India's grape export season is coming to a close, with weather impacting the quality and only 10-12% of export-grade fruit remaining unharvested, according to Akshay Sangle, Director at Sangle Agro Fresh. "It has been challenging from the beginning as European shipments have decreased by 20-25% compared to last year. Total." read more

Shockingly Fresh provides a system for delivering high-quality produce with consistent costs and low energy consumption, all while maintaining stable yields. "Our goal is to assist farmers in increasing their production of salads and vegetables in the UK," says Martin McAdam, Investment Manager at Shockingly Fresh. read more

Wzrost cen nawozów, surowców i kosztów transportu zwiększa ceny nawozów i powoduje wzrost cen owoców i warzyw na greckich rynkach. Ceny nawozów wzrosły w ostatnich tygodniach wraz ze wzrostem kosztów energii, cen surowców i wydatków na transport. Średnia cena za read more

In 2025, Morocco recorded an unprecedented level of pistachio imports, reaching 4,050 tons valued at $33.9 million, representing a 27.5% increase compared to 2024. This volume sets a new all-time record and affirms a sustained growth trend over the past six years. Importantly, since 2019, imports have... read more

Po wyczekiwaniach co do tegorocznej, rekordowej zaprawy migdałów, australijscy plantatorzy doświadczyli opóźnienia ze względu na ulewny deszcz, który zakłócił zbieranie plonu. Tim Jackson, dyrektor generalny Almond Board of Australia, mówi, że skala tego zjawiska pogodowego jest znacząca. Pewne regiony read more

Kwek Global Pte Ltd has agreed to a weekly shipment program with a Chinese blueberry grower and packer to import and distribute one container per week to the Singapore market, starting in early March 2026. "We have chosen to import the Chinese blueberries in March 2026 to avoid direct… read more

Premium blueberry varieties in Peru are becoming increasingly popular in the export market, with FOB prices consistently surpassing those of standard genetics. This trend is signaling to producers the potential for higher profitability and encouraging them to consider planting these varieties for future orchard renewal. These findings were presented by Agronometrics in preliminary research. read more

In the fields, it is warm and sunny, but the soil is becoming increasingly dry. It is essential to take action in the fields to not miss the right moment for certain activities. Firstly, while it is dry, it is necessary to clean the plantations from old leaves. read more

A study published in Nutrients has created a questionnaire to evaluate parenting practices linked to children's fruit and vegetable consumption, filling a gap in assessment tools. In the United States, children's fruit and vegetable intake continues to fall below recommended levels. read more

On Thursday morning, March 19th, LAVA and a team of auction inspectors met for a working visit to the early market MABRU in Brussels. Later, the delegation went to the European Import Center for Fruit and Vegetables, where representatives of Fresh Trade Belgium also joined them. Veerle read more

An analysis by Hortoinfo on Almeria's fruit and vegetable exports from 2006 to 2025 reveals a shift in the top products. The study shows that cucumber has become the leading export by volume, with consistent growth over the past 20 years and overtaking pepper in the last two years studied. read more

From March 18 to 20, the international tulip industry gathered once again at the Tulip Trade Event. The seventh edition attracted visitors from the Netherlands and abroad to the participating companies, where they were provided with a comprehensive display of new varieties and ongoing trends. read more

The Guatemalan banana sector is consistently bolstering its position in the global market, particularly in Europe, where certain producers have expanded their presence in recent years as part of a strategy to diversify their commercial activities. One such producer is Grupo Hame, a family-owned company from Guatemala... read more

Australia has finalized a free trade agreement with the European Union after eight years of negotiations, opening up new trade opportunities with a market of approximately 450 million consumers. The agreement will allow 98 percent of the current value of Australia's exports to enter the EU. read more