The Spanish summer fruit season has started in the earliest areas with overall positive outlook. By mid-April, the marketing of the first stone fruits has just begun in Murcia, while encouraging signals are also coming from Aragon for the cherry campaign. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced its latest echinacea, Echinacea Revelation 'Monarch'. This new variety attracts pollinators and enhances landscapes with its large peach-orange blooms. Echinacea Revelation 'Monarch' stands out in the garden just like its sister variety. read more

The current pineapple market is marked by a complex combination of geopolitical tensions and global logistical challenges. The conflict in the Middle East is emerging as the key factor, leading to a significant slowdown in container circulation and a widespread rise in operating costs. Despite this, the demand for pineapples remains steady. read more

An official memorandum of understanding has been signed between SiciliaFiera and Cesena Fiera, a strategic agreement aimed at strengthening collaboration between the two trade fair centers and promoting the development and enhancement of companies in the fruit and vegetable sector and agricultural technologies. read more

W Heze, peonies nie są tylko podziwiane w ogrodach. Są również parzone do herbaty, wykorzystywane do produkcji olejów, a nawet służą jako dobra konsumenckie oraz produkty zdrowotne. Obiad ukazał dumę Heze z jego peonii i odpowiedział na moje pytanie: tutaj kwiat nie jest tylko ucztem dla. read more

AMFresh, through its varietal innovation platform Genesis Fresh, introduces Onix™ to South African consumers for the first time in collaboration with the Shoprite Group. The fruit is now being offered in a range of Checkers supermarkets located in the Gauteng and Western Cape provinces. read more

W ciągu najbliższych tygodni ulice Biszkeku w Kirgistanie zaczną się widocznie zmieniać, gdy miasto przygotowuje się do jednego z najbardziej kolorowych pór roku. Usługi miejskie rozpoczęły masowe sadzenie rocznych kwiatów, które ozdobią stolicę przez całe lato. Według prasy read more

Two companies from Colorado that focus on agricultural technology have merged their technologies to create a retractable LED lighting system. This system is specifically designed to address a common labor issue in high-density vertical farms, which is the requirement to work at elevated heights in order to reach crops when lights and structures take up the growing space. read more

British Flowers Week 2026, which was established in 2013, aligns with the United Nations' International Year of the Woman Farmer. In the UK, entrepreneurial women are leading the way in the flower growing industry, with strong representation throughout the country. This year, Flowers from the Farm has released new. read more

New Zealand: Foodstuffs co-ops are collaborating with suppliers to minimize cost impacts where feasible. Foodstuffs NZ stated: "The Foodstuffs co-ops mention that the effects of elevated global fuel and packaging expenses have not yet affected grocery prices - and they are closely cooperating with suppliers to assist them in handling those." read more

Brazilian melon exports decreased once again in March. Compared to February, export volumes dropped by 47 per cent to 21,800 tons, as reported by Comex Stat. Export revenues also followed this downward trend, falling by 53 per cent to US$17 million (FOB). The main destination for these exports was the Netherlands, accounting for 35.9 per cent of the total. read more

Egipt znacząco wzmocnił swoją rolę na włoskim rynku czosnku, zwiększając eksport o 55% w 2025 roku i ustanawiając nowy rekord - informuje EastFruit. Według danych z Global Trade Tracker z Włoskiego Narodowego Instytutu Statystycznego, Włochy importowały 2 750 ton egipskiego czosnku w ubiegłym roku. read more

An Oxfam briefing paper titled "Paid up? Living wage efforts in banana supply chains of Dutch and German supermarkets," published this week, examines the progress made by supermarkets in the Netherlands and Germany in working towards providing living wages in their banana supply chains. According to the report, read more

Babyleaf spinach has gained popularity because of its versatility, being used in salads, stir-fries, pizza toppings, and smoothies. Additionally, it is readily available throughout the year in the supermarket's chilled section. Thanks in part to Rijk. read more

The pressure on the production of tomatoes in Morocco, which has been facing various challenges in the past month, has resulted in a significant shortage of round tomatoes in the local market. As a response, authorities and growers have agreed to redirect more of the produce to the local market instead of for export. read more

W Południowej Europie silne burze i intensywne opady deszczu stawiają presję na dostawy organicznych owoców i warzyw. Według holenderskiego hurtownika produktów rolnych Udea, zbieranie plonów takich jak papryka i pomidory zostało zakłócone, a szklarnie oraz infrastruktura transportowa zostały

In Southern Europe, severe storms and heavy rainfall are putting pressure on organic fruit and vegetable supplies. According to Dutch produce wholesaler Udea, the harvesting of crops like bell peppers and tomatoes has been disrupted, and greenhouses and transportation infrastructure have been read more

From April 21st to 23rd, Agricola Azzurra will be present at Macfrut 2026, an international reference point for the fruit and vegetable sector, at the Rimini Expo Centre with a booth in Hall D2 - Stand 039. read more

Snackable carrots were introduced to the market in 2018 and have experienced strong year-on-year growth since then. Harvest Moon cultivates this special carrot variety in the cool climate of Tasmania during the hot Australian summer, and then production is shifted north to Southern Queensland during the winter. read more

India's onion exports are facing challenges due to a combination of heavy rains in March affecting quality and a significant increase in freight costs to the Gulf region due to geopolitical tensions. However, despite these obstacles, onion production remains stable, and it is anticipated that government intervention could help stabilize the situation in the near future, as stated by Kiran Gandurde, co-founder of Matoshree Fresh Foods in Nashik. read more

Three Ukrainian blueberry producers partnering with the UA GROWERS export platform for the 2026 season are combining over 350 hectares of fruit-bearing plantations, more than 2,000 square meters of storage infrastructure, and automated Unitec and Elifab sorting lines. read more