The California Spring Trials (CAST) 2026 have concluded. On Friday, the final locations shut their doors, and it appears to have been another successful edition. Sirekit Mol from Beekenkamp stated, "It was a very good and successful week. Fortunately, it wasn't as hot as the week before." read more

In the fresh pasta supply chain, there is no margin for error. The products are perishable, logistical times are tight, and retail sales expectations are unforgiving. It is an industry that rewards precision and punishes inefficiency. read more

Liberia continues to depend on imports of onions and carrots, despite having the potential for year-round production. Limited access to operational finance is cited as a constraint for local growers. Trade data for the 2025/26 season shows that Liberia imported an estimated 25,000 metric tons of onions. read more

Fruit prices displayed a mixed trend this week, as per the most recent wholesale data. While some varieties of apples and pears saw an increase in prices, others experienced a decline. For example, Bramley's seedling apples averaged €1.29/kg, up from €1.21/kg, marking an increase of €0.08 or 7%. read more

CMA CGM has adjusted its Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) starting from March 27, 2026, due to elevated fuel costs associated with geopolitical events in the Near and Middle East. This update comes after Advisory No. 6, which initially implemented the surcharge on March 16 in response to rising fuel prices and Brent crude. read more

Two Yubari melons from the new harvest were sold for three million yen (US$20,000) at an auction in Hokkaido, Japan. The melons were purchased by Hokuyupack Co., a company that specializes in fruit and vegetable packaging and sales. The company acquired the melons for use in a free tasting event in the city. read more

The Belgian transport sector is currently facing significant challenges. Diesel prices have seen a sharp increase since the start of March 2026, influenced by recent geopolitical events in Iran. Prices have gone up by nearly 35% since early March and over 42% since January. This surge in costs is putting pressure on companies in the sector, impacting their profit margins. read more

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has introduced a new cyber security course on its acclaimed Garden Retail Online Workshops (GROW) e-learning platform. This course is the 99th addition to GROW, and is available to both GCA members and individuals in the Horticultural Trades industry. read more

T&G Global's premium branded apples portfolio has had a strong start in 2026, with solid sales of Northern Hemisphere fruit in both domestic and export markets. Additionally, an excellent crop of delicious apples from New Zealand is being harvested and exported to important international markets. read more

If you ask Ricardo Garrón what keeps Melones del Sol alive in the European market, he won't talk about marketing or expansion. He'll talk about the certainty of being where you say you'll be, when you say you'll be there, and with the right quality. The family business operates from Santa Rita. read more

Yukon Pty Ltd dostarcza małe warzywa, jadalne kwiaty oraz wyselekcjonowany asortyment egzotycznych owoców do rynków premium, w tym restauracji high-end, statków wycieczkowych oraz grup hotelowych (HoReCa). Większość produktów jest transportowana drogą powietrzną, co zapewnia świeżość i spójność przez cały rok. W tym okresie roku, read more

As the 2026 citrus season is about to start, the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) is closely monitoring fuel availability and costs due to the conflict in the Middle East. These factors will have an impact on the upcoming citrus season, which officially starts in April. The CGA has... read more

At the beginning of March, a Super U near Montauban inaugurated a 400 m² aquaponic farm directly integrated into the store, a first in France. Designed as a replicable model, the new farm enables vegetables and fish to be produced and sold on site, just a few meters from the fruit and vegetable section. read more

The banana market experienced varying price changes from different origins this week, resulting in a slight overall decrease in average prices based on the latest wholesale data. The average price across all origins was €0.98/kg, down from €0.99/kg the previous week, indicating a €0.01 decrease. read more

In the dry uplands of Nellore district, a young farmer has defied conventional farming patterns by turning chrysanthemum cultivation into a profitable venture using modern techniques under a shade net. Sanagapu Chiranjeevi, an engineering graduate from Mudigedu village, abandoned a career in the private sector to pursue this innovative farming approach. read more

During the fourth quarter of 2025, Namibia exported grapes valued at over N$1.2 billion (US$65 million), as reported by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). The total earnings from horticulture exports amounted to N$1.3 billion (US$70 million), with grapes making up the majority of the exports. read more

In 2026, Ventura achieves a significant milestone: 90 years of presence in the Italian dried fruit market. A journey spanning nearly a century that tells the evolution of a historic brand, capable of renewing itself without losing its key strengths: expertise, quality, and a clear vision. read more

The cherry industry in the United States is experiencing shifts in global supply and market dynamics, as increased production from China and continued competition from Turkey impact export performance. Data for 2025 show that the traditional export model, which depended on premium. read more

In a display of agricultural diversification, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, opened the CSIR Tulip Fest–2026 to the public on Sunday at its Field Station Bonera in Pulwama. The station, renowned for its pursuit of. read more

Anecoop, Spain's leading agri-food cooperative specializing in fruit and vegetable marketing, celebrated its 50th anniversary at the Palau de Les Arts Reina Sofía Auditorium in the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia. During an emotional ceremony, president Alejandro Monzón and general manager read more