The 2026 edition of Macfrut has just concluded, a key event for the fruit and vegetable sector at a national and international level, capable once again this year of attracting thousands of professional operators, foreign buyers, and key players in the entire supply chain. read more

Lock Drives, a German drive technology specialist, has opened a permanent demonstration stand at the World Horti Center (WHC) in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands. The stand showcases two greenhouse structures: a Cabrio greenhouse and a Venlo greenhouse, allowing visitors to see Lock's products in action. read more

Italy confirms itself as one of the main European markets for fresh fruits and vegetables, especially in categories where controlled ripening plays a strategic role. According to FAOSTAT data, the country imports over 600,000 tons of bananas annually. read more

Food prices on Bulgaria's wholesale markets decreased this week, with fresh vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers leading the decline. Data from the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets indicates that prices for most seasonal produce went down, although some items such as potatoes and peppers saw an increase. read more

The North American carrot market is currently experiencing supply pressure due to weather-related disruptions in California. Despite this, demand for carrots in various product formats remains strong, prompting exploration of import activities. California's carrot industry is grappling with decreased availability as a result of these disruptions. read more

Strikes at Aldi Belgium are spreading rapidly: concerns over Sunday openings. Aldi is contemplating opening its stores in Belgium on Sundays, which has caused unrest among employees. On Friday morning, ACV Puls reported around fifty closed supermarkets in Flanders, while BBTK informed Belga news. read more

An illustrated presentation on the 2025 World Federation of Rose Societies (WFRS) convention in Japan and the post-conference garden visits will be the topic of discussion at the upcoming meeting of the Otago Rose Society next Wednesday. Renowned rosarian Hayden Foulds from Manawatū will be the guest speaker, and for him, the highlight of the event. read more

Macfrut closes its 43rd edition, confirming itself more and more as a key event in the global fruit and vegetable industry. The balance of the three days at Rimini Expo Centre outlines a picture of extreme solidity: the event recorded an increase in visitors with a clear trend. read more

Fruit Growers Alianza concluded their Peruvian grape season with the final shipments arriving in mid-January. The company procures the grapes from Piura in the northern part of the country. Peruvian grapes from Ica in the southern part of the country are still available in limited quantities in the market. Chilean supply"We started loading". read more

The American Biochar Institute (ABI) and the US Biochar Coalition (USBC) will co-host the 2026 North American Biochar Conference (NABC) in New Orleans from November 16 to 18, bringing together leaders from the biochar sector for the first time under a shared organizational banner. read more

The National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) of Egypt reported that between April 18 and 24, 2026, 1,512 exporting companies shipped a total of 4,149 food consignments weighing 237,000 tons. These shipments included approximately 760 different food products, such as fruits, vegetables, and other items. read more

The strawberry season in Germany in 2026 started earlier than usual, although its course varies significantly by region. According to reports from German advisors presented during the Tunnel Day held on April 23 at the Experimental Center. read more

The downward price trend in the greenhouse cucumber segment persists on the Ukrainian domestic market. Based on the daily monitoring data from the EastFruit project, the increasing harvesting volumes at Ukrainian greenhouse complexes, coupled with low demand for greenhouse vegetables, are contributing to this trend. read more

The surplus grocery retailer Company Shop has reached the milestone of redistributing one billion items since its launch. read more