Peruvian growers are speeding up the transition to new blueberry varieties to meet the demands of Asian export markets.
Karan Parashar of Exotic Imports Pvt. Ltd. observes that there is a noticeable quick transition to new blueberry varieties in many of Peru's blueberry-producing areas. Growers are making

One million fine for price-fixing in fruit purchases
The Office of Competition and Consumer Protection imposed fines totaling 1.57 million PLN on five businesses and one individual. The case involves a price-fixing agreement in the purchase of

Kilka ciężarówek tureckich pomidorów winogronowych jest codziennie wysyłane do europejskich detalistów. Several trucks of Turkish vine tomatoes are dispatched daily to European retailers.
Enjoy Trade Holland attended this year's Fruit Logistica in Berlin for the first time as an exhibitor. "We look back positively on our participation," says Furkan Karaca. While the Venlo-based

"Sekoya's patented varieties make their first appearance in the Indian blueberry harvest."
India's blueberry market is now relying more on domestic supply as imports from Peru and Chile have dropped to nearly zero, according to Karan Parashar, Director of Exotic Imports Pvt. Ltd.

The Costa Rican banana industry is confirming its dedication to protecting biodiversity.
Dwie pułapki fotograficzne zostały zainstalowane, aby uchwycić dziką przyrodę, która zamieszkuje lasy obszaru agroleśnictwa Sixaola, chronionego obszaru dla przemysłu bananowego

"Zero-waste banana chain yields 10-12% higher grower returns in India"
India's banana exports are experiencing steady annual growth, with a focus on the Middle East, Russia, and Eastern Europe, according to Vivek Karape from SunRaise Farmers, an Indian fruit

"There is intense competition for apples and pears from countries with lower production costs."
"The demand for Greek apples is slightly decreasing, but the demand for Greek pears appears to be increasing this month," says Paris Karastergios, the import-export coordinator for Greek produce

"In 40 years, I have never seen a strawberry variety with such potential!"
It has been 3 years since the Kara® strawberry first appeared on the French market, and 2025 marks its inaugural major production season. This is a significant year for the variety, indicating a

"A nearly 50% decrease in volume for all varieties of Greek pears"
Wiosenne przymrozki miały bezpośredni wpływ na produkcję greckich gruszek i jabłek w tym sezonie, mówi Paris Karastergios, koordynator importu-eksportu dla greckiego eksportera

"It is unlikely that exports to Western Europe and overseas will be repeated this year."
The second week of October signals the start of Greek persimmon exports. While small amounts of the chocolate-colored Karaliok variety are already being harvested for the local market, the first

Turkey wildfires have spared a nectarine orchard in Bursa.
On 27 July 2025, wildfires rapidly spread in Bursa province in northwestern Turkey, leading to the evacuation of over 1,700 people and destruction of vast forest areas. Despite the magnitude of

"Albańskie arbuzie zyskują popularność na holenderskim i niemieckim rynku" "Albanian watermelons gain popularity in Dutch and German markets"
At Enjoy Trade Holland in Venlo, the Albanian watermelon season has begun. Furkan Karaca stated, "We've been in contact with these growers in Albania for some time, visited them a few times, and

The Karakuta avocado facility in Kenya aims to achieve top quality.
Kenyan avocado producer-exporter Karakuta Fresh Produce has opened a 7,500-tonne avocado packhouse in Nairobi, as part of its strategy to boost exports and strengthen relationships with over 1,500

A report states that climate change will severely reduce banana production in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Według nowego raportu Christian Aid do 2080 roku niemal dwie trzecie regionów uprawy bananów w Ameryce Łacińskiej i Karaibach może stać się nieodpowiednich do uprawy z powodu

Banana prices have increased by 1.5% in Germany and decreased by 4.4% in Latvia.
W tygodniu kończącym się 20 kwietnia 2025 r. (tydzień 16) cena hurtowa bananów z Ameryki Łacińskiej i Karaibów w Niemczech (DE) wzrosła nieznacznie w porównaniu z

Korean strawberries are now available in Brazil.
Po ośmiu latach negocjacji, koreańska Kwatera Główna ds. Karantanny Rolnictwa, Żywności i Rozwoju Obszarów Wiejskich ogłosiła, że ustaliła wymagania dotyczące kwarantanny

"Mamy pomarańcze z Walencji o dużym kalibrze, a mimo to eksport nie przynosi zysków."
The last few days have been characterized by beneficial rainfall for the orange groves in Korinthia, Greece. According to local packer Mr. Nikos Karachalios, "The current harvest is mainly focused

"A sudden drop in temperature will restrict the strawberry harvest for approximately ten days."
Recent weather conditions in Greece have presented significant challenges for the hectare yield of strawberries, with production falling below the usual volume. Mr. Yorgos Karachalios, an

BVL/QS: Several emergency authorizations for the plant protection product Karate Zeon in apples, pears, sweet and sour cherries.
As reported by QS citing the BVL, the insecticide may be used beyond the existing authorization to combat Green Shield Bugs and Red-legged Shield Bugs on apple, pear, sweet cherry, and sour cherry

Climate change poses a threat to the future of the banana export industry.
Nowe badania przeprowadzone przez Uniwersytet w Exeter wykazały, że do roku 2080 dla wielu obszarów w Ameryce Łacińskiej i na Karaibach będzie ekonomicznie nieopłacalne

Climate change poses a threat to banana production in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Zmiany klimatyczne coraz bardziej ograniczają zdolność producentów bananów do dostarczania jednego z naszych ulubionych owoców. Nowe badania przeprowadzone przez University of Exeter

The grape harvest in Karabudakhkent, Russia, was recorded.
The Karabudakhkent District of Dagestan, Russia, has reported its highest grape harvest in the last 25 years, gathering over 26,300 tons. This is an increase of 1,200 tons compared to 2023, with

Karakuta in Kenya unveils a state-of-the-art avocado facility in Nairobi
Karakuta Fresh Produce has announced the construction of a state-of-the-art packhouse for avocados in Nairobi, which the company described as a “game-changing investment aimed at revolutionizing

Pakistan has established new export prices for kinnow and seasonal fruits.
The Pakistani Directorate General of Customs Valuation in Karachi has updated the customs/export values for seasonal fruits, including Kinnow, for the period from December 1, 2024, to May 15,

Concerns have been raised regarding corruption and mismanagement in the Karachi fruit & vegetable market.
The All Pakistan Fruit & Vegetable Exporters, Importers, and Merchants Association (PFVA) have raised concerns about the management of the Karachi Fruit & Vegetable Market (Subzi Mandi), alleging