Now, the new Egyptian strawberry season has started about two weeks earlier than last year. Alain Tulpin, a logistics service provider, mentioned, "We already had the first strawberries on 10th November, but we are facing the same issue as last year: there is a shortage of large aircraft available." read more

W tym sezonie dostępność szczypiorku z Egiptu jest większa, podczas gdy popyt nie jest tak duży ze względu na sytuację gospodarczą za granicą, a eksportowane duże ilości szczypiorku pochodzą od wielu eksporterów - mówi Amro Yassin, egipski eksporter produktów rolnych z firmy Stars of Export. read more

The Competition Commission has referred a complaint against eight cargo shipping companies to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution. The case, filed on December 2, 2025, concerns alleged price fixing involving General Rate Increases (GRIs) charged for cargo shipped on routes linked to South. read more

Bangladesh's potato export sector is experiencing remarkable growth in the fiscal year 2024-25, reaching its highest point in three years, according to Md Irfan of R S Enterprise, a prominent fresh produce exporter based in Bangladesh. "Exports have reached 62,135 tonnes, nearly quadrupling from the previous year. read more

In recent years, thefts in the Italian countryside are no longer a marginal issue, but a growing threat. The most coveted and devastating target for companies are agricultural vehicles. Reports come from all corners of the country, painting a grim picture. read more

Napięcia związane z importem pomidorów z Maroka powróciły we Francji, gdzie grupy producenckie twierdzą, że dostawcy z Maroka konkurują nieuczciwie. Marokańscy eksporterzy utrzymują, że niedawne kampanie przeciwko ich produktom zostały wywołane przez dezinformację. Członkowie konfederacji Confédération Paysanne wkroczyli... read more

Domestic supplies continued to dominate, with only occasional imports from France. Business was quiet across the board. In some cases, traders had to reduce their supplies slightly to avoid building up stocks. According to the German BLE, prices changed only rarely. In Berlin, the entire read more

The next issue of Plant Nursery will cover advancements in avocados, mangoes, minor tropical and subtropical fruit species, organic nursery production, rootstocks, horticultural innovation, and plant variety rights. The event is set to take place from April 21 to April 23, 2026 at the Rimini Expo. read more

Looking at the current supply of berry fruits in the largest retail chains, one could say that we are in a transitional period. The last fruits from Polish plantations are still available in some stores, but their place is clearly read more

Iperal has expanded its operational capabilities by opening a new Fresh Food Centre in Giussano, a 50,000 m² facility specifically designed for handling fresh products and the retailer's "Fatto da Noi" range. The facility features automated systems and is run on energy generated by 4,300 solar panels. read more

Salix Fruits released its annual review, highlighting the company's top-performing categories in 2025, key logistics advancements, and strategic objectives for 2026. Citrus, specifically lemons and easy peelers, along with apples and pears, were the driving forces behind the company's success in 2025. read more

Zespri Kiwifruit, a global leader in kiwifruit production and marketing, is launching the new "Zespri&Win" contest, active from December 1, 2025, to February 21, 2026, and aimed at all consumers registered with the Zespri Kiwi Lovers community. The initiative offers various prizes. read more

Morocco experienced significant rainfall in late November and early December, a welcome change from the dry conditions of the prolonged seven-year drought. While the rains have provided a morale boost, they are not sufficient to completely alleviate the effects of the ongoing drought on fruit production. read more

A Hawke's Bay apple grower said that exporting to the United States is no longer profitable due to the 15% tariff imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Paul Paynter from the Yummy Fruit Company mentioned that the tariff amounts to around US$1.22 per box, completely erasing his profit margin. He stated, "The margins..." read more

Turkey resumed lemon exports to Russia in October, with the first shipment since May. The delivery, valued at US$14.5 million, was the highest in almost three years, according to RIA Novosti. The previous batch had a value of US$136,000. Ankara had previously placed restrictions on lemon exports. read more

This year marks 10 years at Prevar for Snow Hardy, who joined the company in 2015 as Commercial Manager, bringing deep industry experience from previous roles in the horticulture sector. He was tasked with leading the global commercialization of new apple and pear cultivars developed through The... read more

Severe frost in the early part of the season did affect some crops, particularly in the northern regions. Despite this, overall production levels remained stable throughout the season. read more