Joep Jongmans of Special Fruit stated that the mango market is currently doing well, but conditions are still challenging. The market is mainly concentrated on Côte d'Ivoire, where the new mango season has started. However, this season is unfolding differently than normal. "Supply is evident..." read more

Wartość importu suszonych owoców do Gruzji wzrosła w pierwszym kwartale 2026 roku pomimo spadku wolumenów, według danych krajowej służby statystycznej. W styczniu-marzec 2026 roku Gruzja importowała suszone owoce o wartości 793 000 dolarów przy całkowitej objętości 252 ton. W tym samym okresie 2025 roku, read more

The spring carrot harvest in Viotia and Evia, the two main carrot-growing areas in Greece, is progressing at a slow pace so far. Ms. Fotini Papaefstathiou, a member of the management of the carrot production and trading company Katselis, based in Thebes (Viotia), points out: "The harvest began read more

Georgia imported 683 tonnes of avocados in January-March 2026, valued at $1.7 million (€1.57 million), according to official data. In the same period of 2025, the country imported 512 tonnes worth $1.3 million (€1.20 million). This indicates that avocado imports increased by 33.3% in volume and by 34.2% in value. read more

An international training course for the qualification of phytosanitary inspectors on the new cold treatment procedures called CTIS-M (Cold Treatment Information System – Modernisation) took place in Ferrara from April 27th to 29th. These procedures will come into effect starting from the beginning of read more

Pollination of highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) is one of the most important, yet often underestimated elements of production technology. In practice, many growers consider the presence of pollinators as an obvious factor that does not require active management. read more

On April 28, 2026, the World Garden Show began in Haining, Zhejiang, China. The theme for this year is "Small Gardens, Big World." With the increase in China's per capita purchasing power, expenditure on flowers and plants has been rising accordingly. This year's theme emphasizes the growing trend of. read more

India's Union Agriculture Ministry has approved the procurement of 9023 tons of sunflower at MSP in Karnataka for the Rabi 2026 season. Additionally, the Centre has increased the maximum procurement limit of gram in Maharashtra for the Rabi 2025-26 season to 8,19,882 metric tons. Together, these initiatives aim to support farmers and ensure food security in the region. read more

The International Pink Lady® Alliance (IPLA) has confirmed its planned closure after celebrating its 25th anniversary during a meeting held in Paarl, South Africa, from April 20th to 22nd. The event gathered most IPLA international members and signified the end of the non-profit organization. read more

The Macfrut 2026 event by Annatura, held in Rimini, ended with a very positive outcome as the company transformed its exhibition space into a strategic hub for launching Le Native. The new premium line not only attracted the interest of the national retail sector but also caught the attention of... read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has commissioned an independent analysis to assess the potential impact of the ongoing conflict in Iran on production costs for British apple and pear growers. According to Andersons Midlands, inflation since 1 March 2026 has already increased costs by £31.30 per ton. read more

The Philippines imported a record of US$1.90 billion worth of agricultural products in March, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority. This figure represented a 10.8% increase from US$1.71 billion in the same month last year. Agricultural imports made up 72.3% of the total imports. read more

The SummerStar Ruby Grapefruit growers have initiated their 2026 European summer campaign, extending their presence to France and the Netherlands after a successful 2025 season. Supported by members of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA), the campaign was initially launched last year under the SummerStar brand. read more

Spain's Orri mandarin marketing campaign is set to conclude in approximately a month. Prices at the source have reached record-breaking levels, making it the most expensive mandarin variety in both the field and the market. Additionally, Orri mandarins have been available for the longest duration compared to other varieties. read more

At Macfrut, an update was provided on the results of the project dedicated to the production of aeroponically grown seed potatoes in Sila, an initiative developed to strengthen self-sufficiency and competitiveness in the supply chain. The company Euro Radici Felici was the main focus of the meeting. read more

Australians may have the best intentions when it comes to Mother's Day, but many are still leaving gifting until the last minute. Interflora Australia is encouraging customers to plan ahead this Mother's Day, with demand expected to surge in the final days leading up to the occasion. read more

Chile's grape season is coming to an end. In week 17, less than 100,000 boxes were exported, which concluded the export season to the USA. This doesn't mean grapes from Chile are no longer available on U.S. store shelves. "There is still reasonable inventory of Chilean grapes in East Coast cold storages." read more

A supermarket chain has installed multiple processing lines from KRONEN GmbH in order to streamline its industrial processing of fruits, vegetables, and salad greens for the production of convenience products. These lines allow for superior hygiene standards and efficient processing of fruits and vegetables. read more

This month, the trade magazine Primeur, in collaboration with FreshPlaza, has published an international edition. In addition to the Dutch-language version, the German-language print edition was distributed to over 3,500 fresh produce companies across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. read more

Despite the current cost-of-living crisis and inflation, buying cut flowers remains a purchase not heavily influenced by price, as revealed by a new survey. This presents convenience stores with an opportunity to increase sales. The survey found that almost three quarters of UK consumers (72%) prefer to buy cut flowers in person for themselves. read more