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"While we typically begin harvesting the first Prime and Starlight grapes in mid-June, it appears that we will start 10 or even 12 days later this year. The delay is attributed to the unusually cool and even cold winter we experienced. The following grapes, Superior, will likely be available towards the end of the first..." read more

Belgium: Labor laws prevent plans for Sunday openings at Aldi. The Federal Public Service for Employment has sided with the unions: Aldi employees are not allowed to work on Sunday afternoons, except in specific exceptional circumstances. Source: retaildetail.eu UK: Competition watchdog seeks input on read more

Cameroon's banana exports reached 14,690 tons in May 2026, up from 14,477 tons in the same month last year, as reported by the Cameroon Banana Association (Assobacam). This 1.5 per cent year-on-year increase, equivalent to 213 tons, was driven by higher… read more

India exported over 1,000 tons of mangoes on passenger flights between March and May 2026, including varieties such as Alphonso and Kesar, to international destinations like London, New York, Frankfurt, and Dubai. Air India reported transporting more than 3,300 tons... read more

The organizations representing France's main field crop sectors - wheat, corn, beetroot, and potatoes - have responded to the National Assembly's adoption of the proposed law aimed at lowering cadmium thresholds in phosphate fertilizers. On June 3rd, French MPs passed the bill "to protect French read more

This week, Bayer took part in the Citrus Forum in Valencia, where it presented its strategy to address significant challenges in the sector caused by increasing pest pressures such as South African cotonet, citrus cotonet, California red louse, red spider mite, and South African thrips. The company emphasized its commitment to finding solutions to these challenges. read more

After spring frosts affected several fruit-producing countries in Central and Eastern Europe, including Poland, Czechia, Hungary, and Ukraine, concerns have grown over fruit availability in the new season. Moldova was also exposed to low temperatures in spring, but the overall fruit crop is not as severely impacted. read more

The agriculture and horticulture sectors in India are merging more and more around technology, infrastructure, and market access. This trend has led to the expansion of HortiConnect India into a broader platform that includes both industries. After the success of HortiConnect India 2025, the... read more

On the tunnel plantation of the 'Enrosadira' variety, where harvest is set to begin in the coming days, Justyna Wasiak from Sumi Agro company and the host of the Malinowe Factory project, Dr. Paweł Krawiec, summarized the most important actions taken in the current season. read more

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced plans to close its production facility in Broekhuizenvorst, the Netherlands, in order to align its global supply chain footprint with changing market conditions and as part of its broader efforts to improve operational excellence. "These actions are part of our commitment to" read more

Ukrainian producers are being pressured to lower prices for the current batches of tomatoes, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Daily monitoring data shows that the beginning of large-scale sales of tomatoes from summer greenhouses has caused a drop in prices throughout the country. read more

Lebanon’s fresh produce growers seem determined to face the significant challenges ahead. Discussions about a ceasefire with Israel only spark a cautiously optimistic outlook. read more

A government minister in New Zealand has accused exporter Zespri of not allowing Māori landowners to participate in the country's kiwifruit industry. read more

AMFresh has announced the arrival in Spain of the first commercial container of Bloom Fresh table grape varieties grown by Uvadom in the Dominican Republic, marking the first Caribbean-grown table grape shipment into Europe and a significant milestone in advancing the Northern Hemisphere grape industry. read more

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Sormac, a company specializing in vegetable and fruit processing technology, has announced the establishment of a Southeast Asia hub in Bangkok, Thailand, to support customers and partners across the Asia-Pacific region. The initiative builds on an existing partnership between Sormac and Primary… read more

In May 2026, Moldova exported 9,700 tons of apples valued at slightly over $8 million, as reported by the Association Moldova Fruct, citing the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA). The average export price was $0.82 per kilogram. Export volumes saw a slight decrease from 10,200 tons. read more

Officers of the Mahiliou Customs Office stopped the export of 40 tons of pears destined for Russia after identifying missing documentation. Two trucks carrying the fruit were detained in the Mahiliou Region. According to the State Customs Committee, the drivers were unable to provide shipping. read more

Rząd Armenii rozszerzył swoje środki wsparcia eksportu, aby obejmowały świeże owoce, warzywa i kwiaty przeznaczone do Unii Europejskiej, Zjednoczonego Królestwa i Kanady. W ramach programu, który będzie trwał od 1 czerwca do 1 lipca, podmioty prawne, przedsiębiorcy indywidualni i osoby eksportujące otrzymają wsparcie. read more

Level 3 Floristry and Horticulture students from the College of Food, Agriculture and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) recently completed a study tour to the Netherlands. Focused on the Amsterdam, Lisse, and Aalsmeer regions, the visit showcased innovation, sustainability, and diversity within the Dutch... read more