Sector | Management
Indefinite and prolonged blockades of all Greek customs points underway
Australia backs Laos berry farming and digital census initiative
Ukraine needs 120 large vegetable storage facilities
Brazil develops potato cultivar for industrial frying
European Commission wants to accelerate the approval of biocontrol
Update on blockades
Farmers’ mobilization intensifies
EU organic framework proposal leaves key issues unresolved
Nigeria loses value after harvest despite rising production
Cambodia border tensions pressure food prices
Cyprus pays €10.2 million to growers in drought compensation
California pear growers seek relief from Argentine imports
U.S. farm labour shortages linked to higher food prices
Michigan opens specialty crop block grant applications for 2026
EU agricultural labour productivity rises 9.2 percent in 2025
Chinese table grape exports forecast up 16% in 2025/26
Australian strawberry operator ordered to pay US$1.1 million
Vietnam pomelo import approval raises biosecurity concerns
Mandarin harvest in Georgia faces export challenges amid political and logistical pressures
European and Brazilian ports sign green corridor agreement
Australia reviews export cost recovery changes for agriculture
Rwandan avocado exports rise to 4,201 tons in 2024/25
Bangladesh seed potato project cost rises to US$93 million
Pakistan citrus sector explores China-linked trade opportunities
Nepal tracks orange production data in Tanahun district
Laos approved to export fresh durians to China
EU Parliament backs safeguard clause for Mercosur imports
"Fruit and vegetable retailers finally recognized as craftsmen"
Russia extends 2026 quota for seed potato imports
Rwanda launches project to manage potato and cassava pests
New ‘Parpareil’ almond approved for public release
Pakistan targets smog-tolerant potato varieties
Citrus Management Committee
The EU allocates just €8 million annually for detecting and fighting priority pests
Fepex
"Ensuring the EC-Morocco Agreement is not ratified is crucial for the survival of Spain's tomato industry"
NSW farm sentiment shows cautious recovery under climate pressures
Croatia police uncover cocaine smuggling hidden in fruit transport
Indian potato growers face price pressure from surplus stocks
Imported fruit prices rise in Herat after Pakistan border closures
Jumla reports 5,591 tons of apple exports as production declines
Philippines expects stable highland vegetable supply through year end
Georgia processes 40,000 tons of substandard apples
Diced ginger recalled in Canada due to metal pieces
Australia launches research project to improve carrot packout
Industry group formed to address PMTV potato movement rules
European Commission proposes food safety package
Sea freight hurdles slow Ethiopia’s fresh produce exports
Malaga exported more avocados and mangoes in the first nine months of this year than in all of 2024
Australian almond research focuses on higher-efficiency orchard systems
Malaysia moves to protect durian varieties through GI registration
Iran exports over 23,000 tons of kiwi and citrus in 2025
Pakistan allows kinnow and potato exports to CIS via Iran route
China overtakes Uzbekistan in Kazakhstan produce imports
Bottlenecks in Ukrainian potato supply chain under analysis
Egypt’s produce export growth faces labour limits
Brazilian mango exports to the U.S. rise 17% despite tariffs
Florida approves exclusive licensing for eight new UF citrus varieties
Specialty crop groups seek added relief under U.S. farm aid plan
NZ Northland irrigation moves from storage to distribution
Nagaland explores kiwifruit cooperation with New Zealand
Australian almond exports driven by Chinese demand
Shanghai braces for 250,000 tons of Chilean cherries
Rayalaseema banana prices recover after northern shipments
Kazakhstan implements measures to stabilize vegetable supply
Bangladesh resumes onion imports from India via Benapole
Afghanistan expands onion and potato storage facilities
Brazil’s Piauí expands fruit and vegetable output with irrigation
Concurrent worker strikes hit fresh produce regions and ports
Greece: All roads blocked this week if farmers’ demands remain unmet
USDA allocates additional US$38.1 million for Tennessee recovery
U.S. and Mexico agree on 202,000 acre-feet water release
Michigan H-2A wage changes reshape fruit and vegetable labor costs
Inspiredgo salads recalled in Alberta over Listeria risk
Covent Garden traders compare challenges with Melbourne Market
HLB disease continues to reshape global citrus production strategies
India offers immediate tariff removal on apples and tree nuts to U.S.
Amenduni honoured at Avocado Awards in Nairobi
"Over 100 machines installed in 14 countries, about half of which in Africa alone"
Limoré
"We will start exporting lemons to Great Britain, Norway, and Germany immediately"
Australia exports over 18,000 tons of cherries to Asian markets
Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho:
"ICTSI to invest R$948 million to expand, modernize Rio Brasil Terminal"
Australian blueberries approved for export to Vietnam
Botswana introduces seasonal restriction on 16 vegetable imports
Vietnamese banana exports reached US$372 million in 2024
Vietnamese passion fruit exports approach US$250 million
Allahabadi guava losses reach 1,300 tons
Bangladesh onion prices stay high as potato surplus persists
Brazil plans Santos and São Sebastião port upgrades for fruit exports
Peru added 66 blueberry exporters in 2025 while 47 exporters exited
Chinese Supreme Court upholds grape variety penalty
Texas establishes Mexican fruit fly quarantine in Cameron County
South Korean discussions target Mindanao durian exports
Jammu and Kashmir named apple cluster under Operation Greens
U.S. potato exports to Taiwan rise 16%
U.S. Michigan vegetable sector worth US$5.4 billion
New Zealand court appoints liquidators for Bains group
Ecuador establishes the 2026 minimum support price for a box of bananas at $7.75
Chile uses data-driven irrigation to manage water use
Cuba state mango plantation left unharvested
Brazilian fruit projects focus on GlobalG.A.P. certification
Uganda plans expansion of Soroti fruit factory
South Africa expands lime production in Limpopo
Malaysia activates emergency plan after vegetable crop losses
Bangladeshi mango exports constrained by certification and logistics
U.S. almond shipments fall 19% as yield outlook shifts
New Zealand fruit exports remain resilient despite U.S. tariffs
Victoria fruit fly funding renewed as cases rise by 183%
Apple Market Update – December 2025:
Italy reports 2.3 million tons in updated apple forecast
New escalation of blockades expected next week – strikes announced in fruit packing areas
Farmers to blockade Greece’s second-largest port on 12 December
UK court rules Brazilian orange grower claims time-barred
Indonesia aims to grow tropical fruit exports to Canada
Washington growers plan cuts to apple volumes due to oversupply
California ends funding for NASS almond crop report
U.S. introduces bill to expand domestic organic infrastructure
Brazilian orange crop forecast reduced to 295 million boxes
Philippines maintains vegetable supply as transport delays persist
Vietnam pineapple growers report heavy crop losses
South Africa signs 25-year Durban port partnership with ICTSI
PGI "Cebolla de La Mancha" has grown from 800,000 kilos to more than 50 million in just three seasons
Conference on Food Sovereignty:
The French apple and pear sector sets 4 preconditions
Philippines raises red onion SRP to US$2.63 per kilo
UK declares end of Colorado beetle outbreak
Canadian blueberry growers report losses beyond support
North African permanent crops attract investor interest
Morocco boosts mandarin and clementine exports to Germany
India considers daily freight link for Anantapur horticulture
India debates GI use for Valsad Hapus mango
UK event to review potato production data and water use
Vietnam demand rises for Australian Kaimana lychees
Pakistan sets 300,000 ton kinnow export target
