The agricultural sector in Sardinia, Italy, especially tomato and artichoke production, is facing a severe crisis. Adverse and prolonged climatic conditions, including heavy rainfall and persistent humidity, have damaged crops and led to the spread of diseases, such as botrytis. read more

Fyffes will present its commercial priorities for bananas and pineapples at Fruit Logistica 2026, focusing on category management, retail programs, sourcing structures, and sustainability integration. The company has highlighted its current emphasis on category activation in collaboration with. read more

Od 1 marca 2026 roku Marcel van den Hurk dołączy do zespołu zarządzającego w Banken Champignons Groep. Od tego momentu zespół zarządzający będzie składał się z Jurgena Bankena, Roba Bankena i Marcela van den Hurka. W 2026 roku Banken Champignons Groep będzie obchodził swoje 70. urodziny. Firma ta jest read more

Farmers from Dhenkanal district in India exported a 51-kg consignment of fresh strawberries to London for the first time. The shipment was sent to the UK during the district-level flower show held in Dhenkanal on Monday and Tuesday, according to officials. The overseas shipment generated returns. read more

Rynek awokado w Kolumbii w 2026 roku zmaga się z redukcją produkcji, wysokimi międzynarodowymi cenami i rosnącymi kosztami produkcji. Według Luisa Carlosa Maya, dyrektora operacyjnego Westfalia Fruit Group Colombia, ten rok będzie trudniejszy dla branży niż pierwotnie zakładano. read more

Ramadan is approaching, and this traditionally boosts sales at Tovano, a nut and dried fruit merchant based in Maasdijk. "After all, it is a period when dates are essential for breaking the fast, but walnuts and almonds are also important items during this time," says Richard Strijbis. read more

Morocco has begun to revive its watermelon export sector after a significant decline in 2024, as reported by EastFruit. In the first 11 months of 2025, Morocco exported 175,000 tons of watermelons valued at US$190 million, marking a 54% growth compared to 2024. France read more

A fully equipped vegetable processing line, manufactured between 2015-2016, is available for online auction. The machinery was used for only one month and is in outstanding condition. This production line is specifically designed for washing, drying, and packaging vegetables, preparing them for sale. read more

Croatia has introduced a new regulatory framework for the fruit and vegetable sector with the implementation of the Rulebook on Market Standards and Compliance Controls for fruit and vegetables, certain processed fruit and vegetable products, and the banana sector on 1 January. The regulation... read more

The first shipments of red apples from Piedmont under the brand name La Grande Bellezza Italiana have already been sent to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia by sea. Chiara Gaiardoni, who works in the sales office and serves as an executive assistant, provided some additional information. She mentioned that the apple exports are part of a series of other shipments. read more

The new year has started with optimal expansion prospects for domestic soil-less strawberry cultivation. Throughout 2026, 10 new hectares dedicated to soil-less systems will be installed in various Italian regions. These systems are designed and built by Combimetal Carrera, a company specializing in... read more

Kalifornia jest domem dla bogatego przemysłu awokado, zdecydowana większość owoców uprawianych jest w południowo-wybrzeżnej części stanu. Jednak w ostatnich latach awokado zaczęło rosnąć dalej na północ, w regionie delty Sacramento. W zeszłym roku odbył się drugi komercyjny zbior w regionie. read more

A technical field tour focusing on blueberry production systems will be held in Peru before the International Blueberries Seminar in Lima 2026. This one-day visit is included in the official program and aims to give participants the opportunity to observe, compare, and discuss pot-grown and soil-grown blueberries. 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

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