The American Pecan Council released shipment and supply data for the 2025/26 marketing year in February 2026, indicating a change in market dynamics with higher inventory levels and reduced supply pressure. February receipts amounted to 51.7 million pounds (23.45 million kg), representing a 35% decrease from January's figures. read more

Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, Inc. has officially launched Fall Creek® Collection Apex 'FCM14-057', marking the blueberry variety's formal entry into the Collection platform after an extended period of commercial-scale evaluation and grower adoption across multiple production regions. read more

Todis, a single-brand store owned by Iges Srl, a company controlled by the cooperative PAC2000A Conad, is strengthening its development strategy in urban distribution with the launch of Todis Rione, an innovative neighborhood supermarket format designed to meet the needs. read more

Hong Kong enterprises are utilizing the Air-Land Fresh Lane, a logistics corridor that links global markets with the Greater Bay Area (GBA) via Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). This system, which has been in operation since September 2025, allows perishable goods to reach GBA cities within a few hours through integrated transportation. read more

The global container market in Q1 2026 showed changing conditions, starting with stable activity in January, supported by limited capacity and high fleet utilization. In February, freight markets moved lower due to reduced industrial activity during the Chinese New Year. By March, geopolitical read more

Freshly printed, is currently being distributed to the partners of the event "Carrello Ortofrutta," the Atlas of Fruit and Vegetables in Retail 2026 edition, the guide by IFN aimed at operators in the fruit and vegetable sector, designed to map out the organized retail sector in Italy. read more

Morocco has significantly increased its share in the UK fresh vegetable market, with sweet pepper exports doubling in 2025 and reaching a new bilateral record, as reported by EastFruit. The UK imported 8,100 tons of Moroccan sweet peppers last year, which is more than double the volume imported in 2024. Since 2020, shipments have been on the rise. read more

On April 7, 2026, 22 tonnes of potatoes from Kazakhstan were denied entry through the Ak-Tilek phytosanitary control post. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reported the incident. During the quarantine phytosanitary inspection, specialists from the read more

Kanda Agriculture, operating under the Harvest brand, plans to increase production in 2026, with total output expected to reach around 1.44 million kilograms, as stated by company representative Tamar Berulava. Despite facing challenging weather conditions last year, the company exceeded its projected output. read more

During the National Day of the Great Agricultural Robotics Challenge, which took place on April 1st in Bordeaux, CTIFL announced the initiation of the Agroboscope project. "With Agroboscope, CTIFL is dedicated to establishing a unique system for assessing agricultural robots. This collaborative effort aims to revolutionize the industry." read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, is back to brighten up Italian cities with a new outdoor campaign that, starting from April 6th, involves the entire peninsula, from Milan to Bari, passing through Pavia, Bologna, Florence, Rome, and Naples. read more

The Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce of North America held a forum this Tuesday at the Taipei International Convention Center on a new framework for Taiwan-U.S. economic and trade agreements. U.S.-based orchid business operator Chien Wei-chih said she believes moving production closer to markets. read more

"For years, the avocado industry has been stuck in a cycle that makes little sense. Growers produce a premium piece of fresh fruit. Retailers promote it like a commodity," according to Troy Agosti, founder of EVO®Hass. "Consumers stand in front of the shelf, squeezing, guessing, and hoping they..." read more

The damage caused by the storm that hit the Souss-Massa region between February 26 and 27, particularly severe around Chtouka, continues to have lasting effects. Many farmers insist that the losses are of catastrophic proportions, and the complete impact has not yet been fully assessed. read more

In Opalenica (Greater Poland Voivodeship) on February 10th, a conference titled "Biological Intelligence of Plants and Soil" was held, organized by the company Andermatt Polska. During the event, topics such as the modern technology of Vivent Biosignals company and the latest achievements were discussed. read more

Global oil prices have decreased, and stock markets have gone up following the agreement between the United States and Iran on a conditional two-week ceasefire, tied to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude oil fell by approximately 13% to US$94.80 per barrel, while US-traded oil decreased by over 15% to read more

Strawberry production in Germany, similar to Poland, is undergoing a significant transformation in recent years. The latest data indicates a significant reduction in cultivation areas, but at the same time, growing importance of modern production methods.

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The Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Blood Orange (CTAR) offers its warmest congratulations to Professor Giovanni La Via for his appointment as the representative of the European Parliament to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). A leading figure in the citrus industry. read more

"Logistics is a fundamental service offered by Royal FloraHolland. Our growers and buyers rely on it to operate seamlessly. In my opinion, it should be as dependable as 'water from the tap'. That's why I am disappointed that we encountered some software glitches in the past." read more

The launch of the Australian Macadamias Technical Resources represents a significant advancement for the macadamia industry in Australia. These resources include Technical and Application Solutions Guides that aim to assist food manufacturers in product development. The guides are specifically created to support the integration of macadamias into new products. read more