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

As part of efforts to support tomato supply and prevent shortages, Maphlix Farms in Dawhenya, located in the Greater Accra Region, plans to release 3,000 tons of tomatoes onto the market by the end of the year. This initiative aims to stabilize supply levels, impact prices, and contribute to the national food security. read more

Avisomo's Crispi baby leaf lettuce has been available at Coop Mega stores under the Reindyrka brand for the past month. The retail setting poses a rigorous test, with temperature changes, exposure to light, and extended storage periods that can impact product quality. However, testing results have shown... read more

This week, prices for high-quality carrots in Ukraine have started to rise, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Market participants are observing that the increase in prices is a result of a robust demand for quality root vegetables coupled with limited supply. Wholesale companies and read more

Swarup Bose, founder & CEO of Mumbai-based Celcius Logistics, says that six or seven years ago, the cold chain infrastructure for fresh produce in India was almost non-existent. Only a small percentage of farmers, traders, wholesalers, or buyers utilized it, and that too only for critical consignments. read more

With the recent sunny days, thoughts naturally shift to summer. For Belgian top fruit, this also marks the beginning of the final months of the season. It has been a season that started with significant quality variations but has since improved, as noted by Christophe Van Haelst of VHM Fruit. read more

For Australian and New Zealand exporters, the challenge is no longer just to grow and pack quality produce. The real challenge is to protect that quality throughout the journey. Long transit routes, variable shipping conditions, container delays, and inconsistent hygiene inside storage are some of the challenges they face. read more

In week 13, the negative trend in volume sales of Lcc fruit and vegetables continues, with the inflationary effect observed in the previous week still evident, and only weakly positive value trends. The discount channel remains the most challenging. read more

Chilean table grapes have had a successful season, particularly in international sales. Pedro Pablo Budinich, director of Green Agro, mentioned that "Grapes are currently doing well in terms of international prices," with the United States being the main market. The demand for green seedless grapes is on the rise. read more

Shipments of young ginger from Brazil are still being sent via air freight, despite fluctuating demand. According to Frederico Stuhr of Pommer Fresh Foods, sales have been inconsistent, making it difficult to predict trends. "It's up and down. Some weeks, there are more sales, some weeks are less sales, so it's been a little bit hard to predict what's going on right now," he says. read more

Water is one of the most crucial factors in greenhouse crop production. The quality of water has a direct impact on the availability of nutrients, the efficiency of fertilizers, and the cleanliness of irrigation systems. Untreated water can serve as a vehicle for plant diseases and lead to blockages in the irrigation system. read more

Afrucat, in collaboration with the Medfel fair and the Occitania Region, will be hosting Interprunus on May 21 at the auditorium of the Rectorate Building at the University of Lleida. The event will showcase key representatives from European producer organizations. Interprunus aims to establish Lleida as a focal point for the industry. read more