The 2026 Alphonso season in India is shaping up as a year in which traditional buyers are still holding on to the genuine GI-tagged Ratnagiri Alphonso, but many customers are switching to cheaper alternatives, says Madhura Inamdar of Yashaswi Mangoes and Food. "Traditional buyers still value read more

W regionach uprawnych Rivermaid, tegoroczny plon wiśni w Kalifornii rozwija się szybciej niż zwykle i przewidywane jest, że przekroczy ilości zebrane w roku 2025. Warunki podczas kwitnienia i wczesnego rozwoju owoców były cieplejsze niż zazwyczaj, co przyspieszyło dojrzewanie plonu we wszystkich dystryktach. read more

The UK company NextGen Nano has announced plans to launch a pilot agrivoltaics initiative in West Africa using its PolyPower™ transparent organic solar film technology. The pilot project aims to showcase the combination of food production and renewable energy generation within greenhouses. read more

P.L. Light Systems proudly celebrates 45 years of providing premium commercial horticultural lighting solutions as a leading manufacturer in North America. With over four decades of specialized experience, we have been dedicated to stimulating, supporting, and sustaining growth in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). read more

Tomatoes continue to be one of the most popular vegetables consumed in Albania, but retail prices have risen to US$3.70 to US$4.65 per kilogram for standard tomatoes and US$7.40 to US$8.40 per kilogram for cherry tomatoes. At the beginning of the season, domestic tomatoes were sold at US$1.80 per kilogram in January, while imported tomatoes were priced at... read more

In the warmest regions of Poland, the flowering of blueberries is beginning. The peak of blooming on these plantations may fall in the coming days, as the farmers say – traditionally around Easter. Luckily, the higher temperatures forecasted for this time should... read more

Diesel and fuel prices in Zimbabwe have increased by 34 to 39%, which has been described as a "shocking" rise by William Zirebwa of Takura. Takura is a grower-exporter of peas, fine beans, passion fruit, and chillies, with plans to expand to include more vegetables and fruit. There are even considerations of importing fruit into Zimbabwe in the future. read more

Abhijith "Abhi" Nag Balasubramanya spent four years working in hydroponic operations in Sweden and France before founding Hydro Space Sweden AB in Skellefteå in May 2025. Within six months, the company was supplying locally grown produce to ICA Kvantum Skellefteå and had secured a read more

Fairtrade has recently conducted a comprehensive review of its standards for fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, and prepared and preserved fruits and vegetables. Following this review, these standards have been consolidated into a single Fruits and Vegetables Standard, which aims to provide clearer and more consistent guidelines. read more

Two weeks ago, the main agricultural organizations in Malaga warned about potential price hikes of up to 50% in some fresh produce, driven by the conflict in the Middle East and rising energy costs. However, the increase in prices of tomatoes grown in plastic greenhouses has exceeded expectations, with prices reaching read more

At the nursery of Monarch Flowers in the Netherlands, buyers, designers, florists, and other trade visitors have been strolling through the rows of a new greenhouse filled with colorful varieties of ranunculus. The open days were organized in partnership with breeder Green Works and a sales organization. read more

Innovation taking center stage at Macfrut 2026, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, scheduled to take place at the Rimini Expo Centre from Tuesday, April 21 to Thursday, April 23. The 43rd edition of the event will feature a dedicated area - Innovation Arena (Hall D3) - which will host read more

Spring is in the air and brings with it the unique taste of an excellence from Basilicata: Fragola Matera®️, freshly recognized with the Igp label, returns to be the protagonist on Italian tables and in an important OOH campaign created by Brand-Cross. read more

The growing instability in shipping rates due to the Iran conflict is not on the same scale as the unprecedented rate hikes seen during the Covid era, reports Drewry Shipping Consultants. Data from Drewry Container Freight Rate Insight updated yesterday shows that spot ocean... read more

Potato and onion production in Senegal, particularly in the Sine-Saloum region, benefits from significant assets such as abundant fertile land, freshwater resources, favorable climatic conditions, and an available workforce. Nevertheless, it faces challenges such as a lack of... read more

As of April 1, 2026, the costs of import inspections for organic products from outside the EU to the Netherlands are now directly passed on to importers. Shypple has pointed out that this new levy highlights the financial vulnerability of importers with fragmented documentation processes. read more

The two companies, Siropack Italia S.r.l. and Clearly Clean Products LLC, have concluded a strategic commercial agreement that includes the transfer of the 'Respect' patent to the U.S. market. Siropack developed the technology entirely in Italy starting in 2019 and later expanded it to thirty… read more

Lidl is looking to hire 240 new employees in Belgium. With the aim of opening six new stores annually, Lidl plans to recruit over 240 new employees in Belgium within the next 12 months. Lidl is making significant investments in expanding its presence in the Belgian market in the upcoming years. The discounter will soon be opening. read more

South Korea's exports of agricultural and food products increased by 4% year-on-year in the first quarter, reaching US$2.56 billion compared to US$2.45 billion in the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Exports to the Middle East increased by 32.3% to... read more

The aromatic and medicinal plant industry in Morocco is currently going through a rapid transition as the country recovers from a seven-year drought. During the peak of the drought, several plants had almost disappeared from the market, but they are now reappearing in large quantities. read more