RAK Fruits may be a newcomer in the Dutch fresh produce industry, but the company claims to have decades of experience behind it. Established in the Netherlands approximately six months ago, RAK Fruits operates as a branch of an Egyptian export business that has been active for many years. read more

Berry marketer and distributor Sun Belle has launched Craveabelles, a new premium blackberry label aiming to enhance the category as spring supplies last through May. read more

Commenting on the analysis which suggests that climate change has intensified the extreme rainfall causing floods in parts of the western Mediterranean, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, countries from which the UK imports a substantial amount of fresh fruit and vegetables, Gareth said: read more

The Polish Trade and Distribution Organization (POHiD) is opposed to a government proposal that would require country-of-origin flags on fruit and vegetable displays, reports European Supermarket Magazine. POHiD argues that the measure would add costs and. read more

As Wagagai Ltd. celebrates its 25th anniversary, the Ugandan propagation specialist looks back on what Olav Boenders, CEO until 2025, calls a "magical" journey. "What began as a small rose farm with a bold vision has grown into one of Uganda's leading horticulture companies," say Olav and Carolus... read more

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) figures for January have been released, showing a 'very good' start to the year despite the wet weather. Out of the 13 categories that garden centres track, 10 saw an increase compared to January 2025, with the food hall/farm shop category recording a growth of +15.31%. read more

The demand for lemons in Europe is significant, but it pales in comparison to the demand from the Middle East, according to Francois Myburgh, the commercial director of Impala Citrus. This is happening even with the start of Ramadan. The demand is reminiscent of the surge in demand for oranges during Covid, but with even higher market prices. read more

Extreme weather events, increasing waste, premium repositioning of red oranges, and investments in varietal and technological innovation. The Sicilian citrus campaign is currently facing a period of great complexity, characterized by production challenges and new strategic approaches. read more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, ahead of the Spring Forecast, calling for urgent action to support UK environmental horticulture. The letter outlines the increasing cost pressures faced by growers and retailers. read more

After the "change of skin" emerged in the first part of the in-depth analysis on potatoes released in yesterday's newsletter (for more in-depth information click here), where the smaller formats and brand stand out among the protagonists, the second part of the analysis delves into the direction. read more

The Lebanese avocado industry seems to be recovering and gaining market confidence after facing challenges during difficult seasons affected by wartime conditions that hindered exports. Souad Fadel, who is the head of exports and imports at Fadel Trading, gives an update on the progress of the season. The exporter mentioned, "Compared to last... read more

With significantly lower volumes in many cases, the average prices at the auctions of the Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives in week 8 are often much higher than a year earlier. An exception is tomatoes, where volumes are indeed higher than a year earlier, yet with a higher average price. read more

Ukrainian berry production is increasingly focused on processing, automation, and added value. Operating at this intersection is INSORTEX, a Ukrainian manufacturer of equipment for sorting, processing, and packaging berries, and a member of the Berry Growing of Ukraine Association. read more

According to F&H, as part of Carrefour's 2030 strategic plan, the retail giant has announced a significant collaboration with the Blachère Group. The agreement involves the fresh produce specialist taking over the management of 200 fruit and vegetable departments within the stores. read more

Farmers in the Khulna region are experiencing new opportunities as large areas of saline fallow land are turning golden with blooming sunflowers. Following successful cultivation in coastal areas and low-lying regions, sunflower farming has created new possibilities for meeting the district's edible oil needs. read more

The U.S. Supreme Court invalidated the Trump administration's utilization of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to levy tariffs, which included specific duties for certain countries and fentanyl-related tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada. In reaction, the White House reinstated tariffs under Section 122. read more

Według Oleksandra Pukshyna, zastępcy dyrektora ds. sprzedaży ukraińskiego eksportera borówki Blue Berry LLC, obecny stan ukraińskiego przemysłu borówkowego jest stabilny, jednak informacje statystyczne brakowało w ostatnich latach: "Według ostatnich oficjalnych statystyk z 2021 roku, na terenie około 5 500 ha read more

The recent rainfall in Morocco has had an immediate impact on planting decisions. In the Berkane region, located in the eastern part of the country, which has been suffering from drought, growers welcomed the rain with enthusiasm. It is still too early to see this reflected in citrus... read more

Norwegian seaweed company Kelpinor has successfully carried out its first commercial export of a cultivated biostimulant based on Alaria esculenta from Norway. A 50-liter shipment of its kelpAGRI® Alaria product is currently being used in commercial agriculture and vineyards in Germany. read more

The reverse-charge VAT system could provide more effective stabilization for Hungary's fruit and vegetable sector than a VAT reduction, according to Sándor Nagypéter, president and CEO of the producer organization DélKerTész. He believes that measures such as fraud prevention, transparency, and margin structures have a greater structural impact. read more