The government must assist in alleviating industry pressures, according to the BRC, in light of the inflation report. Shop price inflation increased to 0.7% year-on-year in December, up from 0.6% in November, as reported by the BRC-NIQ Shop Price Monitor for December. Helen Dickinson, the chief executive of the BRC (British Retail Consortium), emphasized the need for government support in this matter. read more

China's agricultural exports have been increasing during the 14th Five-Year Plan period from 2021 to 2025, driven by a variety of products and expanded market opportunities. The export value rose from 544.34 billion yuan, approximately US$77.83 billion, in 2021 to 732.75 billion yuan, or around US$104.8 billion. read more

The French government is going on the offensive on food safety and the protection of national production. In a move that is shaking transatlantic trade balances, as reported by ValenciaFruit, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced the imminent halt to imports. read more

"Banana growers in India are experiencing difficulties due to the impact of chilling injury on crops in Maharashtra and other key growing regions. However, exports to the Middle East are offering some relief," said Abhijeet Patil from Trimurti Fruit Company in Solapur. read more

Thanks to Cora Seeds, the varietal innovation that meets the needs of large-scale retail is showcased at Marca on January 14th and 15th at BolognaFiere (Hall 19 Stand E/69). The "Malizioso" cherry tomato, Corabell and Rivaldo tomatoes, as well as the MaxiFRESH watermelon range, designed to provide the consumer with... read more

W roku 2025 ukraińskie programy wsparcia państwa w rolnictwie przyniosły namacalne rezultaty, w tym utworzenie nowych sadów i szklarni, wprowadzenie upraw niszowych oraz rozwinięcie narzędzi do poprawy infrastruktury magazynowej. W ramach programu dotacji biznesowych z 2025 roku przyznano 47 dotacji. read more

The online registration for the 2026 Canadian Produce Marketing Association's Convention and Trade Show (CPMA 2026) is now open. The event will take place from April 28-30 in Toronto, Ontario. The CPMA Annual Trade Show is Canada's biggest event focused on the fresh fruits and vegetable industry. read more

Ciężkie opady śniegu nawiedziły części Francji w poniedziałek, powodując problemy takie jak paraliż ruchu drogowego. W regionie Île-de-France korki osiągnęły rekordowy poziom ponad 1 000 km krótko po godzinie 17 w poniedziałek, 5 stycznia. W departamencie Calvados spadło nawet do 13 centymetrów śniegu. read more

Spain has started the year under the impact of a new spell of weather instability, bringing persistent rainfall, unusually low temperatures along the Mediterranean coast, and occasional snowfall at low elevations. This latest weather front is reaching the Andalusian coast just days after the. read more

Francja ogłosiła, że zawiesi import owoców zawierających pozostałości pestycydów zakazanych w UE, co prawdopodobnie wpłynie na import z Ameryki Południowej. read more

The European Commission is aiming to have the EU-Mercosur trade agreement signed in the near future after plans to ink the deal in December were delayed by France and Italy over concerns about the agricultural impact on EU producers. Diplomats said on Monday that the agreement could be signed on. read more

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Carrefour has announced a franchise and supply partnership with Queens Supermarket PLC, a subsidiary of Midroc Investment Group, to introduce Carrefour retail banners, systems, and product ranges in Ethiopia. As per the agreement, Carrefour will assist Midroc teams in transforming the current setup. read more

Spanish authorities confiscated over two tons of cocaine hidden in a shipment of pineapples arriving from Costa Rica at the Port of Algeciras in December. The seizure occurred on December 11 during an inspection by the Servicio de Vigilancia Aduanera, a division of Spain's Tax Agency. read more

In India's intense sunlight, UV-stabilized greenhouse film is not an additional feature but a fundamental necessity for protected farming. The country experiences high levels of ultraviolet radiation throughout most of the year, and regular plastic is unable to withstand this exposure. Without UV protection, read more

The production of oranges in Australia for fresh consumption and juicing is projected to increase by 1.7 per cent to 590,000 metric tons (MT) in marketing year (MY) 2025/26. This would be the highest level in over twenty years and marks the sixth consecutive year of growth. The production of fresh-market oranges is expected to read more

Rok 2026 rozpoczął się z oczekiwaniami na ogólnie stabilny rynek egipskiego sektora ziemniaczanego, stałe poziomy cen i dalsze znaczenie głównych kierunków eksportu, w tym Rosji, krajów arabskich i Unii Europejskiej. Przewiduje się pewne zmiany między sezonem zimowym, a. read more

Despite the arrival of Egyptian Navel oranges and the peak season in terms of volume for Egyptian mandarins, Moroccan citrus fruit exporters are reporting strong demand at the start of the year. This is according to Mehdi Benchekroun, CEO of DMB & Co, who nevertheless reports a slowdown in the read more

Prospects for the agriculture sector in South Africa are looking up for 2026, with input costs expected to decrease and grain harvests indicating higher output. Loffie Brandt, head of sales enablement at Absa AgriBusiness, discussed strategies for producers to adopt in the new year in an interview with Farmer's Weekly. read more

In 2024, an independent trial was conducted at the Research Institute for Horticulture (LVG) in Hannover-Ahlem, Germany, examining the cultivation of pot and bedding plants using Growcoon. This biodegradable cultivation plug proved to be a complete replacement for conventional plastic pots. read more