Retailers in the United Arab Emirates are adjusting their supply routes by land, air, and sea in response to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This closure has disrupted food imports and led to increased logistics costs. Despite these challenges, retail chains have managed to keep shelves stocked, thanks in part to locally produced goods and... read more

With the arrival of spring and the rise in temperatures, consumers' attention is turning back to summer fruits, starting with melons. While waiting for the Italian season to begin, imported productions are currently dominating the market shelves. read more

Automated processes, plant propagation, introduction of new varieties and technologies, collaboration with established partners, emerging start-ups, AI applications, cultivation workshops, conference sessions, and an innovation award— all of this, and more, could be experienced on the first day of GreenTech Americas. The trade show began yesterday. read more

The Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services has introduced two new varieties of prickly pear cactus, 'Dual Label' and 'Gold Label', developed using their own breeding technology. The prickly pear cactus is a plant native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil. read more

A specialized nursery complex, Kishvary-sabs, in Tajikistan has set up a modern propagation center dedicated to the mass production of flowers and ornamental trees. The facility serves as the main laboratory in the country, using seeds and genetic material imported from. read more

Ceny ropy naftowej wzrosły w ostatnich tygodniach po akcjach wojskowych z udziałem USA i Izraela w Iranie oraz zamknięciu Cieśniny Ormuz, która odpowiada za niemal 20 procent światowego zapotrzebowania na ropę. Wzrost kosztów energii skłonił przewoźników do wprowadzenia opłat związanych z paliwem. read more

Hapag-Lloyd and representatives of the government of India have signed three letters of intent (LOI) to deepen maritime cooperation and support the continued development of India’s shipping and logistics sector. read more

The UK's recently released Land Use Framework for England (2026) may not prioritize greenhouses, but it represents a long-awaited change that the industry has been anticipating, according to Dr. Sven Batke, the chair of The Greenhouse Innovation Consortium (GIC). "For the first time in this type of national land read more

A new Peruvian mandarin campaign is about to begin, showing potential for increased volume. However, there are also challenges related to production costs, logistics, and market volatility. For growers and exporters, the key factor is to stay connected with the market and implement a strategies. read more

W tle ciągłej automatyzacji pakowania owoców i warzyw, siatkowe torby zaprojektowane dla zautomatyzowanych linii produkcyjnych stają się kluczowym obszarem skupienia dla branży. W miarę jak firmy przetwórcze owoców i warzyw przyspieszają swój rozwój i ulepszenia w inteligentnej produkcji, tradycyjne metody manualne. read more

Natura Nuova (Futura S.p.A.) confirms its position as one of the protagonists of Italian food innovation: Prunolax - a leading brand in the prune pulp and fiber segment - has been selected among the TOP 5 in the "Free From" category of the Best Food Product award, one of the read more

Ukraine's first next-generation greenhouse laboratory has started operating, where cucumbers and tomatoes are being grown using a special nanofilm instead of soil, as reported by EastFruit, citing AgroTimes. read more

The worsening of the geopolitical situation in the Middle East is having a significant and immediate impact on the costs of the fruit and vegetable supply chain. Importers associated with Fruitimprese are sounding the alarm, reporting a general increase in logistics and energy costs. read more

Unstable weather, phytosanitary pressure, and evolving markets require a change of pace in the spinach supply chain. This was the message that emerged from the Italian Spinach Summit 2026 - Spinach Future-Proof, organized recently by Rijk Zwaan and dedicated to producers, technicians, and. read more

Indias onion exports are facing significant challenges due to disruptions in West Asia, including the closure of Gulf ports and sharply increasing shipping costs. This information was shared by Shvam Dhumal, the Director of Agroindi EXIM Pvt Ltd, an onion exporter based in Nashik. "We had containers loaded on vessels sailing out in February." read more

Producentów owoców z RPA zaleca się poprawę konkurencyjności i zdolności adaptacyjnych w związku z zmieniającymi się warunkami handlu globalnego. Kwestię tę podkreślono podczas seminariów internetowych zorganizowanych przez Narodową Radę ds. Marketingu Rolnego (NAMC), skupiających się na świadomości eksportowej, zgodności z przepisami i efektywności łańcucha wartości. read more

Logistics disruptions are impacting Moldova's fruit exports to the Middle East and Asia, with producers experiencing delays and suspended shipments. Despite recent opening of regional markets like Saudi Arabia to Moldovan fruit, export flows are currently constrained. read more

The University of Essex has received a national award for its robotics system developed for strawberry harvesting. The Sustainable smArt Robotic Agriculture initiative was awarded the best research project (industry collaboration) at the AI & Robotics Research Awards 2026. read more

The beginning of the growing season in many berry farms is marked by the regeneration of plants after a cold winter. In such conditions, a comprehensive approach to production technology becomes particularly important – not only in terms of yield, but above all in terms of its. read more

A one-day event that marked the beginning of a series of initiatives related to spinach. On March 18, 2026, an international conference was organized by Rijk Zwaan Italia at the Royal Continental Hotel in Naples, aimed at providing a detailed analysis of the current status and future outlook for the spinach industry. read more