The Belgian greenhouse vegetable market is showing a varied trend. Although the new season for tomatoes and peppers began well, pepper prices have already started to decrease. Cucumbers, which had very high prices in early February, are now seeing a significant drop. "It is just a matter of waiting." read more

This year, Esasema Macfrut's participation is strongly focused on the bell pepper segment, with a renewed offering and a clear orientation towards international growth. Giovanni Denaro, the commercial director, provided an update during the event. read more

British-grown strawberries that have been ripened by warm and sunny weather are now available in supermarkets. Tesco is one of the first retailers to offer these seasonal fruits, with punnets now being sold in stores across Surrey, Kent, Herefordshire, and certain parts of London. read more

Rising tensions in the Middle East could lead to increased costs for China's agricultural sector due to higher global energy and fertilizer prices, as stated by officials and industry experts. However, they also mentioned that China's domestic food supply remains stable. The effects of the conflict are anticipated to have a ripple effect. read more

D.A. Davidson & Co. announced today that it acted as the sole financial advisor to I Love Produce, LLC ("I Love Produce") in a $105 million debt refinancing and capital raise to facilitate the acquisitions of Canada Garlic and Garlic King, as well as future acquisitions (the "Financing"). read more

Stany Zjednoczone zacieśniają swoją pozycję na rynku importu rolnego Nowej Zelandii, a całkowite eksport rolny z USA wzrósł z 496 milionów dolarów w 2024 roku do 620 milionów dolarów w 2025 roku. Pomimo silnej bazy produkcji wewnętrznej Nowej Zelandii, USA pozostają kluczowym dostawcą produktów mlecznych. read more

Rynek truskawek w Holandii rośnie. Konsumenci poniżej 39 roku życia w Niderlandach kupili o 6% więcej truskawek w 2025 roku niż rok wcześniej. Jednocześnie całkowita produkcja truskawek w Holandii wzrosła do 91 milionów kilogramów. Więcej informacji na ten temat można znaleźć w karcie informacyjnej dotyczącej truskawek z... read more

reGreen LLC is a Ukrainian agri-tech startup that is developing biodegradable plant containers made from PHA-based bio-composites. The products are manufactured using renewable-powered, distributed 3D printing micro-factories and are intended for use in the European horticulture sector, where growers. read more

Albania is increasing its dependence on imported food, as indicated by INSTAT data showing a 19% increase in food import volumes in the first quarter of 2026. The import of fresh vegetables and fruits also saw double-digit growth, with a rise of around 15%. Vegetable imports experienced a significant increase as well. read more

The fruit and vegetable department must leave the department in order to grow, or integrate new merchandise and consumption logics internally, building a mutualistic exchange of value with other sectors of the agri-food industry. It is along this line that a decisive part is played today. read more

The fresh produce industry is becoming more receptive to digital innovation. Companies were reluctant for a long time, but Rick Schot from Experience Data observes a noticeable change. "Thanks to the AI tools available today, we can develop solutions more rapidly, making them more accessible to the industry," he explains. read more

The 2026 edition of Macfrut, scheduled to take place in Rimini from April 21st to 23rd, represented a crucial opportunity for VIP Val Venosta to outline the strategic evolution of its production sectors and reaffirm its role as a dynamic partner in the fruit and vegetable sector. The goal read more

Według laotańskiej gazety Champamai, 21 kwietnia Komitet Promocji Inwestycji i Zarządzania w Prowincji Champasak podpisał umowę koncesyjną z Costa Berry Lao Co. Ltd. na rozwój projektu uprawy jagód. Projekt znajduje się w dystrykcie Paksong. read more

Chiquita is moving forward with a season of initiatives for its bananas, both in terms of communication and marketing. Marco Leoni, trade marketing manager for Italy, previews the campaign "Likely the best snack ever", designed to position the banana as the ideal snack in every situation. read more

Thanks to the improvement in weather conditions, the fruit and vegetable sector is experiencing a significant increase in available quantities, bringing a breath of freshness and affordability to wholesale markets. This week, La Borsa della Spesa, the weekly service of BMTI, ... read more

reGreen LLC is a Ukrainian agri-tech startup that specializes in developing biodegradable plant containers made from PHA-based bio-composites. The products are produced using renewable-powered, distributed 3D printing micro-factories and are designed for use in the European horticulture sector by growers. read more

Apple production in India may expand to areas beyond traditional regions like Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, as indicated by promising early results from cultivation in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district. The KLD apple variety has successfully adapted to the local conditions in the drought-prone Rayalaseema region, where a read more

The geopolitical situation in the Strait of Hormuz continues to affect Morocco's imports of plastic pellets, and consequently, the supply of plastic film used in agricultural greenhouse construction. The outbreak of war in the Middle East has had an impact on the availability of raw materials. read more

South Africa's pistachio sector is expanding in the Northern Cape, with orchards developing across the Karoo alongside financing structures aligned with long-term crop cycles and export positioning. At a growers' conference in Prieska, Karoo Pistachios and Fedgroup outlined plans to produce up. read more

The Spanish watermelon season has already begun after an earlier-than-usual start to the harvest in the province of Almeria, which is the earliest region. Yields at the beginning of the season have been slightly lower than expected, but with good quality, generally smaller sizes, and high prices. read more