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Plantations du Haut Penja (PHP), the largest banana producer in Cameroon, exported 9,207 tons of bananas in May 2026, according to data from the Cameroon Banana Association (Assobacam). This figure marks the company's lowest monthly export volume since the beginning of the year. read more

Macadamia growers in Kenya are once again urging the government to intervene and address challenges in the sector, including the potential temporary suspension of the ban on exporting raw macadamia nuts to help reduce the increasing stockpiles. This was discussed at a stakeholders' meeting organized by the Agriculture sector. read more

Italy: Famila sees 4% turnover growth in 2025, plans to open 20 stores

Supermarket chain Famila, which is part of Gruppo Commerciale Selex, has reported a turnover of €3.3 billion for the 2025 financial year. The company has also expanded its market share in the supermarket/hypermarket sector to 4.1%, positioning Famila as the... read more

Glens of Antrim has secured a new supply agreement with Tesco after investing £180,000 (US$244,000) in a new potato range and packaging infrastructure. The Cushendall-based potato producer has introduced its new "Perfect For" range in Tesco stores throughout Northern Ireland. read more

"Życie w Dubaju powróciło niemal do normy. Jedyną różnicą w porównaniu z okresem sprzed rozpoczęcia konfliktu między USA i Iranem jest brak turystów. Jednak obecnie nie ma zagrożenia dla mieszkańców" - relacjonuje Luca Antonietti, właściciel firmy Nova Fruit, świadczącej usługi w branży fruit. read more

Rozpoczęte jako hobby uprawy winogron w domu, teraz przekształciło się w komercyjny projekt uprawy w Malezji, gdzie winogrona z przedsięwzięcia niedawno zostały przedstawione Jego Wysokości Sultanowi Ibrahimowi, królowi Malezji, podczas oficjalnej uroczystości z okazji urodzin 1 czerwca. Mohammad Dzarul Hakim Dol Malek, 31 lat. read more

India's policy body, NITI Aayog, has unveiled a 20-year roadmap to enhance horticulture in Jammu and Kashmir by 2047 as part of the country's Viksit Bharat mission. The plan will be executed in three phases, with the initial phase concentrating on nurseries, cold storage infrastructure, and... read more

Sezon winogron stołowych w Egipcie postępuje przy silnym popycie, korzystając z ograniczonej konkurencji po wcześniejszym niż zwykle rozpoczęciu zbiorów. Mohamed Alarabi z firmy Blue Nile Egypt, zajmującej się uprawą i eksportem, relacjonuje rozwój sezonu. Alarabi stwierdza: "Stawka na

The Egyptian table grape season is progressing well under strong demand, benefiting from limited competition due to an earlier-than-usual start to the harvest. Mohamed Alarabi from the growing and exporting company Blue Nile Egypt reports on how the season is unfolding. Alarabi states: "The bet on an read more

Niezwykle chłodna wiosna w Bułgarii spowodowała krótkie opóźnienie w przybyciu pierwszych owoców z kraju, ale, jak wyjaśnia pani Maya Radeva, szefowa firmy Start 2005 Ltd, która sprzedaje owoce pod marką Otbrani, sezon rozwija się przy stosunkowo wysokich cenach. read more

In a year marked by European regulatory uncertainty, the Omnibus package has slowed down the transposition of key directives such as CSRD and CSDDD, and unprecedented volatility in agricultural commodity markets, 2025 represents a moment of consolidation. read more

Conad's CEO Francesco Avanzini has been appointed as President of AgeCore, the strategic alliance of European retailers established in 2015, which includes Colruyt Group (Belgium), Conad (Italy), Coop (Switzerland), Eroski (Spain), and Kaufland (Germany). The total turnover is... read more

Latvia's farmers' organization Zemnieku saeima has proposed a review of public food procurement rules, suggesting that the lowest price should not be the primary criterion in tenders for state and municipal institutions. The group argues that the current system often favors large foreign suppliers. read more

The Drewry Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI), a widely referenced benchmark by procurement teams, has risen by 10% to $1,114 per 40ft container, reaching a record high. This increase comes after strengthening in 11 of the last 12 weeks. The index has more than doubled in value since the US/Israeli attack on Iran. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project are reporting a downward trend in greenhouse cucumber prices in the Ukrainian market. Experts attribute the recent price decline at the beginning of June to a typical seasonal trend caused by an increase in the supply of vegetables. read more

The Spanish fruit and vegetable market continues to grow, but does so within a context of increasingly selective, fragmented, and, in many ways, similar to the Italian one. This was one of the key points highlighted at the 28th AECOC Fruit and Vegetable Congress, where Mercedes Sánchez, Senior Retail read more

The grape market is currently going through its seasonal transition. "Last week we received our last shipment from India. It was a challenging season, with South African grapes competing with Indian grapes, especially at the start of the season. Ultimately, we read more

Pakistan's 2026 mango export season has officially started, but exporters are facing more difficult conditions compared to last year. Due to delayed flowering and fruit set, the harvest development was delayed, and export shipments were only allowed from June 1st. read more

The blueberry season of 2025/2026 emphasized the increasing significance of market timing, sales window management, and logistics in influencing profitability, as indicated in Blueberries Consulting's Strategic Analytical Report on Sales Window Intelligence and Commoditization Risk. For years, the industry has been... read more

The upcoming mango season in Israel is anticipated to experience substantial supply limitations, with total production expected to decrease by around 50% compared to last year. This decline in crop yield is due to a variety of agricultural and climatic factors, including the repercussions of last year's conditions. read more

Sezon awokado w Meksyku przebiega pozytywnie. Manuel Cerda Morales, prezydent Stowarzyszenia Producentów i Eksporterów Awokado Stanu Meksyk (Apeamex), zauważa, że po okresie niskich cen rynek ożył, a owoc jest obecnie sprzedawany po 45 pesos za kilogram. read more