GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW ONIONS

The global onion market is currently facing significant challenges, with oversupply, fluctuating demand, and price instability affecting multiple regions. In Europe, high…

Canadian demand for domestic lettuce jumps

The demand for Canadian organic lettuce has increased significantly over the past week. "Sales are rising very rapidly due to the U.S. tariff…

Marianela Ubilla, Agzulasa:

"Ecuadorian banana faces a scenario of uncertainty with rising costs and lack of containers"

"The logistics crisis in the Red Sea has been one of the biggest recent challenges, as banana shipments had to be redirected through southern Africa,…

Sweet corn demand picking up

Demand has recently strengthened for sweet corn. "Demand had been really bad because it'd been cold across the country and nobody was really thinking about sweet corn," says…

Global fruit importer and exporter reflects on successful Fruit Logistica event

Salix Fruits successfully participated in Fruit Logistica Berlin 2025. With a record-breaking attendance of over 91,000 industry professionals, the…

Produce organizations congratulate confirmation of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) and the California Fresh Fruit Association congratulate Brooke Rollins on her confirmation as U.S.…

Severe bee losses in California spark rise in hive thefts

Nationwide bee losses could lead to increased hive thefts, as demand for bees peaks in California's almond regions. Millions of bees are required to pollinate…

U.S. fresh fruit exports to Taiwan rose 16% in 2024, driven by strong demand for grapes, cherries, and peaches

In 2024, Taiwan remained a key market for U.S. agricultural exports, with total trade reaching $3.8 billion, a 2% increase from the previous year. Fresh fruit…

Jalhuca

“It has been a very difficult ginger campaign in Peru for many years"

Peru's ginger industry had another difficult campaign says Marco Salas Cueva, general manager and partner of Jalhuca Amazonia. "It has been a very…

SnapDragon apples featured at South Beach Wine & Food Festival

SnapDragon apples are hitting the road for the South Beach Wine & Food Festival with an all-star lineup of partners. Joining SnapDragon at the Feb.…

The U.S. and European markets have consolidated for Chilean kiwi

Chilean company Greenvic has been producing and exporting kiwis to key markets such as Europe, Latin America, and the Far East for more than 25 years. "This…

Carrier reports strong 2024 financial growth, completes $10 billion divestitures

Carrier Global Corporation, experienced in intelligent climate and energy solutions, today reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and…

All of the international Fruit Logistica Photo Reports are available

After publishing the FreshPlaza.com photo report of Fruit Logistica yesterday, we happily present the photo reports of our international colleagues.…

Fruit grower travels across the Netherlands and Belgium with mobile crate washers for wooden and plastic storage crates

"We ensure growers start the new harvest with clean crates"

Fruitbedrijf L.M. van Dijk, based in Lexmond, is busy year-round growing, cooling, sorting, packing, and transporting top fruit. However, they often…

Op Primo Sole

There is a lot of Lucania 'Love' In view of Valentine's Day

The strawberry campaign has just started at Op Primo Sole in Montescaglioso (MT). "We can confirm the excellent quality of the fruit and this week's…

It comes mostly from South Africa

Not much European fruit in Tanzania

"What I had already seen in most sub-Saharan African countries is confirmed in Tanzania: fruit in supermarkets is much more expensive than in Europe,"…

Rubén García, from Ciqua Levante:

"This red mandarin could become a highly differentiated variety"

A new mandarin variety that is red both on the inside and the outside is nearing the end of its development and validation phase, and will soon be…

Ana Molina, from Genuine Coconut (World Coconut Trading S.L.):

"We haven't only made coconuts for drinking popular, but we have also made them easy to consume anywhere in Europe"

Nine years after winning the prize for best innovation at Fruit Logistica with the patented opening system for its coconuts for drinking, World's…

Katheryn Mejía, Corpohass:

"Increasing global avocado consumption is key to sustaining the sector's expansion"

Despite its accelerated growth in the international market, the Colombian Hass avocado faces multiple challenges. "The real challenge is producing more…

Week 7 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

Cherry prices have slightly rebounded while Australian Crimson grapes are on the market.

With the Chinese Lantern Festival approaching this Wednesday, many traders of seasonal fruits observed an acceleration in sales. The festival has…

Demand for Israeli dates higher at the start of this year

The demand for dates from Israel has increased in several markets around the world says Yacov Hason, marketing manager of Erel Dates based in Israel.…

Thomas Mouton – Core Fruit

In four weeks, Thailand will receive first South African apples in 16 years

An apple-munching minister of agriculture was present at the packing of the first South African apples meant for Thailand in sixteen years, after…

Mark Rohrbach - Detpak

“The packaging regulations in Europe align closely with those in Australia"

Australian packaging producer Detpak recently exhibited at Fruit Logistica for the first time, receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback from visitors…

Increase in production for Ugandan avocados

There are various seasons for the different kind of avocado varieties in Uganda, says Kamwaka Bogere Amonie, sales manager of fresh produce exporter…

René van den Berg, Abstract IT

“Robots increasingly play a starring role”

"Things are developing fast," says René van den Berg, co-owner of Abstract IT. This Dutch software company focuses on custom solutions for various…

Exhibition overview of Chinese exhibitors at Fruit Logistica

Chinese exhibitors at Fruit Logistica remained a dominant presence at the exhibition, primarily representing export companies specializing in…

Saudi Arabia's Minister visits Dava Greenhouse

Dava's greenhouse complexes in Saudi Arabia will soon cover more than 110 hectares. As they will contribute significantly to achieving the Saudi Vision…

Global processing tomato production forecast to drop 11.5% in 2025

The World Processing Tomato Council (WPTC) has released its global forecast for processing tomatoes in 2025, estimating global production at 40.5…

World Container Index - 13 Feb

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 5% to $3,095 per 40ft container this week

The Drewry WCI composite index decreased 5% to $3,095 per 40ft container, 70% below the previous pandemic peak of $10,377 in September 2021. However,…

Moldovan fruit growers increased exports to EU market in 2024

Despite global challenges and climate changes in the last few years, Moldova has managed to significantly increase its presence in the EU market. In…

Bangladesh's potato exports rebound as lower prices boost global shipments

Potato exports from Bangladesh are witnessing a resurgence following an unusual downturn in the last fiscal year. A decrease in domestic prices is fostering…

Antigua and Barbuda expands pineapple cultivation and utilizes Venezuelan land for agriculture

Minister of Agriculture Anthony Smith Jr has outlined strategies for utilizing land in Venezuela, allocated to Antigua and Barbuda under the AgroAlba…