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Over 30,000 counterfeit tomato seeds have been seized by the Finance Police of Ragusa, who have reported the owners of two agricultural companies, a horticultural nursery, and a seed company involved in various capacities in the production and distribution chain, operating in Vittoria. read more

The production costs explosion of up to 30% triggered by the war in Iran puts agricultural productions at risk, with double-digit price increases for fertilizers and plastic materials, making urgent EU support measures necessary to safeguard crops. This was stated by... read more

Rynek europejski boryka się z wyraźnym niedoborem brokułów i kalafiorów, głównie z powodu zmniejszonej podaży w Hiszpanii. Spodziewa się, że ten niedobór będzie utrzymywał się przynajmniej przez miesiąc. Sezon brassic 2025/2026 był jednym z najdeszczowszych w historii. "Ciągłe opady deszczu w grudniu read more

The fresh fruit and vegetable importers of Fruitimporters are drawing the attention of industry operators to the significant challenges emerging in logistics and economics, following the recent escalation of the geopolitical situation in the Middle East. read more

Bananas are one of the most consumed, yet also the most fragile, fruits and vegetables. The logistical challenges, varying ripening processes, and high demands for quality, traceability, and certification make the supply chain complex. Therefore, the Austrian IT company activeIT developed the FIPS software system,... read more

"This machine was launched in September 2023 and has been a great success. Units have been sold in Italy and abroad, particularly in Switzerland, Spain, Poland, Cyprus, the Netherlands, and India," says Riccardo Daniele, the sales manager for the Italian market, while presenting the SM2. read more

Klimatyczne warunki, braki w siłach roboczych i systemy nawadniania pozostają kluczowymi ograniczeniami dla producentów owoców w Republice Mołdawii. Sektor ten zmagał się w zeszłym roku z późną wiosenną mrozem, przedłużonymi opadami deszczu podczas zbiorów, presją fitosanitarną, wysokimi kosztami nawozów oraz konkurencją na rynkach eksportowych. read more

UK: Amazon Now expands to Lewisham and Battersea as on-demand delivery service continues London expansion
Amazon Now has officially started operating in Lewisham and Battersea in London. This expansion comes after the launch of QLD1 in January, which was the first Amazon Now on-demand delivery site in the UK.
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Napięcia na Bliskim Wschodzie obecnie powodują znaczące zakłócenia w globalnym transporcie morskim. Sytuacja wokół Iranu i Cieśniny Ormuz ma bezpośrednie konsekwencje dla przepływów handlowych, cen paliw i bezpieczeństwa marynarzy. To wyjątkowe zakłócenie, którego pełny wpływ jest wciąż nieznany. read more

Areté highlights how the global peanut market is currently experiencing a surplus phase, mainly driven by the United States. According to the latest USDA update, the usage for the 2025/26 season has been further revised downwards, reflecting domestic demand. read more

Zapotrzebowanie na imbir w USA wzrosło po okresie świątecznym, co było widoczne w pierwszych tygodniach stycznia. Wówczas imbir peruwiański korzystał z silnego popytu, częściowo dlatego, że dostępność imbiru chińskiego była ograniczona, a duża część chińskiego produktu trafiającego na rynek. read more

The supply of fresh produce in the Central African Republic is under strain due to the ripple effects of the security situation in the Sahel region and the ongoing war in the Middle East. Industry professionals are bracing for market disruptions, as the country relies heavily on imports for its fresh produce. read more

On 18 March 2026, the Leeuwarden District Court declared the company Frysk-Witlof bankrupt and appointed Mr. NHM Poort as the receiver. Frysk-Witlof is a company that produces Belgian endive on a large scale throughout the year. The company, based in Sexbierum, cultivated over 300 hectares of Belgian endive from Dutch roots. read more

The University of Kashmir (KU) concluded week-long entrepreneurship training programs on "Nursery & Post-Harvest Management of Commercially Important Ornamental Plants" and "Cultivation & Commercialization of Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms in Kashmir" at the Main Campus on Monday. The programs were organized by... read more

Od 10 do 13 marca odbyła się targowa impreza Foodex Japan w Tokio. Oprócz głównie dużych producentów chipsów, takich jak Agristo, Clarebout, Lutosa, oraz przetwórcy ziemniaków Pomuni, BelOrta również był obecny na targach z różnorodnym asortymentem warzyw. "Głównie warzywa, ponieważ na przykład z gruszkami jeszcze nie mamy." read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have reported a noticeable increase in prices in the Ukrainian greenhouse cucumber market. The rise in prices is attributed to steady demand despite limited supply. In the past week, the volume of cucumber harvests in local greenhouse complexes has... read more

Highly perishable fresh produce categories have been negatively affected by the Middle East conflict, as airfreight capacity has been reduced. read more

The Australian avocado industry has introduced a pioneering trial of a retail ripeness scanner, a first in Australia, to assist in the growth of domestic demand. This initiative aims to address common frustrations for growers, consumers, and retailers. The Avocado Retail Ripeness Scanner enables users to confidently select avocados at their preferred ripeness level. read more

The Senegalese watermelon season began a few weeks ago, with lower yields than expected and a generally reduced supply in the European market due to the impact of weather conditions in South America. The Spanish season is also set to start in a few weeks. read more

Container Centralen (CC), a Denmark-based provider of reusable load carriers for the European ornamental horticulture industry, has appointed Nanne van der Burg as Chief Operating Officer (COO) starting from March 1, 2026. Gertjan Hakkers will also be joining the company as Chief Commercial Officer. read more