Green-skinned avocado varieties from Kenya, traditionally sold in the local market, have recently become more significant due to increasing foreign demand and attractive prices in the previous season, occasionally reaching levels as high as those of the Hass variety. This change has prompted growers to focus more on these varieties... read more

The Dutch tulip cutting season has been officially launched in the Netherlands with National Tulip Day in Amsterdam. On Museumplein, thousands of visitors gathered to pick free tulips from a large temporary picking garden, marking the start of the new season. The event, held annually in the Dutch read more

Heavy rainfall in Spain is having a negative impact on the cultivation of avocados. Xavier Halsberghe from the Spanish company Eurofresh stated, "When it rains, there is no harvesting. At the moment, there is a lot of rain and wind in Spain, which makes it almost impossible to pick." This has led to a decrease in the supply of avocados. read more

Three months before the event (April 21-23, 2026, Rimini Expo Centre), Macfrut has recorded a 28% increase in exhibition space compared to the same period last year. read more

Fleuroselect has announced its latest Gold Medal winners after carrying out extensive trials across Europe. Each of these cultivars showed exceptional performance in terms of innovation, ornamental value, and garden performance, convincing the international jury to grant them the Gold Medal. read more

The citrus sector in Turkey is experiencing major challenges in the marketing year 2025/26. Orange and lemon production has been significantly reduced due to severe frost and extreme weather conditions, while tangerine output is expected to recover due to the resilience of early varieties. High inflation and volatile conditions are also impacting the sector. read more

Cherry prices in Vietnam have dropped significantly this season as importers have increased volumes due to shortages last year, but demand has not increased accordingly. Importers providing cherries from Australia, New Zealand, and the United States are currently selling large cherries for around VND900,000 per kilogram. read more

Bhopal is going to get a new and fragrant identity as the "Bhopal Rose City," with preparations in progress to host the esteemed World Rose Convention in 2028. The announcement was made by Madhya Pradesh's Minister for Horticulture and Food Processing, Shri Narayan Singh Kushwah, during the closing… read more

Giagni Fruit's lemon campaign started about 15 to 20 days earlier than expected. "The first crates left the warehouse as early as mid-November, marking the start of a year that is proving to be positive in terms of commercial feedback, especially beyond national borders. The current season is read more

The forest fires in the Ñuble and Biobío regions have caused a major social and environmental crisis in Chile, destroying thousands of hectares, impacting communities, and resulting in the loss of many homes. However, according to sources in the fruit sector, their impact on export fruit has been minimal. read more

Mimo że strajk plantatorów mango na północy kraju zakończył się w ostatni weekend, napięcia w sektorze utrzymują się. Według anonimowego eksportera, sezon przeżywa obecnie jedne z najtrudniejszych chwil. Niskie ceny na rynku i wysokie wolumeny eksportowe stwarzają sytuację, gdzie... read more

Atlixco, in Puebla, has established itself as a key center for tulip cultivation in Mexico, particularly during January and February, when local nurseries prepare up to 210,000 pots to meet demand for Valentine's Day. Tulips, which require low temperatures, are grown in controlled-cold… read more

Egipt rozwinął swoje eksport pomarańczy do Japonii ponad dziesięciokrotnie, co stanowi kamień milowy dla branży cytrusowej kraju. Analitycy z EastFruit podkreślają, że ten wzrost stanowi niezwykłe osiągnięcie w penetrowaniu jednego z najbardziej zamkniętych i wymagających rynków owoców na świecie. read more

India is currently experiencing a structural shortage of fresh raspberries, which is increasingly driving the growth of local breeding and domestic production, according to a report by EastFruit. read more

With the Chinese Year of the Horse approaching, flower markets all over China are buzzing with activity as an increasing number of customers search for potted plants and floral decorations for the upcoming new year. At the Beijing Flower Trading Center, flowers in various colors and varieties are drawing in customers. read more

Black currant production in Poland is at a world-class level - and the best example is the farm of Jarosław Peczek from Józefów (Łódź Voivodeship). In July 2025, a record yield of 19,813 kg of black currants was achieved on 1 hectare of land. This is the highest read more

Businesses in the United Kingdom that have made significant investments in border inspection facilities are now looking to receive compensation from the government as discussions advance on an agreement regarding agri-foods with the European Union. Since the UK's departure from the EU, companies importing plants and fresh produce from the bloc have been impacted. read more

The apple export season of 2025 concluded with 49.6 million equivalent cartons of 12.5 kg. The initial estimate for the 2026 season indicates a 5% increase, with export volumes projected to reach 52.2 million equivalent cartons. This growth is attributed to higher production as young orchards come into full production. read more

Argentina's fresh lemon export season typically begins from late March to early April. However, last year, work to cultivate and monitor the fields began as early as September of the previous year in order to predict how the season would develop. This time of year is crucial regardless of read more

The second part of the Spanish mandarin and orange season is already in full swing, with demand quickly absorbing a supply of mandarins that is lower than usual at this time of year, and prices at the source in an upward trend, as is also the case with oranges. "This year we have started read more