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Fyffes has released the results of the first six months of the Partnership for Good program, a joint effort between its banana brand Trudi's and CARE International UK. The project is centered around women in banana-producing areas in Costa Rica, with the goal of promoting women's involvement in. read more

At Räpina School of Horticulture in Räpina, people understand the importance of having the skill to work with nature. When a small plant starts to grow and bloom, the beautiful flowers can bring joy to many, especially on International Women's Day, which is coming up. read more

"What I see happening now is a market that is hitting the brakes in panic," says Marc van Haaren of digital forwarder Shypple regarding the effects of the Middle East conflict on logistics. "For shipping companies, this situation primarily represents a huge risk, but we also have to be aware. read more

The rosy market in Russia continues to heavily depend on imports, despite the expansion of local production. In 2025, the total market volume is estimated to have reached RUB 402-450 billion, showing a year-on-year increase of 9-15%. The growth in terms of value (+12%) surpassed the growth in volume (+9%), mainly due to the increase in bouquet prices. read more

VIP Val Venosta arrives at the final stage of the Applepairing project, the format that takes Val Venosta apples around Italy, connecting them with regional gastronomic excellences to enhance the nutritional values of the selected ingredients. Sicily thus becomes the read more

Od chwili wybuchu w zeszłą sobotę, wojna na Bliskim Wschodzie szybko się rozprzestrzeniła, teraz dotarła do Libanu. Wojna ma wpływ na działalność rolniczą i eksport, w momencie gdy profesjonaliści ledwo dochodzili do siebie po szkodach spowodowanych przez poprzednią wojnę. "Niestety, sytuacja bardzo się zaogniła..."

Ever since it broke out last Saturday, the war in the Middle East has quickly expanded, now reaching Lebanon. The war is impacting agricultural operations and exports, just as professionals were barely recovering from the damage caused by the previous war. "Unfortunately, the situation flared up very...". read more

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The economic situation in the potato sector remains challenging. Rising costs, international competition, and pressure on margins are weighing on the sector. "Against this background, we are focusing on export promotion outside Europe, with Asia as a growth market for processed potato products." read more

Kenyan avocado exporters are anxiously monitoring the situation in the Middle East, as disruptions in the Red Sea could greatly affect their access and competitiveness in global markets. Benard Mutai, the managing director of Afrisun Orchards, a company specializing in exotic fruits, is particularly concerned about the potential impact of these logistical challenges. read more

From Sonbeck in Germany, about half an hour's drive from the Dutch border, Gerrit Vermöhlen has been running his peony farm Peonly for almost nine years. Since his father Gerd retired a year ago, Gerrit has been at the helm alone. His main focus? Diversifying the business so that income is less reliant on a single product. read more

Agricultural production is slowly resuming in the de-occupied areas of southern Ukraine. In the Radsad community of the Mykolaiv region, farmers have started to restore orchards and cultivate previously de-mined land as part of the "Roots of Peace" project, as reported by EastFruit. read more

The current geopolitical situation in the Middle East, marked by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the suspension of several carriers in the Red Sea, is leading to critical consequences and uncertain situations for Italian fruit and vegetable exports. The looming threat of war has forced a read more

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Price volatility in natural gas caused by the escalating conflict in the Middle East could affect the availability and cost of fertilizer, leading to potential disruptions in UK production during a critical period for crop planting and harvest. read more

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Asia Fruit Logistica has announced that registration is officially open for its SE Asia Meet Up event, which will take place in Bangkok on 18-19 May 2026. Industry professionals can secure their spot by registering online now. read more

The situation regarding the conflict in the Middle East and its effect on South African fresh produce exports is still uncertain. read more

Latin American exporters are approaching the Iran war cautiously as the conflict in the Middle East escalates. After facing years of disruptions to international shipping, companies have improved their ability to handle the impact of such crises, which have put supply chains to the test. read more

Australian fresh produce exporters are being compelled to take action due to disruptions in sea and airfreight routes in the Middle East caused by an escalation of conflict in the region. read more

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