Maroko has started to revive its watermelon exports after a significant decline in 2024, as reported by EastFruit. In the first 11 months of 2025, the country exported 175,000 tons of watermelons valued at $190 million, marking a 54% increase compared to 2024. read more

Fresh cargo specialist Contour Logistics made the strategic decision to focus on providing agile sea freight services for exporters. They chose not to invest in cold storage depots or other fixed assets. "Our main strength lies in our small size and agility," explains the managing director. read more

In this first update of the year, the interim CEO of Royal FloraHolland, David van Mechelen, reflects on the past month and provides a glimpse into the future on behalf of the RFH management team. The new year began with a fresh, cold start, both literally and metaphorically. January brought us... read more

Starting from February 2nd and throughout the month, on the occasion of World Cancer Day, Large-Scale Retail and Organized Distribution participate in the "Red Oranges for Research" initiative by the AIRC Foundation, which has been taking place for over 10 years in supermarkets following events in the squares. read more

Almeria is a leading producer and exporter of peppers, including Lamuyo, California, Italian, snack, and hot peppers. Recently, peppers have become Almeria's main greenhouse crop, covering 12,000 hectares and yielding over 900 million pounds annually. Almeria is the top supplier of peppers to read more

The Spanish berry supply is still limited due to adverse weather conditions in most parts of the country. Spanish exporters are struggling to meet both the current demand and the expected increase leading up to the Valentine's Day campaign. "We had a strong start to the strawberry season in December, but... read more

Obecny rynek czosnku jest ogólnie nadwyżkowy, a ceny utrzymują się na poziomie zbliżonym do poziomu rentowności. Pomimo że popyt międzynarodowy jest stosunkowo stabilny, słabe krajowe spożycie i silne naciski związane z nadmiernym stanem magazynowym nadal wpływają na ogólny obraz rynku. Shandong Good Farmers Co., Ltd. read more

Papayas are available year-round and continue to be popular with consumers, with origin playing a crucial role in their taste, ripening behavior, and sustainability. According to Lieve Michielsen of Special Fruit, this factor affects logistics and consumer perception of the fruit. The global reach and variability of papayas also contribute to their popularity. read more

The shortage of artichokes is expected to worsen in the near future, as a challenging weather pattern, worsened by the recent Cyclone Harry, has caused significant damage, especially in Sardinia, Sicily, and Calabria. Many producers are reporting supply shortages that are already noticeable on. read more

Singapore: FairPrice Group freezes prices on all chilled pork and select seafood and vegetables to celebrate Chinese New Year.

FairPrice Group stated: "In order to guarantee that everyone in Singapore has access to the necessary items for celebrating Chinese New Year (CNY), FairPrice Group (FPG) has decided to freeze prices." read more

After launching Garly, a new brand of peeled garlic by Growers Packers, the company has been concentrating on expanding its operations for broader distribution across Europe in recent months. The main focus has been on setting up supply chain systems that can handle increased volumes of growth,… read more

While it may seem that temperatures during the current winter of 2025/2026 were not extremely low, there are already reports from blueberry growers about the first signs of frost damage to the shoots. Such situations can occur especially with young bushes. read more

Sezon 2025/2026 dla egipskich pomarańczy charakteryzuje się wyraźną dysproporcją między cyklami Navel i Valencia, gdzie egipscy eksporterzy zajmują słabą pozycję rynkową dla pierwszego, podczas gdy silne wskaźniki popytu są widoczne dla drugiego. Kilka czynników wyjaśnia tę zmianę w tym sezonie, jak. read more

W Kiptororo, a rural area w Nakuru County w Kenii, niedawno wybudowano magazyn ziemniaków, który działa całkowicie bez użycia prądu. Obiekt magazynowy został zbudowany przez firmę Hanse AgroStore Africa w imieniu Spółdzielni Rolniczej Chemare, która reprezentuje setki plantatorów ziemniaków. read more

Since several years, spring frosts have become one of the main risk factors for stone fruit and wine growers. Although the past three seasons have seen relatively fewer severe frosts, the current unstable climate requires the sector to stay vigilant. In this context, Bondev read more

In 2025, Ukraine imported $102.4 million worth of "borscht set" vegetables, including carrots, beets, cabbage, and onions, up 85% compared to 2024. According to the State Customs Service, onion imports rose 3.2% to 23,160 tonnes, with the value increasing by 18.1% to $29.71 million (≈ €7.3 million). read more

Nepal's love for Fuji apples is growing stronger every year, and this season was no exception, according to Mukesh Kumar Jaiswal, CEO of Divyani Enterprises Pvt Ltd, a Nepalese fresh produce importer. "Nepal's demand for Fuji apples is steadily increasing, with imports growing 5-8% this season." read more

Bord Bia has confirmed that it is investigating the incorrect use of its quality assurance logo on fresh herb products sold in Ireland, after herbs grown in Africa and Spain were falsely labeled as Irish-origin produce. The products have been removed from SuperValu shelves, as confirmed by the retailer. read more

The rise of GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, is not only redefining the approach to weight loss and diabetes management, but is also having increasingly evident effects on consumers' eating habits. A change that, according to analysts, will have read more

In 2025, Ukraine saw a 32.5% increase in tomato imports to 104,820 tonnes and a 46.3% increase in cucumber imports to 70,820 tonnes compared to 2024, as reported by the State Customs Service. In monetary terms, tomato imports increased by 31.6% to $140.84 million, while cucumber imports grew by 38.8% to $89.14 million. read more