Flower sales at Shahbagh in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka have been experiencing a notable decrease due to the current political instability and the absence of public events as Victory Day approaches, which is typically the busiest season for flower sales. Traders have mentioned that the business at the city's main market has been significantly affected. read more

Within a few days, on December 31, the city of Cologne will close its wholesale market in Raderberg - after more than 85 years. This closure is necessary to make way for the urban development project 2Parkstadt Süd. It marks the conclusion of a debate spanning decades, and retailers are now finding themselves in a desperate situation. read more

Sezon awokado we wschodniej Afryce w 2025 roku był naznaczony zakłóceniami w dostawach, znacznymi wahaniami na rynku oraz zaostrzoną konkurencją o świeże owoce w Kenii i Tanzanii. Pomimo chaosu spowodowanego przeszkodami w sektorze logistycznym, jedno rynku wyróżniał się jako kluczowy dla eksporterów: Indie. read more

The Alizza Fruit™, a premium citrus created by crossing a pummelo with one of the world's sweetest mandarins, is managed by Genesis Fresh, a part of the AMFresh Group. It is grown by partner producers in Spain and South Africa and is set to start its fourth commercial season in January 2026. read more

On December 15, The Consumer Goods Forum announced that the Flowers and Ornamentals Sustainability Standards (F.O.S.S.) developed by the Kenya Flower Council (KFC) have been recognized by the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI). This recognition offers consumer goods companies with... read more

Prime Fruit Partners is excited to announce that they will be relocating to a new office starting January 1, 2026. "Prime Fruit Partners was established on May 1, 2025, in a small office located just outside the fruit district in Barendrecht. Considering our company's growth goals and the importance of having the office in read more

Oboth the Turkish citrus and pomegranate seasons are facing their own unique challenges this year, according to Akin Söyleyen, marketing manager for Turkish fruit exporter Aksun. "The citrus and pomegranate seasons have started, but they are struggling with a combination of ongoing difficulties. read more

Już ugruntowanym ulubieńcem w niektórych innych krajach europejskich, czerwona kapusta teraz "przebiła się" na angielską wigilijną kolację, według Tesco. read more

The vegetable supplier AH Worth has introduced a new purple-red kale in Tesco's Finest range as part of its efforts to enhance its premium brassica selection. read more

Traditionally, demand for chile cherries picks up again at SFI Rotterdam in the run-up to the holidays. "But it remains a luxury item," Jan Marc Schulz observes. Still, according to the importer, there are chances to get the cherries on the shelf consistently from November to February. read more

Poinsettia, widely known in Spain as 'Flor de Pascua', is the queen of Christmas decorations because of its characteristic red bracts, filling homes with warmth and joy. In addition, these flowers are traditionally associated with good luck and prosperity and unsurprisingly, are often given as. read more

Ukrainian agricultural processing companies may access grant funding of up to USD 1 million from the U.S. government in 2026, according to Serhii Ostapets, project manager of the AGRO Program, who spoke at the SMARTBERRY 2025 winter conference held in Kyiv on December 11-12. read more

According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), fruit production in Bangladesh has experienced substantial growth in recent years, primarily driven by the cultivation of non-traditional and high-value fruits. In the fiscal year 2024-25, the sector witnessed significant progress, especially in the production of watermelon, banana, and. read more

John Vos, an account manager at Gebrs van Aarle - a Dutch fresh produce wholesaler and part of the Groot fresh group - has noticed a growing trend in the industry: a shift towards emphasizing quality. "Greengrocers, farm shops, and street vendors that prioritize higher quality standards are able to set themselves apart." read more

Finland: Kesko announces sale-and-leaseback deal for some grocery stores

Finnish retailer Kesko has sold ten grocery stores to Swedish firm Prisma Properties for approximately €59 million. This sale-and-leaseback transaction allows Kesko to sign long-term leases on the properties, enabling it to. read more

Zbliżają się święta, więc w ostatnich tygodniach trochę ucichło na rynku cebuli. „Ale mimo wszystko w tym tygodniu wypłynęły jeszcze dwie statki, więc nadal poprawiamy to, co zaniedbaliśmy w poprzednich tygodniach” - mówi Wouter van der Beek z firmy Bruin Export. „A kilka gorszych tygodni też jest częścią tej rzeczywistości. read more

Meksyk, główny dostawca awokado w Stanach Zjednoczonych obecnie, ma dużą ilość owoców. Dzieje się tak po rozpoczęciu nowego zbioru awokado we wrześniu. "Prawdopodobnie przejdziemy na nowy zbiór w dostawach na nowy rok" - mówi Ozzie Figueroa z firmy Henry Avocado. "Wtedy będziemy współpracować z... read more

Four months before the opening of Macfrut 2026, the 43rd edition of the international fruit and vegetable fair scheduled from April 21st to 23rd in Rimini, the organizational machine is running smoothly. At the end of the year, we collected the testimony of President Patrizio Neri, in his first... read more

The team at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) has successfully cultivated one of Scotland's rarest mosses – Round-leaved bryum – during ex-situ conservation trials with the assistance of Air-Pot. The innovative design of the Air-Pot container, which enables precise water management, played a crucial role in this achievement. read more

Mango farmers in Jagtial district are becoming worried as there has been a significant delay in flowering this season, leading to concerns of low yields. Normally, mango trees flower from November to the first week of January, but only five to 10 percent of trees have bloomed so far. read more