United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has found sufficient evidence to suggest that the U.S. strawberry industry is being significantly harmed by the import of fresh winter strawberries from Mexico, which are suspected to be sold in the U.S. below fair market value. read more

The asparagus season has started again at Asperges Bossuyt. On Friday, the grower opened his pop-up shop in Knokke-Heist for the second year in a row. Although volumes are still limited at this early stage of the season, grower Kris Bossuyt says the first enthusiasts are already finding their way to the shop. read more

Po udanej próbnej dostawie, ukraińscy producenci jabłek mogą rozpocząć regularne eksporty do Indii. Testowa przesyłka potwierdziła, że ukraińskie jabłka spełniają wymagania indyjskiego rynku, co pozwala producentom przystąpić do zawierania umów kontraktowych i planowanych dostaw. Według Włodzimierza read more

Increase in fuel prices, price increases for fertilizers, export blockages: Legacoop Romagna continues to monitor the effects of the conflict in Iran and the Middle East on its member companies. The main repercussions so far concern the sector. read more

The mango season in Côte d'Ivoire is scheduled to start on March 28th, which is the official opening date of the harvest decided by the Ministry of Agriculture. This information has been shared with producers, pending official communication from the ministry. The early start to the season is becoming more common. read more

Indian quick commerce platforms and general trade are now experiencing a steady demand for exotic fruits like Thai longans. However, tight shelf life and logistics challenges make container imports a calculated risk, according to Ashok Vardhan of CNAV Varadhi Imports and Exports Pvt. Ltd. "This was my first container," he added. read more

The Indian Orchid Festival 2026 was successfully concluded in the Pakyong district of Sikkim. This festival attracted orchid growers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and floriculture experts from across India. The four-day festival was organized by ICAR-National Research Centre for Orchids (ICAR-NRCO). read more

The fruit and vegetable sector no longer just means food products, but it is a field capable of contaminating transversal and unexpected areas. The latest example of this "crossing boundaries" comes from Seville, where Real Betis, through its Forever Green platform, has presented an initiative that read more

Co-op is preparing to sell over 2.2 million flower stems this Mother's Day, marking a 20% year-on-year increase. This demonstrates that consumers still consider purchasing beautiful flowers as a popular way to show appreciation. The convenience retailer has expanded its fresh flower section. read more

After a positive 2025 and January 2026, the analyses of the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, carried out in collaboration with Circana, indicate a slowdown in the growth of fruit and vegetable consumption in large-scale retail trade in February. This was probably influenced by the increase in the average price of the mixed. read more

The global agricultural sector is undergoing a profound transformation. According to the latest report from Mordor Intelligence, as reported by FreshFruitPortal, the market for bioagrochemicals is poised for unprecedented growth, increasing from 6.45 billion euros in 2026 to 10.65 billion euros. read more

The Gulf states and Iran have a significant impact on the fresh fruit and vegetable market. The Gulf states import over $6 billion worth of fresh produce every year, totaling more than 8 million tons. In contrast, Iran is mainly an exporting country, sending out about 5.5 million tons annually. read more

Virkon S from Lanxess is celebrating its anniversary. Since its market launch in 1986, the specialty chemicals company's disinfectant has become well-established and has been proven effective against over 230 microorganisms. This includes more than 100 virus strains across 34 virus families, as well as more than 90 bacterial strains... read more

Tropic, firma biotechnologiczna z siedzibą w Norwich, Wielka Brytania, pozyskała 105 milionów dolarów w rundzie finansowania Serii C, aby rozszerzyć komercyjną produkcję swoich odmian bananów oraz rozwijać inne uprawy. Runda została współprowadzona przez Forbion Bioeconomy Fund oraz Cortevę poprzez swoją jednostkę Corteva. read more

The strawberry harvest in Rio Grande do Sul is expected to continue until April. According to Emater/RS-Ascar, recent weather conditions have supported crop development in several regions of the state. Mild temperatures and wider daily temperature ranges have stimulated flowering, which may lead to a good harvest. read more

The South African season started to accelerate as imports gained momentum. Apart from Williams Christ, Cheeky and Rosemarie also became more widely available. The fruit was now being packaged in different formats, such as 6.3 kg, 12.5 kg, or 10×800 g cartons. The quality was... read more

The supply of sweet potatoes from North Carolina is becoming increasingly limited. This is due to a smaller crop in 2024, which was impacted by tropical storms that season. "Many of us had to use sweet potatoes from the 2025 crop to meet orders and recover from the shortage caused by the 2024 crop." read more

The first part of the artichoke season in the Spanish regions of Alicante and Murcia was characterized by a low supply and high prices. However, the situation completely turned around in March, with an abundant supply and no issues meeting the demand. read more

Po 50 latach przy sterze Obra Verde Growers, Joe i Julie Walker zdecydowali, że nadszedł czas na nowy rozdział. Kalendarium z siedzibą w Kalifornii zostało przejęte przez Evergreen Floral Farms, co oznacza przejście, które zapewnia ciągłość dla klientów, pracowników i partnerów hodowlanych. A read more

It's paradoxical. The importance of logistics is being discovered even by most industries that daily use it and should know it's an essential component of the costs of their finished products, only on the wings of an emergency and, as in the specific case, read more