INDIA NEWS | Fresh Produce India · 16-17 April 2026

So far, so good, for Greek stonefruit
Greek stonefruit growers hope for a continuation of the current favourable weather conditions, as the crucial flowering period gets underway
Full programme announced for Fresh Produce India
Big names from across the value chain set to speak at India’s premier fresh produce event
Agricultural shipments from India to Gulf region resume
Slow cargo movement and additional costs alongside reduced access mean the situation remains challenging for fresh produce exporters
Comment: The quiet recalibration of India’s fruit imports
Soma Sengputa, trade advisor at Flanders Investment & Trade, unpacks the true impact of India’s recent free trade deal ‘blitz’
Is the UK grape market heading from feast to famine?
Analysis from UK fruit importer Richard Hochfeld predicts a switch from a demand-driven to a supply-driven market in the UK around week 16
Hapag-Lloyd signs cooperation agreements with Indian government
Shipping line has agreed to explore reflagging vessels under Indian registry and collaborate on port infrastructure development
Eternal.ag launches autonomous tomato harvesting robot Harvester
The AI-powered system addresses labour shortages that have seen European greenhouse workforce decline 30 per cent since 2010
Flash Gala apple campaign reaches over 100mn people
South African premium apple brand has significantly expanded its global reach through a digital-first marketing strategy
Iran conflict continues to disrupt South African fruit shipments
Around 90 per cent of country’s fruit exports to Middle East by sea have been blocked by the crisis, forcing suppliers to divert cargo