The Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges PGI expresses deep concern about the entry into the European market, and in particular the Italian market, of oranges from Egypt containing residues of pesticides banned in Italy. The news, reported by the Alert System, is causing alarm within the Consortium. read more

Nowa sezon marketingowy dla orzechów włoskich z Kalifornii rozpoczął się pozytywnie, z większym zbiorami niż początkowo zakładano i lepszymi wynikami niż w ubiegłym roku, jak twierdzi Jens Borchert z PALM Nuts & More. "Zbiory są większe niż pierwotnie szacowano i dlatego lepsze niż w zeszłym roku." read more

On Tuesday, February 10, the Marketing Committee of Assomela met, during which the member producers discussed the market trends of the past month and the meetings held in Berlin during the Fruit Logistica fair. read more

Planasa reports that the popularity of its Blue Maldiva variety is growing in various regions around the world. read more

9 February 2026, the Omsk regional office of Russia's plant health authority detected western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) in a consignment of 5,600 chrysanthemum cuttings imported from China via Kazakhstan. Laboratory testing confirmed the presence of viable specimens. read more

Acknowledging the significance of reducing emissions in international trade, Kuehne+Nagel, LATAM Cargo, and The Elite Flower conducted their largest Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) operation to date in Latin America. This initiative resulted in a reduction of approximately 300 tonnes of CO₂e associated with the transportation of over 495 tonnes of goods. read more

Riversun. "Therefore, consumers can expect a shift in the supply of citrus fruits from the Northern Hemisphere to the Southern Hemisphere soon." read more

Tomato growers in the Netherlands produce 80-100 kg of large vine tomatoes per square meter. After harvesting, an intensive packaging and quality control process takes place. At Schenkeveld, this process is increasingly being carried out using AI-driven quality control, with the GearStation from a technology company. read more

The demand for ENVY™ apples is growing in various Asian markets in anticipation of the Lunar New Year and Tết celebrations. Forecasted volumes for the 2026 trading period are exceeding the levels seen in 2025 in countries like China, Vietnam, and Thailand. In China, the projected volumes for 2026 are expected to be 27% higher than the previous year. read more

KANZI® has recently introduced a new consumer engagement strategy in multiple European markets, connecting its brand campaign with music involvement. This initiative comes after the release of refreshed packaging and the Power To Go campaign platform. The apple brand is rolling out this activation in light of consistent read more

Griffin Greenhouse Supplies has been selected as a distributor of Biota Nutri fertilizers and biostimulants for the United States market. This partnership enhances the availability of Biota Nutri's plant-based nutrition solutions for growers in the U.S., catering to both conventional and organic farming practices. read more

Po ostatnich burzach Agroseguro otrzymał zgłoszenia dotyczące 22 213 hektarów uszkodzonych terenów rolniczych, co w sumie daje szacowaną kwotę 35 milionów euro wypłat odszkodowań. Niemniej jednak, ta liczba jest wstępna i może się zwiększyć do około 40 000 hektarów, jak twierdzi Sergio de Andrés, dyrektor generalny. read more

Tomorrow we celebrate Saint Valentine's Day, the holiday of lovers par excellence, and even the fruit and vegetable department - as often happens on special occasions - has prepared themed packaging. A well-established trend, which in recent years has developed and continues to read more

In week 5, the negative trend for Lcc fruit and vegetable sales in large-scale retailing continues. All channels are experiencing a decline, with hypermarkets showing the worst performance, while supermarkets are holding up better. The overall trend remains unfavorable. read more

Gijs Hoogendoorn was attracted to Portugal in 1999 due to the optimal climate for fruit production. Currently, he cultivates berries throughout the year in tunnels covering approximately 25 hectares in Odemira. Despite encountering sporadic heavy rainfall in the past few years, he had never encountered such extreme conditions before. "It has been an... read more

Griffin Greenhouse Supplies has been selected as a distributor for Biota Nutri fertilizers and biostimulants in the United States market. This partnership will enhance the availability of Biota Nutri's plant-based nutrition solutions for both conventional and organic growers in the U.S. read more

Dublin Port has recently installed new cold chain infrastructure in its "common user area" at Alexandra Quay East. The project features four specially designed steel reefer gantries that are operated under an eight-year license agreement with Doyle Shipping Group at the DSG container terminal. Reefer gantries are utilized for the efficient handling of refrigerated containers. read more

Among the most requested agri-food products for Valentine's Day celebrations, strawberries are always a must. For this occasion, BMTI has carried out a conjunctural analysis on the trend of wholesale prices of these products, starting from the surveys conducted in. read more

Cucumber prices are currently reaching record highs. Severe weather in southern Spain has almost completely halted supply from the country, leaving Belgian and Dutch traders facing an exceptional market situation. "Cucumber prices are reaching extremely high levels, the likes of which read more

Po trzech tygodniach powodzi na północy Maroka plantatorzy miękkich owoców przygotowują się do powrotu na swoje gospodarstwa, aby ocenić szkody i przeprowadzić niezbędne naprawy, chociaż dla wielu z nich sezon już się skończył. Według Amine'a Bennaniego, prezesa Marokańskiego Stowarzyszenia Sadowników. read more