Henderson County in North Carolina is currently facing severe drought conditions, which are having a significant impact on fruit and vegetable production. Apple grower Kenny Barnwell mentioned that the young trees he planted this spring are struggling due to the lack of water. "I planted a lot of young trees (this spring), and we're" read more

"Bananas are not just a commodity," says José Antonio Vargas of Favorita. Speaking at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin, he outlines a strategy focused not on volume, but on long-term value creation in a market under pressure from rising costs and retail price constraints. Stability in a volatile market is key. read more

The Czerwińsk nad Wisłą region has been one of the most important areas for early ground strawberry production in Poland for years. It is here, thanks to the use of covers such as perforated foil and agricultural fabric, that growers achieve some of the earliest harvests. read more

The market for fresh ready-made meals continues to be one of the most dynamic segments in the large-scale retail trade, driven by the search for practical, balanced, and tasty solutions for lunch breaks, especially for dining out. In 2025, the sector recorded a value growth of +4.1% for bowls. read more

Nova Siri Genetics (NSG) participation in Macfrut, held in Rimini from April 21st to 23rd, has concluded, confirming the Italian breeding company as an international reference point in the varietal innovation of strawberries and berries. read more

A new phase of food inflation may emerge, with fruit and vegetable prices potentially rising by up to 30 per cent if disruptions linked to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz continue. While attention remains on oil flows, the fertilizer market is also affected. The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for… read more

Sezon miękkich owoców zbliża się w Polsce, a dzięki znacznym inwestycjom, spodziewa się, że tegoroczne zbiory wzrosną - powiedział Oleh Naumenko, dyrektor generalny i współwłaściciel polskiego producenta miękkich owoców BigRed berry farm: "Po wymagającym 2025 roku, zmierzamy w kierunku 2026". read more

With the first sporadic deliveries to German food retailers, the Spanish stone fruit season officially got underway in week 17. Starting in week 18, supply volumes of size B and C peaches and nectarines will gradually increase, followed by the first flat peaches and clingstone varieties starting in week. read more

The 2026 edition of Macfrut was a very successful event with extremely positive results for OP Agricola Campidanese, represented by its brand L'Orto di Eleonora within the stand reserved for the official delegation of the Sardinia Region. The large trade fair was a success. read more

In the heart of Naples, the fruit and vegetable sector is experiencing a small revolution. The protagonist is "Voglia di Fragola", a retail business that has its roots in a family tradition born in 1982 and that today, thanks to the intuition of twenty-three-year-old Alessia, is read more

The Kanał Panamski poinformował o większej liczbie tranzytów i tonażu w pierwszej połowie roku fiskalnego 2026, wraz z wzrostem popytu na swój system rezerwacji. Aktualizacja została przedstawiona podczas spotkania rynkowego zorganizowanego przez Bank Ameryki. Administrator Kanału Panamskiego, Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, powiedział, że droga wodna read more

Brazil ranks third globally in fruit production, behind China and India. Over the past ten years, exports have increased by 38 percent in value and 62 percent in volume. In 2025, fruit exports reached approximately US$1.5 billion, with a trade surplus close to US$400 million. 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 building agricultural greenhouses. The outbreak of war in the Middle East has also had an impact on the availability of raw materials. read more

On April 21, an important discussion on phytosanitary matters took place within Macfrut, bringing together experts from research, institutions, and the production sector to provide an overview of the current state of plant protection amidst regulatory challenges and progress. read more

The Great Italian Beauty focuses on Fucino, a symbol of national biodiversity, placing identity products such as Igp Potatoes and Carrots at the center of the project. An operation that combines territory, supply chain, and distribution, with the aim of strengthening positioning. read more

Dutchman Ruud Vincent moved to Warsaw at the age of 25 with €2,000 in savings and the idea of selling machinery. Now Vincent is one of the market leaders in Poland, with a multi-million turnover. His company, Ocean Systems, sells processing and packaging machines for fruit and vegetables. read more

During Macfrut, which took place from April 21st to 23rd in Rimini, VOG - Home of apples returned to the field with a team ready to face the second part of the season: a spring-summer lineup built to respond promptly to the needs of consumers and customers. read more

Bangladesh's mango farmers are preparing for a record 2026 season, with production projected to increase by 25% to 2.7 million tons over 204,000 hectares. However, inflated airfreight costs pose a threat to exports, according to Mohammad Kanchan Mia of Arot Agro BD. "Last year we reached 2.2 million tons." read more

Digitalization of irrigation and soil management has become a key factor in increasing efficiency in intensive agriculture. In this regard, Denodl® is working on technology solutions that provide accurate information from the root zone, which is especially important in greenhouse systems. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have noted a significant decrease in prices for greenhouse tomatoes in Ukraine. Market participants believe that this is due to a seasonal rise in supplies from local greenhouses, coupled with a subdued demand for the product. read more