The lychee season on Reunion Island is coming to an end. This year's harvest has been unusual, to say the least, pushing professionals to constantly adjust. Jean-Marc Boyer, from the Boyer company, reflects on the season. One significant aspect was a delay that had an impact. read more

VéGé Group, the first and historical group of the Italian Organized Large-Scale Retail, confirms its commitment to the development of the Private Label and presents itself at aMarca 2026 with a renewed proposal, the result of constant growth and targeted investments in assortment, quality and. read more

Rwanda has entered the global fresh produce market with significant ambitions. The country boasts favorable conditions for agriculture, including a suitable climate, soil, and water resources. It offers a diverse selection of fruits and vegetables. Despite these advantages, Rwandan players still lack. read more

A new family-owned flower farm has opened in Ninderry, supplying locally grown, seasonal blooms to the Sunshine Coast. Owned by Treanna and Joel Woods, Woods Goods Flower Farm offers bouquets, DIY flower buckets, and florist-quality wedding arrangements to the community. The couple's love for read more

The Dutch company Van der Lans International has been importing Peruvian pomegranates for around 15 years, and they have observed a growing demand for this fruit every year. "They are not as popular as avocados yet, but people are starting to use them more in dishes or juices," says commercial manager Thijs Terwindt. read more

The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to enhance market access for goods and services, including agricultural products. The agreement was signed during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s two-day working visit to the UAE. read more

Gruppo Selex, one of the main players in Organized Modern Distribution in Italy, is showcasing its record-breaking results for its Private Label brand at the 2026 edition of Marca by BolognaFiere & ADM. read more

More than 20 households at Duong Son flower village in Danang city are busy caring for chrysanthemums so they bloom on time for Tet. In the evenings, farmers use small 15 to 20-watt fluorescent bulbs to promote faster growth. Local growers mentioned that chrysanthemum planting started in. read more

According to Agri.bg, a pilot project is currently being conducted on the farm of rose producer Dancho Petkov in Panicherevo. The project aims to test new ecological methods for weed control in organic rose cultivation. The goal is to develop a practical approach to managing weeds without the use of herbicides, which are prohibited in organic farming. read more

Over the past seven days, adverse weather conditions have had a significant impact on the vegetable sector. According to Massimiliano Ceccarini, the general manager of the Italian company Sipo, "The price of parsley has doubled as a result of decreased harvests in Apulia due to poor weather conditions." read more

The blueberry season in northern Morocco has just begun. Despite the weather conditions, the season looks promising and typical, according to Amine Bennani, president of the Moroccan Association of Soft Fruit Producers. Bennani says, "Low temperatures and dark days in Agadir meant that [...]" read more

The presence at Marca 2026 speaks of promises kept for ARANDIS, born two years ago for the management of Gdo (loose and packaged products under the brands: This I have done, Fresh Sense and Workshops of the Earth) and Normal Trade (thanks to the stand among the most important of CAAB, Centro). read more

Mimo wyzwań związanych z przymrozkami wcześniej w tym roku, sezon na granaty był pozytywny - mówi Tarik Ulusal, specjalista handlowy tureckiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolniczych Göknur Gıda: "Mieliśmy bardzo udany sezon z granatami. W trakcie obecnego sezonu dostarczyliśmy" read more

Ostatnie badania aplikacyjne rozpoczęte przez Toma Murraya, Kierownika Technicznego ds. Świeżych Owoców i Ogrodnictwa w Woolworths South Africa, dostarczają nowych spostrzeżeń na temat tego, w jaki sposób częstotliwość światła, umiejscowienie pułapek i harmonogramy pracy mogą znacząco wpłynąć na chwytanie szkodliwych owadów w systemach uprawy pod osłonami. read more

A farm in Saxony has been left with 4,000 tons of potatoes after market demand fell below expectations, a situation described by Berliner Morgenpost as "a story about the absurdities of our food system". The potatoes were grown and harvested following an order from a trader. After harvesting and read more

Fresh Inset S.A. has named Gordon Robertson as the general manager of Vidre+, North America. With over 30 years of senior leadership experience in sales, marketing, operations, and general management in both domestic and international markets, Robertson brings a wealth of expertise to the role. read more

Shipments of Kashmiri apples are now reaching international markets, showcasing improvements in quality management, grading, and post-harvest handling in the region. This season, Kashmiri apples have been sent to countries in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and selected European markets. read more

Sezon jagód borówki chilijskiej pokazuje obiecujące znaki, z większymi ilościami, lepszą jakością owoców i strategią coraz bardziej skoncentrowaną na jakości i odnawianiu odmian. "Sezon był dobry, z wzrostem produkcji w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem. Firma zarządza dwiema strefami produkcji: read more

Krishna Patil from Krishna International Trade, a Maharashtra-based coir products export consultancy, has stated that India's coco peat supply for exports remains constant despite processing challenges caused by heavy rains. "The availability is currently stable thanks to enhancements in coconut processing infrastructure in South India." read more

Supermarket suppliers are being encouraged to provide feedback to the Groceries Code Adjudicator's (GCA) annual survey on their treatment by customers. read more