As sustainability requirements have a growing influence on ingredient sourcing, Australian macadamia producers are aligning themselves with regenerative farming systems and lower-input production models. Macadamias originated in Australia over 60 million years ago, and the industry emphasizes their natural origins. read more

South African agriculture could face heightened competition in the European Union market as the EU nears finalization of a trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc, warned Wandile Sihlobo, South Africa's Presidential Envoy on Agriculture and Land and chief economist of the Agricultural. read more

At the heart of the main Chinese hub dedicated to agricultural innovation, a new infrastructure is taking shape that is set to impact the balance of the Asian fruit and vegetable industry. AgroFresh Solutions has indeed inaugurated a research and development center in Yangling aimed at transforming the... read more

British Tomato Fortnight will take place from 1st to 14th June 2026, with a focus this year on promoting tomatoes as a snack product. The campaign will showcase the flavor, versatility, health benefits, and sustainability of British-grown tomatoes, aiming to meet the growing consumer demand for healthier snack options. read more

Zespri®, a New Zealand company that is a global leader in the production and marketing of kiwifruit, is renewing its presence at the Fan Village of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, scheduled to take place in Rome from May 4th to May 17th, 2026. This move reinforces its connection with the world of sports and strengthens its. read more

Every Mother's Day season, millions of flowers from Colombia are shipped to homes, supermarkets, and floral retailers worldwide. This operation is not just a key export industry for the country, but also a sector that has revolutionized international trade. read more

India's fresh green chilli export season is starting this month, with the first shipments of the G4 Gauri variety expected to come from Maharashtra's Aurangabad and Gujarat's Jafrabad regions, according to Prasad Chavan of exporter Acres EXIM. "Starting in May, that's when the majority of G4 volumes destined for export will be available." read more

The potato supply in Prince Edward Island, Canada is decreasing. "This year, the supply of colored potatoes tightened up faster than usual. There was a sudden shortage of yellow potatoes, although the demand for them is still high," says Jennifer Harris from Island Growers Co. "At this point, yellow potatoes..." read more

Two weeks after the closing of Macfrut 2026, for ULMA Packaging it's time to take stock of a participation that once again confirmed the strategic importance of the fair in dialogue with the international fruit and vegetable sector. The edition held at the Rimini Expo Centre was... read more

Renewed tensions in the Middle East related to U.S. operations that support vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz are still influencing container and air cargo markets, although the effects on freight are currently not as severe as those experienced during past global disruptions. According to the report, U.S. operations are... read more

The data released by Istat regarding retail sales in March show a year-on-year increase of +3.7% in value and a +2.1% increase in volume. read more

In the heart of the Calenberger Börde, one of Germany's main potato-growing regions, Europlant Pflanzenzucht GmbH has established a new seed potato site in Wunstorf, which has been operational since 2025. The facility integrates cultivation, storage, and logistics into a single process. For box logistics, including... read more

The citrus harvest is set to begin in a week and a half for Australian exporter Sai World. The company cultivates and exports fruit from South Australia. Due to a dry growing season, they anticipate smaller sizes and some challenges ahead. read more

The first potato harvests from the Larache region in Northern Morocco have entered the market after the floods that occurred in the area two months ago. The region seems to be recovering from the flood event, as well as the Moroccan domestic market, which had been facing a shortage. read more