Turkey’s inflation climbs to 33% on food costs

Turkey’s annual inflation rose to 33.29% in September, above forecasts of 32.5%, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute. Monthly inflation was 3.23%, compared with 2.04% in August. Food and non-alcoholic drinks increased 36.1% year-on-year, while housing rose 51.4%. On a monthly basis, food prices climbed 4.6% and education costs surged 17.9%. The domestic producer price […]

Ukrainian onion oversupply drives prices to seasonal lows

For the third consecutive year, Ukraine has entered the onion season with record-low prices. Analysts report wholesale levels at UAH 5–10 (US$0.12–0.25) per kilogram, with further declines expected as large volumes of medium and low-quality produce remain on the market. Onion is the country’s second-largest vegetable crop after potatoes and a staple in the Ukrainian […]

Bangladeshi potato oversupply pushes prices to record lows

Potato prices in Bangladesh have fallen below Tk 20 (US$0.17) per kilogram, compared with Tk 25 (US$0.21) a month ago, creating losses for growers amid oversupply. The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh reported retail prices between Tk 18 and Tk 25 (US$0.15–0.21) per kilogram, down from Tk 25–30 (US$0.21–0.25) a month earlier. Prices are 61% lower […]

Clean, good apple crop from Pennsylvania helping move fruit

Pennsylvania is welcoming a strong apple crop for 2025. “It’s beautiful. We’re seeing really clean fruit with a good sizing mix, and it’s picking above estimate. This is an increase from last year,” says Valerie Ramsburg of the Rice Fruit Company. © Rice Fruit Company This comes following ideal growing conditions leading into the season […]

Sunkist Growers and Fruit Growers Supply Company announce strategic reorganization

Sunkist Growers, Inc. announced today that together with Fruit Growers Supply Company, it will strategically reorganize effective November 1, 2025. A new California cooperative, “Sunkist Growers, Inc.,” is being formed and will serve as the holding company of the existing Sunkist Growers and Fruit Growers Supply Company. This strategic move will better position the combined […]

Photo Report: Asia Fruit Logistica 2025

More than 14,000 trade visitors met with some 760 exhibitors from 43 different countries and regions during Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong. The event featured some 26 national or regional pavilions this year, showcasing a wide range of innovations, including first-time pavilions from Japan, Israel, and Armenia. In addition, Peru was named as the […]

Mexico bans 35 pesticides to boost sustainable agricultural practices

The Mexican government has announced a ban on the use, production, commercialization, and importation of 35 pesticides as part of an effort to ensure safer and more sustainable agricultural practices. President Claudia Sheinbaum said the measure follows a commitment made in March to prohibit substances that remain available in Mexico despite being restricted in several […]