Exports of fresh chili peppers from the Dominican Republic to the European Union are decreasing, even though there is a growing demand for them in Europe.
"Dominican fresh chili pepper exports to the European Union decreased from $790,000 in 2023 to $333,000 in 2025, marking a 58% decline, while EU chili imports increased by 15% to $4.43 billion.

Imports of peanut pumpkins from third countries are disrupting the Valencian season.
The Farmers' Union has warned that the significant increase in the import of old pumpkins from countries like South Africa, Senegal, Argentina, and Peru is severely impacting the start of the

Co-op provides online shoppers with excellent value on fruits and vegetables.
Sunday openings at Lidl Belgium are currently on hold. Last Wednesday, there were new discussions at Lidl between unions and management, but Sunday openings were not part of the agenda, according

Is the new CAP really European? Italy Ortofrutta conference
Italia Ortofrutta Unione Nazionale is pleased to present the conference "Is the new CAP 2028-2034 truly European? Challenges and critical issues for the organized fruit and vegetable system",

The surplus of Polish potatoes is putting pressure on prices in Hungary.
An oversupply of potatoes in the European Union continues to put pressure on producer prices, impacting growers in Poland and Hungary due to the weaker market conditions. According to

Taiwan has sent its first large-scale shipment of summer fruits to France.
Taiwan has successfully exported its first large-scale shipment of summer fruits to Europe after meeting the European Union's import and quarantine regulations. The shipment, which originated from

Taiwan has sent its first large-scale shipment of summer fruits to Europe.
Taiwan has successfully exported its first large-scale shipment of summer fruits to Europe after meeting the import and quarantine requirements of the European Union. The shipment, consisting of 6

The exports of Egyptian garlic to the European Union almost doubled in 2025.
Eksport czosnku egipskiego do Unii Europejskiej wzrósł do 19 555 ton w 2025 roku, w porównaniu do około 9 655 ton w 2024 roku, według hiszpańskiego stowarzyszenia ASAJA. Egipt stał

Sri Lanka requires SLGAP certification for exporting produce to the EU.
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved a decision mandating that all fresh vegetables and fruits exported to the European Union must come only from farms certified under the Sri Lankan

Turkmenistan is increasing its exports of greenhouse-grown tomatoes.
The agricultural company "Ýigit" in the Kaahka district of the Ahal region is increasing greenhouse tomato production and expanding exports from Turkmenistan, according to AsmanNews. The exports

Serbia aims to increase its exports of processed fruits and vegetables to the European Union.
A lecture on increasing Serbian exports of processed fruits and vegetables to the European Union was organized by the Serbian Chamber of Commerce. The session emphasized export strategies for

Eksport owoców kiwi z Nowej Zelandii do UE rośnie po usunięciu ceł.
European diplomats visited the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand this week to assess the trade growth resulting from the European Union-New Zealand free trade agreement. The horticulture sector was

Vietnam is getting ready to export dragon fruit to the EU market, as the EU is expected to implement stricter limits on residues.
Vietnam is taking steps to ensure the continued export of dragon fruit to the European Union despite stricter regulations on food safety and pesticide residue. The Ministry of Agriculture and

Rejections of Egyptian citrus containing ingredients not approved in the EU rose in April.
La Unió Llauradora informs that in April, the European food alert system RASFF detected 8 rejections of citrus fruits from Egypt due to the presence of unauthorized active ingredients in the

Exports of fruits and vegetables from New Zealand to the European Union have increased by 29%.
Eksport Nowej Zelandii do Unii Europejskiej wzrósł o 3 miliardy dolarów amerykańskich w ciągu dwóch lat od podpisania Umowy o Wolnym Handlu między Nową Zelandią a Unią

Berry Swing is growing in the modern channel
The Berry Swing project for the enhancement of small fruits, promoted by Cso Italy and co-financed by the European Union, resumes. In its second year, it will be present in 46 sales points across

Exports of Brazilian papaya increased by 11% in the first quarter of 2026 due to demand from the European Union.
The increase in papaya exports from Brazil in the first quarter of 2026 showed growth in both volume and revenue. According to data from ComexStat, shipments reached approximately 15 thousand

South Africa is increasing its packhouse capacity to meet the regulations of the European Union.
The Western Cape fruit industry is working to address the lack of locally based manufacturing for packhouse equipment. Grading systems, conveyor lines, and related technology have traditionally

Ukrainian blueberry growers have joined forces to increase exports and target markets in the European Union.
Three blueberry producers in Ukraine will collaborate through the UA GROWERS export platform in the 2026 season, bringing together more than 350 hectares of fruit-bearing plantations, over 2,000

European avocado and mango: promotional campaign underway.
The European campaign dedicated to promoting avocados and mangoes produced in Europe was presented in Milan. This initiative is co-financed by the European Union and implemented by Intertropic,

Fruitimprese raises the alarm: without manpower, the future of Italian fruit growing is at risk
In the extensive report with which Marco Salvi, president of Fruitimprese, opened the proceedings of the 77th annual assembly of the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Enterprises - in the

Spain has initiated a campaign supported by the European Union to promote Axarquía avocados and mangoes.
Produkcja awokado i mango w regionie Axarquía w Maladze pozostaje kluczowym elementem lokalnej gospodarki, a sektor ten obecnie skupia się na wzmocnieniu swojej pozycji na rynkach

Moroccan mango imports are increasing as Mali changes its export focus following the suspension of exports to the EU.
Mango exporters from Mali are shifting their attention to the Moroccan market as the European Union has suspended imports due to phytosanitary concerns related to fruit flies. "This season, we are

Supply security plays a key role in shaping the packaging choices made during Egypt’s table grape export season.
As Egypt gears up for the upcoming table grape export season, a significant change is occurring among exporters, especially those focusing on the European Union, as noted by Mohamed Ali, CEO of

Countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) are implementing temporary duty-free imports for selected vegetables.
The Eurasian Economic Commission has approved a temporary exemption from import customs duties on selected vegetables during the off-season. The measure applies to products intended for retail