Regions
"The dominant position of Belgium and the Netherlands could increase the pressure on existing distribution channels."
2026-03-24 00:00
The potato market is currently facing significant pressure this year. Despite producing more than 8 million tons, the 2025-2026 campaign is expected to reach a record level, with decreasing outlets due to lower consumption and exports. In response to this imbalance, the sector is organizing itself to adapt.
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The Greek citrus exports are advancing towards gaining access to the Thai market after a visit by Thai phytosanitary authorities for inspection. A delegation evaluated the production of oranges and mandarins in Argolis, Laconia, and Aetolia-Acarnania. The inspection aimed to determine whether Greece's...
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Australia: The humble small flower farm that will be featured at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
2026-03-24 00:00
To jest skromne wejście do ogrodu kolońskiego Alison Healey przeobrażonego w mikrofarmę w Mount Evelyn. Od frontu nie widać, że za domem znajduje się uroczy, ale w dużej mierze produktywny ogród kwiatowy. Miejska ścieżka prowadzi od przodu podwórza i obok kuchni.
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Aldi: Easter veggies with prices starting from as little as 15p
2026-03-24 00:00
Amazon plans to invest over 5 billion euros in Poland between this year and 2028. This is in addition to the 10 billion euros that the company has already invested in the market between 2012 and 2025. Part of this investment will go towards a new fulfillment center.
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Blueberry roundup: what’s happening in the blueberry growing regions
2026-03-24 00:00
Obecne perspektywy na sezon jagód są bardzo obiecujące. Meksyk: "Meksyk dostarcza obfity plon tradycyjnych jagód, z prognozowanym znaczącym szczytem produkcji pomiędzy połową a końcem kwietnia (tygodnie 15-17)", mówi Brad Peterson, dyrektor ds. rozwoju biznesu dla...
The current outlook for the blueberry season is one of strong momentum. Mexico: "Mexico is supplying a robust crop of conventional fruit, with a significant production peak forecasted to hit between mid-to-late April (Weeks 15–17)," says Brad Peterson, director of business development for... read more
The current outlook for the blueberry season is one of strong momentum. Mexico: "Mexico is supplying a robust crop of conventional fruit, with a significant production peak forecasted to hit between mid-to-late April (Weeks 15–17)," says Brad Peterson, director of business development for... read more
Ukraine is testing a groundbreaking Japanese technology for growing vegetables without soil.
2026-03-24 00:00
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.
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Arctic cold front approaching, from mid-week the freeze alert in Northern orchards will increase.
2026-03-24 00:00
The cold weather of these days could just be the prelude to a much more intense phase coming in the middle of the week. Starting from the next few days, an arctic air mass will rush into Italy, causing a sharp drop in temperatures and increasing the risk of late frosts.
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Red bananas have recently become available in retail stores in Belarus, providing a new option in terms of appearance and flavor compared to traditional varieties. These bananas are currently being sold at an Evroopt store in Minsk, with imports coming from Ecuador. The retail price is 10.99 rubles per kilogram (US$3.40), which is a unique offering for consumers looking to try something different.
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Preparations are intensifying in Senegal as the mango season approaches. The industry is facing the challenge of meeting European Union standards, which is the main market for Senegalese mangoes, especially regarding fruit flies. In a letter sent to the office of the Senegalese Prime Minister, it was discussed...
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Eksport jabłek i gruszek z RPA rośnie pomimo wyzwań logistycznych.
2026-03-24 00:00
South Africa's apple and pear industry is constantly changing, with advancements in production methods, market entry, and collaboration among growers playing a key role in shaping the sector. This insight comes from Calla du Toit of Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing and Hortgro Pome. Du Toit, who has been a fruit grower since 1997, currently serves as the Procurement Director.
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Fruit companies: Crisis in the Middle East drives up costs in the fruit and vegetable supply chain.
2026-03-24 00:00
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.
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Round table at Macfrut 2026 will discuss challenges and opportunities in Italian greenhouse cultivation.
2026-03-24 00:00
During Macfrut 2026, Europrogress will organize a round table discussion on Italian greenhouse cultivation as part of the Fruit & Veg Professional Show. The session will delve into one of the key strategic topics for the sector: the challenges and opportunities of greenhouse production in Italy.
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There has been a notable rise in Georgian onion exports in the early months of 2026.
2026-03-24 00:00
W styczniu i lutym 2026 roku Gruzja wyeksportowała 594 tony cebuli o wartości 148 000 dolarów. Oznacza to znaczny wzrost w porównaniu z tym samym okresem w 2025 roku, kiedy eksport wyniósł tylko 1 tonę o wartości 2000 dolarów. W ciągu pierwszych dwóch miesięcy 2026 roku cały eksport cebuli został skierowany...
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Skyrocketing prices: Unaproa calls for urgent measures
2026-03-24 00:00
The cost escalation triggered by the crisis related to the war in Iran is putting increasing pressure on the fruit and vegetable system every day. Among the sectors that are at risk of paying the highest price is the fourth range, already dealing with known structural vulnerabilities and now under immense pressure.
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"Onions from Yemen, Sudan, and Pakistan are filling the void created by India in the Gulf region."
2026-03-24 00:00
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."
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Honduras has sent its first seven containers of melons to China.
2026-03-24 00:00
The Honduran fruit and vegetable sector has made significant progress in its strategy to expand into international markets with the start of melon shipments to China, one of the top destinations in terms of global consumption volume. Seven containers with produce from southern Honduras, a key.
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Pakistan: Rawalpindi florists are facing difficulties due to a sharp increase in prices.
2026-03-24 00:00
Flower sellers in Rawalpindi are experiencing a significant decline in business due to a sharp rise in flower prices, resulting in an estimated 80 per cent drop in sales. This trend is driving customers towards more affordable alternatives, according to florists in different markets throughout the city.
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Frosts in berry crops - how to prepare for the 2026 season
2026-03-24 00:00
Spring frosts have been one of the most serious risk factors in the production of berries for years. In many regions of Poland, episodes of temperatures dropping below zero occur during the period of intensive generative development of plants - from the white bud phase to
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Bangladesh: Sunflower farming gains ground in Khagrachhari
2026-03-24 00:00
Jako wiosna tchnie życie w wzgórza Khagrachhari, rozległe obszary pochyłych terenów i pól uprawnych zmieniają się w złote słońce, oferując spektakl wizualny i obiecującą szansę ekonomiczną dla lokalnych rolników. Jasnożółte kwiaty, stojące dumnie pod miękką wiosną
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The port of Malaga is expanding its trade connections with Latin America for the fruit industry.
2026-03-24 00:00
The Port of Malaga, Spain, is expanding its commercial links with Latin America, with a focus on Peru and Chile to enhance the flow of fruit and vegetable products into Europe. A delegation from the port, along with Noatum Terminal Malaga, the Malagaport Foundation, and ICEX, conducted a...
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