Sector | General fresh produce
Dave's Fresh Marketplace, Rhode Island
Fresh produce presentation, diversity, convenience, and quality in American style”
EU and UK buyers explore horticulture partnerships in Zimbabwe
Middle East tensions disrupt India’s fresh produce exports and logistics
Partnership supports leadership opportunities for rural women in Australia
Exporters Western Cape warns conflict in Middle East is creating uncertainty
Luca Antonietti (Novafruit) talks from the United Arab Emirates
"We feel protected here in Dubai, but the situation is worrying for fruit and vegetables"
German BLE week 9:
'Spring-like weather boosted demand for tomatoes'
South Africa reports record exports despite challenges
U.S. House agriculture committee advances 2026 farm bill
Oman fruit and vegetable prices rise following supply disruptions
Cindy van Rijswick, Rabobank:
“Middle East tensions highlight the EU’s role as the foundation of our exports”
EU–Mercosur fruit and vegetable trade balance tilts strongly toward South America in 2025
Thailand approves fruit price measures for 2026 crop
New Zealand fruit exporters consider rerouting Gulf shipments
Shipping surcharges and fuel costs pressure South African fruit exports
Marc van Haaren (Shypple) on the crisis of ‘floating reefers’
“Panic and opportunism in an increasingly tight market”
New BOPP film developed for fresh produce flow wrap packaging
New Zealand and Chile sign 2026–2030 agricultural cooperation agreement
Lebanese exporters are cut off from Gulf markets
U.S. organic produce sales reach $22.7 billion in 2025
The comment of some operators
Middle East crisis: Longer sea routes and risks for Italian fruit and vegetable exports
Australia launches horticulture trade intelligence project
Colombian banana exports rise 75.7% in January
Iran suspends all agricultural exports as Middle East conflict escalates
Climate change reshapes global fruit and vegetable markets
South Carolina program connects 68 school districts with local farms
Mercadona and Lidl gain more market share than all other retailers and restaurants combined
Brazil increases its watermelon and avocado export supply
Peruvian fruit exports threatened by coastal El Niño rains
Freight disruptions delay Indian fruit and vegetable exports
India’s 2025–26 horticulture production forecast at 370.846 million tons
Botswana eases restrictions on South African vegetable imports
Kuwait bans food exports and fixes domestic prices for one month
EC signs agreements to strengthen bilateral ties with Switzerland
Middle East logistics disruption halts exports to Gulf markets
Migros optimizes import logistics for fruit and vegetables
Swiss food retail giant announces partnership with Buonvicini AG
Catastrophic losses in greenhouses and crops in Souss-Massa, Morocco, plastic shortage
Strong partnerships are required to overcome challenges in the produce industry
Satellite IoT trial supports data-driven farming in South Africa
No civilian damage from drone attack in British military base
Fresh produce trade in Cyprus holds steady despite military retaliation
Persimmons and Shepard avocados arrive at Melbourne Market
Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices UK - week 9:
UK apple prices mixed as Cox eases and Braeburn edges up
Kenyan exports face disruption as Middle East conflict halts flights
Kerala produce exports to Gulf halted, growers forced into local sales
Uzbekistan increases fruit and vegetable exports by 13.6% in January 2026
Pakistani fruit export earnings rise 93% over decade
U.S. specialty crop growers await US$1 billion aid as costs mount
"This is comparable to what we've been through during the Covid-19 crisis"
Air shipments of fresh produce to Gulf countries halted
Intermarché launches a platform dedicated to local producers
FreshPlaza Special on Latin America
Updated report details winter storm damage to Florida produce
New Zealand summerfruit season ends as fruit fly alert hits Auckland
Ethiopian horticulture exports hit US$288.48 million in seven months
New research shows generational shifts redefine shoppers’ produce purchases
German cellulose packaging supplier reports 2,500 tons plastic savings
Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts Indian exports and global shipping
Cool Control expands to four cold stores with 12,000 pallet spaces in 30 years
"By offering a total package, we have grown with the foreign growers' organisations"
New $9 million horticulture market access centre opens in NSW
NFU questions retailer on apple contracts and produce pricing
16 Australian horticulture startups join 2026 Incubate program
Jonathan Harf, Cintandina:
"We've developed and are selling compostable labels for fruits"
Tanzania to host Hortilogistica Africa conference in 2026
Florida opens US$600 million disaster aid for farmers
Australian growers raise concerns despite horticulture record
Commodities see instability in pricing and availability
Hungary calls for reverse-charge VAT in produce trade
Brazilian horticulture faces pest and cost pressure under El Niño
John Kusters, NFO:
“To be sustainable, we must all make agreements”
Australian horticulture reaches US$12.14 billion, exports US$2.31 billion
California survey links enforcement fears to farm labor losses
South Africa challenges SACU fruit and vegetable import restrictions
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Pheromones: Correct application timing is key to success
Botswana's horticulture exports lag as imports reach US$90.92 million
Nigeria raises air cargo levy to US$0.0185 per kilo
Japan to tighten plant breeders’ rights to prevent variety leaks
Brazil and India adopt electronic certificates for Mercosur trade
U.S. specialty crop growers await US$1 billion aid as calls grow for more
New Zealand venture raises NZ$1.2 million for cultivated fruit technology
Central Asian retailers achieve 1 year payback with reusable crate pooling
USDA to purchase fresh fruit and tree nuts under Section 32
Vietnamese produce exports to EU reach US$477 million in 2025
Saudi suspends Kerala and West Bengal produce over Nipah concerns
Cuban fuel rationing disrupts produce distribution
HortNZ seeks changes to RMA replacement to protect growers
South African agriculture welcomes possible 15% U.S. tariff cut
U.S. sediment buildup limits fruit vessel access at Port of Wilmington
Irrigation infrastructure and crops in main agricultural valleys affected by heavy rains in Peru
Sanodyna by Garbati Group
A locally produced sanitiser that leaves no residue on fruits and vegetables
Iván Marambio, Frutas de Chile:
"India may become a key market for Chilean fruit"
Uzbekistan produce trade growth increases CO2 emissions
South Africa farm employment up 3% in Q4 2025
U.S. produce ads down 1% as citrus leads promotions
Iowa opens applications for 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
Florida freeze losses exceed $3.1 billion across agriculture
“Growers are considered the number one in our supply chain”
Centralized distribution cuts retail deliveries and transport emissions
U.S. and Europe study links dietary patterns to lower bowel cancer risk
Mt Roskill fruit fly controls lifted after no further detections
Labour shortage to weigh on sector
No cheap fruit and vegetables expected in Ukraine in 2026
Ohio expands statewide quarantine to contain spotted lanternfly
Senegal launches cold storage network to cut post-harvest losses
Stephen McCormack - McCormack Family Farms:
“There is a possibility of a glut of produce on the market if the European and English/ Irish seasons overlap"
Canadian study shows GMO views shaping CRISPR crop perceptions
Justine Quéraux, La Blottière :
“We are restarting French cultivation of the Abate pear.”
Tennessee bill seeks sales tax removal on fresh produce
Vietnamese cold storage gaps raise produce export costs
Potatoes, tomatoes, and persimmons show year-on-year changes
Azerbaijan’s fruit and vegetable exports rise in January 2026
Poland mandates origin flags for loose fruit and vegetables
Nigeria increases airport cargo levy from US$0.004 to US$0.016 per kilo
Nearly 183,000 tonnes of imported fruit delivered to Krasnodar Krai in January
UK retailers warn of fruit and vegetable supply disruptions
California accounts for over 70% of U.S. lettuce and 80% of global almonds
NZ investment manager holds US$500 million in fruit assets
Rafael Prieto of Mayacert (Guatemala):
"If producers had to be 100% compliant with all regulations, the process would be costlier and more complex"
The testimony of operators and trade associations
Unrelenting bad weather in Calabria: Flooded fields, torn greenhouses, and crops at risk
Mandatory country-of-origin flag for loose produce from 17 February 2026
New origin labelling rules for fresh produce in Poland take effect
UK Wholesale fruit and vegetable prices - Week 7:
Late season apples surge 95% week on week to £1.66 per kg
Pakistan's exports hit by freight surge and Afghan border closure
USDA launches US$1 billion assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers program
China to remove tariffs on most African imports from May 1
Tensions have resulted in increased imports from Europe
Canada’s produce exports witness a boost due to limited supply and high prices in the U.S.
Florida freeze damages crops in Everglades Agricultural Area
Quarantine pests detected in berries, citrus and vegetables across Russian regions
Turkmenistan expands fruit and vegetable imports from 32 countries
Nuremberg Wholesale Market:
"With targeted investments, full capacity utilization, and a clear strategy for the future, we are well equipped"
EU Parliament approves rules on unfair trading practices in agriculture
