Founded in 2018, Bahage Foods Ltd. is a woman-led company, spearheaded by Ms. Angel Rugema Uwantege, that has emerged as a trailblazer in Rwanda's horticultural export industry. Operating from its main packing house and headquarters in Kigali, the company has progressively expanded its footprint in the global market. read more

Kenyan avocado industry is preparing to resume avocado exports by sea, with favorable weather conditions leading to higher volumes for the upcoming export season, according to Brian Njue, managing director of Kenyan avocado exporter Aytin Naturals: "We are expecting to see a significant increase in avocado volume." read more

Weber Verpackungen will be showcasing its newest innovations at IPM Essen from 27 to 30 January 2026. You can find Weber at their new location in Hall 3, Stand 3E53. By moving to Technology Hall 3, the company has intentionally selected an environment that emphasizes modern technologies and. read more

Giant vegetables are not just a hobby or an exhibition curiosity. In the United Kingdom, they have become a unique experiment at the intersection of agronomy, plant breeding, and human perseverance, as reported by EastFruit. The BBC has also shared the story of British vegetable grower Derek Hulme, highlighting the role of giant vegetables in this innovative endeavor. read more

France issued a national decree on 5 January 2026, following a communication from the French Ministry dated 23 December 2025, in which France requested that the European Commission lower maximum residue limits for certain substances and crops, citing potential risks to human health. As no action read more

Blackcurrant production is currently at a turning point. On one hand, there is a growing demand from the processing market for quality raw materials, and on the other hand, producers must deal with plant protection restrictions, cost pressures, and variable weather conditions. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project have reported that this week, the prices for greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine have increased. read more

W 2025 roku Egipt nie tylko zwiększył eksport arbuza do Arabii Saudyjskiej, ale także ustanowił nowy rekord wysyłek - informuje EastFruit. read more

Tegoroczny zbiór winogron w Południowej Afryce jest wysokiej jakości. Jednakże połączenie problemów logistycznych powoduje, że dostawy przychodzą w sposób chaotyczny. "Od problemów w portach po opóźnienia w transporcie, wszystkie te zakłócenia utrzymują handel w ruchu, ale również utrzymują ceny na dość stabilnym poziomie." read more

Mangoes are being increasingly imported into Europe, thanks to a year-round supply from various sources and a growing demand for fruit with consistent eating quality. European consumers have a strong preference for low-fiber varieties, especially Kent and Keitt, and the demand for such mangoes is on the rise. read more

Every six months, Royal FloraHolland provides a status update on the auctions at its three export locations, reviewing past performance and future plans. This update includes new developments and important figures, which are detailed in this article. In 2025, a substantial volume was traded through the auction clock, totaling almost €5 billion. read more

Moldovan fruit exporters are experiencing challenges in shipping to the European Union as export quotas for 2026 have not been activated yet, even though the year has already begun. This delay is impacting the export of apples, plums, and grapes, especially to Romania and other EU markets. Victor read more

India's banana exports are experiencing steady annual growth, with a focus on the Middle East, Russia, and Eastern Europe, according to Vivek Karape from SunRaise Farmers, an Indian fruit exporter. The increase in exports is supported by enhanced post-harvest handling, expansion of pack-house facilities, and a growing customer base. read more

Koppert is constructing a modern, large-scale, and fully climate-controlled breeding facility for flour moths (Ephestia) in Berkel en Rodenrijs. The 3,500 m² production hall is being built in partnership with Certhon's cutting-edge climate technology and marks a global first. read more

Plony truskawek w Maroku są negatywnie wpływane przez niekorzystne warunki pogodowe na północy kraju. Niemniej jednak, sezon rozwija się przy silnym popycie i zadowalających cenach, jak twierdzi Oussama Baioua, plantator z Larache. Plantator mówi: "Jesteśmy świadkami...". read more

The utilization of advanced technology to locate aquifers has recently produced significant results in a desert region located about 150 kilometers from Dubai, near the border with Oman. Led by the Italian company Hydro Hunter Italia, the operations were founded on initial instrumental surveys that yielded. read more

Splurge & save: High-Low shopping is the food and drink trend influencing Brits' baskets this January. According to a study by Ocado Retail of 2,000 Brits, ingredients shoppers prefer to splurge on include extra virgin olive oil (35%), butter (34%), and eggs (32%). read more

Weber Verpackungen will be showcasing its newest innovations at IPM Essen from 27 to 30 January 2026. Visitors can locate Weber at its new position in Hall 3, Stand 3E53. By relocating to Technology Hall 3, the company has intentionally selected a setting that emphasizes modern technologies and. read more

"Ostatniego weekendu, 10 stycznia, wysłaliśmy pierwsze melony Galia, żółte melony miodowe i arbuzie do eksportu do Europy z Kostaryki. W tym tygodniu rozpoczynamy wysyłkę melonów kantalupa i mini-arbuzów" - mówi Rolf Weber z Global Producers z Venlo. On wyjaśnia, że read more

Egypt is venturing into commercial blueberry production with the introduction of a new cultivation project in Wadi El-Natrun. Cairo 3A for Agriculture has unveiled the first phase of this blueberry farming initiative, as a component of its overarching strategy to diversify into crops targeted for export. read more