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Colombia has strengthened its position in the global Hass avocado market. Over the past five years, the Netherlands has been the primary destination for Colombian Hass avocados. Between 2020 and 2025, exports to the Netherlands grew significantly from US$36.7 million to US$134.2 million, marking read more

The harvesting and exporting of avocados in Michoacán, Mexico, have resumed this week after being temporarily suspended as a precaution due to disruptions on Sunday in various parts of the state. Industry sources report that operations have been gradually returning to normal since Monday, including... read more

Just like the weather has exhibited some unusual patterns across North America – from severe fog in California to historic snowfalls in Ontario to freezes in Florida – fluctuations are also being observed in the availability of produce. Soufan is frustrated with the volatility in pricing and read more

Australian vegetable and onion growers have had the opportunity to learn about European horticultural innovation during the 2026 Vegetable and Onion Industry Study Tour organized by AUSVEG. This program is supported by Hort Innovation through research and development levies in Australia. read more

Strawberry production in Uzbekistan is undergoing changes as farmers adopt new management techniques and utilize protected cultivation systems. Rustam Ismatullayev, whose family has been involved in farming since the 1960s, started his own independent farming operation in the early 2000s and grew his land to 10 hectares by 2013. read more

In 2025, Morocco achieved a new record in Brussels sprouts exports, as reported by EastFruit. Moroccan exporters sent out 32,600 tons of Brussels sprouts to global markets, resulting in over US$14 million in revenue. This marked a 10% growth from 2024 and an 8.5-fold increase from 2020. read more

RAK Fruits may be a newcomer in the Dutch fresh produce industry, but the company claims to have decades of experience behind it. Established in the Netherlands approximately six months ago, RAK Fruits operates as a branch of an Egyptian export business that has been active for many years. read more

Commenting on the analysis which suggests that climate change has intensified the extreme rainfall causing floods in parts of the western Mediterranean, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, countries from which the UK imports a substantial amount of fresh fruit and vegetables, Gareth said: read more

As Wagagai Ltd. celebrates its 25th anniversary, the Ugandan propagation specialist looks back on what Olav Boenders, CEO until 2025, calls a "magical" journey. "What began as a small rose farm with a bold vision has grown into one of Uganda's leading horticulture companies," say Olav and Carolus... read more

The demand for lemons in Europe is significant, but it pales in comparison to the demand from the Middle East, according to Francois Myburgh, the commercial director of Impala Citrus. This is happening even with the start of Ramadan. The demand is reminiscent of the surge in demand for oranges during Covid, but with even higher market prices. read more

With significantly lower volumes in many cases, the average prices at the auctions of the Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives in week 8 are often much higher than a year earlier. An exception is tomatoes, where volumes are indeed higher than a year earlier, yet with a higher average price. read more

Ukrainian berry production is increasingly focused on processing, automation, and added value. Operating at this intersection is INSORTEX, a Ukrainian manufacturer of equipment for sorting, processing, and packaging berries, and a member of the Berry Growing of Ukraine Association. read more

According to F&H, as part of Carrefour's 2030 strategic plan, the retail giant has announced a significant collaboration with the Blachère Group. The agreement involves the fresh produce specialist taking over the management of 200 fruit and vegetable departments within the stores. read more

Farmers in the Khulna region are experiencing new opportunities as large areas of saline fallow land are turning golden with blooming sunflowers. Following successful cultivation in coastal areas and low-lying regions, sunflower farming has created new possibilities for meeting the district's edible oil needs. read more

The U.S. Supreme Court invalidated the Trump administration's utilization of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to levy tariffs, which included specific duties for certain countries and fentanyl-related tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada. In reaction, the White House reinstated tariffs under Section 122. read more

The recent rainfall in Morocco has had an immediate impact on planting decisions. In the Berkane region, located in the eastern part of the country, which has been suffering from drought, growers welcomed the rain with enthusiasm. It is still too early to see this reflected in citrus... read more

Norwegian seaweed company Kelpinor has successfully carried out its first commercial export of a cultivated biostimulant based on Alaria esculenta from Norway. A 50-liter shipment of its kelpAGRI® Alaria product is currently being used in commercial agriculture and vineyards in Germany. read more

The reverse-charge VAT system could provide more effective stabilization for Hungary's fruit and vegetable sector than a VAT reduction, according to Sándor Nagypéter, president and CEO of the producer organization DélKerTész. He believes that measures such as fraud prevention, transparency, and margin structures have a greater structural impact. read more

India's watermelon exports are experiencing a strong surge at the moment, with the Mahuva region in Gujarat leading in production, along with important districts such as Junagadh, Bhavnagar, Mehsana, and Sabarkantha, according to Arvind Jethva of fresh produce exporter Krupali Traders. "The season started... read more

Spain: Transgourmet Ibérica and Llobet Group open first SPAR supermarket
Transgourmet Ibérica, one of the wholesalers that operates the SPAR brand in Spain, has opened its first SPAR supermarket in Vilanova del Camí, Central Catalonia. This achievement comes after forming a strategic partnership with the local Llobet Group. read more