"The new step forward in the use of drones in agriculture meets our demands and goes in the direction of making Italian agriculture increasingly advanced in the use of new technologies, rationalizing the use of resources, and addressing the challenges of change." read more

Tulip bulb sellers are facing a shortage of products, but they are advising customers not to panic. Graham Stoneman, the owner of Stoneman's Garden Centre, mentioned that his business has been receiving fewer tulip bulbs than usual. "We've been informed by the supplier that there is a shortage, which is why we" read more

The Polish apple season is coming to an end, and there has been a decrease in demand in the final stretch, according to Mateusz Wajnert, head of sales at the Polish apple exporter Galster. "The first half of the Polish apple season was very successful for our company. From September to early February, we supplied." read more

Morocco has secured the top position in Ireland's green bean market, highlighting its status as the world's leading exporter, according to EastFruit. In 2025, Ireland imported 817 tons of Moroccan green beans, which is 2.5 times more than in 2024 and nearly seven times the volume imported in 2023. read more

AgroFresh announced on Wednesday, March 25th an adjustment of prices to ensure supply continuity, while the increase in global energy costs and persistent supply chain difficulties continue to raise operational costs. read more

This tydzień, ukraiński rynek pomidorów szklarniowych ponownie doświadcza fali wzrostów cen, według analityków EastFruit. Ze względu na systematycznie niskie zapotrzebowanie na ten produkt w ciągu ostatnich kilku tygodni, importerzy zostali zmuszeni do zmniejszenia ilości dostaw pomidorów na rynek krajowy. read more

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We have repeatedly emphasized on these pages how 2025 has seen a positive trend in the sales of fruits and vegetables in self-service stores, with particular focus on hypermarkets and supermarkets, expression of the modern retail with larger spaces. read more

The Cyclamen Promotion Committee of Royal FloraHolland is participating in an indoor presentation at Keukenhof in the Netherlands. Despite current production volumes being relatively limited, committee member Heleen Valstar has put together a striking, color-coordinated Cyclamen display in the... read more

With approximately one thousand hectares of table grapes, Sunfruits is one of Peru's top exporters. During the season, up to 900 tonnes of grapes are processed and packed daily. This high volume necessitates the highest level of precision, speed, and process reliability. In addition to its own 1,000 hectares, read more

The fresh strawberry season for 2025/2026 in Egypt is coming to an end, while the processed strawberry season is in full swing. This season has been challenging, with issues such as oversupply, poor seedling quality, and declining prices. Khaled Albana, CEO of Legacy Farm for Strawberry, has been leading the efforts to navigate these challenges. read more

The Dutch greenhouse sector is facing a new round of uncertainty. Political proposals are pushing up costs, while geopolitical tensions continue to drive energy prices higher. Against this backdrop, the annual LichtEvent in Bleiswijk raised a key question: does supplemental lighting in the read more

Spain has been a consistent supplier to the Dutch market for many years. Suppliers are typically well-certified and undergo regular audits. However, retail and trading companies still feel the need to keep their own oversight. "Certification provides a solid foundation, but..." read more

W rozmowie z Blueberries Consulting, menedżer zapewnienia jakości firmy Driscoll ostrzegł, że nadchodzący sezon będzie cechował się ostrzeżeniami pogodowymi, wyzwaniami logistycznymi i ciągle ewoluującym międzynarodowym rynkiem. W tym kontekście podkreśliła, że jakość, zrównoważoność, oraz read more

India's Geographical Indication (GI)-certified Konkan Alphonso mangoes are experiencing a significant drop in yields this season, leading to a doubling of domestic prices compared to last year, according to Kunal Bandekar of SD World Impex, a GI-registered grower-trader from Malwan, Sindhudurg. "Our farm production has plummeted from 20-25% of. read more

In the last two years, a group of FAO (UN) experts in Uzbekistan has carried out an extensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study in the fruit and vegetable sector, as reported by EastFruit. read more

A major innovation for the Italian agricultural sector: starting in April 2026, AGEA will begin to disburse payments for agricultural insurance according to a precise and punctual schedule. An intervention that marks a decisive step towards a more timely management of agricultural risk. read more

Międzynarodowa sytuacja geopolityczna, szczególnie konflikt na Bliskim Wschodzie, powoduje wzmożoną niestabilność cen paliw, nawozów, tworzyw sztucznych, energii i innych surowców używanych do produkcji i dystrybucji gotowych do spożycia owoców i warzyw. To spowodowało szacowane...

The international geopolitical situation, especially the conflict in the Middle East, is causing increased volatility in the prices of fuel, fertilizers, plastics, energy, and other inputs used to produce and distribute pre-packaged convenience fruits and vegetables. This has led to an estimated... read more

"What comes after Cavendish?" is a central question for Yelloway, Chiquita, and KeyGene's breeding partnership. The team recently presented a comprehensive banana pan-genome at Fruit Logistica, which could greatly speed up the development of disease-resistant varieties. read more

Logistics providers are modifying supply chains to ensure the continuous flow of food and medical supplies to Gulf markets amidst disruptions to maritime transport resulting from the conflict involving Iran. The disruptions were caused by U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, and subsequent retaliatory actions. read more