The British market is increasing its share within the export mix for Peruvian blueberries, consolidating its role as a European destination at a time when demand in the region is increasingly organized through logistics hubs and retail programs with defined delivery windows. Recent data show read more

After the record-breaking tuna auction at the New Year's auction in Tokyo, another record was broken for the prized "Sato Nishiki" cherries from Yamagata prefecture in northeastern Japan: a box was sold for 1.8 million yen at the Toyosu market, equivalent to about 9,850 euros. read more

A one-day training program on "Approach in Post-Harvest Management of Commercial Flowers" was conducted on January 7, 2026, at the Conference Hall of Zimin Ziro Hotel in Ziro. The program aimed at strengthening farmers' technical knowledge in commercial floriculture. It was sponsored under the. read more

Lan Handling Deutschland has appointed Carsten Fouquet as head of sales for the DACH region, effective 1 January 2026. The role covers Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and forms part of the company's plans to expand its local commercial structure in the region. The appointment coincides with Lan... read more

Operating through a network of over 500 smallholder farmers, Afri Foods is a Rwandan agrifood exporter founded in 2019 by Sakina Usengimana. The company is positioned at the intersection of gender inclusion and technology-enabled scaling, and currently specializes in exporting avocados and chilies. read more

W Hiszpanii i Portugalii dostawy malin są niższe niż oczekiwano. "Było zimno i deszczowo, co skutkowało ograniczoną dostępnością i zmienną jakością. Ale gdy jakość jest dobra, plantatorzy mogą osiągnąć dobre ceny w wysokości 10-12 euro" - mówi Jan van Bergeijk z Remolino Berries, który działa w read more

The significant lack of Mauritanian extra-early watermelons this season indicates that producers have decided to step back from the initiative they started last season. In the 2024/2025 season, a number of producers in Mauritania ventured into the commercial challenge of an exceptionally early season, beginning as early as December. read more

The best way to convince yourself is to visit one of the most modern strawberry plantations in Poland. In a prepared report, Janusz Góra from Haygrove company talks to Dariusz Malak from Amplus company, where strawberries of repeating varieties have been grown for several years. read more

The debate on Sunday and holiday closures in the commercial sector is reigniting with force, splitting the front among the large chains: on one side, those pushing for a reversal of the liberalization introduced in 2011 by the "Save Italy" decree, and on the other side, those defending the current system. read more

Lidl Ireland has pledged to meet a new target for fiber intake as a recent study sheds light on Ireland's fiber deficiency. The majority of Irish people obtain their fiber from breakfast cereals (51%), bread (22%), porridge or oats (19%), fruits. read more

Thailand's caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompao has instructed agricultural attachés in 11 countries to intensify efforts to expand exports of Thai agricultural products, address non-tariff barriers, and increase shipments to key markets. read more

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) increased by 16% to $2,557 per 40ft container, primarily driven by rate increases on Transpacific and Asia-Europe trade routes. Spot rates from Shanghai to Genoa rose by 13% to $3,885 per 40ft container, while rates from Shanghai to Rotterdam increased by 10% to $2,840 per container. read more

The MY 2025/26 citrus season has begun under challenging conditions across southern Europe. Spain, Italy, and Greece, the region's main citrus producers, are experiencing lower yields due to extreme weather, increased pest pressure, and evolving market dynamics. Despite these challenges, the read more

Kazakhstan increased its fruit and berry exports in the first ten months of 2025, shipping 197,600 tonnes abroad, up 33.5% compared to the same period in 2024. Export earnings reached $27.6 million. Melons and watermelons led the growth, with shipments up 22.9% to 91,400 tonnes. Major buyers. read more

The protests of farmers continue to spread across Europe, with France and Greece at the forefront and a growing tension surrounding the European Union's trade policy decisions. The focus is mainly on the agreement with Mercosur, which is at the center of the storm. read more

Driving through the Ribera del Xúquer, the agricultural landscape is changing. Oranges are still prevalent, but persimmons, known locally as kaki, are increasingly occupying a larger portion of the cultivated land. This transition is not a sudden change but rather a gradual replanting process influenced by farm economics and risk factors. read more

The cultivation of avocados in Israel has been increasingly common in recent years, with the acreage expanding every year, according to Betsalel Ohana, the export manager of Planet Israel Farms. "With around 16,000 hectares of orchards and an additional 1,000 hectares planted each year, avocados now dominate... read more

Rynek importowanych mandarynek stale rośnie w ostatnich latach, twierdzi Amit Sharma, właściciel handlowca owocami Fresko Fruits: "Wolumeny importowanych mandarynek do Indii znacząco wzrosły w ostatnich latach. W 2023 roku Indie importowały około 19 156,9 ton mandarynek i klementyn. read more

Roselin by KOK LLC is planning to establish a modern greenhouse complex in the Akunk community of Kotayk Province, Armenia. The company will be using imported materials to grow roses. As per a government decision, the company will be granted a waiver on import customs duties as part of their investment. read more

Founded in 2008, Equinox Horticulture Ltd., located in the center of Nanyuki town, Kenya, has become a prominent producer of high-quality cut roses for the European market. With 25.5 hectares of greenhouse production and a workforce of over 450 employees, predominantly women, the farm has established a solid... read more