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The export campaign for Tunisian dates, especially the Deglet Nour variety, experienced a slowdown this year due to the timing of Ramadan and challenges in accessing the Moroccan market, which is the primary destination for Tunisian dates. Nevertheless, exporters are poised to surpass last season's export figures. read more

W holenderskiej prowincji Gelderland uruchomiono duży projekt magazynowania energii w bateriach, mający na celu wzmocnienie zbiorowego centrum energetycznego obsługującego lokalnych producentów szklarni. Projekt, znany jako Lingezegen BESS, znajduje się w gminie Lingewaard i został uruchomiony 1 marca. read more

Flower growers from Gadag have suffered significant losses due to unseasonal rain this week, impacting their potential earnings around Ugadi, which was celebrated on Thursday. The most affected areas include Lakkundi, Kanavi, Hosur, Dambal, Kadakola, and surrounding villages. read more

The World Bank has received a $20 million grant from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs to assist Ghana in dealing with possible disruptions in tomato supply. This support comes in response to an export ban imposed by Burkina Faso, a major tomato supplier to Ghana, which has disrupted supply chains and caused… read more

The Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute, a part of the Ministry of Agriculture, has conducted tests on biodegradable plastic films for sweet potato cultivation in order to tackle yield limitations caused by climate conditions. Sweet potatoes in Taiwan are often affected by drought and low temperatures during the autumn season. read more

The wholesale prices for table beets in Ukraine started to gradually decline at the beginning of March this year. Last week was also no exception, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. read more

AgroFresh has announced a pricing adjustment due to the increasing global energy costs and ongoing supply chain disruptions that are raising operating costs across the agricultural sector. Recent events in the Middle East have led to higher oil prices and ongoing instability in global logistics. read more

Lidl Romania to accelerate read more

Jakość, jednolitość i zdrowie roślin pozostają fundamentami udanej produkcji wiosennej. W firmie Gartenbau Paul Cox, inżynierka ogrodnicza Valerie Vreden widzi, jak odmiana Ranunculus asiaticus Sprinkles dostarcza dokładnie to. Seria ta łączy solidną genetykę z niezawodnymi osiągnięciami w handlu. read more

The conflict in the Middle East is putting significant strain on the fresh produce industry due to the shutdown of sea and air routes, increasing transportation and energy expenses, and export restrictions. Egyptian exporters are feeling the impact of the crisis and are unsure about how to proceed, as stated by Abdelkader Habony. read more

In recognition of her scientific research in horticulture, Dr. Puja Sharma, a senior scientist at the Department of Floriculture and Landscaping at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, has been awarded the Fellowship of the Indian Society of Ornamental Horticulture. read more

The humanoid robotics sector in China is expanding its data infrastructure, with the Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics collecting over 3 million data entries within four months of operation. According to CCTV News, more than 300,000 of these entries are open-source. read more

Growing costs related to the conflict in the Middle East are affecting supply chains of fresh products to the UK, with berry producers signaling cost pressures ahead of the upcoming summer season. The British Fruit Growers Association read more

Costa Rica is well-known as a major player in the global market for pineapples and bananas, ranking first and third, respectively, among global exporters. However, its export portfolio goes far beyond these two crops, including root and tuber vegetables, melons, watermelons, mangoes, and various other products. read more

BerryWorld, a part of the world's second-largest berry group, AgroBerries, has announced a partnership with professional padel player Delfi Brea. Delfi will serve as the company's brand ambassador for 2026. Born in Buenos Aires in 1999, Delfi is a professional padel player. At the age of 17, she moved to Spain. read more

Interfresh Eurasia, Turkey's specialized exhibition for the fresh fruit and vegetable, storage, packaging, and logistics industries, will be held on 08-10 September 2026 at the Izmir Exhibition Centre. The event will bring together international buyers, producers, growers, importers, exporters, and industry professionals. read more

The South African macadamia industry is adapting to evolving market conditions, driven by growing demand in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, as well as reduced tariffs in important markets. South Africa continues to be the leading global producer of macadamia nuts, with the harvest season beginning in. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica has announced the initial lineup of speakers for its Southeast Asia Meet Up, scheduled to take place on May 18-19, 2026, at the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok. This conference and networking event will gather senior executives and decision-makers from Southeast Asia and beyond for a series of presentations and discussions. read more

In recognition of her scientific research in horticulture, Dr. Puja Sharma, a senior scientist at the Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, has been awarded the Fellowship of the Indian Society of Ornamental Horticulture. The honor was... 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