World fruit and vegetable exports: China, Spain, and the Netherlands dominate the scene
2025-11-05 00:00
The latest analysis by Fepex on United Nations data shows an expanding market: in 2024, global exports of fresh fruit and vegetables reached 148 million tonnes, a 2% increase compared to the previous year.
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Mr. Pravin Changdevrao Wankhade of fresh produce exporter Universe Exports mentioned that India has a strong availability of onions in key growing regions such as Nashik, Ahmednagar, Pune, Jalgaon in Maharashtra, as well as Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Karnataka. According to him, there is consistent harvesting and smooth supply of onions in these regions.
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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has stated that the bio-potential of India's Northeast region offers significant promise for the country's economic development. He made these remarks during the "Stakeholder-cum-Awareness Meet" where Quality Planting Materials were distributed under the CSIR–Aroma Mission and CSIR–Floriculture initiatives.
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"Nasze importowane pomarańcze z Walencji napotkały problemy z jakością i rynkiem w tym sezonie."
2025-11-05 00:00
Valencia oranges imported from Egypt and South Africa had a tough season in India this year, according to Shakeel Ahmed of Mahira International. "The number of imports increased significantly, with nearly 500 to 600 extra containers arriving compared to the previous year. However, the fruit did not sell as expected.
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South Africa is increasing its fruit exports to markets worldwide.
2025-11-05 00:00
At Agbiz's Media Information Day on October 23, 2025, held in the Western Cape, Wolfe Braude, the Agbiz Fruit Desk Manager, emphasized South Africa's fruit export performance and trade diversification. Braude mentioned that 36% of fruit exports are destined for the European Union, 17% for Asia, 15% for the Middle
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Coquimbo cherries are aiming to break into new markets in Asia, Europe, and America.
2025-11-05 00:00
The cherry production season in the Coquimbo Region has begun with a positive outlook, making this fruit an important option for diversifying local agricultural exports. Due to the region's favorable climate, the harvest starts earlier than in other regions, allowing early fruits to reach international markets.
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"I możemy zwiększyć skuteczność naturalnej kontroli szkodników"
2025-11-04 00:00
Platypus, a materials startup based in Israel that specializes in sustainable pest control, has won the Bernard Blum Award for Innovation in Biocontrol. The award was presented during the ABIM congress in Basel and recognizes new solutions that promote the transition to biological crop protection.
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A grower in Papua New Guinea is interested in developing an avocado tree that bears multiple fruits.
2025-11-04 00:00
An avocado farmer in the Central Highlands of Papua New Guinea has once again harvested fruit from trees he planted back in 2022. He is interested in propagating this avocado variety further in his nursery and planting it on a larger scale to ensure year-round production. Solepa Aganisafa from Goroka is spearheading this effort.
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Zimbabwean blueberry growers are requesting changes in policies to facilitate exports to China.
2025-11-04 00:00
Przemysł borówkowy Zimbabwe zachęca rząd do wprowadzenia przyjaznych inwestycji polityk po podpisaniu umowy eksportowej we wrześniu, która po raz pierwszy otworzyła dostęp do rynku chińskiego. Przed umową eksport ograniczony był do Europy, Bliskiego Wschodu i Azji Południowo-Wschodniej.
Zimbabwe's blueberry industry is urging the government to introduce investment-friendly policies following an export agreement signed in September that opened access to the Chinese market for the first time. Before the deal, exports were limited to Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. read more
Zimbabwe's blueberry industry is urging the government to introduce investment-friendly policies following an export agreement signed in September that opened access to the Chinese market for the first time. Before the deal, exports were limited to Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. read more
"We can enhance the effectiveness of natural pest control."
2025-11-04 00:00
Platypus, a materials startup based in Israel that focuses on sustainable pest control, has been named the winner of the Bernard Blum Award for Innovation in Biocontrol. The award, presented during the ABIM congress in Basel, recognizes new solutions that promote the transition to biological crop protection.
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New Zealand is investing in fruit storage and protein research.
2025-11-04 00:00
The Bioeconomy Science Institute, a collaborative effort between AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research, and Scion, has secured over $12 million in Endeavour Fund support for two research projects focused on revolutionizing New Zealand's food, horticulture, and agriculture sectors.
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Prices for pineapples in Russia increased by 16% in 2025.
2025-11-04 00:00
W 2025 roku ceny ananasów w Rosji wzrosły o 16%, zgodnie z danymi ATOL zgłoszonymi przez kanał Telegram Shot. Gwałtowny wzrost był spowodowany wyższymi kosztami logistyki i sezonowymi wahaniami popytu. Ceny owoców zanotowały największy wzrost w październiku, z 7% wzrostem w ciągu miesiąca.
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"Oczekuje się, że tegoroczne zbiory kinnow będą większe, ale mniejsze rozmiary owoców mogą stanowić wyzwanie."
2025-11-04 00:00
Pakistan's Kinnow mandarin season is expected to be much better than last year, according to Shoaib Ahmad Basra, Managing Director of fresh produce exporter National Fruit Pakistan. "We anticipate about 10% more than a typical crop, but in reality, it's double what we had last year. Last season was challenging as we only had...
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Tesco: Over 10.8 million portions of fruit and vegetables were consumed by UK students last year.
2025-11-04 00:00
Singapore: Grab ogłasza wyniki za trzeci kwartał 2025 roku
Grab Holdings Limited ogłosił niezweryfikowane wyniki finansowe za trzeci kwartał zakończony 30 września 2025 roku. Przychody wzrosły o 22% w porównaniu rocznym, lub o 17% w stałych kursach walut, do 873 mln dolarów. Wartość brutto towarów sprzedanych na żądanie wzrosła o 24% w porównaniu rocznym, lub o 20% w stałych kursach walut. read more
Grab Holdings Limited ogłosił niezweryfikowane wyniki finansowe za trzeci kwartał zakończony 30 września 2025 roku. Przychody wzrosły o 22% w porównaniu rocznym, lub o 17% w stałych kursach walut, do 873 mln dolarów. Wartość brutto towarów sprzedanych na żądanie wzrosła o 24% w porównaniu rocznym, lub o 20% w stałych kursach walut. read more
Australia is experiencing a significant increase in the import of frozen vegetables.
2025-11-04 00:00
The frozen food aisles in Australia are increasingly featuring imported products, which is causing worries among local farmers and food manufacturers about the future of domestic production. According to Associate Professor Louise Grimmer from the University of Tasmania, household budgets are…
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Price trend of fruit and vegetables in Italy as of November 3rd.
2025-11-04 00:00
The harvesting of Italian Hayward kiwis has started, while the sale of the New Zealand-branded product is about to finish. The new campaign for Italian blonde oranges has also started early. The current heat is not favoring the quality and demand for clementines and artichokes. It's getting busy.
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Japan views Peru as a new source of blueberries.
2025-11-04 00:00
Japonia staje się potencjalnym nowym rynkiem dla peruwiańskich borówek, ponieważ rośnie popyt konsumentów na zdrowe i funkcjonalne produkty spożywcze. Według Stowarzyszenia Eksporterów (ADEX), ten popyt koresponduje z zdolnością Peru do produkcji zrównoważonych, wysokiej jakości owoców. W 2024 roku globalne importy borówek rosły.
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Greece has initiated the Vegiterraneo campaign in Eastern Europe.
2025-11-04 00:00
A new European campaign promoting fruit and vegetable consumption, named Vegiterraneo, has been introduced in Romania. The initiative is designed to increase understanding of the health advantages of consuming a minimum of five servings of fruits and vegetables daily, in line with the World Health Organization's guidelines.
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The Jammu and Kashmir Agriculture Production Department has announced plans to expand Controlled Atmosphere (CA) storage capacity across the Union Territory to meet the rising demand from apple growers and improve post-harvest management. This decision came in response to a question raised by a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA).
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The Italian kiwifruit business is entering its 'golden age'.
2025-11-03 17:00
Producers of kiwifruit in Italy are gradually transitioning their production from green to yellow-fleshed varieties, positioning the country to meet increasing demand and becoming the second-largest producer of these newer types after New Zealand.
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