Uzbek agricultural producers are increasing their presence in Middle Eastern and European markets by sending new shipments of fresh, dried, and freeze-dried fruit. According to the Dunyo news agency, 23 tons of kishmish raisins were recently delivered to Kuwait as part of an export contract with Nassar. read more

Iranian apple imports to India are stable, with quantities similar to last year, according to Aliyar Sehal from Fruco EXIM. "Iranian exporters started shipping Red apples in October, and the first shipments arrived at Mumbai's Nhava Sheva port within 8 to 10 days, providing them with an early market opportunity before." read more

Egyptian lemon exporters are continuing to increase their market share in Qatar, achieving new records for the second year in a row, as reported by EastFruit. read more

The artichoke harvesting season is now in full swing in Sardinia, with the Spinoso, Tema, and Romanesco varieties being currently harvested. Salvatore Lotta, sales manager at OP Agricola Campidanese, provides a very positive evaluation of the progress of the 2025/26 artichoke season. read more

Izrael i Kostaryka podpisały umowę o obszarze wolnego handlu (FTA) w Ministerstwie Gospodarki i Przemysłu w Jerozolimie. Oczekuje się, że umowa ta rozszerzy handel dwustronny, wpłynie na wzrost eksportu Izraela oraz obniży koszty importu dla szeregu produktów, w tym towarów ogrodniczych. Ministrowi. read more

Po przekroczeniu tegorocznej największej w historii kalifornijskiej krajowej produkcji pistacji wynoszącej 1,57 miliarda funtów, ilość ta spełnia nie tylko rosnące zainteresowanie pistacjami, ale także różnorodne. „Podaż pistacji z innych regionów świata, takich jak Turcja i Iran, boryka się z problemami związanymi z wodą. read more

The LAN team at the embassy in Amman has been collaborating with government and private-sector stakeholders for the past two years to analyze price formation in Jordan's food system. In order to establish a solid foundation for policy discussions, the team investigated tomato and lemon value chains using recently published data. read more

Egypt is consistently improving its status as a leading global provider of fresh fruits and vegetables. The increasing demand in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, along with seasonal shortages in other regions, are fueling the country's fast-growing export industry. Publicly accessible data on production is also contributing to this trend. read more

South Africa achieved a 28% year-on-year increase in its agricultural exports, leading to a trade surplus of US$2.7 billion, according to Wolfe Braude, head of the Agbiz Fruit Desk, who shared this information with the media this morning. The growth in demand for imports has been highly advantageous for South Africa, and he believes that the country's... read more

Egypt is increasingly becoming one of the major global providers of fresh fruits and vegetables. The country's export growth is being fueled by increasing demand in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, as well as seasonal shortages in other competing regions. read more

Baby mango is gaining a strong reputation as one of Colombia's most globally recognized fruits. Claudia Cervantes, the manager of Superfruit, highlights that this particular variety, unique to Colombia, has made its way into markets in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. This success is... read more

Fruitful Ventures is consolidating its European trading activities under one structure from 1 January 2026. Freshpride's European operations will shift to Olympic Fruit, allowing Freshpride to focus on Asia, the Middle East, and other overseas regions, while Olympic Fruit continues its work in Europe. read more

The international container shipping industry is closely monitoring the news of a potential acquisition offer for Zim Integrated Shipping Services, a company based in Israel. Reports indicate that Hapag-Lloyd has made an initial proposal, but formal negotiations have not yet started. Other companies have also shown interest. read more

Dostępność importowanych jabłek na indyjskim rynku jest obecnie stabilna i konsekwentna, ciągłe dostawy zapewniają zdrowy przepływ na rynku i konkurencyjne ceny, mówi Mayur Sakpal z Gurudatt Impex Pvt. Ltd. "Rynek oferuje szereg różnych odmian i opcji jakości, bez większych braków". read more

Sagar Rajput of Kulswamini Fruit Export states that India's banana exports are stable, with increasing demand during winter, particularly from Iran. Rajput also mentions that there are ample opportunities in banana exports, and currently, the market is performing strongly. Kulswamini Fruit predominantly exports the G9 Cavendish variety. read more

Dostępność importowanych kiwi w Indiach jest obecnie silna, przy czym Iran prowadzi na rynku obok Grecji i Włoch, informuje Santosh Chauhan z Chauhan EXIM, indyjskiego importera świeżych produktów. "Irańskie kiwi prezentują lepszą jakość niż w zeszłym roku, z rozmiarami od 30 do 42 sztuk, a w szczególności" read more

Ravatomanga, a close ally of former president Andry Rajoelina, has long held a strong position in Madagascar's lychee trade through his company Sodiat. Towards the end of last month, workers at the port of Tamatave started loading the first of three ships destined for Europe. However, operations were hindered by heavy storms, causing delays in loading pallets. read more

"Despite the war situation, we have not received less trade from Israel this year," says André Nieuwenhuis of FruitPro. "It has, of course, been a very intense period for our colleagues in Israel, but in the end, they even managed to export larger volumes than in previous years. That once again shows their resilience and determination." read more

The sezon starts with high hopes in Lebanon, which is expected to recover after two seasons heavily impacted by the war in the region. Souad Fadel, export manager at Fadel Trading, reports a positive beginning to the export campaign, highlighting the promising avocado production. read more

Romania's retail shelves now feature more than 85 percent local products, according to Agriculture Minister Florin Barbu, who is urging consumers to choose goods processed within the country. He noted that despite an increase in imported vegetables during the colder months, domestic production is... read more