From January 13th to 16th, 2026, United Selections hosted its annual United Selections Open Days in Nakuru, where growers, partners, and industry colleagues gathered to showcase innovation in rose breeding, foster international collaboration, and celebrate a special milestone for partner breeder Könst. read more

Aldi is digitizing its Asian supply chain operations by centralizing and automating key workflows. The global discount grocery giant plans to implement the TradeBeyond CBX order and logistics platform in its Aldi South Group, which oversees the retailer's operations in Asia. read more

On January 22, 2026, Ukrainian phytosanitary inspectors at the Barabashovo customs post in Kharkiv detained 22.5 tonnes of imported grated coconut from Indonesia due to the absence of a phytosanitary certificate, as reported by agronews.ua. The shipment was inspected by the Department of. read more

Kenya is the largest avocado producer in Africa and ranks sixth globally. In 2023, the national output reached 632,953 metric tons, with 114,033 tons, or 21%, being exported. For 2025, production is projected to increase by about 4% to 585,000 tons, supported by expanded avocado acreage estimated at. read more

Ben Goodchild from Nationwide Produce stated that January has been slow in the fruit trade, which is typical. He mentioned that the weather in Spain has been unexpectedly cold, with nighttime temperatures dropping to four degrees and daytime temperatures ranging between 11-12 degrees. read more

Wouw Agro, located in the Netherlands, has recently implemented a new packing line for sweet potatoes, significantly increasing its processing capacity. The company, originally focused on growing and washing potatoes and onions, has now evolved into a complete service provider in the potato and onion supply chain, covering everything from cultivation and washing to... read more

Businesses in the United Kingdom that have made significant investments in border inspection facilities are seeking compensation from the government as negotiations advance on an agri-food agreement with the European Union. Since the UK's departure from the EU, companies importing plants and fresh produce from the bloc are facing challenges. read more

The demand for blueberries is increasing significantly in India, but the seasonal transition is reducing availability and causing a supply gap for the upcoming months. Importers are increasing air freight and planning for the next local season, while the market is getting ready for a stronger preference for blueberries. read more

Just under a quarter of South Africa's Pink Lady® export crop is destined for Africa and the Indian Ocean islands. When combined with the domestic market, the figure reaches just under 40%. "Pink Lady exports to Africa have significantly increased in recent years," says Corné Grundlingh. read more

Imported goods from Namibia, Peru, and South Africa were the main sources of the supply. It seems that deliveries from Namibia had increased, with various IFG varieties selling at high prices, as reported by the German BLE. In Berlin, the IFG 19, also known as Candy Hearts or strawberry grapes, were selling for up to EUR 9 (USD). read more

Lidl Netherlands is promoting healthy eating and increased physical activity among young people through a series of promotions, following its appointment as the Official Fresh Food Partner of the Dutch Olympic team, TeamNL. read more

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Waikiki melon, developed by Semillas Fitó with the support of its network of partner growers, has been awarded the Flavour of the Year prize in Spain for the first time, in addition to receiving this recognition for the third consecutive year in Portugal. read more

The early Southern African table grape industry is predominantly centered around production in the northern regions of South Africa, particularly in the Orange River region and Namibia. The main production hub is located in Aussenkehr, along the northern banks of the Orange River. read more

Every January, Aspa2 marks the start of the French asparagus season. Based in Indre-et-Loire, the company is one of the very first to market asparagus in France, kicking off a campaign that is eagerly awaited by market operators. This year's harvest began on January 12th, under conditions that ... read more

Bangladeshi tomato growers are currently facing an oversupply problem, which has led to a significant drop in farm-gate prices to Tk 4-5/kg, while prices in urban retail stalls remain high at Tk 35-40/kg, according to Md. Irfan of R S Enterprise. However, breakthroughs like the first refrigerated container shipment of 66 MT to Malaysia are providing hope for the industry. read more

"Formoza, a large tomato-on-the-vine (TOV) variety from Enza Zaden, is rapidly becoming a trusted and high-performing choice for commercial greenhouse growers in Canada," states Chehade Chehade, Sales Representative & Product Developer at Enza Zaden. "It has been specifically developed for medium and large-scale operations." read more

Strawberry growers and exporters in Egypt are facing challenges this season due to oversupply, high production costs, and expensive export expenses. Nihal Abdelghaffar, CEO of Accretive Corp for Agriculture, highlighted the situation, stating, "There is significant pressure on prices, which is impacting both producers and exporters. read more

The U.S. Potato Expo in Dallas took place amidst political uncertainty, including tariff measures, strained international trade relations, and tighter controls on migrant labor. The administration of Donald Trump provided farmers with close to record support payments of about US$40 billion in the. read more

Flavourtech, a food technology company based in Griffith, operates globally while maintaining its headquarters in regional Australia. The company develops and supplies aroma recovery, extraction, and evaporation technologies to food and beverage processors worldwide. In October 2022, Flavourtech... read more