Ministerial SPS Cooperation Meeting. A new sanitary and phytosanitary protocol was signed between Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Kikeo Singnavong. read more

This spring marks 40 years since the beginning of two of New Zealand's most successful apples - Scifresh and Scilate, marketed as Jazz and Envy respectively. read more

Consolidated Fruits is preparing to move into a new packhouse for the upcoming cherry season in 2025/26, signifying a significant milestone as the company kicks off harvesting next week in Central Otago, New Zealand. The parent company of the popular Kiwi Crunch brand and Prunus Orchards, which focuses on cherry production, is expanding its operations. read more

In Antalya, Turkey, the GrowTech trade show has entered its second day. Turkey has a rich agricultural history, but the market's development potential has not been fully realized yet. Despite the emergence of large agricultural companies supported by investors, the market still features numerous opportunities. read more

With the Indian Government's plan to develop a G+9 floor mall at the current location of Netaji Flower Market, near Janaki Talkies in Sitabuldi, the famous flower market will be permanently relocated to Ganeshpeth. Initially, a temporary arrangement will be made for the. read more

Across major fruit-growing and importing regions, packaging choices continue to vary widely, shaped by local handling practices, retail needs, and consumer habits, says Sukhdeep Sethi, managing director at AVI Global Plast, a packaging manufacturer from India: "We manufacture recycled PET punnets." read more

This spring marks 40 years since the development of two New Zealand apple cultivars, Scifresh and Scilate, now marketed internationally as JAZZ and ENVY. The varieties were created in 1985 by scientists at the Bioeconomy Science Institute, which at the time formed part of the Department of. read more