The Russian phytosanitary authorities have stopped two fruit shipments at the Ubylinka border crossing in the Pskov region due to discrepancies in documentation and labeling. A 20-ton shipment of fresh avocados, which was being transported from the Netherlands but listed Peru as the country of origin, did not meet the requirements... read more

The berry supply in the Spanish province of Huelva is recovering after being severely affected by multiple storms that caused extensive damage to greenhouse infrastructure. This has resulted in a significant decrease in fruit supply during one of the most challenging seasons in recent memory. read more

Rynek manioku i innych bulw z Kostaryki wykazuje stabilny wzrost, napędzany rosnącym popytem w Europie i stopniowym ustabilizowaniem cen. Joshua Guerrero z Tropifoods wyjaśnia, że sektor ten dotarł w 2026 roku po fazie dostosowań i konsolidacji. "2025 był... read more

The fifth Open Day of Nova Siri Genetics (Nsg) took place in recent days, opening the doors of its research center to nurserymen, producers, and operators in the national and international strawberry sector. An established event for the industry, which will continue. read more

Coming from Sicily is the Italian blueberry ready to challenge the small fruits market: fresh, premium, and grown in the heart of the island. It's the "Blueberry Made in Sicily" project developed by AgroBlu, in collaboration with S.P.O. ZENTRUM, aimed at meeting the growing domestic demand for. read more

The return of cold weather and bad storms threatens springtime productions, starting from early crops like asparagus, while frost risks burning flowers and buds of plants and trees, with heavy impacts on the upcoming harvests. This is the warning issued by Coldiretti based on initial assessments. read more

The end of March marks the start of another season of our project - Blueberry Factory 2026. Dr. Paweł Krawiec announces a year of intense experiences and practical solutions testing, which directly translate into the realities of producing farms.

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For the fifth consecutive year, the Sole 365 edlp banner of Ap Commerciale (Megamark-Selex) has been awarded the title of Best Fruit and Vegetable Department in Italy at the CX Store Award 2026, also featured in Gdoweek, along with the recognition for the second consecutive year for the Best Display. read more

Mert Özçelik of Turkish fruit exporter Ana Fruit expresses optimism about the upcoming Turkish cherry season, following a devastating previous season. "Looking at this year's upcoming cherry season, the signs have been positive so far. The". read more

Easter is approaching once again, and for hotel and catering wholesalers, it marks a peak period. The same applies at Square Melon, where Easter has now overtaken Christmas in terms of activity, says Pasquino De Vuyst of the wholesaler near Ghent. "This is also linked to the traditional start of. read more

After a record-breaking 2025 Canadian season and a highly successful South America campaign, during which Global Fruit provided its customers with cherries from mid-October until March, the company is now focusing on the orchards in British Columbia. read more

In the fruit and vegetable sector, innovation is not an accessory element, but the very condition to remain competitive along the entire supply chain, from the field to the consumer. And it all starts with genetic improvement: it is from the variety, in fact, that productive potentials and quality are defined. read more

Rose grower Marjoland, located in Waddinxveen, the Netherlands, has invested in three Meto UV-C robots from Berg Hortimotive. These machines are specifically designed to combat diseases and pests in ornamental horticulture. The robots were acquired along with a Meto Trans unit, allowing the system to. read more

Yukon Pty Ltd dostarcza małe warzywa, jadalne kwiaty oraz wyselekcjonowany asortyment egzotycznych owoców do rynków premium, w tym do restauracji fine dining, statków wycieczkowych oraz grup hotelowych (HoReCa). Większość produktów jest dostarczana drogą powietrzną, co zapewnia świeżość i stałą jakość przez cały rok. W tej porze roku, read more

In a significant move towards self-sufficiency in floriculture, a research center in south Kashmir is gearing up to provide locally grown tulip bulbs and seeds to major gardens across India, thereby substantially decreasing the country's reliance on expensive imports. The Centre of Excellence for Tulips is leading this initiative. read more

The market situation for table potatoes remains virtually unchanged, even at the start of spring. "Due to the significant surpluses, we are experiencing an extremely difficult potato year," confirms Marco Sion, a potato wholesaler at the new Frischezentrum in Cologne-Gremberghoven. According to read more

UK: Sainsbury's transforms its Tonbridge supermarket into a new flagship store. Sainsbury's announced: "Sainsbury's has revealed its new flagship supermarket after a significant project to expand and refurbish its current store in Tonbridge, Kent, into a larger, state-of-the-art superstore." read more

The mango export season in Costa Rica, which lasts from February to May, aims to bridge the gap between the seasons in Peru and Mexico. Manga Rica, a grower-exporter, evenly divides its sales between the United States and Europe. "This season, disruptions in supply have occurred in Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, and Nicaragua." read more

The mandarin season seems to be reaching its end as availability has decreased. The quality of the fruit is not as consistently impressive, and demand has also gone down significantly. Spanish loads, particularly Nadorcott and Tangold varieties, are dominating the market. read more

Marocco has become the main supplier of green beans to Ireland, according to EastFruit, due to a significant increase in export quantities. In 2025, Ireland imported 817 tons of Moroccan green beans, which is 2.5 times more than in 2024 and almost seven times the amount imported in 2023. read more