In just a few short years, SOO Agro has established itself as an export-oriented agribusiness, blending intelligent farming practices with efficient logistics. Founded in 2023 and officially registered with the Rwanda Development Board, SOO Agro specializes in the processing, preservation, and export of fresh fruits and vegetables. read more

"Our advantage of being the only suppliers of freshly-harvested apples will be very short this year," reckons Johan Naudé, chairperson of the Hoogland Fruit Growers Association. On his farm, Saldanha Apples in Bethlehem, Free State, the first Gale Gala blocks have colored up for harvesting. "In" read more

ThinkPlants is further emphasizing its commitment to establishing a reliable and top-notch supply chain for the North American nursery sector by introducing a new member, Knox Horticulture, to its group of breeders, growers, and suppliers. Based in Winter Garden, Florida, Knox Horticulture... read more

Frigotec GmbH has announced a new partnership in Georgia called "FrigoGEO - Refrigeration Technologies". "Together with our partner Giorgi Naskidashvili, we have opened a new chapter in Georgia. With FrigoGEO, we are combining our strengths to offer high-quality refrigeration and processing solutions." read more

Morocco emerges as one of the countries with the highest average productivity of blueberry plantations per hectare. The latest data on plantings and production indicate that the increase in blueberry supply from this country is driven by modern

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SanLucar has launched a new retail campaign in early 2026, focusing on citrus fruits for the post-holiday marketing period. The initiative is targeted towards key retail markets and aims to promote citrus fruits during this time. read more

Daun Penh Agrico, a Cambodian subsidiary of Thaco Agri, has listed its bonds on the Cambodia Securities Exchange after raising US$50 million in the first tranche of a planned US$100 million program. The funds will be utilized for the development of 7,376 hectares of land in Ratanakkiri province into a production site. read more

The Ukrainian apple season of 2025/2026 is marked by numerous structural market distortions, according to Volodymyr Gurzhiy from the Ukrainian apple exporting company USPA Fruit. He stated, "The late spring frosts in 2025 led to a partial loss of the crop in Ukraine. Additionally, storage facilities currently still have…" read more

The raspberry supply from Mexico is becoming more balanced. "Two weeks ago, there was an abundance of raspberries. With Christmas and New Year's falling in the middle of the week, it's always very challenging to distribute everything, so I believe there was pressure on the market to allocate resources correctly." read more

Od 11 do 16 marca 2026 r. East-West Trade & Consulting poprowadzi misję handlową do Indii dla firm działających w branży ogrodnictwa, florystyki i technologii związanych z szklarniami. Misja ma na celu dostarczenie wglądu w rynek, zorganizowanie spotkań biznesowych oraz bezpośredniego dostępu do rynku. read more

Planters of fruits in Israel have noticed an increasing strain on their export markets as orders from various European retailers decrease, resulting in certain portions of the mango and citrus harvest remaining unsold. As per reports from the public broadcaster Kan 11, as cited by Monodweiss, growers are expressing concerns about a potential "impending collapse" in certain areas. read more

Green-skinned avocado varieties from Kenya, traditionally sold in the local market, have recently become more significant due to increasing foreign demand and attractive prices in the previous season, occasionally reaching levels as high as those of the Hass variety. This change has prompted growers to focus more on these varieties... read more

The Dutch tulip cutting season has been officially launched in the Netherlands with National Tulip Day in Amsterdam. On Museumplein, thousands of visitors gathered to pick free tulips from a large temporary picking garden, marking the start of the new season. The event, held annually in the Dutch read more

Heavy rainfall in Spain is having a negative impact on the cultivation of avocados. Xavier Halsberghe from the Spanish company Eurofresh stated, "When it rains, there is no harvesting. At the moment, there is a lot of rain and wind in Spain, which makes it almost impossible to pick." This has led to a decrease in the supply of avocados. read more

The citrus sector in Turkey is experiencing major challenges in the marketing year 2025/26. Orange and lemon production has been significantly reduced due to severe frost and extreme weather conditions, while tangerine output is expected to recover due to the resilience of early varieties. High inflation and volatile conditions are also impacting the sector. read more

Cherry prices in Vietnam have dropped significantly this season as importers have increased volumes due to shortages last year, but demand has not increased accordingly. Importers providing cherries from Australia, New Zealand, and the United States are currently selling large cherries for around VND900,000 per kilogram. read more

Bhopal is going to get a new and fragrant identity as the "Bhopal Rose City," with preparations in progress to host the esteemed World Rose Convention in 2028. The announcement was made by Madhya Pradesh's Minister for Horticulture and Food Processing, Shri Narayan Singh Kushwah, during the closing… read more

The forest fires in the Ñuble and Biobío regions have caused a major social and environmental crisis in Chile, destroying thousands of hectares, impacting communities, and resulting in the loss of many homes. However, according to sources in the fruit sector, their impact on export fruit has been minimal. read more

Atlixco, in Puebla, has established itself as a key center for tulip cultivation in Mexico, particularly during January and February, when local nurseries prepare up to 210,000 pots to meet demand for Valentine's Day. Tulips, which require low temperatures, are grown in controlled-cold… read more

India is currently experiencing a structural shortage of fresh raspberries, which is increasingly driving the growth of local breeding and domestic production, according to a report by EastFruit. read more