The Drewry World Container Index fell by 1 percent to US$ 1,919 per 40ft container, marking the sixth consecutive weekly decline. The decrease was primarily due to lower spot rates on the Transpacific and Asia-Europe trade routes. Spot rates from Shanghai to New York dropped by 1 percent to US$ 2,782 per container. read more

As India's demand for berries continues to increase, blueberries are still presenting challenges for growers, according to Sankalp Bavlekar of SB Agritech. The company imports mother plants of strawberries, blueberries, and mulberries directly from Italy, Spain, and Egypt, and nurtures them at nurseries in Maharashtra's berry hub of Mahabaleshwar. read more

Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated on Sunday that India is striving to achieve self-reliance in the production of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. He emphasized that imports in these sectors will no longer be necessary. The Minister made these comments during a review meeting with officials at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. read more

Od bazaru do supermarketu: Jak sieć sklepów spożywczych przekształca sektor spożywczy Uzbekistanu. Międzynarodowa Korporacja Finansów Międzynarodowych (IFC) zgłosiła: "Wzrost Korzinki ma daleko idące skutki, dzięki zorganizowanej łańcuchowi dostaw, która zmienia sposób, w jaki rolnicy planują, uprawiają i sprzedają swoje produkty. read more

Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Wu Peng showcased the country's pecan nuts, which hold 95% of the market share in China, to the delegation gathered this week at the Freshness First stone fruit packhouse in Franschhoek. This is where the first South African plums destined for China were packed and inspected. read more

Zewnętrzny handel produktami owocowymi i warzywnymi - zarówno eksportem, jak i importem - zajmuje strategiczne miejsce w sektorze rolnym i bezpieczeństwie żywnościowym Uzbekistanu. Jednakże, zgodnie z projektem EastFruit, rozwój handlu międzynarodowego wiąże się ze wzrostem śladu węglowego. read more

Global production for 2025/26, from September 2025 to August 2026, is projected to decrease by 8 percent to 1.1 million metric tons in terms of in-shell basis. Declines in Turkey, Iran, and Syria are anticipated to outweigh increases in the United States. Due to reduced available supplies, the global read more

In 2025, over three-quarters of all cut flowers sold in Russia were imported, with nearly one in three flowers coming from the Netherlands, according to data from consulting company B1 (formerly Ernst & Young) reported by Izvestia. The total market value reached $1.1 billion. read more

Ali-Reza Mayer, CEO of TFC Holland, manages a worldwide supply chain for exotic fruits sourced from countries like Peru, South Africa, Vietnam, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic to European retailers. From the company's ripening facilities in Waddinxveen, he monitors a market that is "stable from my. read more

Even in stable seasons, mango is considered one of the more complex fruit crops to cultivate, due to its reliance on climate conditions, tree physiology, and management practices. This has direct implications for India, the world's largest mango producer. The country harvests 23 million tons… read more

A new research project has been initiated with the goal of safeguarding banana crops from Fusarium wilt Tropical Race 4 (TR4), a soil-borne disease that has been negatively impacting banana production worldwide. The project, funded by Hort Innovation, will leverage genetic tools to aid in the creation of banana varieties that are resistant to TR4. read more

The global grape market is experiencing changes in supply dynamics, weather-related disturbances, and pricing pressures in key producing and consuming regions. The Netherlands is currently seeing a significant influx of South African grape shipments, with deliveries to Europe up by 27% as of week 7. Meanwhile, exports from India are facing delays with 1,200. read more

The Australian macadamia industry is poised to enhance its competitive advantage in key export markets by leveraging a new project that provides top-notch retail insights in the US, Germany, and China. read more

Podobnie jak w wielu krajach Azji, chińskie Nowe Rok w Tajlandii powoduje znaczący wzrost sprzedaży świeżych produktów, gdy konsumenci biorą udział w uroczystych obchodach i wymianie prezentów. read more

The rynek winogron obecnie stoi w obliczu trudnej sytuacji. "Na rynku jest obecnie dużo południowoafrykańskich winogron. Eksport z RPA wzrósł globalnie o 8-10%, podczas gdy eksport do Europy wzrósł o 27% do tygodnia 7. W tygodniu 5 wysłano prawie 12 milionów opakowań do eksportu, z read more

The date season, which started in September, has positioned Galilee Export strongly, with the company reporting an expected export volume of approximately 8,000 tons of Medjoul dates for the 2025/26 season. This reflects the company's continuous expansion and its position as one of the leading Medjoul date exporters. read more

Consumer watchdog concerned by rise of per-item prices at Australian supermarkets
The head of Australia's consumer regulator says she is concerned by the growing practice of major supermarkets charging customers for fresh produce by item, rather than by weight, leaving some shoppers confused and... read more

On January 26, 2026, the Primorsky branch of the Federal Centre for Animal and Plant Health Safety confirmed the presence of western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) in fresh-cut flowers imported from China. Two consignments totaling 165,900 stems were inspected at the Pogranichny. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez naukowców z Centrum Volcani w Rishon LeZion, Izraelu, wykorzystało edycję genów CRISPR do zmniejszenia gorzkości grejpfruta. "Dzieci zazwyczaj nie lubią grejpfruta, ponieważ jest dla nich zbyt gorzki" - powiedział dr Nir Carmi. Gorzkość grejpfruta jest związana z związkami chemicznymi, takimi jak naryngina,... read more

The United States and India have agreed on a framework for a Temporary Reciprocal Trade Agreement, marking a de-escalation of tensions, as reported by Portal Fructicola.com. The main point of contention is the reduction of US tariffs on Indian exports from 50% to 18% from the original 25%. read more