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

East-West Seed wins social impact and innovation awards
East-West Seed has received recognition in India and the Philippines for its continued efforts to strengthen seed systems and deliver practical value to farmers through innovation and partnership.
Consistency key to building India’s avocado market
Westfalia has been impressed by how quickly the Indian market has shifted to pre-ripened avocados. Now, the company is doubling down on delivering a consistent eating experience to consumers
Logistics the challenge for Kenya’s expanding avocado sector
Kenya continues to set new avocado production records due to expansion and better productivity, but logistical issues are holding back exports
India gains market access to Canada for certain fresh produce items
Export authority Apeda encourages interested exporters to heed phytosanitary requirements as new market opportunity opens
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