Banana growers in Maharashtra are facing a severe price collapse as Middle East export routes seize up, flooding the domestic market and pushing farm-gate prices to unsustainably low levels, even […]
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Category: Dried Fruits-en
Australian Dates Under Pressure: Can Niche Strategies Beat Cheap Imports?
Australian dates remain a high-cost niche in a global market dominated by low-cost Middle Eastern and North African suppliers, leaving local growers exposed to intense price competition. Without continued diversification […]
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Raisin prices hold firm as Indian supply recovers and premium grades stay tight
Raisin prices are broadly stable to slightly firmer, with Turkish sultanas holding elevated levels and Indian FOB values moving sideways to marginally softer, supported by adequate near‑term availability but tightness […]
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Pineapple Market Tightens as Supply Drops and Prices Climb
Global pineapple prices have risen by around 30% over the past year as weather‑hit crops, higher costs and strong demand squeeze availability. Production in key origins such as Costa Rica […]
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Spain’s New China Access Reshapes the Global Dried Fig Market
Spain’s new export protocol for dried figs to China marks a strategic turning point for the global fig market, adding a future European competitor to existing suppliers and supporting a […]
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Kyrgyzstan’s Dried Fruit Exports Halve in January 2026: Market Impact
Kyrgyzstan’s dried fruit exports almost halved in January 2026, with volumes down about 49% and values down 42% year-on-year, signaling more than a normal seasonal slowdown. The sharp pullback in […]
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Late Frost Risk Puts Key Orchard Crops on Alert, But Market Reaction Still Contained
Unseasonal cold snaps in key producing regions are raising renewed concerns over early and late-season frost damage in orchards, particularly for stone fruit and other perennial crops in Europe and […]
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Frost Damage Threatens Orchards and Vineyards, Lifting Price Risk Across Fruit and Raisin Markets
Early‑season frost events in major fruit‑growing regions are raising concerns over the 2026 crop for apples, stone fruit and grapes, with potential knock‑on effects for wine, fresh fruit and dried […]
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Raisin prices steady to firm as India faces heat and Turkey stays stable
Raisin prices are broadly steady to mildly firmer, with Turkish sultanas up on FOB basis and Indian grades mixed but edging higher on FCA terms. Weather in the Indian grape–raisin […]
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Turkish dried figs steady while Lerida grades correct lower
Turkish dried fig prices are broadly steady for natural grades, while Lerida figs have corrected lower across most sizes, reflecting weaker short-term demand and ongoing quality concerns from the last […]
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