"We are experiencing a few days with fewer peaches, but there are plenty of nectarines available."
Exports of peaches and nectarines from Greece are currently at significantly higher levels compared to last season, according to data from the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food.

Armenia has sent the initial shipments of roses to new markets.
The Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that the first shipment of roses and vegetables from Armenia has already been sent to new markets. Pashinyan made this statement while on an

Italian grapes on conquest of South Africa: green light for exports
Fruitimpresecomunica that yesterday, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, during the ongoing Business Forum in Cape Town, South Africa, the Minister of Agriculture of Food Sovereignty and Forests Francesco

Italian table grapes are now allowed to enter the South African market.
South Africa and Italy have improved their agricultural trade relations after agreeing to allow the export of Italian table grapes to the South African market. This technical agreement was

Peru is planting passion fruit in banana plots affected by Fusarium.
The National Institute for Agrarian Innovation (INIA) of the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) has set up 10 passion fruit demonstration plots. These plots utilize

Nowa Zelandia proponuje wzmocnienie ochrony praw do odmian roślin.
The New Zealand government has proposed changes to the Plant Variety Rights Act 2022 aimed at strengthening intellectual property protection for horticultural varieties and supporting long-term

In May 2026, Moldova exported 9,700 tons of apples.
In May 2026, Moldova exported 9,700 tons of apples valued at slightly over $8 million, as reported by the Association Moldova Fruct, citing the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA).

Zespri rebuffs the minister's allegations regarding access to Māori kiwifruit.
A government minister in New Zealand has accused exporter Zespri of not allowing Māori landowners to participate in the country's kiwifruit industry.More. Go to the article

Armenia will assist fruit and vegetable exporters following import restrictions imposed by Russia.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said the government will support exporters affected by Russia's recent restrictions on imports of Armenian produce and will focus on export diversification.

Armenia is considering increasing exports to the EU following restrictions on Russian produce.
Armenia is considering measures to redirect fruit and vegetable exports to European markets following Russian import restrictions on several Armenian fresh produce categories. Armenian Economy

The Spanish avocado conference is focusing on cultivation in northern regions.
The Ministry of Rural Development in Spain is organizing the second Technical Conference on Avocado Cultivation in Cantabria at the Center for Agrarian Research and Training (CIFA). The event,

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

Mango exporters in Senegal who do not comply with regulations may face bans.
At a meeting held on May 20, representatives from Senegal's Ministry of Agriculture and the Senegalese mango interprofession (IPSM) outlined the terms for the upcoming export season. This included

The Spanish table grape and loquat sector is seeking lower tax rates.
Organizations representing the table grape and loquat sector in the Valencian Community have asked the Ministry of Agriculture to support a permanent reduction in the net yield indices of Personal

Wzrost eksportu owoców Tajlandii o 17,9% wraz ze wzrostem wysyłek durianu.
Thailand's agricultural exports rebounded in April, driven by increased fruit shipments, particularly durian exports, as reported by the Commerce Ministry. Overall agricultural exports rose by

Egypt has secured new markets for oranges, grapes, and strawberry seedlings.
Egipt has opened four new export markets for oranges, grapes, and strawberry seedlings in Peru, Panama, and Mexico, according to Egypt's Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. The ministry

Steenhuisen promises to provide assistance following the storms in Cape Town.
The Western Cape fruit communities that were most affected by the recent gale force winds, heavy rain, and floods have been promised assistance by South African Minister of Agriculture John

Ceny polskich ziemniaków spadły o 43% w miarę wzrostu importu z Niemiec.
The government in Poland has initiated a campaign urging consumers to purchase local potatoes as growers are being impacted by lower prices and increasing imports. The country's agriculture

Spain plans to invest €4 million in renovating the Aitona fruit sector bridge.
The Generalitat de Catalunya will be responsible for the renovation of the Aitona bridge over the Segre River, an infrastructure crucial for the municipality's agricultural sector. Albert Dalmau,

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

Catalonia is predicting a stable stone fruit season with an estimated yield of 161,300 tons of nectarines.
Spain's Ministry of Agriculture anticipates a stone fruit season in Catalonia with minimal changes compared to last year, including slight increases in peaches and apricots, and consistent volumes

Moldovan apple exports to the EU have increased to 36,100 tons.
Eksport jabłek, winogron stołowych, słodkich wiśni i śliwek z Mołdawii do Unii Europejskiej kontynuował się w 2025 roku, zgodnie z danymi Ministerstwa Rolnictwa i Przemysłu

Hungary plans to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) on fruits and vegetables to 5%.
The incoming Agriculture Minister of Hungary, Szabolcs Bóna, has presented a reform program that includes policies on the food market, agriculture, drought management, and land ownership

Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports are expected to reach $10 billion in 2026.
Vietnam's fruit and vegetable export sector has experienced consistent growth over the last 15 years, with export turnover increasing from approximately US$500 million in 2010 to US$8.5 billion in

Egyptian agricultural exports reached 3.7 million tons in 2026.
Agricultural export volumes from Egypt reached approximately 3.7 million tons since the start of 2026, according to figures from the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. Data compiled by