The aromatic and medicinal plant industry in Morocco is currently going through a rapid transition as the country recovers from a seven-year drought. During the peak of the drought, several plants had almost disappeared from the market, but they are now reappearing in large quantities. read more

India's table grape season is now in its final stretch, with Maharashtra and the Nashik belt having completed around 85-90% of the harvest, says Shivam Gojare, founder of Nashik-based grower-exporter Sarvesh International. "Roughly 40% of the remaining fruit meets export-grade quality,". read more

Florensis Makeda plc, one of Florensis' production locations in Ethiopia, has recently installed a natural purification system for wastewater treatment. This system enhances the company's sustainable water management strategy and underscores its dedication to environmental conservation. read more

Egipt zwiększył eksport mrożonych truskawek do Polski, osiągając rekordowy poziom i zwiększając swoją pozycję na rynku europejskim, według informacji z EastFruit. W 2025 roku Polska importowała 62 200 ton egipskich mrożonych truskawek o wartości ponad 76 milionów dolarów. Oznacza to 2,2-krotny wzrost. read more

Międzynarodowe stawki frachtu lotniczego wzrosły o nawet 95% między lutym a marcem, z powodu ograniczonej przepustowości i wyższych cen paliwa związanych z wojną w Iranie, co generuje ryzyko zbliżenia się cen do poziomów z okresu pandemii. Według Drewry Airfreight Insight, stawki z Shanghai do Dubaju wzrosły o

The international airfreight rates have surged by up to 95% between February and March, driven by reduced capacity and higher fuel prices linked to the Iran war, raising the risk of prices approaching Covid-era levels. According to Drewry Airfreight Insight, rates from Shanghai to Dubai have read more

It's not just a simple berry, in fact. The small dark purple fruit that comes from North America is preparing to climb the ranks of the global market. read more

The Teagasc Horticulture Road Map 2030 offers a comprehensive look at Ireland's horticulture industry up to 2030. It details the sector's current performance, market projections, sustainability goals, and future objectives. The horticulture sector is a specialized segment of Irish agriculture and has contributed €644m. read more

Exporters in India are facing a second round of container freight rate increases, as carriers are implementing hikes of up to 40% from April 1. Shipping rates from India to Europe have seen increases of up to US$1,000 per container. Carriers such as Mediterranean Shipping Company and AP Moller-Maersk are among those implementing these rate hikes. read more

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The National Farmers Federation (NFF) Horticulture Council has penned an open letter to Australia's major supermarket chains, calling on them to promptly and constructively address requests for price increases from fresh produce suppliers amid rising fuel and freight costs. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) has equipped fresh produce businesses in Australasia with new tools and insights to be ready and address the continued geopolitical uncertainty stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. read more

Global demand for nuts is steadily increasing, driven by dietary trends and their use in processed products. South Africa is expanding its export market as production and market access improve. Trade data is available from the World Trade Organization and the UN Conference on Trade and Development. read more

The colder-than-expected winter weather has affected the early melon crops in Messara and Tympaki on the island of Crete, Greece. Mr. Ilias Martimianakis, owner of the local trading company Martim Martim, emphasizes that "Early crops are for those who are adventurous. This implies that they have the potential to yield good results." read more

Quality and freshness are at the heart of the new online campaign by Lidl Italy. With the slogan "The Beat of Freshness," the retail chain has relied on original experts in the field to show what it means to be a reference point in the fruits and vegetables department. read more

Cytrusy stały się stałym elementem spożycia w Chinach, począwszy od mandarynek o wczesnej dojrzałości, poprzez świeże pomarańcze navel aż po lemoniadę sprzedawaną przez cały rok. Produkcja przekroczyła 70 milionów ton w 2025 roku, a wydajność na jednostkę wzrosła o ponad 21 procent w ciągu ostatnich pięciu lat. read more

BioSikelia makes its debut at Macfrut 2026 with organic avocados and mangoes grown in Sicily, specifically in Siracusa, aiming to strengthen its positioning in the fruit and vegetable sector with sustainable tropical productions of high quality. read more

"We are currently halfway through the winter vegetable season. We still have most of our products available, including Swiss chard, Catalogna chicory, puntarelle, parsley, fennel, broccoli, black cabbage, Romanesco cauliflower, and turnip greens. Additionally, we are in the process of transplanting our spring and summer crops." read more

At Maatschap Van Overbeke, a strawberry growing operation based in Waregem, Belgium, the season is approaching but has not yet begun. "We expect the first harvest in about ten days. The first fruits are starting to color, but we haven't started picking yet. Everything depends on the weather. read more

At Freshchoi, the season for Chinese vegetables from Dutch greenhouses has started again. "We are pleased to begin our own Dutch production again. The Spanish season for Asian leafy crops had its ups and downs due to flooding. This led to an inconsistent supply and high prices during the winter." read more

The State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection is working on opening the market of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for Ukrainian plant and livestock products, according to the agency's head Serhii Tkachuk. During an international business trip to Asia, the leadership of the agency discussed potential trade opportunities with Vietnamese officials. read more