Considered a local delicacy and grown in the wild forests, fiddlehead season has finally begun. The coiled sprouts of the ostrich fern only grow in the forests of the northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. Typically, harvesting begins in late April, but this year, due to the cold weather and lack... read more

Dole Italy renews its commitment to sports by confirming its presence as an Official Sponsor at the Jesolo Moonlight Half Marathon, scheduled for May 16th. read more

Mango traders in south London are reporting a decrease in supplies and higher prices for India's Alphonso mangoes during the current import season. In Tooting, a well-established hub for South Asian food retail, sellers have noted that deliveries are lower than usual during the peak of the April to June marketing period. read more

The VAFA Fresh Vegetables & Fruits Exporters Association, in partnership with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), will be hosting an international Reverse Buyer–Seller Meet (RBSM) in conjunction with the 8th Fresh India Show 2026, taking place on 29–30 May. read more

Uzbekistan has recorded the lowest retail price for onions in the world, sharing that position with Egypt. According to the updated Numbeo database published on 8 May 2026, the average retail price for 1 kg of onions on the domestic market stood at $0.38. This placed Uzbekistan last, at 101st. read more

South Africa was the world's largest citrus exporter by volume in 2025, supplying slightly more fruit to international markets than Spain in the previous season. South Africa exported 2.9 million tons of citrus last year, as indicated by the recently finalized 2025 statistics. read more

In the 19th week of the year, there was a clear increase in the availability of strawberries on the German wholesale market, resulting in price drops across practically all main supply directions. According to the latest report from the German Federal Office for Agriculture and Food read more

Spain continues to strongly monitor the front of extra-EU agri-food imports, especially when the issue intersects two sensitive areas: food safety and competition in the domestic market. The most recent case concerns Egyptian citrus fruits, which have once again come under scrutiny. read more

Spain has made significant progress in fighting against the illegal multiplication of protected plant varieties. Recent judgments by the Provincial Court of Almeria and the Court of Valencia clearly highlight that unauthorized reproduction and sale of protected plant varieties are legally punishable. read more

Badakengyi, a wild banana variety from Papua New Guinea. This discovery could greatly benefit the banana industry, as Fusarium wilt STR4 is a devastating disease that affects banana crops worldwide. read more

Ukraine has set up its northernmost almond trial orchard at the Institute of Horticulture of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine. The orchard has been planted with self-fertile almond varieties Penta, Makako, and Lauranne, all of which are already included in Ukraine's State Register. read more

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An upcoming perspective paper in Frontiers in Horticulture discusses the common but inconsistent usage of the term "sustainable growing media" in the horticulture and greenhouse industries. The paper, written by an international team of researchers and industry professionals, features Dr. [Name] as one of the authors. read more

Rose Blossom - kissed by a rose - is a new pelargonium variety that features robust, well-branched growth and distinctive blooms that resemble elegant miniature roses. Its intricately layered flowers provide a romantic showcase all season long, complemented by the attractive dark-zoned foliage. read more

A new garlic variety, Ocheretynskyi Violet, is now being commercially produced in Ukraine after successfully completing trial plots. It is being marketed for fresh sales, processing, and long-term storage. The development of this variety began before the full-scale war, initially on small plots in Donbas, and has now progressed to broader production. read more

Renewed tensions in the Middle East related to U.S. operations aiding vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz are still impacting container and air cargo markets. However, the report states that the freight impacts are currently lower than those experienced during previous global disruptions. read more

Renewed tensions in the Middle East, connected to U.S. operations that facilitate vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz, are still impacting container and air cargo markets. However, the freight effects are currently not as severe as those observed during previous global disruptions. According to the report, U.S. operations are ongoing. read more

Borashvili, and other key stakeholders, discussions were held on the potential for further growth in the blueberry industry. Steta highlighted the great potential for Georgia to become a leading blueberry producer in the region, and emphasized the importance of sustainable practices in order to maintain high-quality production. The meeting concluded with a commitment to collaboration and support for the continued development of the blueberry sector in Georgia. read more