Lebanon’s fresh produce growers seem determined to face the significant challenges ahead. Discussions about a ceasefire with Israel only spark a cautiously optimistic outlook. read more

A government minister in New Zealand has accused exporter Zespri of not allowing Māori landowners to participate in the country's kiwifruit industry. read more

AMFresh has announced the arrival in Spain of the first commercial container of Bloom Fresh table grape varieties grown by Uvadom in the Dominican Republic, marking the first Caribbean-grown table grape shipment into Europe and a significant milestone in advancing the Northern Hemisphere grape industry. read more

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Sormac, a company specializing in vegetable and fruit processing technology, has announced the establishment of a Southeast Asia hub in Bangkok, Thailand, to support customers and partners across the Asia-Pacific region. The initiative builds on an existing partnership between Sormac and Primary… read more

In May 2026, Moldova exported 9,700 tons of apples valued at slightly over $8 million, as reported by the Association Moldova Fruct, citing the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA). The average export price was $0.82 per kilogram. Export volumes saw a slight decrease from 10,200 tons. read more

Officers of the Mahiliou Customs Office stopped the export of 40 tons of pears destined for Russia after identifying missing documentation. Two trucks carrying the fruit were detained in the Mahiliou Region. According to the State Customs Committee, the drivers were unable to provide shipping. read more

Rząd Armenii rozszerzył swoje środki wsparcia eksportu, aby obejmowały świeże owoce, warzywa i kwiaty przeznaczone do Unii Europejskiej, Zjednoczonego Królestwa i Kanady. W ramach programu, który będzie trwał od 1 czerwca do 1 lipca, podmioty prawne, przedsiębiorcy indywidualni i osoby eksportujące otrzymają wsparcie. read more

Level 3 Floristry and Horticulture students from the College of Food, Agriculture and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) recently completed a study tour to the Netherlands. Focused on the Amsterdam, Lisse, and Aalsmeer regions, the visit showcased innovation, sustainability, and diversity within the Dutch... read more

Juan José Flores García, General Manager of the Mexican blueberry industry, approaches 2026 with strategic maturity. The sector is moving away from solely focusing on production volumes and towards a more advanced model that prioritizes quality, traceability, sustainability, and market diversification. read more

Plantations du Haut Penja (PHP), the largest banana producer in Cameroon, exported 9,207 tons of bananas in May 2026, according to data from the Cameroon Banana Association (Assobacam). This figure marks the company's lowest monthly export volume since the beginning of the year. read more

Macadamia growers in Kenya are once again urging the government to intervene and address challenges in the sector, including the potential temporary suspension of the ban on exporting raw macadamia nuts to help reduce the increasing stockpiles. This was discussed at a stakeholders' meeting organized by the Agriculture sector. read more

Italy: Famila sees 4% turnover growth in 2025, plans to open 20 stores

Supermarket chain Famila, which is part of Gruppo Commerciale Selex, has reported a turnover of €3.3 billion for the 2025 financial year. The company has also expanded its market share in the supermarket/hypermarket sector to 4.1%, positioning Famila as the... read more

Glens of Antrim has secured a new supply agreement with Tesco after investing £180,000 (US$244,000) in a new potato range and packaging infrastructure. The Cushendall-based potato producer has introduced its new "Perfect For" range in Tesco stores throughout Northern Ireland. read more

"Życie w Dubaju powróciło niemal do normy. Jedyną różnicą w porównaniu z okresem sprzed rozpoczęcia konfliktu między USA i Iranem jest brak turystów. Jednak obecnie nie ma zagrożenia dla mieszkańców" - relacjonuje Luca Antonietti, właściciel firmy Nova Fruit, świadczącej usługi w branży fruit. read more

Rozpoczęte jako hobby uprawy winogron w domu, teraz przekształciło się w komercyjny projekt uprawy w Malezji, gdzie winogrona z przedsięwzięcia niedawno zostały przedstawione Jego Wysokości Sultanowi Ibrahimowi, królowi Malezji, podczas oficjalnej uroczystości z okazji urodzin 1 czerwca. Mohammad Dzarul Hakim Dol Malek, 31 lat. read more

India's policy body, NITI Aayog, has unveiled a 20-year roadmap to enhance horticulture in Jammu and Kashmir by 2047 as part of the country's Viksit Bharat mission. The plan will be executed in three phases, with the initial phase concentrating on nurseries, cold storage infrastructure, and... read more

Sezon winogron stołowych w Egipcie postępuje przy silnym popycie, korzystając z ograniczonej konkurencji po wcześniejszym niż zwykle rozpoczęciu zbiorów. Mohamed Alarabi z firmy Blue Nile Egypt, zajmującej się uprawą i eksportem, relacjonuje rozwój sezonu. Alarabi stwierdza: "Stawka na

The Egyptian table grape season is progressing well under strong demand, benefiting from limited competition due to an earlier-than-usual start to the harvest. Mohamed Alarabi from the growing and exporting company Blue Nile Egypt reports on how the season is unfolding. Alarabi states: "The bet on an read more

Niezwykle chłodna wiosna w Bułgarii spowodowała krótkie opóźnienie w przybyciu pierwszych owoców z kraju, ale, jak wyjaśnia pani Maya Radeva, szefowa firmy Start 2005 Ltd, która sprzedaje owoce pod marką Otbrani, sezon rozwija się przy stosunkowo wysokich cenach. read more

The confirmation: Fruit Attraction 2026 (from 6 to 8 October, Ifema Madrid) captures the interest of the fruit and vegetable sector globally and significantly, just think about the numbers, from the expected 2,500 companies to the 80,000 square meters of fresh fruit and vegetable products on offer. read more