Fresh Produce – Trade & Market Updates
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Ecuador banana exports rise 5.5% in H1 2026
The Ecuador-China Free Trade Agreement improved competitiveness by reducing the tariff on Ecuadorian bananas from 10% to 7% in 2026.
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Australian pineapple growers oppose imports from India, Indonesia over biosecurity, economic fears
Indian and Indonesian imports could significantly disrupt this market, as lower-priced imports could displace local fruit and reduce domestic prices.
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Polish blueberry exports to non-EU drop 41% as domestic demand remains strong
The Polish market is increasingly attractive to growers compared with export markets, especially given strong demand in the retail and processing sectors.
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CIPC urges British potato growers to submit residue data to retain storage use limits
The monitoring group is seeking greater participation from businesses supplying Britain’s fresh potato market.
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Global table grape market faces record harvests despite climate challenges
The combination of extreme heat in Turkey and Italy, alongside spring frosts in Hungary, shows how climatic challenges are compelling producers to adapt through legislative support, production adjustments, and variety selection.