The German lamb's lettuce harvest is currently in full swing. "Unfortunately, we have had quite a few quality issues so far, as a significant number of our producers have had to contend with excessively wet fields. Not only in Baden and the Palatinate, but also in the Freiburg area. Although." read more

Friday, November 28 marked a milestone in Selecta One's recent history: the signing of a €16.5 million loan from DEG to refinance the acquisition of its Wagagai Farm in Uganda. This is a step that helps secure more than 2,000 jobs, protects long-standing social programs, and reinforces. read more

The following article is written by Mekonnen Solomon from the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture. As a senior staff member and horticulture export coordinator at the Ministry of Agriculture in Ethiopia, I am enthusiastic about advancing the nation's floriculture sub-sector, especially its vibrant rose industry. read more

The prices of pistachios in shell in the USA, delivered to Europe, after a period of declines at the beginning of the 25/26 season, following the pressure of the new record harvest (estimated by INC at around 725,000 tons, +44% compared to the 24/25 season and +7% compared to the previous record of 23/24), have... read more

A large shipment of Chilean cherries arrived by air this week, leading to a decrease in prices compared to last week. For instance, a 2.5kg x 2 (two-in-one) pack of Santina cherries in 3J size is currently priced at ¥560–590 per box, with premium quality batches still selling for over ¥600 per box. read more

Chiny are stepping in to support BRICS members at a time when U.S. trade policies have strained long-standing economic ties. Farmers in South Africa, who were previously heavily dependent on trade agreements with the United States, are now facing growing pressure from tariffs imposed by Washington. read more

A small farm must definitely find its unique market, according to Jack Lewis, the owner of Klapperbos pomegranate and apricot farm, as well as a product developer. His dried pomegranate arils are a hit, described as "Pure natural candy, with all the polyphenols and the flavonoids still there", and are popular for braais. read more

Greek garlic and onions are currently the predominant products in the Greek market at this time of the season. According to Mr. Nikos Tsimplidis, owner of Golden Gaia, a wholesaler located in the Central Vegetable Market of Thessaloniki, the presence of imported products is almost non-existent. "When it comes to garlic, read more

Macfrut 2026 was presented in Moldova. This happened at the 11th edition of the Fruit Business Conference, organized by Moldova Fruct, a professional event hosted in Chisinau. An international meeting aimed at fruit importers and exporters in the Eastern European markets, the event had read more

The La Unió Llauradora organization emphasized the fresh, natural dates from Elche, contrasting them with the dried and high-sugar content dates found in retail outlets in other countries. "It was a challenging date season with a harvest of around 60 tons, marking a decrease of over 10% from last year." read more

The Chilean cherry season is currently transitioning from its initial phase of air-freight shipments to the period when volumes begin to increase. However, the market has started cautiously. The beginning of the season has been noticeably different from previous years, influenced by early-season weather challenges. read more

The orchards in Wanshan District, Tongren City, Guizhou Province, are busy as the annual pomelo harvest reaches its peak. Covering over 1,333 hectares and projected to produce around 13,000 tons, this crop has become a significant source of rural income, showcasing the vibrant, aromatic fruit. read more

The Guatemalan finger limes campaign is performing well in major European markets, especially in November and December when demand peaks during the holiday season. "While we produce year-round, Europe sees higher activity now, so we send larger shipments to Germany, France, the Netherlands, the. read more

The Drewry Airfreight Price Index increased by 13% from October to a worldwide average of $3.57. This rise was driven by double-digit growth in the Asia-Europe westbound (+19%) and transpacific eastbound (+18%) sectors. In the transatlantic sector, rates increased by 1% eastbound but decreased by 5% in the opposite direction. read more

Change at the helm of VOG, Consortium of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of South Tyrol: Harald Weis takes over the presidency of the historic South Tyrolean apple-growing entity, succeeding Georg Kössler who, after 17 years in office dedicated to strengthening the role of the Consortium, has chosen not to run for re-election. read more

Newheat and Les Tomates d'Auïtou, located in the Corrèze department, have recently inaugurated the largest solar thermal power plant ever dedicated to heating greenhouses for vegetable production in France. This groundbreaking facility ushers in a new era for a sector that is becoming more self-sufficient. read more

Already working on your New Year's resolutions? Well, we certainly aren't yet, as it still feels like mid-October, there are still 31 days left on the December calendar, and we'd also love to reflect on 2025 with you. That's why it's time for the Special Year Overview. In this special, read more

The North Island of New Zealand experienced a cool and wet winter, which, as usual, posed challenges for planting seed onions. "Planting began in June and was completed by the end of August," said Simon Vale from Balle Bros. "Our production team made use of any dry periods to sow the seeds, and..." read more

During the mid-September launch of the garlic season organized by ANIAIL (French Interprofessional Garlic Association), it was announced that Drôme garlic would be produced in slightly smaller quantities this year, but to a high standard. "Drôme is the French department with the most..." read more

Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI), a weighted average of regional spot container freight rates, increased by 6% in the fortnight ending on November 30, 2025, to $667 per 40ft container. read more