“High carrot yields put pressure on prices”

“Conditions were favorable in our neighboring countries, too, so there are minimal export opportunities,” says Matthijs Sels of the Dutch Carrot Group. This company supplies carrot products. Good growing conditions mean higher-than-expected yields in the Netherlands and neighboring countries, leading to an oversaturated market. © Dutch Carrot Group “We underestimate how high the yields would […]

“Kiwi demand jumps 30-40% against thin stock in India”

India’s kiwi market feels squeezed right now, as supply sits between low and average as importers await fresh shipments, says Yogesh Rathod, Director at Nova Fresco in Navi Mumbai. “The global kiwi market is in a limited supply spell with prices all over the place. Our consignments are due in the coming weeks, but until […]

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Weekend blizzard stymies logistics in Northeast

Following a blizzard that blanketed the northeast Sunday, there have been some shifts to delivery schedules and logistics plans adjusted accordingly. “Saturday night into Sunday, we got quite a bit of snow. Some areas got as much as 18 inches in the Northeast from Maryland, Delaware, Jersey, all the way up in Massachusetts and north,” […]

South Africa’s table grape industry resilient amid global pressures

After a challenging logistics start to the 2025/26 season, South Africa’s table grape industry reports that harvesting is progressing well across most production regions, with volumes in line with expectations and the national crop estimate unchanged. Warm early-season temperatures accelerated ripening in certain cultivars by 10 to 14 days, placing the harvest ahead of its […]

A locally produced sanitiser that leaves no residue on fruits and vegetables

“When it comes to fruits and vegetables, a balance has to be found between the needs of producers, packers, and the big retail chains, and a European legislator who is increasingly limiting the use of inputs. Sanodyna®, an effective and safe sanitiser that leaves no residue and can thus be used on all fruits and […]

Bangladeshi mango bloom reaches 70% in Chapainawabganj

Mango orchards in Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh’s largest mango-producing district, are entering the flowering phase, with around 70% of trees already in bloom. Local agriculture officials report that current temperature and humidity levels are supporting flowering across the district’s 37,487 hectares of mango cultivation. Chapainawabganj produces more than 150 varieties, including Fazli, Kesar, Gopalbhog, and Lengra. The […]

Peruvian blueberries shift from volume growth to demand management

Industry data and commentary from sector representatives indicate that the Peruvian blueberry industry is entering a new phase. The focus is shifting from expanding acreage and increasing volumes to managing a global business that is sensitive to timing, quality, logistics, and consumer behaviour. The central question is no longer how to produce more, but how […]