Agronometrics has launched the Morocco Data Club during Fruit Logistica 2026, signaling a significant advancement in fostering market transparency and collaboration within the Moroccan blueberry industry. Over the past decade, Morocco has established itself as a key global blueberry supplier, solidifying its position in the export market. read more

The founder of the flower shop Mimosa stated that flower prices on the Georgian market have significantly increased compared to last year, but the demand, especially for high-value bouquets, remains strong. She mentioned that price growth is particularly noticeable during holiday periods, with an average increase of 30–50%. read more

Employees at the Israeli container shipping company ZIM have initiated a strike in response to the announcement of a takeover by Hamburg-based Hapag-Lloyd. Ziva Lainer Schkolnik, a union representative in Haifa, stated that approximately 800 out of 1,000 employees have gone on strike. "Since this morning, we read more

An apparent decrease in EU imports of Moroccan tomatoes has been attributed to delays in customs data transmission rather than changes in trade volumes. A notification on the European Commission customs portal states that Moroccan imports have been "significantly lower than the typical levels" in recent months, with delays caused by national authorities. read more

Plant Grow Harvest announced the successful completion of a comprehensive international sourcing trip to the Netherlands. During the visit, company representatives met with Dutch breeding partners to evaluate and select new potato varieties for introduction into the U.S. market. The strategic. read more

In 2025, according to the Research of the B2C eCommerce Observatories and Digital Innovation in Retail by the Polytechnic University of Milan, the impact of digital investments on retailer turnover has increased, reaching 4.7% (it was 3.2% in 2024). At the same time, eCommerce continues to read more

Despite the climatic disruptions of 2025, including prolonged droughts and out-of-season heat waves that tested the resilience of producers, the harvest of PGI Leonforte peaches increased by over 30% during the 2025/26 season. Domenico Di Stefano, president of the Sicilian Consortium for the read more

Decorum has uploaded a new episode of its Grower for a Day series. In this edition, Michael Perry – also known as Mr Plantgeek – spends a full day behind the scenes at Bernhard Orchids, discovering what it truly takes to grow millions of high-quality orchids each year. From the arrival of read more

New Zealand: Foodstuffs' basket continues to track below FPI in 2026, Bumper apple crop on the way

The Foodstuffs grocery co-ops in New Zealand are reporting that despite wider inflationary pressures, their food basket prices remain below the Food Price Index in 2026. Additionally, they are experiencing one of the strongest apple seasons in decades, providing excellent value and quality for apple enthusiasts. read more

During the TSW fair in Kielce, Mirosław Maziarka from Agro Smart Lab presented interesting solutions regarding the application of products in berry crops, especially blueberries and strawberries. New technologies allow for a significant reduction in the use of working fluids. read more

Georgian blueberry exports are projected to range from US$4 to US$5 per kilogram on the global markets this season, as reported by Agritouch founder Ekaterine Vepkhvadze. Prices usually start at higher levels during the early June to August harvest period and decrease later on, with Russia being a key market. read more

The geothermal project Polanen has officially begun providing heat to greenhouse growers in the Westland region of the Netherlands. This project represents another advancement in the region's energy transition, with geothermal energy playing a growing role in reducing dependence on. read more

Vitafresh's South African butternut squash has had a successful beginning, with harvesting and packing commencing in the second week. The first containers are now beginning to arrive in Europe and the UK. "The volumes are progressing well," stated Daniel Badger from Vitafresh. "We are heading into a read more

India's Nashik onion market is experiencing typical fluctuations, with red onion exports remaining stable due to demand from the Gulf and Asia, according to Kiran Gandurde, Co-founder of Matoshree Fresh Foods. "Export-quality red onions are being sold at USD 11-16.5 per quintal, recovering from last week's low of USD 9-14." read more

At Goertz Asperges in Maria Hoop, preparations for the asparagus season are in full swing. "We now have two-thirds of our acreage covered with black foil. We expect to harvest the first asparagus around 20th March. The remaining acreage will be harvested later in April," says. read more

Nowa badania przeglądowe przeprowadzone przez Cranfield University i opublikowane w czasopiśmie Agricultural Water Management oceniły wydajność środowiskową jabłek w łańcuchu dostaw w Wielkiej Brytanii między 2016 a 2025 rokiem. Badanie przeanalizowało emisje gazów cieplarnianych i wpływy deficytu niebieskiej wody, porównując. read more

The Eisberg Group, which is a part of the Bell Food Group, has recently undergone a significant strategic realignment in 2025. This included selling its production facilities in Eastern Europe and refocusing its efforts on its core DACH markets (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). As part of this reorganization, former CFO Tobias Wölfle assumed the role of CEO. read more

The Sassy harvest has started in Nelson, while at Wairepo Holdings Ltd in Lower Moutere. The Royal Gala harvest will begin in about a week's time. Simon Easton from the company mentioned, "Growing conditions have been good. We had beneficial rains in January, and the fruit looks clean, but we have not, as." read more