One week after the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, the Italian honey supply chain continues to ensure the regularity of shipments to markets in the area. Despite concerns related to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, logistical flows remain steady. read more

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As controlled environment agriculture projects continue to grow in size and variety, developers are realizing more and more that the success of greenhouse facilities is not determined by technology choices made towards the end of the process. Instead, the strongest and most productive operations are built from the ground up. read more

Cucumber prices in Belarus are currently influenced by market competition, according to Artur Karpovich, Minister of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade, speaking on News.by. Karpovich said Belarusian cucumbers are currently sold at around 8 rubles per kilogram, while cucumbers from Russia are. read more

After many years without a dedicated national event, the French pear sector will come together on June 4th, 2026, at the CTIFL center in La Morinière for a technical day organized in partnership with Felcoop, FNPFruits, ANPP, and GEFEL. The event is open to all stakeholders in the sector - from production to. read more

China remains the world's largest producer and consumer of apples, according to a recent report on the country's apple industry development covering the 14th Five-Year Plan period from 2021 to 2025. China's annual apple output exceeds 51 million tons, while annual consumption surpasses 47 million tons. read more

Border inspections in Moldova have identified a shipment of 18,900 kg of pomegranates that did not meet food safety requirements. The fruit was prevented from entering the market and destroyed, according to the National Agency for Food Safety. Laboratory analysis detected residues of pesticides. read more

Maersk has implemented temporary modifications to the empty container return processes in multiple Gulf markets due to disruptions impacting navigation and port operations in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz. In a communication dated 9 March, the shipping company stated that empty containers from imports into the United read more

The export of Scottish seed potatoes increased in the 2024/25 season, from 92,000 tonnes the previous year to 104,000 last year. The 2025/26 marketing year will end in April, but figures up until the end of February were at 93,000 tonnes, which are in line with 2024/25 tonnages at the same point. read more

Venezuela's National Institute of Integral Agricultural Health (INSAI) declared a phytosanitary emergency in 2023 after detecting the fungus Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4) in banana and plantain production areas in the states of Aragua, Carabobo, and Cojedes. read more

The packaging for avocados has been enhanced by incorporating a laminated film band, known as VertiFilm, into a breathable mesh bag specifically designed for avocados. Jensie Smith, Retail and Key Account Manager, states, "Expanding our product range with VertiFilm enables us to provide enhanced support to avocado customers who are already engaged in our mesh programs." read more

Australia's apple industry is currently implementing the "No Snackgrets" campaign, which is funded through a levy. The goal of this campaign is to boost apple consumption and grow the fruit's market share as a snack. Launched in August 2024, the initiative aims to increase household penetration, especially among light buyers. It was developed with the aim of read more

In just one year, the numerous references to green avocados observed in March 2025 by IFN have practically disappeared: today the shelf is almost entirely composed of Hass avocados. This is a understandable choice, given the excellent taste characteristics of this variety. However, still no one. read more

In the greenhouse industry, internal screens, partition walls, and wrapping systems are essential for effective climate control. The technology behind these roll screen systems needs to be reliable and well-designed. According to Patrick Niederer of Lock Drives, achieving this is not... read more

Warmer temperatures in Spain earlier this year are impacting the country's greenhouse vegetable season. "There is not only a reduced amount of product available, but the quality is also lacking in many cases. This is causing prices to be unusually high at the moment," says Luis Ramos. read more

David Lee, head of solutions for cold chain technology provider SigmaWit, announced the launch of a more durable data logger to meet the requirements of transporting produce from Asia to Europe. He stated, "As European importers and regulatory bodies prioritize cold chain transparency...". read more

The avocado season in Kenya is about to begin, with a meeting held today to determine the official launch date for the campaign. The season is starting amidst a tense atmosphere, characterized by a shortage of avocados in the market and the impact of the conflict in the Middle East. read more

"Sjaak Stroosnijder says, 'You can't escape what's in your blood, after all, it's onions.' It has been almost nine years since we sold Uienhandel Stroosnijder to Top Onions, where I continued to work for another three years. But after years of taking it easy and cycling many kilometers..." read more

According to the Spanish magazine Foodretail, 2025 ended on a high note for Mercadona with exceptional financial results. The Spanish retail giant recorded a consolidated gross turnover of 41.858 million euros, marking an increase of 7.9% compared to the previous fiscal year. read more

Potato prices in A Limia, one of Spain's main producing regions, have dropped to around €0.12 per kg, a level that producers claim is below production costs. Farmers are stating that potatoes sold without contracts are being traded at prices lower than the cost of production. Potatoes covered by contracts under the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) are also being affected. read more