"To have the opportunity to begin anew is truly magnificent"
2026-05-11 00:00
On Monday, 11 May, the first German spring carrots will once again be unloaded at AGF-Online in Barendrecht. "It is wonderful to be able to start again," says Angelique van der Meij. "And the spring carrots are a familiar product. Heavy bunches of 12s for retailers, as well as heavy bunches of
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Belarus is developing red, blue, and purple varieties of potatoes.
2026-05-11 00:00
badania w Białorusi nadal trwają nad hodowlą odmian ziemniaków o różnych kolorach, ponieważ zainteresowanie naturalnie barwionymi ziemniakami rośnie na międzynarodowych rynkach. W Naukowym i Praktycznym Centrum Akademii Nauk Białorusi ds. Hodowli Ziemniaków, Owoców i Warzyw, hodowcy
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To bring Pink Lady® Europe to a level of 300-320 thousand tons, build a turnover of 500-550 million euros for European production, strengthen year-round presence, and increase the value generated per hectare for the producer. These are the numbers and guidelines.
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In the fertile plain of Bijelo Polje, in Potkrajci in Montenegro, Amela and Sefudin Salković, with the help of their children, persevere in growing flowers and vegetables. Amela and Sefudin manage the entire growing process, from seeds through seedlings to finished products, offering various species.
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All Greens, located on Buyers' Walk at New Covent Garden Market (NCGM), is expanding its wholesale, retail, and foodservice operations under the leadership of managing director Jason Glass. The company supplies over 1,500 varieties of fruits and vegetables sourced from both local and international growers, including exotic fruits...
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The Flemish government has been exploring the possibilities and challenges related to the use of drones in agriculture and horticulture. The subject was brought up in the Flemish Parliament, where members engaged in a discussion with Flemish Agriculture Minister Brouns in response to questions from cd&v.
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Increase in vegetable prices, Brunelli: "Costs are rising upstream, we are not speculating"
2026-05-11 00:00
"Attributing the responsibility for the increase in vegetable prices to the gardeners means only reading the last step of the supply chain, ignoring the sudden rise in costs that agricultural companies are facing in the fields, packaging, and logistics." This is stated by Matteo.
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The Sogegross group (Agorà) is transforming the Basko supermarket in Santena (To) into an Ekom discount store and aligning it with the traditional format of the brand. The store covers an area of 900 square meters and is located inside the Clessidra shopping center, as already reported.
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Former pepper nursery converted for sphagnum cultivation
2026-05-11 00:00
Klasmann-Deilmann has expanded its production of its cultivated sphagnum product, Sphaxx®, by opening a new production site in Bergschenhoek, Netherlands. The facility, a former six-hectare sweet pepper greenhouse, has been fully converted.
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Peruvian Hass avocados have been approved to start exporting to South Korea in the 2026 season, following a successful annual phytosanitary audit conducted by a delegate from the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) of the Asian country. ProHass reported that the technical visit took place.
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The Sogegross Group (Agorà) is transforming the Basko supermarket in Santena (To) into an Ekom discount store and aligning it with the traditional format of the brand. The store covers an area of 900 square meters and is located inside the Clessidra shopping center, as already reported.
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The fresh produce supply in the UK is affected by weather conditions and a shortage of labor.
2026-05-11 00:00
Fresh Direct has released its Summer 2026 Market Review, which highlights the supply chain challenges impacting the fresh produce industry. These challenges include weather disruptions, rising logistics costs, labor shortages, and geopolitical instability. The report notes that weather-related events are still impacting the growing season.
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Exports of fruits and vegetables from India are increasing despite the tariffs imposed by the United States.
2026-05-11 00:00
India's agricultural exports increased by 2.3 per cent year-on-year in 2025-26, reaching US$53.1 billion, despite tariff measures imposed by the U.S. administration. Overall merchandise exports rose by 0.9 per cent to US$441.7 billion during the same period. Among produce categories, fresh
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Saudi Arabian grower has announced a mega-project to expand its greenhouse operations.
2026-05-11 00:00
Saudi grower Dava Agricultural has announced the expansion of its controlled-environment production with two projects currently under development, including the Taif mega-project, which extends over 350 hectares of glass greenhouses. Wissam Abdul Samad, Deputy CEO of Dava Agricultural, stated,
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"The surplus of small avocados from different suppliers is leading to a decrease in the prices of medium-sized avocados"
2026-05-11 00:00
The avocado season in Spain recently ended with consistently high prices due to decreased production caused by heavy rains and a significant reduction in supply from Morocco. Currently, Peruvian avocados are dominating the European markets, which are experiencing an abundance of supply.
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Drugie zbiory australijskiej gruszy QTee są teraz zbierane, a przewiduje się, że ilość zebranych owoców potroi się w porównaniu z ubiegłorocznym inauguracyjnym zbiorami. Zbiory rozpoczęły się nieco później niż w ubiegłym roku, ze względu na odmienne warunki wzrostu. Przewiduje się, że zwiększona produkcja rozszerzy dostępność na rynku.
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The delayed Pakistani mango season is now entering markets as export routes remain uncertain.
2026-05-11 00:00
Pakistan's 2026 season is shaping up to be shorter and more complicated, with weather disruptions and regional tensions affecting export plans, according to Shoaib Ahmad Basra, Managing Director of National Fruit Pakistan. "Hot weather in February followed by cold, rainy conditions in March and..."
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Fairtrade Italy exceeds 550 million: fair trade is becoming increasingly prominent in shopping carts
2026-05-11 00:00
Behind the simplest gestures of daily life, such as drinking a coffee or choosing a basket of fruit, lies the invisible and complex architecture of global commerce. A structure that connects European consumers to over 1.9 million farmers and workers in 75.
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This Sunday is Mother's Day, and there is high demand for durians due to the holiday, which is driving strong sales and causing prices to increase. Additionally, there is a shortage of large Thai coconuts, South African Fuji apples have been introduced to the market, and blueberry prices have slightly decreased. In terms of imported apples,
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The greatest threats of infections in berry crops - a warning and a map of dangers on 09.05.2026
2026-05-10 00:00
Warmer weather at the beginning of May and rainfall in many regions of Poland have created ideal conditions for the development of fungal and bacterial diseases in berry crops. According to the latest Farm Smart Alert issued on May 9th, the greatest threats
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