A frost event caused damage to tomato crops in villages like Kathha Saghraal, Kathha Misraal, and Kotli Rajgan in the foothills of Daman-e-Mahaar in Pakistan's Khushab district. The fields that were once yielding red and green tomatoes were impacted within a short span of time, with plants being affected. read more

Od czasu wprowadzenia programu członkostwa Patron przez Federację Producentów Ogrodów i Artykułów do Rekreacji na jesieni, kilka firm zdecydowało się wesprzeć tę inicjatywę, która daje wiodącym postaciom w branży możliwość podniesienia swojego profilu wśród rządu, handlu i społeczeństwa. read more

Tunisia's date harvest reached a historic high in the 2025/2026 season, with 404,000 tons, including 347,000 tons of the Deglet Nour variety, according to Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh, Tunisia's Minister of Agriculture. This is the first time that Tunisian date production has exceeded 400,000 tons. read more

A persistent cutoff low pressure system over northeastern South Africa and Mozambique has resulted in hundreds of millimetres of rain over a handful of days, after an already above-average rainfall in December has saturated soils and filled up farm dams. Much of the northeast of South Africa is... read more

Packaging specialist Tosca has partnered with Kebol to implement a circular, reusable crate system that dramatically reduces waste and improves operational efficiency. Founded in 1989, Kebol exports more than 70 million premium-quality flower bulbs annually to customers in over 40 countries. read more

At IPM Essen 2026, Flora Dania will present its Danish joint booth, featuring over 380 m² dedicated to showcasing high-quality products and Denmark's expertise in horticulture. The joint booth will bring together a variety of Danish growers and sales companies, collectively presenting. read more

Visitors to Deliflor in the Netherlands are currently welcomed into what feels like a real shopping street called the Deli Flower Market. The street showcases a music shop, a candy store, a paint shop, and displays with large bags. Each "shop" represents a chrysanthemum grower that includes Deliflor varieties. read more

Despar Italia is participating once again this year in Marca by Bolognafiere & ADM, the leading trade fair event for private label products, now in its 22nd edition. This reaffirms the increasingly central role of the distributor's brand in their development strategy. read more

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Sześćdziesięciu rolników blokuje port lotniczy Ostenda od poniedziałku rano. Aktywiści to członkowie Generalnego Związku Rolników (ABS) z Flandrii Zachodniej. Ich protest jest skierowany przeciwko umowie UE-Merkosur, która została zatwierdzona przez większość państw członkowskich UE i wciąż..." read more

The South African grape season is in full swing, and the first batches have reached Singapore this week. "My initial shipment of 2x40ft containers arrived in Singapore on 13.01.2026," stated Hong Chew Kwek, Managing Director at Kwek Global Pte Ltd. "It includes a 40ft container of red seedless grapes." read more

In 2025, the Tomsk region exported 1,330 tons of pine nuts, with 981 tons sent to China, as reported by the Siberian Interregional Office of Rosselkhoznadzor. The first shipment from Tomsk in 2026 has already reached 23 tons. From January to October 2025, Tomsk was the leading exporter of pine nuts in Russia. read more

Tango Fruit has been awarded the "2026 Flavor of the Year" in Spain and Portugal, the most prestigious accolade in the food industry in both countries. This award is unique as products are judged objectively by end consumers, and its credibility has been established over time. read more

Founded in 2018, Bahage Foods Ltd. is a woman-led company, spearheaded by Ms. Angel Rugema Uwantege, that has emerged as a trailblazer in Rwanda's horticultural export industry. Operating from its main packing house and headquarters in Kigali, the company has progressively expanded its footprint in the global market. read more

Kenyan avocado industry is preparing to resume avocado exports by sea, with favorable weather conditions leading to higher volumes for the upcoming export season, according to Brian Njue, managing director of Kenyan avocado exporter Aytin Naturals: "We are expecting to see a significant increase in avocado volume." read more

Giant vegetables are not just a hobby or an exhibition curiosity. In the United Kingdom, they have become a unique experiment at the intersection of agronomy, plant breeding, and human perseverance, as reported by EastFruit. The BBC has also shared the story of British vegetable grower Derek Hulme, highlighting the role of giant vegetables in this innovative endeavor. read more

France issued a national decree on 5 January 2026, following a communication from the French Ministry dated 23 December 2025, in which France requested that the European Commission lower maximum residue limits for certain substances and crops, citing potential risks to human health. As no action read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project have reported that this week, the prices for greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine have increased. read more

W 2025 roku Egipt nie tylko zwiększył eksport arbuza do Arabii Saudyjskiej, ale także ustanowił nowy rekord wysyłek - informuje EastFruit. read more

Moldovan fruit exporters are experiencing challenges in shipping to the European Union as export quotas for 2026 have not been activated yet, even though the year has already begun. This delay is impacting the export of apples, plums, and grapes, especially to Romania and other EU markets. Victor read more

India's banana exports are experiencing steady annual growth, with a focus on the Middle East, Russia, and Eastern Europe, according to Vivek Karape from SunRaise Farmers, an Indian fruit exporter. The increase in exports is supported by enhanced post-harvest handling, expansion of pack-house facilities, and a growing customer base. read more