Ethiopia's horticulture sector has the potential for significant progress if the Ministry of Agriculture implements a geospatial planning tool akin to the Manufacturing Industry Resource Atlas recently developed in the country. This perspective is shared by Mekonnen Solomon, Senior Staff and Horticulture Export… read more

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) have signed a $10 million agreement to support rural communities affected by potential contamination of agricultural land with mines and explosive remnants of war in Ukraine, EastFruit. read more

Spanish strawberry breeder El Pinar has acquired Greek producer Kyriazis Strawberries as part of its ongoing expansion strategy. This acquisition strengthens the group's presence in the Eastern Mediterranean and allows for the development of Greek production for Northern and Eastern Europe. read more

Ecuador has confirmed the presence of the Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 (TR4) fungus on a banana farm in the province of El Oro. The plant health authority Agrocalidad made the announcement on December 18 after completing laboratory analyses. read more

Podczas niedawnej podróży do Indii mieliśmy okazję zobaczyć na własne oczy, jak szybko rośnie zainteresowanie komercyjną produkcją borówki. read more

The January/February 2026 edition of Asiafruit Magazine is now available to subscribers on the Asiafruit app – Apple, Android and desktop – bringing you the latest news and views from across Asia’s fast-moving fresh produce markets. read more

Chairman of the Covent Garden Tenants Association, Gary Marshall, visited Melbourne Market in December to discuss with his Australian counterparts the opportunities and challenges that the wholesale market sector is facing. read more

Las clementinas españolas formaban la base de la gama. Además, también estaban disponibles ofertas italianas, en su mayoría con hojas. Algunas importaciones de Marruecos, Turquía, Grecia y Portugal completaban la selección. La clementina Mioro del Algarve portugués impresionaba por su sabor dulce y aromático. read more

The global pomegranate market is currently experiencing a season influenced by weather-related volume reductions in certain Mediterranean regions. This loss is being balanced out in some areas by better fruit sizes, steady demand, and an increasing significance of processing channels. In Europe, there is a decreased supply from Italy and Spain, read more

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"Około 20 000 rolników z 25 krajów europejskich zebrało się przed Komisją Europejską i Parlamentem w Brukseli w czwartek. Zorganizowany przez Copa-Cogeca, protest domagał się niezależnego budżetu dla Wspólnej Polityki Rolnej (CAP) i uczciwej konkurencji dla producentów europejskich." read more

Penny has named new CEOs in the Czech Republic and Italy. In the Czech Republic, Draško Lazović has been appointed as the new general manager, replacing Florian Naegele who has left REWE Group. Meanwhile, REWE Group has announced that Arnd Riehl, who is currently in charge of human resources at REWE International Services, - read more

Nature's Pride, a European company specializing in exotic fruits and vegetables, has been at the forefront of advocating for responsible water usage in the areas where its products are cultivated. The company emphasizes the importance of collective efforts and collaborates with partners across the supply chain to make a positive impact… read more

The Drewry World Container Index increased by 12% this week to US$2,182 per 40-foot container, marking the third consecutive weekly rise. The increase was mainly driven by higher spot rates on the Transpacific and Asia–Europe trade lanes. After a decline the previous week that brought rates read more

Oppy is launching its new Florida strawberry program, marking the company's first offering under the Dole® label since it integrated with Dole Diversified North America (DDNA) in October. Production is already underway, and significant volumes are expected to be available from late January to early February. read more

This week, the American team of the North American greenhouse builder Prospiant drove to a new address to work. The company has relocated its U.S. headquarters and operations to a new facility in Cincinnati. It may only be a seven-minute drive from their old location, but President Burk Metzger says the read more

The Interprofessional Association for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, also known as Interfel, is promoting the new French apple season in India as part of a larger European fruit and vegetable outreach program. French apples are being introduced to the Indian market after the 2025 harvest. read more

When analyzing China's floricultural trade between January and September 2025, one thing stands out: the market is thriving. Export growth is picking up speed, bulb imports are surging, and emerging markets are reshaping the industry. For Dutch floriculture companies, the data provides both reassurance and opportunities. read more

Let's take a look back at September 2025. In the Netherlands, Bunnik Group announced it will wind down all business activities after failing to return to profitability. Meanwhile, Colombia reached a historic milestone with its first-ever maritime export of live ornamental plants to the United States. read more

The red bracts and green foliage of the poinsettia may be a seasonal icon, but behind every flawless display is high-tech greenhouse production, round-the-clock attention, and thin margins. Today, only four Irish nurseries produce poinsettias (down from seven a decade ago), growing over read more

FAO is introducing a new grant program for small-scale berry producers and aggregation businesses in the Volyn, Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Ternopil, Chernivtsi, Khmelnytskyi, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. This initiative is aimed at micro and small producers who are registered in the State Agrarian Register. read more