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

A bustling crowd greeted the opening day of a regional flower fair in the Indian city of Howrah on January 9, 2026, where bonsai and shaped ornamental plants emerged as some of the most talked-about exhibits. The fair combined commercial stalls and hobbyist displays, and attendees found both… read more

Dulcis™ aims to be a unique product in the Italian fruit and vegetable landscape: a premium kiwi with green flesh, obtained from Actinidia chinensis - the same species as yellow kiwi - and entirely Italian, as it is the result of research conducted by the Universities of Bologna and Udine. read more

Zerbinati, a leading company in Italy in the production of fresh vegetables, salads, and ready-to-eat meals, and a top brand in Italy in the Single-portion segment, is present at the specialized trade fair Marca 2026, the major showcase where products of excellence are exhibited. read more

"The current objective, according to Olivier Jaubert, operations manager at MAF Roda South Africa, is to be as local as possible, or at least as local as it can be. The advantages of this strategy became apparent during the Covid pandemic and the subsequent increase in shipping costs. For example, the shipping cost for a packing table rose to 2,500 euros." read more

Przesunięcia w globalnej konsumpcji napojów oraz wzrastające wykorzystanie tropikalnych składników wpływają na łańcuchy dostaw i otwierają możliwości dla krajów produkcyjnych z dostępnymi owocami przez cały rok. W tym kontekście produkty rolne tropikalnego wietnamu są coraz bardziej pozycjonowane wewnątrz. read more

The Ministry of Production of Mendoza has released the forecast for the 2025/26 plum harvest, prepared by the Directorate of Agriculture. The province is expected to produce 72,879 tons of plums. This number is based on an initial estimate of 80,956 tons and includes contingencies for any final volume adjustments. read more

Freshness needs progress. And it's precisely where innovation takes hold most rapidly that Fruit Logistica 2026 sends a clear signal: in the Startup World (Hall 3.1), 18 international startups from 11 countries present their technologies and ideas for the... read more

The Malaysian government aims to increase the export value of pineapples to RM2 billion (approximately US$425 million) by 2027 as a part of its strategy to enhance the sector, which is positioned as a high-value agricultural commodity. Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin read more

With 28 main brands, 1,540 exhibitors, 10 pavilions, and an expected 25,000 visitors, MARCA by BolognaFiere & ADM confirms itself as a leading European platform for a sector that surpasses 30 market share points in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods in Italy and aims for a record turnover of 31.5 billion. read more

Well-stocked warehouses: Lidl Austria is immediately reducing the prices of popular potato products. This move aims to alleviate the financial strain on local customers and also support the marketing of the abundant harvest volumes. Lidl Austria exclusively sells potatoes sourced from Austria. read more