Early spring arrivals drive Easter demand at Sebrechts
Sector | General fresh produce
Tekin Güngör of GOG 2000 GmbH in Cologne:
"We welcome both fast food and fine dining"
Bangladesh agro exports decline as shipping disruptions hit trade
Pakistan exports fruit and vegetables to Kuwait for regional supply
Brazilian fruit exports brace for higher freight costs as season nears
EU-Mercosur deal set to support Brazilian fruit exports
Australia-EU deal to remove tariffs on fruit and vegetables
ITBP to source fruit and vegetables from Himachal farmers
Autumn shift brings new produce to Australian market
Uzbekistan increases fresh fruit exports to Saudi Arabia
FreshPlaza Special on Australia and New Zealand
Morocco expands airport cold storage for fresh produce exports
Pakistan targets cold chain to reduce produce losses
Marcel van de Werken and Willem Ruisbroek, Kiwa Verin:
"Internal product training aligns teams on quality standards"
Brazilian rainfall drives vegetable price hikes while fruit prices fall
Exporters hope for a return to pre-war normalcy
"West Asia conflicts disrupted India’s perishable cargo worth up to $1.5 billion”
Federal Fruit Growing Section firmly rejects sharp criticism of how seasonal workers are treated
"The real situation, not a cliché merry-go-round"
Kenya expands cold-chain and cargo capacity at JKIA
Kenya introduces invoice financing for fresh produce sector
Qatar strengthens food security with local production and stockpiles
Türkiye consumers pay 73% more for pesticide-tested produce
Australian farmers seek support on fertiliser and fuel supply
South Africa awards Durban port concessions for produce exports
UK growers face higher electricity costs as standing charges rise
Italy to employ Uzbek seasonal workers in fruit and vegetable sector
U.S. survey finds 81% of produce sold with plastic packaging
Ukraine storage sector shifts to energy efficiency as power costs rise
Airclima expands in the fresh produce sector with refrigeration projects
"Cooling quality has a direct impact on product quality"
China increases fruit and vegetable exports via Khorgos crossing
New Zealand consumers shift to cheaper produce as costs rise
Bulgarian Vegetable prices rise up to 28.6% while fruit prices decline
Queensland growers face fuel shortages threatening harvests
Australia launches horticulture exchange with Japan
Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices - Week 13:
Asparagus prices fall 5% to €18.17/kg
Zimbabwe earns US$11.62 million from agricultural exports to China
Pakistan waives banking requirements for exports via Iran route
Nigerian greenhouse farming grows to boost yields and exports
Brazilian fruit exports face rising freight costs ahead of peak season
Brazil secures Turkey route to maintain agricultural exports
Sean Thackeray – River Bioscience & XSIT:
"We are a leader in sustainable agriculture within the Southern African market"
California proposes US$100M expansion of CalFresh produce program
Fruit and tree nuts outlook - March 2026:
U.S. orange output forecast steady at 1.746 million tons
Local eyes and ears in Spain
Gulf cargo shifts to land routes as regional shipping still disrupted
EU funding targets Durban upgrades for South Africa fruit exports
New Zealand exporters assess U.S. tariff refunds after court ruling
Italy fresh-cut supplier builds logistics around reusable packaging
South Africa wastes 10 million tons of food annually
Pakistan approves fruit and vegetable exports to Gulf markets
Lam Dong produces 3.5 million tons of vegetables annually
Mexico introduces linerless tray packaging for fresh produce
Philippine cold storage facility to support over 200,000 farmers
"Risk surcharges are suffocating us"
Brazilian fruit exports set to gain from EU trade deal and shifting logistics
U.S. ag groups seek removal of phosphate fertilizer import duties
Eric van Bergem reaches retirement age but continues working in the business
"In Curaçao, I introduced Conference pears to consumers for the first time"
Vietnamese fruit prices fall due to oversupply and export hurdles
Jordan at 61% self-sufficiency, vegetable prices to fall
Oman buyer explores Brazilian fruit sourcing under ApexBrasil program
Chinese robotics data centre uses fruit washing tasks to train AI models
Supplier introduces 6% price increase and 3% surcharge
New Jersey pilot program to test fruit and veg prescriptions via pharmacies
Demographic tidal wave widens performance gap between fruits and vegetables
UAE retailers shift supply routes as Hormuz disruption raises costs
Malaysian fertiliser supply hit by Russian and Chinese export curbs
Kuwait launches supply corridor with 4.5 ton shipment
Mexico and U.S. strengthen food safety cooperation as trade grows
Francois Knowles - Agricultural Produce Agents’ Council
Taking the shackles off the feet of (honest) exporters
Greek fertiliser and vegetable prices increase on higher input costs
Georgia remains reliant on fruit and vegetable imports
Australian vegetable supply at risk as growers reconsider planting
U.S. study develops tool for fruit and vegetable parenting practices
LAVA and Fresh Trade Belgium visit early market Mabru
“Interests that may seem opposed at first glance often prove complementary in practice”
Australia-EU trade deal brings mixed outlook for horticulture sector
South African farmers monitor rising fertiliser and fuel costs
Pakistan faces 40% post-harvest losses due to cold storage gap
New Zealand transport disruptions threaten horticulture supply chains
U.S. lawsuit challenges USDA funding conditions for agriculture
Tripura expands organic farming and export volumes
Moldovan fruit sector pressured by climate, labor, and irrigation
Uzbekistan fruit and vegetable exports rise 21.6% in 2026
Indian fruit sector under pressure from heat and erratic weather
Fiji distributes fruit and vegetable seedlings and seeds to farmer
Azerbaijan increases fruit and vegetable export value in early 2026
Ethiopia hosts Expo to expand fruit and vegetable exports
Study finds sustainability program supports produce resilience
South African fruit sector faces trade and logistics challenges
California agricultural exports to China drop 64% in 2025
Central African importers brace for price hikes and shortages
U.S. specialty crop groups call for $5 billion aid package
Indian horticulture output rises as production expands
Retail CEO highlights supply chain resilience at food forum
South African fresh produce prices decline year-on-year
South African agricultural exports reach US$14.2 billion in 2025
Kenyan fresh produce exports face EU compliance challenges
Kyrgyzstan seeks EAEU duty cuts on food imports
South African fruit export costs surge as Middle East routes tighten
U.S. lawmakers push tariffs on Mexican produce to support Florida growers
UK organic market grows 4.2% as supply constraints persist
Barra Sweetnam - Allfresh Wholesale:
"We are swallowing the additional costs at the moment; it is just not possible to pass on this extra cost"
Uganda to restrict Kenyan farmgate produce purchases
Peruvian agro-exports top US$15 billion with continued EU compliance
Tanzania to develop Coast Region as produce production hub
Heavy South African rains disrupt crops and logistics in Limpopo
Vietnamese produce prices drop amid oversupply and export issues
Air freight from India to Gulf sustains produce supply during disruptions
Canadian retailer under scrutiny for produce origin labelling in Toronto
Fire at fruit export facility in Sadat City contained without injuries
Emirates adds India freighters, capacity up 3,000 tons weekly
EU audits Thai residue controls for fruit and vegetable exports
Annual import and export figures: EU vs. global markets
Iran bans fruit and vegetable exports
South African fruit exports redirected as Middle East disruptions continue
Australian fuel shortages disrupt fruit harvest and logistics
New Zealand fruit in schools program supplies 127,000 students
Indian horticulture output rises 4.51% from 2024 to 2025
Vietnamese fresh produce exports rise 59.5% in early 2026
Ernst Slabbekoorn, Swift International:
"Reliable night frost protection high on the agenda after recent erratic weather"
The Moroccan government forecasts record agricultural growth of around 15% in 2026
Eastern Cape allocates US$145 million to agriculture in 2026/27
Bangladeshi fruit imports rise to 558,020 tons
Turkey boosts vegetable exports to Russia as Iran supply drops
Kazakhstan sets new minimum import prices for EAEU on selected fruits and vegetables
Bengaluru fruit prices fall as watermelon and banana supply rises
UK-India trade deal set to ease imports of fresh Indian produce
Queensland growers call for payroll tax relief in disaster zones
Cayman Islands target local production to cut US$68.7 million imports
How much sunburn protection can add per hectare in orchards
UK Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices - Week 11: