South Africa recorded agricultural exports valued at US$3.7 billion in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 11 per cent year-on-year, supported by higher export volumes and improved commodity prices. Leading export categories included fresh produce products such as grapes, apples, and. read more

The subtropical high pressure system continues to dominate over Italy and is preparing for the first real temperature spike of the season. The heat is expected to further intensify, with peaks exceeding 35°C in the Po Valley and the North: values significantly above seasonal averages. read more

The fruit and vegetable market is increasingly active in the spring-summer season, with the increase in national productions and the extension of harvests in different areas of the country. Apricots are experiencing a significant increase in available quantities, especially for the varieties. read more

Japoński pionier sklepów convenience Toshifumi Suzuki umiera w wieku 93 lat. Doradca honorowy Seven & i Holdings Co., Toshifumi Suzuki, który był pionierem japońskich sklepów convenience znanych jako "konbini", zmarł 18 maja z powodu niewydolności serca. Miał 93 lata. Odgrywał centralną rolę w założeniu York Seven Co. w 1973 roku. read more

Zbiór cebuli w Nowym Meksyku rozpocznie się w pełni w przyszłym tygodniu. "Kilka osób już zaczęło, ale większość zbiorów rozpocznie się w przyszłym tygodniu" - mówi Michael Davis z Tex-Mex Sales LLC, zauważając, że zbiory z regionu będą trwać do sierpnia. Nowy Meksyk, wraz z centralną Doliną San Joaquin. read more

The strawberry season in Huelva, the main berry-producing area in Spain, is now in its final stages, and it has been one of the most difficult ones in living memory. Meanwhile, the raspberry season is underway with high and stable prices, and blueberries are on the rise in terms of volume. read more

The Uttar Pradesh government will establish the state's first 'Centre of Excellence' for flowers in Ayodhya. The project will be located in the Pirkhauli region, covering three hectares of land at a cost of Rs 2 crore. The center is intended to serve as a hub for providing technical assistance. read more

While being ahead of the competition is crucial for entering the market, it should not be the sole criteria for enhancing a product like apricots. The Agricor Producers' Organization, which has just commenced harvesting in Calabria, Italy, must consider factors beyond just early market entry. read more

The agricultural company "Ýigit" in the Kaahka district of the Ahal region is increasing greenhouse tomato production and expanding exports from Turkmenistan, according to AsmanNews. The exports are being supplied to Russia, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan. The company, which is part of the Union of read more

The Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) has implemented temporary restrictions, starting from May 20, 2026, on the import of bananas into Russia from the Ecuadorian exporter Exportadora de Banano Levexport S.A. This decision was made due to the ongoing issue of recurrent detection of... read more

CMA CGM reported a first-quarter 2026 revenue of US$13.2 billion, which remained broadly stable compared to the previous year, amidst a market environment impacted by geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. The company's EBITDA for the quarter was US$2.1 billion, a decrease of 31.6 percent from the first quarter of 2025. read more

Roskomnadzor, Russia's agricultural oversight agency, announced on Wednesday a temporary ban on all flower imports from or passing through Armenia. This decision comes as relations between the two countries are deteriorating. The ban, which will be in place starting Thursday, is said to be aimed at... read more

Według analityków z projektu EastFruit, powołujących się na uczestników rynku, ceny zeszłorocznych ziemniaków na Ukrainie stopniowo rosną od początku ubiegłego tygodnia. read more

The new garlic harvest season started in May in Jinxiang, one of China's main garlic-producing regions. Despite a higher-than-expected production, the market is facing pressure from a growing supply, increasing export volumes, and falling prices. read more

Egypt exported 135,000 tons of fresh produce between May 16 and May 22, 2026, as reported in the 19th weekly report by the National Food Safety Authority for that year. These exports were part of a total of 5,440 food consignments sent by 1,484 exporting companies to 191 countries. Among these exports, fruit accounted for 88,000 tons. read more

The Indian table grape season has ended, with overall exports lower than last year, according to Sumit Bhujbal, the business development manager of Indian fresh produce exporter Shubham Enterprises. Bhujbal stated, "India's table grape season concluded with decreased export volumes and higher prices, due to a reduced crop yield...". read more

Last week, representatives from several breeding companies, such as Dümmen Orange, Kordes Rosen, United Selections, Schreurs, and De Ruiter, visited various flower markets, growers, and trade channels in Poland. The purpose of the visit was to gain a better understanding of current market developments. read more

On June 11th, the World Cup will begin in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Through our international fresh produce and horticulture platforms, we are organizing a World Cup Football Pool. Who is the biggest football expert in the international fresh produce and horticulture sector? read more