Sector | General fresh produce
German BLE Week 16:
'Increased shipments of Indian table grapes'
India steps up checks on pesticide residues and fruit ripening
Chad Miller – AgrivestedBioAg
Going back to our roots’ roots
New Zealand retailers adjust supply chains to manage rising costs
South Africa builds packhouse capacity for EU regulations
Vietnam targets fruit exports to Japan with quality focus
Bangladeshi fruit exports fall as airfreight costs double
New Zealand fruit exports rise as kiwifruit and apples drive growth
U.S. soft robot detects ripeness and harvests strawberries
Générations Primeurs 2026 contest
"All the pairs were deserving and showed passion for their profession"
Global fertiliser supply tightens as affordability pressures grow
Palesa Motaung – Bread Africa
Farm-In-A-Box handles the paperwork so the farmer can stay in the game
Call to reject changes to the EU-Morocco agreement
Australian growers turn to stabilised nitrogen as supply tightens
Vietnam airfreights 98 tons of produce to Middle East markets
Egyptian fruit and vegetable exports rise alongside inspections
Philippines waives tolls for farm trucks to cut logistics costs
Indian horticulture output reaches 370.74 million tons
Victorian farmers push for stronger farmland protections
European fruit sector adopts data-driven sampling ahead of harvest season
Consumers are increasingly looking for packaging options that fit their budget
UK prepares for food supply disruption as input shortages raise costs
Australian growers lose up to 1 million tons to food waste
Quarantine zone declared after Queensland fruit fly detection
Frost damages fruit crops in Hungary as drought conditions persist
African reefer shortages tighten produce export supply chains
Australia secures additional fertiliser supply from Indonesia
U.S. budget proposal cuts fruit and vegetable benefits for WIC
Brazil launches logistics corridor linking exporters to Africa
Moroccan greenhouse sector relies on migrant labour
Brazil targets top 10 position in global fruit exports
OpinionWay poll for Sial Paris
52% of French people say they are influenced by social networks
Unjustified price increases in fruit and vegetables after euro switch
Mexico expands EU market access under updated trade agreement
Australian produce prices rise as supply tightens and fuel costs increase
Kyrgyzstan's water shortage limits fruit and vegetable production
GrubMarket acquires Schoenmann Produce in Texas
From Rotterdam to Scandinavia within 24 hours
Chocolate-coated grapes and mango ripening rooms: Fruity Pack's convenience ambitions
Costs and supply uncertainty continue to pressure Queensland growers
Namibia increases local produce output to cut imports
Global produce prices rise as input costs and supply chains tighten
MultiWeigh GmbH celebrates its 25th anniversary:
"Traditional multi-head weighers for fruits and vegetables are increasingly being customized"
Russia's direct imports from Uzbekistan reshape fresh produce sourcing model
Coming together to foster connections in produce
Setting the standard for fair produce trade
“Tourism for us is not simply ‘a channel’, but a key demand driver”
Premium leafy greens, exotics and Greek specialties stand out
Rwanda produce prices rise on higher fuel costs
Taiwan shifts exports away from China as import suspensions persist
Canadian food prices pressured by higher fuel and fertilizer costs
U.S. announces $275 million in specialty crop funding for FY2026
Thailand uses Luzhou port to access inland China markets
EU agri-food trade declines in January with lower fresh produce exports
UK wholesale fruit and vegetable prices - week 15:
Strawberries up 25% as apple prices remain stable
Hispatec Italia
Integrated digital platform for the entire food chain lands in Italy
India aims to cut fruit imports and focus on horticulture exports
Ireland launches €100 million fuel subsidy for farmers
Fruit prices in Kosovo rise 13.1% year-on-year
Halil Adam of Früchte Adam GmbH:
"We want to significantly expand our presence in the food retail sector"
Four supermarket chains hit by fraud over the origin of their fruit and vegetables
Week 15 Fruit Wholesale Market Report
Chilean Sweet Mary plum and New Zealand apple prices rise, while durian supply increases
Egypt exports 266,000 tons of food, led by citrus and potatoes
Uzbekistan onion prices fall sharply in April, while greenhouse vegetables prices rise
Kazakhstan fresh produce prices remain stable in early spring 2026
Indian fruit supplier launches QR traceability system
Independent Australian supermarkets absorb rising fuel costs
India launches LIFT scheme with 30% freight support
New Zealand exporters urge support for Indian trade deal
EDEKA Regional
Retail giant brings together regionally distinct brands under one roof for the first time
Brazil hosts Cuban audit to assess fruit import access
Australian farmers oppose further water buybacks
Kenya prepares suppliers to expand agricultural exports to China
Piet de Jager – Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum (FPEF)
Figurehead of South Africa’s fruit exports
Punjab seeks US$740 per hectare compensation for crop damage
Florida growers seek federal support after prolonged freeze
South Texas growers await word on Mexico’s water deliveries
Australia launches program to cut on-farm produce losses
Mehmet Middik of GoWi Fruchthandelsgesellschaft mbH:
"We continue to see many synergies at the new location as well"
Moldovan fruit sector faces April frost risk and pollination concerns
Indian horticulture hit by extreme weather and policy changes
Mozambique farming costs challenge advantages over South Africa
Fresh produce supply in Kuwait stable despite shipping disruption
Jordanian agricultural producer prices up 3.2% in early 2026
African air cargo demand rises on produce exports
UK growers face rising input costs and margin pressure
Farmers prosecuted for protests against scandal
Increasing number of Greek ruling party MPs probed over €1bn farm subsidies scandal
New Zealand updates guidance on nutrition claims for fresh produce
DCS Tramaco has just begun operating at the Port of Rijeka
New office in Croatia facilitates exports of fruit and vegetables to Central and Eastern Europe
Croatia’s Fortenova exits agriculture with sale of Vinka Plus
New Zealand fruit growers face cyclone risk
U.S. grower tests drone use for frost protection in orchards
Peruvian produce exports reach US$904 million in January
Kazakhstan negotiates increased vegetable imports from Uzbekistan
Brazilian fruit exports face logistics disruption
Albanian fruit and vegetable prices rise after 40% crop losses
Brazilian fruit exports grow 62% in volume over decade
Kaliningrad imports 12,000 tonnes of fruit and vegetables in 2026
Israeli orchards use pollination tech as labour shortages persist
IFPA launches 2026 EU policy agenda
Antonio García, Volanti Cargo: "Such a tailor-made service cannot be offered by large multinationals".
New Spanish company specializes in air freight of perishable goods between South America and Europe
U.S. budget proposes 20% cut to USDA spending
Hong Kong Fresh Lane boosts global export access
Fieldwork Robotics secures £3 million to scale autonomous harvesting
Pakistan and UAE streamline food and energy trade
IFPA briefing highlights supply chain risks for fresh produce sector
Australian fruit and vegetable prices set to rise on higher fuel costs
Egypt exports 70,000 tons of fruit led by citrus and strawberries
Tickets now available for EXHCO 2026, Colombia's first fruit and vegetable fair
Colombia’s fruit and veg output climbs to 13.7M tons
Carrefour enables customers to shop via ChatGPT
AGF Kerkdriel marks 20 years in business
"If we buy our goods at 4 a.m. in Brussels, we can work the rest of the day"
Photo report: Frische Centrum Köln-Gremberghoven:
"We are now looking to the future with renewed confidence"
Norbert Heep of the newly founded Frischezentrum Heep GmbH:
"Exclusive brands remain an important part of our product range"
Vietnam’s Lao Cai border trade rises 49% on agricultural exports
South Africa faces export restrictions in SACU markets
Brazilian horticulture faces El Niño risks in 2026
Texas establishes Mexican fruit fly quarantine in Zapata County
Tasmanian produce sector hit by rising fuel and freight costs
European fresh produce shifts sustainability toward costs
Fairtrade merges fruit and vegetable standards for 2027
South Korean agri-food exports rise 4% to US$2.56 billion
U.S. growers face rising costs from fuel and fertiliser shortages
Bangladeshi vegetable exports hit by freight at US$3.50 per kg
Netherlands shifts organic import inspection costs to importers
Ukrainian fruit imports increase in value amid logistics shifts
Redefining the produce ecosystem: A Houston initiative strengthening the industry
South Africa seeks alternative export markets as competition rises
Ukraine advances access to Vietnamese market for agri exports
