Chapainawabganj, known as the mango hub of Bangladesh, received rainfall on Sunday night after a long period of drought, providing much-needed relief to local mango growers. The district received multiple rounds of rain starting around midnight, easing concerns related to the drought. Farmers pointed out that mango is the read more

The National Food Authority has established guidelines for dealing with non-compliance with legal standards for imported products. When discrepancies are detected, the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) is informed immediately. In February 2025, there was an incident involving 52 kg of strawberries. read more

Automation is crucial for Sormac, a Dutch engineering company that specializes in vegetable processing machinery. They focus on designing new machines and optimizing existing solutions to reduce human labor, increase efficiency, and maximize the use of raw materials. For example, last year, they... read more

On March 31st, the first box of local strawberries was harvested at the sustainable greenhouse of Obsthof Mann in the German Altes Land region. Owner Tobias Mann confirms that the first larger quantities of the Sonsation variety will be harvested and available on the market about a week later. "We intentionally read more

Cztery lata po zasadzeniu pierwszych drzew gruszy Eden w prowincji Lecce, niedawno wprowadzonej odmiany, która charakteryzuje się doskonałą zdolnością adaptacji do różnych warunków glebowych i klimatycznych, już z niecierpliwością oczekujemy kolejnego zbioru, szacowanego na koniec sierpnia. Drzewa są. read more

If you buy a banana around Thohoyandou, the regional capital in the far North of South Africa, chances are that it is grown at Tshivhase Agridam farm in Khubvi, north of the city. Twenty-four years ago, Phillip Mulaudzi advised the new owners of the farm, where coffee was previously grown, to make a 180-degree turn. read more

Latvia has extended the ban on importing fresh fruits and vegetables from Russia and Belarus until July 1, 2026. The extension of the restrictions, which have been in effect since March 8, 2023, was approved by the Saeima (Latvian Parliament), according to the parliament's press service. read more

The introduction of a 27 percent import duty by the Trump administration on Indian goods has sparked worries among apple and walnut growers in Kashmir. These growers are concerned that the Indian government may lower import duties on these fruits to negotiate better terms with the US, potentially affecting... read more

Due to the abundant and persistent rainfall in Seville throughout much of March, which has continued into the first week of April, the early potato harvest is expected to be reduced. This is due to fields being flooded and, primarily, the impact of diseases. read more

At Van Overbeke, the new strawberry season will really kick off next week. "The first picking is scheduled for next week, but people are already in happy anticipation, and so are we. In any case, it looks promising. The strawberries are thickening well, so we expect to get nice sizes," says. read more

Rabobank has released two new research reports in response to this week's tariff news. The first report, authored by David Magaña, senior food & agribusiness analyst, is titled "US vegetable trade amid tariff and trade tensions." This report examines the trends in U.S. vegetable trade and evaluates the potential impacts of U.S. tariffs on the industry. read more

The Fruit Farm Group South Africa starts its year alphabetically, with Avocados and Apples. "We want customers to get into the habit of buying avocados every week," says Trevor Dukes, CEO. 30% to 35% of the avocados they handle are retained in the country. "We don't want avocados to become a luxury. read more

Fruit and vegetable producers in Lower Saxony, as well as asparagus and berry producers, are watching the ongoing coalition negotiations in Berlin with concern. The reason for this concern is the proposed increase in the minimum wage to €15 by 2026, which is a demand put forth by the coalition partner SPD. Claus Schliecker, read more

B.C.'s spring organic vegetable season is expected to start later this year. Stefan Misse from Discovery Organic mentioned that the cold weather has delayed early season planting, putting them about three weeks behind compared to last year for most field crop items. read more

Europejski sektor detaliczny i hurtowy wzywa do szybkich rozmów handlowych UE-USA. EuroCommerce donosi: "EuroCommerce nalega na natychmiastowe negocjacje handlowe między UE a USA w celu rozwiązania nieuzasadnionych taryf celnych na import z UE. Te taryfy podtrzymują inflację i podnoszą ceny, zwiększając presję na europejskich detalistów i hurtowników, którzy..." read more

The winter cauliflower harvest has quietly begun at P.N. Slagter in Andijk. "We started two weeks later than last year. This year, we are also facing drought conditions. We are currently irrigating heavily, but rain is always better for growth," says Ruud Slagter. The delayed start also means that the read more

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) composite index increased by 2% to $2,208 per 40ft container, which is 79% lower than the previous pandemic peak of $10,377 in September 2021. Nevertheless, the index was 55% higher than the 2019 average of $1,420 before the pandemic. The year-to-date (YTD) average composite index ended at $2,993 per 40ft container, which is $105 higher than the previous figure. read more

Sumit Bhujbal, the Business Development Manager of Indian fresh produce exporter Shubham Enterprises, mentions that the pomegranate season in India is going well, with production levels similar to last year. He states, "The pomegranate season in India is progressing smoothly. Our shipments are actively." read more

Brazil jest trzecim największym producentem owoców na świecie, ale zajmuje tylko 24. miejsce pod względem eksportu, wysyłając zagranicę zaledwie 2–2,5% swojej produkcji. Roczny eksport owoców wynosi około 1 miliona ton, generując około 1,3 miliarda dolarów. Główną przeszkodą dla rozwoju, zdaniem ekspertów branży, jest sytuacja Brazylii. read more

The 2025 edition of HortiFlora concluded yesterday at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, marking its largest event to date with 140 exhibitors. This year's fair attracted numerous international visitors and showcased Ethiopia's cut flower industry, along with its expanding fruit and vegetable sector. read more