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"Organic lemon supply falls short of European demand"
42+ min ago (289+ words) With three decades of experience in lemon exports, Zamora Citrus manages its own production, packing facilities, and direct sales. Founded by Juan Zamora and Alicia Pons, the company has recently focused mainly on organic lemons, which account for a substantial…...
Post-holiday demand declines, while Chilean plum prices remain low
5+ hour, 17+ min ago (261+ words) Following the Chinese New Year holiday and Lantern Festival, foot traffic at fruit wholesale markets has dropped significantly, resulting in varying degrees of price declines for many fruit categories. New Zealand Queen apples (left) and Gala apples (right) Left: Peruvian…...
Uzbekistan fruit and vegetable imports grow 37% in early 2026
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (317+ words) In January and February 2026, Uzbekistan imported fruit and vegetables worth $100.4 million, an increase of 37.5% compared with $73.1 million in the same period of 2025. According to the Customs Committee of Uzbekistan, the total import volume also rose by 37.5%, from 73,060 tonnes to 100,404 tonnes....
Afghanistan boosts produce exports to Russia after Iran ban
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (157+ words) Afghanistan is preparing to expand exports of fruits and vegetables to Russia following Iran's temporary suspension of food exports. According to Russian media citing Rustam Khabibullin, head of the Russian Business Center in Afghanistan, the shift in trade flows follows…...
“Uzbek herbs take on Turkey and Egypt in EU markets”
5+ hour, 17+ min ago (224+ words) Uzbek herbs take on Turkey and Egypt in EU markets'FreshPlaza Uzbekistan's fresh herbs are gaining favour in the EU market, says Rolands Romanovskis of Trade House Uzbekistan, a fresh produce exporter "The strongest and most consistent demand for Uzbek fresh…...
Egyptian orange exports to the Gulf and Asia continue through alternative routes
5+ hour, 17+ min ago (307+ words) Egyptian orange exports to the Gulf and Asia continue through alternative routes'FreshPlaza The 2026 war in Iran broke out at a particularly delicate moment for Egypt's orange export campaign Egyptian exporters had been expecting exports to the Asian market to pick…...
China's garlic export market experiences increased volatility
5+ hour, 17+ min ago (269+ words) China's garlic export market experiences increased volatility'FreshPlaza Recently, China's garlic export market has become increasingly complex, with rising volatility and uncertainty According to the latest industry data, China's garlic exports in 2025 are expected to be roughly the same as in…...
"Citrus production down by as much as 70% in cyclone-prone areas, deliveries abroad suspended"
5+ hour, 17+ min ago (263+ words) "Citrus production down by as much as 70% in cyclone-prone areas, deliveries abroad suspended"FreshPlaza "The 2025/26 citrus season will go down in history for the damage caused by Cyclone Harry in Sicily, which is incalculable, considering that around 90% of the fruit…...
U.S. retail ads highlight spring produce, grapes rise, oranges fall
5+ hour, 17+ min ago (274+ words) Retailers used this week's advertisements to focus on the coming spring season. Lenten favorites such as nopales, mushrooms, and chayote remained popular, with lemons and limes being advertised alongside fish and other seafood. Asparagus, avocados, bell peppers, berries, melons, and…...
U.S. Northwest organic sector grows, but processing capacity lags
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (326+ words) Organic agriculture continues to expand in the U.S. Northwest, supported by diversified production systems and large areas of farmland, according to an analysis by the Rodale Institute. Washington ranks second in the United States for organic sales with about US$1.14 billion…...