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Warmer temperatures in Spain earlier this year are impacting the country's greenhouse vegetable season. "There is not only a reduced amount of product available, but the quality is also lacking in many cases. This is causing prices to be unusually high at the moment," says Luis Ramos. read more

David Lee, head of solutions for cold chain technology provider SigmaWit, announced the launch of a more durable data logger to meet the requirements of transporting produce from Asia to Europe. He stated, "As European importers and regulatory bodies prioritize cold chain transparency...". read more

The avocado season in Kenya is about to begin, with a meeting held today to determine the official launch date for the campaign. The season is starting amidst a tense atmosphere, characterized by a shortage of avocados in the market and the impact of the conflict in the Middle East. read more

Potato prices in A Limia, one of Spain's main producing regions, have dropped to around €0.12 per kg, a level that producers claim is below production costs. Farmers are stating that potatoes sold without contracts are being traded at prices lower than the cost of production. Potatoes covered by contracts under the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) are also being affected. read more

Awaiting the first official estimates on the 2026 stone fruit campaign, expected as every year in May, after the comparison between the main European producer countries, the balance of the 2025 season in Spain already provides some clear indications on the sector's trajectories, as reported. read more

Interflora Australia is now a part of Teleflora, a global floral network that is a subsidiary of The Wonderful Company. For over 70 years, Interflora has been linking customers with local florists in Australia and internationally. Being part of Teleflora, Interflora Australia will enjoy the benefits of read more

With their partner farm in Zimbabwe recently obtaining its final certification, all Marginpar flowers now meet the requirements of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI). "This means that every stem we grow, at our own farms and at our partner farms, comes from a place that's certified... read more

In 2025, Italy set a new historical record for the export of fresh fruits and vegetables. According to data released by Fruitimprese, exports reached a value of 6,683,159,045 euros, an 11% increase compared to 2024. Volumes reached 3,922,204 tonnes. read more

Poly-clip System will showcase packaging technologies at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, with a focus on various sectors including meat and sausage products, dairy products, pet food, convenience foods, fruits and vegetables, as well as industrial applications like adhesives and sealants. read more

Inflacja w Białorusi wyniosła 0,6 procent w lutym, co przyniosło wzrost cen towarów konsumpcyjnych od początku roku na poziomie 1 procenta, według danych narodowej agencji statystycznej Belstat. Dane pokazują, że banany zanotowały największy miesięczny wzrost cen w lutym, wzrastając o. read more

The majority of fruits and vegetables sold in stores and markets in the Republic of Moldova comply with pesticide regulations, as reported by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA). Analysis of more than 2,100 samples conducted by authorities last year revealed that over 91 percent met the legal limits for pesticide residues. read more

Ukraine has been granted new opportunities to export planting material to the European Union following the opening of the EU market for several sour cherry species originating from the country. This decision permits the export of plants for planting of sour cherry (Prunus cerasus), grey-leaved cherry (Prunus… read more

Greenhouse digitalization is progressing quickly, with autonomous drones emerging as a key technology for monitoring crop health. Corvus Drones, a technology company whose drones are distributed in Spain by Burés Innova, has developed such drones. They are increasingly being used in nurseries. read more

SPAR Zimbabwe has opened a new supermarket in Mazowe, an agricultural hub located about 40km from the capital city of Harare. This is the first supermarket in the area and is expected to set a new standard in retailing for the district. The supermarket will feature various instore departments. read more

Western Australian fresh fruit marketer and exporter WA Farm Direct has experienced a successful growing season for grapes and has seen consistent export demand across Asia. The company is dedicated to sending high-quality fruit to compete in premium market segments. Grapes continue to be a key export product for WA Farm Direct. read more

The market for exporting Costa Rican pineapples remains dynamic despite logistical, climatic, and commercial challenges. In this environment, NutriFruit, a company under the Algo Ecosystem umbrella, stands out for its recent initiatives to combine logistics and direct marketing. "ALGO is a logistics ecosystem; we read more

In February 2026, Moldova exported slightly more than 11,000 tons of apples, which was around 500 tons more than the previous month but approximately 2,000 tons less than in February of the previous year. The Association Moldova Fruct stated that the customs service data indicates a market affected by several uncertainty factors and mixed performance. read more

When his gladioli bloomed too late for the Lunar New Year market, Nguyen Van Phuoc faced heavy losses. Instead, he opened his garden to visitors, transforming the setback into a source of income. Phuoc, who lives in Xuan Huong-Dalat ward in the Central Highlands Lam Dong Province, invested more read more

In the Netherlands, growers Heimen Quik and Kees Satter harvested the first chrysanthemums from their new greenhouse less than a year after construction of the project began. The site was prepared on 1 January of the previous year, the first foundation pole was installed on 3 April, and the first... read more

Lotnicze połączenia między Kenią a Zjednoczonymi Emiratami Arabskimi stopniowo są wznawiane po okresie ograniczeń w przestrzeni powietrznej, które zakłóciły podróże i handel. Główne przewoźniki rozpoczęły stopniowe wznowienie operacji, wpływając na trasy ważne dla eksportu kenijskich kwiatów i międzynarodowej przesyłki. read more