Importing mandarins has been a challenge this year for Al Hassan Group, a fresh produce importer located in New Delhi, India. Zain-ul Abdin, the Managing Director, explains that the Indian market has been flooded with high volumes of mandarins from South Africa. "We are currently facing an oversupply of South African mandarins in our market." read more

Uzbekistan's export policy has shifted towards various markets, marking a new phase in its economic outlook. According to the Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR), between 2019 and 2024, the country exported fruits and vegetables to 73 countries. This represents an increase of five countries from the 2019 figure. read more

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Last week, Metazet Poland celebrated its 30th anniversary. It was a special moment for a branch that has been a significant player in the Polish and international horticultural sector since 1995. The journey began with Piotr Budny, who, after gaining experience at Metazet Netherlands, returned to Poland and started the endeavor. read more

Wafex USA has announced two significant leadership updates. Effective July 7, 2025, industry veteran Steve Dionne has rejoined Wafex USA as Managing Partner, while Ben Dobbe joins the team as Business Development Director. Dionne, a two-time winner of SAF's Floral Marketer of the Year award. read more

SPAR Denmark continues to expand its store network. The company recently opened a new SPAR Supermarket on Rømø, an island in the south of the country. This 700m² supermarket offers freshly baked bread, fresh Danish fruits and vegetables, and classic summer favorites, catering to both residents and tourists. read more

The currant harvest has entered a decisive phase - a significant portion of the fruits have already been collected, while further harvesting remains uncertain due to the weather - many growers complain that rain showers are complicating the harvesting process, alternating with

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New data indicates that the consumption of fruits and vegetables in the UK is decreasing to even lower levels, with less than one in ten 11-18 year-olds consuming their recommended five portions a day. The low intake of fiber is particularly alarming, as only 4% of adults are meeting the recommended intake. The recently published National Diet and Nutrition Survey highlights these worrying trends. read more

An increasing number of florists are now calculating their environmental footprint using FlorIT, the Florist Impact Tool. This tool was specially developed by Greenhouse Sustainability in collaboration with the Dutch florist trade association VBW. "Awareness around sustainability is growing, and read more

The Dutch garden plant company Yarinde has launched a new online tool that enables gardening enthusiasts in the Netherlands and Belgium to receive a personalized planting plan for free and in just minutes. By inputting their specific preferences and garden conditions, users can generate a customized plan. read more

Even in the 2025 campaign, HM.Clause confirms its leading role in the yellow melon segment, thanks to a strong varietal proposal built around tradition, innovation, and genetic evolution. Among the highlights is Atos F1, a variety that has stood out for. read more

Fruit markets in Chennai, India, are currently experiencing a well-stocked influx of both imported and domestically grown fruits, signaling the commencement of the new season. Supermarkets and wholesale vendors at Koyambedu are offering a selection of imported varieties, including pears from. read more

Farmers from ten associations in Vojvodina and central Serbia are requesting a one-time aid of 300 euros per hectare for spring crops and fruit plantations registered in the e-agrarian system. If denied, they plan to protest in August. During a meeting in Stajicevo, Banat, the Vice President of read more

Niezwykle obfite opady deszczu w czerwcu wpłynęły na plony zieleni w niektórych regionach uprawy fasoli w Meksyku. „Nasza fasola jest uprawiana w dwóch kluczowych regionach uprawowych, w Guanajuato w środkowym Meksyku oraz w Baja California na północnym zachodzie” - mówi Francisco Sanchez, dyrektor generalny ASL Produce. Ta dwuregionalna read more

One third of the world's food is wasted, which is a problem that impacts both farmers and the environment. In the 2023/2024 season, Spain discarded around 400,000 tons of lemons, including those that did not meet the visual standards for fresh market sale. A citrus fruit cooperative in... read more

No fewer than four awards were given to varieties from ornamental breeder Anthura during the New Plant Awards at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show in Stoneleigh, England. These awards have established themselves as a standard for innovation and quality in the horticultural industry. read more

The polski sezon na jagody już miał trudny start w tym roku z powodu warunków pogodowych, a na domiar złego kilka regionów uprawowych doświadczyło intensywnych opadów deszczu w zeszły weekend. "Tuż przed rozpoczęciem intensywnego zbioru odmiany Duke spadło dużo deszczu. Skutkiem tego było 10–15% strat w jagodach odmiany Duke. read more

"Not long ago, I joined a Zoom meeting from a sleek, modern office background—complete with a stunning floral wall behind the conference table. But as beautiful as it looked, something about it was… off," writes the New Bloom Solutions team on their blog. "The flowers were flawless. Too" read more

A day of closure and peaceful protest: this is how the wholesalers of the Centro Agroalimentare di Torino (Caat) respond to "yet another increase in costs imposed by the managing entity." The initiative is launched by the Apgo (Piedmontese Association of Fruit and Vegetable Wholesalers), which announces for today the read more

The lime situation is finally improving after difficult months. Avocados are currently facing a crisis, while mangoes and ginger are affected by logistical pressures and overlapping supply issues. Giorgio Donnarumma, the sales manager of Milan-based Nuovafrutta, reports a highly fragmented situation. read more