The Honduran fruit and vegetable sector has made significant progress in its strategy to expand into international markets with the start of melon shipments to China, one of the top destinations in terms of global consumption volume. Seven containers with produce from southern Honduras, a key. read more

Flower sellers in Rawalpindi are experiencing a significant decline in business due to a sharp rise in flower prices, resulting in an estimated 80 per cent drop in sales. This trend is driving customers towards more affordable alternatives, according to florists in different markets throughout the city. read more

Spring frosts have been one of the most serious risk factors in the production of berries for years. In many regions of Poland, episodes of temperatures dropping below zero occur during the period of intensive generative development of plants - from the white bud phase to read more

AgroFresh, a global leader in post-harvest solutions, successfully participated as a Platinum Sponsor, exhibitor, and speaker at the Fruitnet Berry Congress 2026, held on March 19th and 20th in London. Bringing together retailers, growers, and packers/exporters from around the world. read more

Jako wiosna tchnie życie w wzgórza Khagrachhari, rozległe obszary pochyłych terenów i pól uprawnych zmieniają się w złote słońce, oferując spektakl wizualny i obiecującą szansę ekonomiczną dla lokalnych rolników. Jasnożółte kwiaty, stojące dumnie pod miękką wiosną read more

The Port of Malaga, Spain, is expanding its commercial links with Latin America, with a focus on Peru and Chile to enhance the flow of fruit and vegetable products into Europe. A delegation from the port, along with Noatum Terminal Malaga, the Malagaport Foundation, and ICEX, conducted a... read more

Banana growers worldwide are facing multiple challenges, including dealing with the persistent soil-borne fungus Tropical Race 4, as well as diseases like Moko and Black Sigatoka. In addition, issues such as water scarcity, increasing costs, declining average yields, and the growing market demand for more sustainable farming practices are also causing concerns for them. read more

Colombia has lifted all anti-dumping duties on frozen fries from the EU. This will allow exporters from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands to regain full access to the Colombian market. The measure affected around 85 per cent of European fries exports to the country, worth approximately. read more

The Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services has introduced two new prickly pear cactus varieties developed through its breeding program: 'Dual Label' and 'Gold Label'. The prickly pear cactus is a plant native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil. It grows attached to trees or. read more

"Seventy per cent of the kiwis have already been sold, and consumption rates have been strong across Europe so far. I'd say there's been slight growth, which is a good sign. Prices have also remained satisfactory and in line with expectations," says Gabriele Ferri, director of Naturitalia. read more

The heavy rainfall in Portugal has been extreme, but the situation has become manageable as weather patterns have improved, says Susana Ferreira, commercial and marketing director of Portuguese grape exporter Vale da Rosa: "Portugal has recently faced periods of intense and persistent rainfall. read more

In a crowded and competitive sector like apples, the growth of Pink Lady® in Italy is not going unnoticed. The numbers confirm it. According to the Agroter's Monitor Ortofrutta surveys, in the hypermarkets and supermarkets channel, the packaged Pink Lady product has recorded read more

Dear petrol, due to logistical issues combined with low volumes due to bad weather, it is mainly affecting tomatoes, with prices reaching 6 €/kg for red cherry tomatoes and 4.00 €/kg for cherry and piccadilly tomatoes. Prices are also increasing for... read more