Ostatnie wydarzenia wojskowe na Bliskim Wschodzie wzbudziły obawy dotyczące globalnych sieci logistycznych, ze względu na pojawienie się nowych ryzyk wokół kluczowych morskich szlaków handlowych łączących Azję, Europę i Bliski Wschód. W dniu 9 czerwca, ruch Huti w Jemenie ogłosił wznowienie blokady morskiej, której celem są statki powiązane z Izraelem. read more

Carrefour Romania: Popular beyond trendsThe Seasonal Taste Barometer by Carrefour Romania and NielsenIQ shows a rise in popular health foods, like Greek yogurt, tuna, and plant-based milk. Beyond trends, Carrefour Romania recommends a balanced shopping cart, using the '5-4-3-2-1' rule: 5 read more

Turkey and Canada have agreed to initiate initial discussions that may result in a prospective free trade agreement, as stated in a joint announcement released by both governments. This announcement came after a meeting between Turkey's Minister of Trade, Ömer Bolat, and Canada's Minister of Trade. read more

Fox Solutions has established a strategic partnership with JASA, a leading company based in the Netherlands specializing in weighing and packaging automation. The goal of this partnership is to introduce comprehensive packaging and automation solutions to the American produce market. With this collaboration, Fox Solutions is now able to provide complete packing lines for… read more

A study published in the journal npj Biofilms and Microbiomes has found that long-term organic management can influence soil microbial communities and may help crops better withstand water stress. Researchers compared two avocado orchards in Spain's Axarquía region. One orchard had been managed… read more

At a crucial moment for the Italian tomato supply chain and in an increasingly challenging agricultural context, where virus pressure and climate change are putting the profitability of this iconic crop at risk, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds announces the launch. read more

The Australian pineapple supply will continue to be limited until well into spring as growers replant following the disruptive natural flowering event in January. Despite this, prices have remained stable and demand continues to exceed the available fruit. Anthony Dobson from Tropical Pines stated that the industry is currently focused on recovering from the event. read more

In the Netherlands, Roam Technology has obtained a special authorization for the continuous dosing of the well-known Huwa-San technology in irrigation systems. This means that Dutch growers now have the ability to use a biocide that can be continuously dosed in-line to maintain water quality and prevent biofilm buildup. read more

With the conclusion of the Puglian productions, a new phase of the broccoli campaign opens for Fortini Ortofrutticoli. The Bolognese company, which has been engaged for years in the development of a specialized supply chain dedicated to this product, is indeed starting to source from Spain. read more

Scott Technology has recently secured new contracts in Europe and North America within the Materials Handling & Logistics (MHL) sector, with a total value exceeding NZ$12 million. These contracts involve projects in the vegetable and potato processing industries. Additionally, one of the contracts involves extending an ongoing automation project with a Dutch vegetable company. read more

The trading activity on EastFruit platforms decreased by 5% in week 23 of 2026, primarily due to reduced sales from participants in Ukraine. However, there was an increase in activity among traders from Uzbekistan and Egypt, and offers from Azerbaijan, Moldova, Armenia, Poland, and Serbia also returned. read more

Italia Ortofrutta Unione Nazionale is pleased to present the conference "Is the new CAP 2028-2034 truly European? Challenges and critical issues for the organized fruit and vegetable system", scheduled for June 19, 2026, at the Chamber of Deputies – Parliamentary Groups Room in Rome. read more

Jörg Sturmberg founded his now-established company JERSA Fruchtimport in the mid-1980s. At that time, the garlic import business was still in its infancy, but garlic has since become a staple ingredient in almost every kitchen and a year-round product. read more

The Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) is introducing vapour heat treatment (VHT) technology to support the export of mangoes and other fresh produce. Bangladesh produces around 2.5 to 2.7 million tons of mangoes each year, with about 800 varieties cultivated. read more

The beginning of June brings noticeable changes in the strawberry market. In one of the most important production areas in Poland, covering the vicinity of Warka, Chynów, and Grójec, an intense influx of fruits has started. It is this region that will have read more

The Dutch horticulture sector is currently experiencing another period of increased uncertainty. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are causing energy prices to rise, adding to a series of significant disruptions that have impacted the sector approximately every two years since 2020. Previous shocks have included... read more

On October 1, 2026, the city of La Spezia, Italy, will host an International Networking Dinner dedicated to key players from the European and international blueberry industry. The event will be part of the Advanced Blueberry Cultivation Course (October 1-2, 2026) organized by Sergio. read more

A wilgotne i chłodne rozpoczęcie 2026 roku wspiera produkcję jagód w Wielkiej Brytanii, a plantatorzy spodziewają się większych ilości malin w tym sezonie. Zbiory już się rozpoczęły i będą trwać do października. W firmie Angus Soft Fruits skupiono się na odmianie malin Ava Monet, która obecnie read more

The fruit and vegetable market is entering the peak of the summer season, supported by favorable weather conditions that are accelerating national production and increasing product availability. On the fruit side, there is a prevailing downward trend due to the increase in supply, while... read more

The current strategy of The Ciarciello Group is centered around ensuring a continuous supply chain and introducing innovative packaging solutions. They are leveraging tests within the large retail distribution sector to establish a more organized presence starting in the upcoming autumn. The optimism for the summer campaign is backed by their proactive approach. read more