In Spain and Portugal, the supply of raspberries is lower than expected. Unfavorable weather conditions leading to lower yields and fruit quality mean that producers from the Iberian Peninsula can currently get 10-12 euros/kg for the best batches of fruit.

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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday flagged off the state's first-ever consignment of cut flowers to Guwahati, marking a milestone in the region's floriculture sector. The inaugural dispatch comprised 2,000 stems of Asiatic Lilium, sourced from farmers in Lower Subansiri. read more

The current situation in the European potato sector highlights the necessity of taking measures to enhance market balance for producers and other stakeholders. According to the specialized website patatadesiembra.es, Spanish and European growers are still dealing with competition related to import flows and... read more

In the Netherlands, the cold weeks after the New Year and the snowfall that followed caused significant disruption; the situation in Belgium seems to be less severe. The snowfall did pose some challenges for hauliers, but the cold weather appears to have had a positive impact on winter vegetables. read more

Halfway through the 2025/26 campaign, the global kiwi market is undergoing a profound restructuring. On one hand, global supply (excluding China) has increased significantly by 10%, reaching 1.6 million tons, while on the other hand, supply chain management is becoming more precise. It is no longer just a matter of read more

A tomato production partnership between the West Africa Food System Resilience Project (FSRP) and agribusiness firm FarmMate Ltd has successfully completed the first round of harvest, yielding about 240 tons of tomatoes in Ghana's Upper East Region. The harvest is part of dry-season production aimed at addressing. read more

Supermarkets in Malta have been facing shortages and reduced availability on their shelves due to severe weather conditions that have disrupted the arrival of goods to the island. Images posted online by Għaqda Bdiewa Attivi showed empty or poorly stocked sections, especially in areas that are usually. read more

Surya Agrotech, led by Ganesh Gowda, operates from Thailand with a regional focus on Southeast Asia, a region where agriculture remains a key economic backbone. From this base, the company delivers integrated agrotechnology solutions for greenhouse and open-field production, supporting growers. read more

What will the weather be like in Italy this week? In the coming days, a significant rise in temperatures is expected, with values generally higher than seasonal averages. The recent cold spell that affected the country last week will therefore dissipate. read more

Storm Goretti struck the west and north of France on Thursday night, with wind gusts reaching up to 213 km/h in some areas, especially along the English Channel coast. As of Monday, nearly 11,000 homes were still without electricity, primarily in Normandy and Brittany. Some farms have reported damage as well. read more

Full production for Tarocco oranges, while the Sicilian campaign for Navelina blonde oranges is coming to an end. First batches of late clementines, such as Hernandina and Nova, are starting. The marketing of Italian apples is going well, with the arrival of Granny Smith as well. read more

Sunripe Farms, located in the Kigali region of Rwanda, manages 30 hectares of cultivated land, which includes 2 hectares covered by 24 greenhouse units. The company is certified under HACCP and GLOBALG.A.P. standards. Its production consists of cucumbers, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, and French beans. read more

Pakistan's citrus sector has the potential to increase export revenues to up to US$1 billion within six years if growers transition to new varieties, enhance quality standards, and expand value addition. This was stated by Shoaib Ahmed Basra, a board member of the Pakistan Horticulture Export and Development Company. read more

Australia's vegetable industry will be represented in the newly announced Trade Diversification Network (TDN), which is part of the Australian Government's AU$50 million Accessing New Markets Initiative (ANMI). The announcement was made by the Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator Don. read more

With the approaching of China's Spring Festival, the country's annual holiday for family reunion, flower markets and traditional craft workshops across the country are entering their busiest season, driven by rising consumer demand for festive plants and decorative dragon lanterns. read more

Marshall Dirks has announced his retirement from Proven Winners North America after 27 years with the company. "Since joining the company in 2000, Marshall helped shape the company's brand through passion and innovative ideas that led Proven Winners to become the #1 Plant Brand in North America." read more

Amazon UK has started conducting drone delivery flights in Darlington, with a planned launch for 2026. The company has initiated drone flights from its fulfilment centre in Darlington as part of its efforts to introduce the UK's inaugural Prime Air drone delivery service. Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com read more

Farmer in Moldova are advocating for a mandate that at least 50 percent of products sold in retail stores must be locally sourced. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry stated that it would be challenging to implement such a regulation, as retail chains typically give preference to suppliers who can guarantee consistent quality. read more

Aditya More of Aditya Agro & Marketing, an Indian table grape grower, says that Indian grape exports are maintaining stability despite a 50% decrease in production in Nashik, India's primary grape-growing region. More explains that while volumes are slightly down compared to the previous season due to weather-related difficulties, there is still strong demand for high-quality fruit. read more

Moroccan orange exports have shown positive growth for the second season in a row, gradually recovering after the sharp decline recorded in 2022/23, according to EastFruit. read more