India's red onion exports are steadily increasing during the winter peak season, according to Cyril Chakranarayan from Olive Import Export, an Indian fresh produce exporter. "Dubai receives the majority of red onions from Nashik, with up to 60 containers being shipped daily at peak times for repacking and re-export to Saudi Arabia and Oman," he stated. read more

Napięcia między Iranem a USA dotykają eksportu zielonych bananów Cavendish z Indii - twierdzi Mariam Ali z firmy Preciouss Import & Export. "10 naszych kontenerów utknęło tam bez żadnej wartości rozliczenia. Eksporterzy zamieniają dwa kontenery bananów na jeden kontener jabłek tylko po to, aby jakoś dostać zapłatę." Zgodnie z... read more

In 2025, Iraq imported over $544 million worth of citrus fruits from Turkey, according to data from the Mediterranean Exporters' Associations. Among these, mandarins saw the most significant growth in trade, with shipments to Iraq increasing by 544% compared to the previous year. Overall, Turkey's citrus fruit exports to Iraq were a key component of the trade relationship. read more

The first shipments of red apples from Piedmont under the brand name La Grande Bellezza Italiana have already been sent to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia by sea. Chiara Gaiardoni, who works in the sales office and serves as an executive assistant, provided some additional information. She mentioned that the apple exports are part of a series of other shipments. read more

As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce consider the possibility of getting married at her Watch Hill mansion, The Providence Journal is reaching out to different wedding vendors to find out what would be needed for Rhode Island to host a wedding suitable for the most popular woman in the world. If Taylor Swift decides to go through with it, it would certainly be a glamorous event. read more

In the midst of the turmoil that has been affecting Iran since late December, the Iranian government made the decision to close mobile and internet networks nationwide starting on January 8, causing a prolonged blackout. In terms of the fresh produce trade, this blackout has led to a read more

The Israeli avocado industry has been under growing pressure in the last decade due to increasing global demand, limited availability of suitable land, rising water costs, and the spread of soil-borne diseases. These challenges have led to a closer focus on orchard establishment practices. read more

"The Orri mandarin, a premium easy-peeler variety developed in Israel, continues to captivate global markets," says Betsalel Ohana, export manager of Planet Israel Farms. "As we enter the 2026 export season, Israeli growers and exporters are optimistic about the upcoming campaign." read more

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W 2025 roku Irak zajął drugie miejsce pod względem importu tureckich świeżych owoców i warzyw, zanotowując wzrost o 114% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, według danych Stowarzyszenia Eksporterów Świeżych Owoców i Warzyw z obszaru Morza Śródziemnego. Przewodniczący stowarzyszenia, Ferhat Gorus, powiedział, że Turcja... read more

For many years, Früchte Widmann has focused not only on marketing but also specifically on its own berry cultivation. After starting its own production in Romania in 2007, further cultivation projects were continuously established – today, the southern German company is active on a total of. read more

Planters of fruits in Israel have noticed an increasing strain on their export markets as orders from various European retailers decrease, resulting in certain portions of the mango and citrus harvest remaining unsold. As per reports from the public broadcaster Kan 11, as cited by Monodweiss, growers are expressing concerns about a potential "impending collapse" in certain areas. read more

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Iran's limited connectivity is causing complications for apple imports into India, leading importers to scale back their purchases in panic, ultimately affecting supply in February, according to Aliyar Sehal from fresh produce importer Fruco EXIM. Sehal noted that last week, the price of Iranian apples in Mumbai reached USD 15.30-15.80 per 10 kg due to slow demand. read more

Avocado production is increasing in Lebanon, as reported by Georgette Lahoud, the area manager for the south at the Rene Moawad Foundation. The Foundation, in partnership with the Embassy of the Netherlands, is supporting the Avocado Lebanon Association, the country's promotional body for avocados. read more

A.R. Chiranjeevi of Scion Agricos, an Indian fresh produce importer and exporter, states that India's trade of fresh produce with Europe depends on establishing trust through systems and transparency, rather than focusing on short-term price agreements. He mentions that Europe has taught him that building long-term relationships is more beneficial than prioritizing immediate profits. read more

Taiwan-based vertical farming operator and technology provider, YesHealth Group, in partnership with Saudi Arabian agriculture company, Mowreq Specialized Agriculture, has started supplying the retail chain Panda in Riyadh under the brand name Jana Farm, as the new facility scales up. read more

The Italian company Siropack started 2026 by signing a commercial agreement to enhance its market presence in Eastern Europe. Located in Cesenatico in the Emilia-Romagna region, the company produces machines and software for packaging fruits, vegetables, food, and pharmaceuticals. Siropack. 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

Maersk will reintroduce trans-Suez routing for its MECL service following an assessment of improved stability in the Red Sea region. The decision follows successful recent transits through the Suez Canal and marks the first structural return of one of the company's services to the route after. read more