Nowe przesyłki orzechów i daktyli z USA na Bliski Wschód zostały w dużej mierze zatrzymane z powodu wojny z Iranem, która rozpoczęła się w sobotę. „W niedzielę rano dowiedzieliśmy się o nakazie schronienia się na Bliskim Wschodzie, dlatego wszystkie rezerwacje przez port Jebel Ali zostały anulowane” - mówi Bikram Hundal. read more

The recent US-Israel strikes on Iran and the subsequent Iranian retaliation targeting multiple countries in the region since the weekend are causing major disruptions to logistics in the area. These disruptions could have a broader impact if the conflict continues to escalate. read more

The orchid market in Russia is slowly moving towards domestic production. The Yaroslavl region alone produces approximately 3 million orchids each year, out of a national market estimated at around 10 million plants annually. Another significant production facility is also being established in Novosibirsk. read more

The current Chilean fruit season has seen an overall early harvest, from cherries to pears. Cherries, in particular, faced a notably difficult situation. "It's been an extremely challenging season," states Hans Leibbrandt, general manager of Monfrut. "This represents a shift in trend; it's not" read more

As India secures comprehensive trade agreements with key global partners, policymakers are optimistic that high-value agriculture can drive the country's next export boom. However, farmers in rose-growing villages in the south claim that the prospect of accessing export markets is still a long way off despite the promising headlines. read more

The European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), and Kenyan horticulture buyers are looking into establishing long-term trade partnerships with growers in Zimbabwe after participating in a farm tour organized by the International Trade Centre (ITC). The delegation, made up of eight buyers, spent a week visiting 11 farms. read more

The entire world of Mango and Avocado at Macfrut 2026. The products symbol of the 43rd edition of the Fair, scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre from April 21st to 23rd, will be the protagonists of an international event that brings together the entire supply chain, from production to. read more

Fresh produce often reflects the values of a supermarket. At Dave's Fresh Market in America, not only is the variety of fresh produce showcased, but it is also emphasized. In the chain's ten stores in Rhode Island, the company showcases a fresh produce department that is exceptionally large, well-maintained, and presented in a way that is rarely seen elsewhere. read more

Przemysł bananowy w Ekwadorze stoi w obliczu trudnej sytuacji związanej z konfliktem na Bliskim Wschodzie, który już wpływa na logistykę eksportu do tej regionu. "Monitorujemy sytuację od pierwszego dnia konfliktu" - powiedział Richard Salazar, dyrektor wykonawczy Acorbanec. read more

In a little over eight months, the trade fair duo will celebrate its double anniversary at the Karlsruhe Exhibition Center: the 30th expoSE – Europe's leading trade fair for asparagus and berry production with stone fruit cultivation and outdoor vegetables – and the 15th expoDirekt – Germany's read more

A healthy snack for children. Based on this concept, Life is Bananas was founded nearly a year ago and will make its debut next month at the Tavola fair. Founder Sigrid Severijns says, "It's not always easy to provide children with healthy food that they enjoy and that suits a busy family life." read more

Greek organic orange traders are currently receiving an influx of unexpected emails from European buyers looking for high-quality fruit. The increased demand is due to quality issues in some of the organic supply from Spain, prompting buyers to reach out to Greek suppliers multiple times a day. read more

Sezon głównych winogron w Meksyku zazwyczaj trwa od połowy maja do początku lipca. W tym roku Guaymas w stanie Sonora ma rozpocząć około siedem do dziesięciu dni wcześniej. „Dotychczas cieplejsza pogoda przyspieszyła przewidywany termin rozpoczęcia zbiorów” - mówi Earl McMenamin z Pacific Trellis Fruit. W Guaymas, Early Sweet Green. read more

Przed świętami Bożego Narodzenia, Australia Południowa miała doskonałe warunki do wzrostu ziemniaków. Niestety, doprowadziło to do nadmiernego dostaw w sezonie 2026 dla świeżych ziemniaków, jednakże dla sadzeniaków, które zaczynają być zbierane, plantatorzy zauważają małe bulwy i zmniejszone plony. "Na końcu" read more

"We are pleased with the interest and participation in this second edition of the 'Chestnut Field Tests', a sign that the provincial sector increasingly feels the need for a moment dedicated to updating and adopting best practices to remain competitive." read more

Auchan Retail sees light at the end of the tunnel as it reports sales of €32.1 billion for 2025, marking a 1.5% increase compared to last year. The company's EBITDA reached €1.025 billion, showing a significant 16.1% increase, while the gross margin also rose by 1% to €7.374 billion (22.9% of sales). Cost control efforts are proving successful. read more

Growcer has launched a national philanthropic initiative aimed at expanding community-based food production across Canada. The initiative, called Fresh Solutions to Community Hunger campaign, was introduced through the Food Resiliency Foundation and is powered by Growcer. The goal is to raise $15 million to support food production initiatives in communities. read more

Amit Sharma, owner of fruit trader Fresko Fruits, stated that there is a high level of uncertainty in the Indian citrus market. Importers are holding onto their stocks in anticipation of higher prices in the future. He mentioned that currently, there is adequate availability of Egyptian citrus in the Indian market. read more

The municipal greenhouse complexes in Kyiv plan to grow over 4 million annual, biennial, and perennial plants in 2026 for planting in parks, squares, and streets throughout the city. As per the Kyiv City State Administration, the total greenhouse area operated by municipal enterprises is... read more

Ekstremalne warunki pogodowe w kilku regionach europejskich również bardzo uderzają w sektor cytrusowy, bezpośrednio wpływając na plony, jakość i planowanie handlowe. Claudio Martinelli, Kierownik Owoców Cytrusowych w Lo Casto Srl potwierdza to, opisując coraz bardziej złożony scenariusz dla

Extreme weather conditions in several European regions are also taking a heavy toll on the citrus fruit sector, directly affecting yields, quality, and commercial planning. Claudio Martinelli, Citrus Fruit Manager at Lo Casto Srl confirms this, describing an increasingly complex scenario for read more