Domestic cucumbers were the most popular in the market, with shipments from the Netherlands and Belgium following in terms of volume. Availability was sometimes limited: while some batches were reserved for grocery stores, supply was constrained by weather conditions. It was not always possible to. read more

ICR Group expects its blueberry plantations in western Georgia to produce up to 160-170 tonnes this season. The company's supervisory board chairman, Kakha Khazaradze, said the harvest season will begin at the end of this week, with almost the entire crop destined for export. "We plan to export." read more

The pomelo is a popular fruit in Asia, consumed daily and often given as a gift during celebrations. Even though it is grown in Australia, many Australians have never peeled one. Australian company JE Tipper views this as a potentially untapped market for a suitable supplier to explore. read more

The grape harvest in Sonora, Mexico started at the end of April, which is about two weeks earlier than usual. John Pandol from Pandol Brothers stated, "Currently, it is tracking about two weeks early and expected to finish about two weeks early as well." By May, around 1/3 of the harvest was already completed. read more

Polskie plantatorzy rozpoczęli rekrutację pracowników na sezonowe zbiory truskawek, malin i borówek. Według informacji przytoczonych przez Farmera, oferty dla pracowników zagranicznych stają się coraz bardziej konkurencyjne, oferując wyższe wynagrodzenie, darmowe zakwaterowanie i ograniczone wymagania kwalifikacyjne. read more

The Woolworths Vision Zero Grower Day brought together growers, researchers, technology providers, and biological input specialists to explore practical solutions to reduce chemical reliance in commercial horticulture. Held in Franschhoek, the event focused strongly on integrated pest management. read more

"Growers are currently experiencing up to a 20% increase in fuel costs and around a 10% increase in input costs, despite production volumes remaining below 2025 levels. Last week, the price of diesel rose by approximately 115 colones per liter, increasing from around 600 to over 700 colones per liter." read more

During an afternoon event held at the World Horti Center in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands, attendees delved into the newest advancements and potential business prospects in vertical farming. This sector has transitioned from a niche idea to a highly-coveted investment opportunity, and has recently gained attention through a wave of high-profile initiatives. read more

Valenciaport took part in the Logismed Casablanca trade fair, which focuses on logistics and supply chain operations in North Africa. The goal was to enhance its presence in the Moroccan market and strengthen trade ties between Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean. read more

Alkelux has closed a first round of funding of 970 thousand euros and aims to scale in the global market of functional food packaging. The Sassari-based deeptech startup, specialized in the development of sustainable materials for food packaging, will use the raised resources to read more

The Europlátano Group celebrated the official opening of its new ripening center in Orozco this Thursday. The facility, launched in 2025, has doubled the company's ripening and distribution capacity. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Fernando Clavijo, President of the. read more

Mohsin Mubarak, the founder of Mustafa Mango Farms, a grower and exporter with orchards spread across Sindh and Punjab, has stated that Pakistan's 2026 mango season has begun earlier than usual, indicating a slightly modified cycle compared to 2025. "Overall production is largely consistent with last year, but there are some changes." read more

Spain: BonÀrea Corporación plans €121 million investment for 2026

Spanish agri-food group and supermarket operator BonÀrea Corporación plans to invest €121 million in 2026, up from last year's €113.5 million, to grow its business lines, industrial and logistics capabilities, and expand its retail operations. read more

Intelligent technologies are being increasingly applied in protected agriculture in Shouguang, China, one of the country's main vegetable production regions. The 27th China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Science and Technology Expo, running from April 20 to May 30, is showcasing the use of these technologies. read more

The prices of strawberries from local farms in Ukraine have begun to decrease this week, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. This trend is mainly attributed to a significant rise in supply from producers in the western regions of the country. Despite this, consumer demand remains stable. read more

Zespri presents Grown for Good, the new global communication platform through which the New Zealand group enhances its positioning on natural nutrition and the value generated along the entire kiwifruit supply chain. read more

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is positioning itself as an innovation platform for autonomous transport, focusing on the commercial deployment of autonomous trucks within ports and along logistics corridors. The port authority states that autonomous trucks are already in commercial operation in China and... read more

The Greek apricot season is moving forward with prices decreasing, however, exports have not been able to expand further than neighboring countries to Greece, and securing prominent positions on retailers' shelves has been a challenge. Mr. Dimitris Tsiranidis, sales manager of the new company Apella from Imathia, read more

Italmercati, the network that brings together the 22 main markets in Italy, supports the unified candidacy of Maurizio Martina for the role of new Director General of the FAO, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. "Maurizio Martina has always read more

Co-op is enhancing its assistance for UK potato growers by introducing best-of-season packs that utilize a greater variety of locally grown potato types. These new 'best of season' packs, currently in stores, are grouped based on the cooking method, such as Roasting, Mashing, Baking. read more