The Kanał Panamski poinformował o większej liczbie tranzytów i tonażu w pierwszej połowie roku fiskalnego 2026, wraz z wzrostem popytu na swój system rezerwacji. Aktualizacja została przedstawiona podczas spotkania rynkowego zorganizowanego przez Bank Ameryki. Administrator Kanału Panamskiego, Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, powiedział, że droga wodna read more

Brazil ranks third globally in fruit production, behind China and India. Over the past ten years, exports have increased by 38 percent in value and 62 percent in volume. In 2025, fruit exports reached approximately US$1.5 billion, with a trade surplus close to US$400 million. read more

The geopolitical situation in the Strait of Hormuz continues to affect Morocco's imports of plastic pellets, and consequently the supply of plastic film used in building agricultural greenhouses. The outbreak of war in the Middle East has also had an impact on the availability of raw materials. read more

On April 21, an important discussion on phytosanitary matters took place within Macfrut, bringing together experts from research, institutions, and the production sector to provide an overview of the current state of plant protection amidst regulatory challenges and progress. read more

The Great Italian Beauty focuses on Fucino, a symbol of national biodiversity, placing identity products such as Igp Potatoes and Carrots at the center of the project. An operation that combines territory, supply chain, and distribution, with the aim of strengthening positioning. read more

Dutchman Ruud Vincent moved to Warsaw at the age of 25 with €2,000 in savings and the idea of selling machinery. Now Vincent is one of the market leaders in Poland, with a multi-million turnover. His company, Ocean Systems, sells processing and packaging machines for fruit and vegetables. read more

During Macfrut, which took place from April 21st to 23rd in Rimini, VOG - Home of apples returned to the field with a team ready to face the second part of the season: a spring-summer lineup built to respond promptly to the needs of consumers and customers. read more

Bangladesh's mango farmers are preparing for a record 2026 season, with production projected to increase by 25% to 2.7 million tons over 204,000 hectares. However, inflated airfreight costs pose a threat to exports, according to Mohammad Kanchan Mia of Arot Agro BD. "Last year we reached 2.2 million tons." read more

Digitalization of irrigation and soil management has become a key factor in increasing efficiency in intensive agriculture. In this regard, Denodl® is working on technology solutions that provide accurate information from the root zone, which is especially important in greenhouse systems. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have noted a significant decrease in prices for greenhouse tomatoes in Ukraine. Market participants believe that this is due to a seasonal rise in supplies from local greenhouses, coupled with a subdued demand for the product. read more

According to insights from the cross-border payments platform Verto, currency volatility is impacting the profitability of fruit importers. Fluctuations of 3-5 percent can completely erase margins on individual shipments. Foreign exchange (FX) movements occur during the typical 30-60-day shipping period. read more

Wietnam: Mini supermarkety i sklepy convenience zyskują popularnośćSklepy convenience, sieci mini supermarketów oraz niewielkie i średniej wielkości supermarkety odnotowują silny wzrost w związku z zmieniającymi się trendami konsumenckimi, gdy sprzedawcy ścigają się, aby przynieść zakupy bliżej domu w szybko rozwijającym się nowoczesnym rynku detalicznym. read more

Europe Retail Packing has quickly and decisively responded to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East through its fresh produce division ERP Produce, according to Omer Kamp. "Supply chains rely on international sourcing, air freight, energy markets, and raw materials. Whether we accept it or not." read more

The conflict in the Middle East is causing supply shocks in energy markets and disrupting shipping, affecting industrial and food commodities. In addition to short-term price increases, inflation data for March reveals changes in major economies. U.S. inflation has accelerated to 3.3% year-over-year. read more

Digitisation in the floriculture industry requires not only technology, but most importantly, collaboration and support. OZ-Planten took a step in this direction by partnering with software supplier Adfocom. By utilizing Floriday not only for sourcing supplies, but also for placing orders with suppliers, the ordering process underwent a fundamental change. read more

Netherlands-based organizations Cultivators, Vertify, and World Horti Center are continuing the international research consortium 'Cultivation for Compounds', of which they are the joint initiators. The research will enter a new phase, with a focus on deepening the knowledge gained in the field of... read more

With the evolution of Italy's fresh produce sector driven by the strong import of bananas, increasing demand for avocados, and a well-established market for persimmons, there is a growing need for straightforward, safe, and controlled ripening solutions. Despite being in the early stages in the country, Catalytic Generators utilized its first. read more

Kanada opiera się głównie na importowanej świeżej produkcji roślinnej, ponieważ jej chłodniejszy klimat ogranicza krajową produkcję. Hurtownik Canadawide z siedzibą w Montrealu pozyskuje owoce i warzywa z całego świata i boryka się z różnymi wyzwaniami oraz zakłóceniami spowodowanymi warunkami pogodowymi. Zacznijmy od obecnej sytuacji geopolitycznej. read more

Egyptian Valencia oranges are currently being sold 30-40% cheaper in India compared to the post-Ramadan price spike last year, according to Arun Uttamchandani of Mumbai-based Pushpbhuj Impex. "This year's situation looks excellent compared to the previous season, which was marked by crop infections and pressure from domestic juice companies driving prices up," he said. read more