The Ecuadorian blueberry sector is gradually growing, with the majority of production targeted towards the domestic market. "Ecuador produces high-quality blueberries, but it is not a country driven by volume," summarizes Álex Bustos Guerra, general manager of GreenControl-LA. Data from the Central Bank of Ecuador supports this trend. read more

Limex introduces the Modular 8: a customizable washing machine platform for crates, seed trays, flower buckets, or floats. The Modular 8 allows customers to tailor the washing machine to their specific requirements by utilizing standard modules. It offers a wide range of configuration options, although custom-built solutions are not available. read more

Marshall Dirks has announced his retirement from Proven Winners North America after 27 years with the company. "Since joining the company in 2000, Marshall helped shape the company's brand through passion and innovative ideas that led Proven Winners to become the #1 Plant Brand in North America." read more

Amazon UK has started conducting drone delivery flights in Darlington, with a planned launch for 2026. The company has initiated drone flights from its fulfilment centre in Darlington as part of its efforts to introduce the UK's inaugural Prime Air drone delivery service. Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com read more

Przejście w dostawach szparagów z Peru do Meksyku jest tuż przed nami. "Peru dostarczał duże ilości szparagów, gdy kończyliśmy ubiegły rok" - mówi Carlos Solf, wiceprezes ds. zaopatrzenia w firmie Southern Specialties, producenta, importer i przetwórcę świeżych szparagów. Zauważa, że read more

Farmer in Moldova are advocating for a mandate that at least 50 percent of products sold in retail stores must be locally sourced. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry stated that it would be challenging to implement such a regulation, as retail chains typically give preference to suppliers who can guarantee consistent quality. read more

Aditya More of Aditya Agro & Marketing, an Indian table grape grower, says that Indian grape exports are maintaining stability despite a 50% decrease in production in Nashik, India's primary grape-growing region. More explains that while volumes are slightly down compared to the previous season due to weather-related difficulties, there is still strong demand for high-quality fruit. read more

Moroccan orange exports have shown positive growth for the second season in a row, gradually recovering after the sharp decline recorded in 2022/23, according to EastFruit. read more

Two geographically specific crops from Mysuru district, the Nanjangud Rasabale banana and Mysuru veelyadele betel leaves, have experienced a decline in cultivation due to disease outbreaks and limitations in marketing. Authorities have stated that preparations for exporting both products are underway. read more

According to data published by FreshFruit, in 2025 Peru exported approximately 412 tons of fresh blueberries, with a total value of nearly US$ 2.560 billion. This shows a double-digit increase in both volume and value compared to 2024, while the average annual price was around US$ 6.2/kg. read more

Pantone has announced its Color of the Year 2026 – Cloud Dancer. A significant departure from 2025's Mocha Mousse, this light, airy white shade symbolizes clarity, calmness, and renewal. To complement Cloud Dancer, Earley Ornamentals has curated a collection of white-flowering varieties from its wide range of young plants. read more

On December 28, 2025, as part of the 2nd Sa Dec Flower Festival 2025, the Techmart workshop with the theme "Applying technology to enhance the value chain of ornamental flower products" was held in Sa Dec City, Dong Thap province. The event presented numerous new opportunities for cooperation. read more

Stany Zjednoczone i Kanada są netto importującymi czosnkiem, a krajowa produkcja z Kalifornii spełnia jedynie niewielką część popytu. Duża część importu pochodzi z Chin, ponieważ kraj ten jest największym producentem czosnku na świecie, a ich eksport dominuje globalnie pod względem ilości i cen. read more

"If, in the European winter, you crave a wonderfully ripe mango, you quickly end up with flown-in fruit," says Matthijs Ahsman. He and Sam Gielen founded and own Frutos Tropicales Europe (FTE), a young Dutch company that imports tropical fruit. "The difference is in the flavor. When standard sea

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A discovery destined to open new perspectives for cherry cultivation, and more generally, for temperate fruit cultivation. Researchers from the Research and Agri-food Technology Center of Aragon (CITA) and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) have... read more

The Maersk Denver has become the second ship from the world's second-largest container shipping company to pass through the Red Sea after a nearly two-year pause due to the risk of Houthi attacks. Maersk has verified that the U.S.-flagged Maersk Denver safely navigated the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. read more

W ciągu ostatniej dekady jagody borówki amerykańskiej przeszły z produktu niszowego na jeden z najbardziej handlowanych świeżych owoców na świecie. Produkcja wzrosła z około miliona ton do ponad dwóch milionów ton, pomimo zakłóceń związanych z pandemiami, napięciami geopolitycznymi, ograniczeniami logistycznymi, wzrostem read more

Przetłumaczone zdanie: "The constant rains in south-eastern Spain over the last month have taken a toll on the supply of open ground vegetables such as brassicas, artichokes, and, above all, leafy vegetables, especially lettuce. "Between early December and early January, we've had many rainy or cloudy days," says. read more

The United Arab Emirates has decided to strengthen regulations on specific imports of fresh produce from Egypt. The decision was communicated on January 8th by the Egyptian Export Authority Council to all exporters, instructing them to adhere to the UAE's standards for maximum quality. read more

Spreafico Francesco & F.lli has presented its fourth sustainability report, with the support of Teha Group. This year, the company has once again received the EcoVadis silver medal, positioning itself in the top 15% of the best companies evaluated globally on environmental, labor, and... read more