Analysts at the EastFruit project have reported that prices for greenhouse tomatoes in Ukraine have continued to increase this week. The main reason for this price surge is the limited supply of vegetables in the domestic market. Market operators have also noted a rise in tomato prices in Turkey. read more

With less than two months to go, Hort Connections 2026 is approaching as a gathering of the horticulture industry and supply chain, taking place over four days at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 1 to 4 June. As the largest horticulture event in the southern hemisphere, Hort Connections 2026 is read more

After conquering the urban space with iconic installations and out-of-home activations, Chiquitaporta brings the Pop by Nature spirit also inside the retail stores, transforming the fruit and vegetable department into a true artistic experience. read more

Po udanym pierwszym projekcie ten klient z USA ponownie wybrał partnerów Onion Tech Alliance - Eqraft, Modesta i Symach - aby opracować nową instalację w stanie Waszyngton. Zakład jest w pełni zautomatyzowany, obejmujący wszystkie etapy od czyszczenia i sortowania po logistykę wewnętrzną, przechowywanie, pakowanie i... read more

Apofruit confirms its presence at Macfrut 2026, where it will welcome operators and buyers at pavilion D1, stand 079. For this year's edition, the cooperative will showcase a range of products focusing on varietal innovation, Italian productions, and new perspectives. read more

Long considered a harsh and arid area, Rayalaseema is now becoming a thriving center for floriculture. The aromatic flowers grown here are spreading their fragrance to temples, weddings, and major festivals across South India. Farmers in Kurnool, Nandyal, Kadapa, Anantapur, read more

The day before yesterday, the Marketing Committee of Assomela met, during which the member producers analyzed the performance of the national apple sector in the last month. read more

For greenhouse vegetable seedling nurseries managing high volumes and dynamic production cycles, digitalization extends beyond basic recordkeeping. It involves ensuring traceability across production, improving planning, and providing a clear view of operations across all stages. In this
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Quality inspection has become a non-negotiable layer in fresh produce trade since disruptions in West Asia, says Bhushan Yalmar, CEO of Zorro QC in Mumbai. "Demand for our services has increased by approximately 35-40% due to the rerouting caused by the war, extended transit times, and simply read more

Despite Bygrowers taking over Rosa Danica at the beginning of the year, the previous owner and current director, Torben Moth Madsen, has not slowed down in his efforts to develop workflows at the greenhouse located just outside Odense. One of the latest initiatives involves the implementation of a collaborative robot for planting. read more

The final speaker lineup has been announced for Fresh Produce India, which will return to Mumbai on 16-17 April 2026. The event will be held at the Trident Nariman Point Hotel and will bring together top decision-makers from India and around the world to discuss fresh produce. read more

Alberta's potato industry is facing challenges in 2026 due to the rise in input costs, growing competition, and trade dynamics impacting export markets. The increase in input costs is attributed to disruptions in global energy supply chains. Terence Hochstein, the executive director of the Potato Growers, is closely monitoring these developments. read more

Early spring frost and summer heat stress are now some of the main risk factors in highbush blueberry cultivation. Increasingly, the issue is not just strong winter frost, but also short-term temperature drops during the vegetation period and rapid fluctuations in weather conditions. read more

Driven by a rebound at the start of 2026, global air freight momentum was disrupted by the conflict in the Middle East, affecting flows, pricing, and market visibility. Following a dynamic January, February volumes increased by 11.2% year-on-year, and by 11.6% on international routes. read more

Sicily breaks the delays on melons: first harvests underway, while the region is also ahead in terms of origin valorization. The campaign starts in a complex climatic context, between rains, high humidity, and agronomic difficulties, but the first indications from the market are... read more

The Price Board of the Agricultural and Fruit and Livestock Market of Castilla-La Mancha has emphasized the significance of matching supply with demand and diversifying planting schedules to reduce the likelihood of sudden price fluctuations that could lead to a price collapse. They recommend that growers be read more

Visitors to some of the larger eggplant growers in the Netherlands may notice plastic crates of Belgian origin on the premises. These crates are manufactured by Gamma-Wopla, a company based in Mouscron, Belgium, that produces a wide variety of plastic crates and containers. read more

Mixing at Fruit Attraction Madrid last September, sipping Sangria and enjoying the friendly atmosphere with the gathered international fruit export community, new FPEF CEO Piet de Jager (right) thought to himself: what a job! "Then in November the wind started blowing at Cape Town." read more

At the 43rd edition of Macfrut, scheduled from April 21st to 23rd at the Rimini Expo Centre, agricultural innovation also involves EVJA, which will showcase its Agronomic Intelligence Platform (AIP) at the fair. This technological solution is designed to support decision-making in the field throughout the. read more

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has suspended the 15 percent discount on transit fees that was previously offered to large containerships. The suspension came into effect on Tuesday, as stated in a circular published on the SCA website on April 2, 2026. This rebate, which was initially announced in May 2025, has now been discontinued. read more