Ukrainian potato imports reached 123,140 tons in October

Ukraine imported 123,140 tons of potatoes in January–October 2025, an increase of 5.1 times compared with the same period in 2024, according to a report from the State Customs Service cited by Interfax Ukraine. In value terms, imports rose 4.8 times to US$66.086 million, up from US$13.69 million a year earlier. Poland accounted for 36.9 […]

Seedless lemons show strong potential in Nghe An

Nghe An province, Vietnam, is turning to seedless lemons as a promising alternative to traditional orange orchards, which are increasingly affected by greening disease. Seedless lemon trees have proven well-adapted to local soil and climate conditions, delivering high-quality fruit with minimal seeds, thin peel, and high juice content. The trees can bear fruit year-round, start […]

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW GARLIC

Global garlic-producing regions are navigating a season shaped by uneven supply, shifting trade patterns, and pricing pressure. Italy reports stable garlic pricing supported by steady supply, while Spain is dealing with reduced production, higher costs, and increased pressure from low-cost origins that are reshaping market dynamics. France enters the new season with healthy quality across […]

Pakistan potato output up 19%, onion crop up 19% in 2024-25

Pakistan’s 2024-25 potato and onion sectors recorded marked expansion in both cultivated area and national output, with government documents outlining production trends and future targets across the main growing provinces. The reports also highlight structural constraints in the potato seed system and call for strengthened research capacity to sustain yield growth. The potato sector continues […]

“Imported blueberry demand grows nearly 50% over last year in India”

Fresh blueberry availability in India is currently tight, with air shipments from Peru dropping from 70 tonnes per week in September to just 30 tonnes in November, says Sharath Loganathan of Ninjacart Global. “Peru is the only active origin supplying the market right now, but production there is around 25 percent below early projections.” According […]

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Poland assesses tunnel berry yields and labour gaps at Berry Forum

The second edition of Berry Forum 2025 in Ożarów Mazowiecki brought together more than 450 growers and industry representatives from across Europe. Over 40 companies presented technologies for strawberry and raspberry production, reflecting the rapid development of covered soft fruit cultivation in Poland. © Berry Forum Speakers noted that the expansion of tunnel acreage continues, […]

India expands cold storage for Kashmir apple growers

The Jammu and Kashmir Agriculture Production Department has announced plans to expand Controlled Atmosphere (CA) storage capacity across the Union Territory to meet the rising demand from apple growers and improve post-harvest management. In a written reply to a question raised by MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para during the recent assembly session, the Minister in charge of […]