Chilean blueberry exports rise 2.7% on new varieties and European demand

The 2025–2026 season for Chilean fresh blueberry exports closed with a cumulative volume of 92,900 tons, an increase of 2.7% compared to the previous period. According to Andrés Armstrong, executive director of the Chilean Fruit Blueberry Committee, this figure exceeded initial projections at the start of the shipping season. Growth was driven by a 14% […]

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Middle East disruption drives up costs for UK berry growers

Rising costs linked to the Middle East conflict are affecting UK fresh produce supply chains, with berry growers reporting pressure ahead of the summer season. The British Berry Growers Association said disruption in the region is increasing input costs, including fuel and fertiliser, as instability around the Strait of Hormuz affects global supply routes. Chairman […]

Morocco exported 58,000 tonnes of avocados this season

The Moroccan avocado export campaign has come to an end, marking the conclusion of an “exceptional and very tough” season, according to Abdellah El Yamlahi, president of the Moroccan Avocado Association. Following the 2024/2025 season, when production and export volumes reached an all-time record, surpassing the 100,000-tonne mark, the 2025/2026 season that has just ended […]

“We expect a slow start with limited volumes for the Spanish watermelon season”

The Senegalese watermelon season started a few weeks ago, with lower yields than expected and a generally lower supply in the European market due to the impact of the weather in South America. We are also just a few weeks away from the start of the Spanish season, which is expected to start slowly in […]

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“We are unable to fulfill all orders due to logistical disruptions”

The end of Ramadan has boosted activity at Egyptian farms and packing houses, which are busy fulfilling and shipping orders ahead of Eid vacations. Demand for Egyptian oranges remains strong in several markets, but the sector faces significant challenges, even a “crisis,” as described by Ahmed Ghoneim, marketing director at Fruit Link. The exporter states: […]

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“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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