Sector | General fresh produce
Uzbekistan discusses agricultural product exports with major U.S. retailer Costco
Citrus Management Committee
The EU allocates just €8 million annually for detecting and fighting priority pests
NSW farm sentiment shows cautious recovery under climate pressures
Alnico Systems joins ABB Robotics as authorised value provider
Italian wholesaler opens at New Covent Garden Market
Peru Special: Premium Choice Global
"A key pillar of our model is its international presence in destination markets"
Sea freight hurdles slow Ethiopia’s fresh produce exports
Texas produce industry thanks federal leaders for progress on water deliveries
Record South African fruit exports approach the 5-million-ton mark
Egypt’s produce export growth faces labour limits
Specialty crop groups seek added relief under U.S. farm aid plan
NZ Northland irrigation moves from storage to distribution
Brazil’s Piauí expands fruit and vegetable output with irrigation
USDA allocates additional US$38.1 million for Tennessee recovery
Covent Garden traders compare challenges with Melbourne Market
Key figures on the European food chain - 2025:
EU fresh produce production totals 63.5 million tons in 2024
Consumer produce trends look to be unifying globally
Aktalanfruit expands team and product range
“Customers from as far as Belgium and Germany are finding their way to our new branch at the Rotterdam Groothandelsmarkt”
Botswana introduces seasonal restriction on 16 vegetable imports
Brazil plans Santos and São Sebastião port upgrades for fruit exports
Michigan H-2A wage changes reshape fruit and vegetable labor costs
China surpasses Uzbekistan as top supplier of fruits and vegetables to Kazakhstan
Uzbekistan enters Danish dried-fruit market and expands fruit exports to Kuwait
Victoria fruit fly funding renewed as cases rise by 183%
Industry says fleeting relief offered for some farmers but long-term solutions lacking
"We assist Egyptian growers in exporting to the European market"
Fresh fruit imports to Kyrgyzstan decline in January–September 2025
Kazakh produce importers report delays and rising costs at key border crossings
New escalation of blockades expected next week – strikes announced in fruit packing areas
Farmers to blockade Greece’s second-largest port on 12 December
U.S. introduces bill to expand domestic organic infrastructure
Global produce trade prepares for 2026 supply and logistics shifts
U.S. pushes Mexico on water with new 5 percent tariff threat
Swiss data shows limited fruit and vegetable promotions in retail
Conferences on Food Sovereignty launched at Rungis by French Minister of Agriculture
Annie Genevard calls for "Great Food Awakening" in the face of "the agricultural war that is brewing"
Vietnam lifts fruit imports under new tariff cuts
New Zealand reviews 20 years of HortNZ industry changes
New Zealand reviews planning reforms for growers
EU strengthens training access for new growers
Agricultural insurance in Azerbaijan, growing awareness among farmers
Photo Report New York Produce Show
CFB outlines advocacy efforts at Anaheim meeting
High exports push local fruit and vegetable prices up in Azerbaijan
U.S. announces US$12bn farm aid without specialty crop support
Australia trials drones for bird control in horticulture
Bangladesh signs fruit export cooperation deal with China
U.S. delays specialty crop aid as wider farm package moves ahead
India plans airport-linked packhouses for horticulture
Guyana to supply fresh produce to CARICOM markets
Israel and Costa Rica sign free trade deal on produce
China has shipped 856,000 tonnes of fruit and vegetables to Mongolia via Erenhot since 2021
Jorran van der Meijs (BE Fresh Produce) on weekly vlog series:
"Often we walk into the shed, and that alone is enough to inspire a fun little video"
Inoverde and Prodivec Swiss AG sign new cooperation agreement
Victoria updates interstate TPP rules for vegetable movement
Leading the way with perseverance and patience
South Africa's largest producer of hydroponic iceberg and specialty lettuce
U.S. ends 50% tariff as Brazil’s fruit exports fall 40%
U.S. senator urges USDA to include specialty crops in aid plan
Bangladesh weighs new logistics plan for Dhaka fruit flow
Carrefour opens a pop-up store in Belgium, called The Box
Indian traders strike over APMC Act reforms
Imported produce flow to Omsk more than doubles; multiple pest cases confirmed
Peru secures US$400 million financing for agribusiness expansion
Australia tests digital labelling to improve cross-border compliance
State wage shifts raise labour costs for U.S. agriculture
Wolfe Braude - Agbiz Fruit Desk
“We could expand exports in the Middle East, Asia and only scratch the surface”
Bulgarian fruit sector warns of rising Capnodis pest losses
Global climate volatility disrupts perishable supply chains
Eporifrutas’ Dutch office makes a flying start in Poeldijk
"We supply day-trade produce across Europe, excluding German-speaking markets"
"School year starts with South African Nadorcott to bridge gap until higher-quality Spanish fruit arrives"
Karlsruhe wholesale market traders are confident about the future
"We are in the fortunate position that the city has declared its commitment to the wholesale market"
Solar greenhouses become a social media hype:
German influencers visit Europe's center for fruit and vegetables
Karolis Lasys di Mangų Mangas:
"Many of our customers find it hard to imagine everyday life without avocados"
Ghanaian delegation reviews operations at Joburg Market
Queensland report outlines horticulture’s $6 billion economic role
NRTC Group acquires UAE organic brand Ripe Organic
UK budget signals higher costs for cold chain sector
U.S. shortens immigrant work permits to 18 months
U.S. team advances AI weed detection for orchards
Kenya adjusts packaging systems for horticultural exports
Australia reports rising PALM worker disengagement
Indonesia advances digital agriculture with new farm-app deal
A peek at yesterday’s New York Produce Show
EU advances new rules for gene-edited crops
California expands support for CalFresh fruit and vegetable benefits
Rio fire raises fears over holiday fruit and vegetable supply
Expanding “farmer’s market” concept
Redefining local produce with “hyper local” sourcing
Brazilian vegetable exports rise 66.7 percent
APHIS fruit fly quarantine updates for Texas and California
$50M Uzbek-Russian agro-logistics hub launched in Kuva district
Austrian SPAR retail chain pays over €243,000 in bonuses to fruit and vegetable producers
Pakistan and Afghanistan halt fruit trade as border remains closed
Uganda urged to act on hazardous pesticide use
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports rise 18 % in 2025
Vietnam produce exports reach $7.8 billion in November
EU focus on improving financial access for young farmers
Stefan Ewald from L. Schenk GmbH & Co. KG in Karlsruhe:
"We are seeing an increase in customer-specific requirements in the fresh-cut sector"
Fresh CPK could reshape Poland’s horticultural logistics
Michigan fruit exports fall after tariff-related trade disruptions
Tasmania tests native plant strips for orchard pest control
Italian retailer adopts reusable crates for fresh produce operations
Yusuf Bidi on his company’s relocation from Düsseldorf to Hilden:
"We had to overcome the wholesale market mentality"
Turkish fresh produce exporter Saraylım Tarım seeks bankruptcy protection amid financial struggles
Investments, profitability, and export potential of Ukraine’s berry and fruit sector
South African research warns of declining municipal market share
Poland trials new laser MAP tech for fresh produce
Switzerland:
Refrigerated transport company Geisseler AG celebrates its 70th anniversary
Saudi Arabia reports higher date and greenhouse vegetable production
Tasmania distributes 12,000 new seasonal produce guides
Strong global demand—especially for coconut products, pineapples, and mangoes
Week 48 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Chilean air-freighted cherries arrive in large quantities
Egypt's ag exports increase to 8.5 millions tons
Rwandan exporter goes from strength to strength
Australian growers warn of rising pollination pressure
Bradford Warner - AgroFresh
"This is valuable business intelligence for the fresh produce industry"
Early summer arrived at Melbourne Market with first flush of local stonefruit
Ireland’s Musgrave acquires UK produce supplier Delifresh
South Africa fresh produce exports up 10% in 2025
U.S. Thanksgiving highlights farm labor pressures
South African markets compare daily pricing to Black Friday deals
Philippines counts US$29.8 million in crop losses after Uwan
PromPerú
"Peru's export volume is growing by 35.7%; the challenge is to sustain this momentum"
MEPs approve amendment to fruit and vegetable labelling regulation for Western Sahara
Rotterdam Port accelerates fruit and vegetable inspections
Victoria Anderson appointed to lead Australia’s agriculture department
Groups urge U.S. to ban antibiotic-based pesticides on fruit crops
Morocco–UK sea route launches for fresh produce shipments
UK warns of food inflation as new supermarket surtax begins
