Ripening over 75,000 crates of bananas and more than 100,000 crates of plantains every week requires process control, technological reliability, and partners capable of supporting growth. It is on these premises that the collaboration between Exp. Group, one of the leading operators, is based. read more

Successive delays in the Moroccan blueberry season, mostly caused by weather conditions, are complicating the marketing of the fruit and putting Moroccan exporters in an unusual commercial window. Competition is fierce this season, and signs of market shifts are emerging, presenting both threats. read more

Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia, stated that the Polish apple season has entered a challenging phase. He mentioned that despite relatively high stocks, sales are sluggish, and many markets are not willing to accept the current prices being offered. This situation is not typical for this time of year. read more

Planting new pistachio trees in the U.S. has increased as demand for the product continues to grow. Industry estimates suggest that supply could reach close to 2 billion pounds with the addition of more orchards. Last year, U.S. pistachio production reached approximately 1.57 billion pounds. read more

Anecoop is enhancing its organization by welcoming Marfruit as a new partner. Marfruit, headquartered in La Marina de Elche, manages a total of 2,000 hectares of its own production in various regions including Valencia, Murcia, and Castile-La Mancha. This partnership has enabled Anecoop to boost its supply by 50,000. read more

For over three decades, Catalytic Generators, a specialist in ethylene application systems for fruit ripening, has been working alongside Exp. Group, supporting its growth from a family-run distributor of fruit and vegetable products to one of the largest entities in the industry. read more

The agri-food market is beginning to show the first signs of distress due to the climate of uncertainty caused by recent international tensions. This is the view provided by the Rome Agri-Food Center (CAR), which is recording an increase in transportation and logistics costs. read more

United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has found sufficient evidence to suggest that the U.S. strawberry industry is being significantly harmed by the import of fresh winter strawberries from Mexico, which are suspected to be sold in the U.S. below fair market value. read more

The asparagus season has started again at Asperges Bossuyt. On Friday, the grower opened his pop-up shop in Knokke-Heist for the second year in a row. Although volumes are still limited at this early stage of the season, grower Kris Bossuyt says the first enthusiasts are already finding their way to the shop. read more

Po udanej próbnej dostawie, ukraińscy producenci jabłek mogą rozpocząć regularne eksporty do Indii. Testowa przesyłka potwierdziła, że ukraińskie jabłka spełniają wymagania indyjskiego rynku, co pozwala producentom przystąpić do zawierania umów kontraktowych i planowanych dostaw. Według Włodzimierza read more

Increase in fuel prices, price increases for fertilizers, export blockages: Legacoop Romagna continues to monitor the effects of the conflict in Iran and the Middle East on its member companies. The main repercussions so far concern the sector. read more

The mango season in Côte d'Ivoire is scheduled to start on March 28th, which is the official opening date of the harvest decided by the Ministry of Agriculture. This information has been shared with producers, pending official communication from the ministry. The early start to the season is becoming more common. read more

Indian quick commerce platforms and general trade are now experiencing a steady demand for exotic fruits like Thai longans. However, tight shelf life and logistics challenges make container imports a calculated risk, according to Ashok Vardhan of CNAV Varadhi Imports and Exports Pvt. Ltd. "This was my first container," he added. read more

The Indian Orchid Festival 2026 was successfully concluded in the Pakyong district of Sikkim. This festival attracted orchid growers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and floriculture experts from across India. The four-day festival was organized by ICAR-National Research Centre for Orchids (ICAR-NRCO). read more

The fruit and vegetable sector no longer just means food products, but it is a field capable of contaminating transversal and unexpected areas. The latest example of this "crossing boundaries" comes from Seville, where Real Betis, through its Forever Green platform, has presented an initiative that read more

Co-op is preparing to sell over 2.2 million flower stems this Mother's Day, marking a 20% year-on-year increase. This demonstrates that consumers still consider purchasing beautiful flowers as a popular way to show appreciation. The convenience retailer has expanded its fresh flower section. read more

After a positive 2025 and January 2026, the analyses of the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, carried out in collaboration with Circana, indicate a slowdown in the growth of fruit and vegetable consumption in large-scale retail trade in February. This was probably influenced by the increase in the average price of the mixed. read more

The global agricultural sector is undergoing a profound transformation. According to the latest report from Mordor Intelligence, as reported by FreshFruitPortal, the market for bioagrochemicals is poised for unprecedented growth, increasing from 6.45 billion euros in 2026 to 10.65 billion euros. read more

The Gulf states and Iran have a significant impact on the fresh fruit and vegetable market. The Gulf states import over $6 billion worth of fresh produce every year, totaling more than 8 million tons. In contrast, Iran is mainly an exporting country, sending out about 5.5 million tons annually. read more

Virkon S from Lanxess is celebrating its anniversary. Since its market launch in 1986, the specialty chemicals company's disinfectant has become well-established and has been proven effective against over 230 microorganisms. This includes more than 100 virus strains across 34 virus families, as well as more than 90 bacterial strains... read more