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Uzbekistan and Serbia have signed cooperation agreements with the goal of enhancing trade and promoting horticulture and seed production in Uzbekistan. These agreements were finalized during a business forum in Tashkent as part of a visit by a Serbian delegation. The Ministry of Agriculture in Uzbekistan was involved in the negotiations. read more

When discussing emissions from food transportation, the key factor is not so much the distance as the mode of transport. Air freight generates the highest CO2 emissions, followed by road transport, while maritime shipping has the lowest climate impact, as noted by EastFruit. There is a trend towards reducing these emissions. read more

Morocco has achieved a new milestone in Brussels sprouts exports, exceeding previous records in 2025, as reported by EastFruit. In the past year, Moroccan exporters sent out 32,600 tons of Brussels sprouts to global markets, bringing in over USD 14 million in revenue. This marks a 10% increase. read more

India's apple importers are currently experiencing a shortage of Gala apples, according to Vijay Bhatia, the founder of the importing company Mheet International. "The Gala market is currently empty, but demand remains high from wholesalers and traders as Polish stocks dwindle. Italian Red apples are also quickly running low," Bhatia noted. read more

The shipping schedule from South Africa to Singapore has been very chaotic due to port congestion and bad weather conditions during the grape export season. The port of Cape Town has been affected by strong winds, causing vessels to wait outside the port. As a result, some vessels chose to omit ports. read more

W Afryce w 2025 roku wyeksportowano około 430 000 ton awokado, przy całkowitej wielkości wzrostu o 16,7%, zgodnie z przeglądem rynku tropikalnych owoców FAO. Wzrost został wsparty przez popyt w Europie, na Bliskim Wschodzie i w niektórych częściach Azji, podczas gdy zmiany w logistyce i dostępie do rynków zmieniły rankingi eksportu. read more

BioWorks, a North American company specializing in biological solutions for horticulture, announced the appointment of Chris Rose as Interim General Manager, marking the beginning of a new phase focused on acceleration, disciplined execution, and sales expansion. Founded in 1993, BioWorks has read more

Australia's horticulture sector achieved its highest production value ever in 2024/25, reaching US$12.14 billion (AUS$18.21 billion), a 6% increase from the previous year, as reported by the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook. The total fresh export value also rose to US$2.31 billion (AUS$3.47 billion). read more

The weather conditions have delayed the planting of potatoes in regions like Sicily, Puglia, and Campania in Italy, as well as in some areas of Greece, Spain, and Portugal over the past few weeks and months. Due to this, we might experience a lower yield than usual in the early harvest. read more

W swoim przemówieniu inauguracyjnym, Dyrektor Naczelny ds. Opieki nad LEA Thato Jensen powiązał warsztat z programem dywersyfikacji gospodarczej Botswany, uznając rolnictwo i przetwórstwo rolne za silniki wzrostu eksportu i zatrudnienia. „Nasz cel jest prosty”, powiedział Jensen uczestnikom, „przenieść naszą read more

Produkcja ogórków szklarniowych w Polsce nadal maleje w obliczu rosnących kosztów pracy i energii. Według Instytutu Ekonomiki Rolnictwa i Gospodarki Żywnościowej (IERiGŻ-PIB), produkcja spadła do 292 000 ton w 2025 roku, w porównaniu z 306 000 ton w 2024 roku, 317 000 ton w 2023 roku i 328 000 ton w 2022 roku. read more

Walking around Vietnamese wholesale flower markets or retail stores, both online and offline, it's not difficult to find pots of azaleas, cymbidium orchids, phalaenopsis orchids, or bouquets of roses originating from abroad, mainly China. They are displayed alongside locally grown varieties. read more

Uzbekistan's apple sector is on the brink of a quiet revolution – one that does not involve planting new orchards, expanding farmland, or waiting years for young trees to mature. Instead, the country can significantly boost the supply of market-ready apples by optimizing existing resources. read more

More than one in five children in Italy do not eat fruits and vegetables daily. This is according to the Okkio alla Salute survey (2023), which paints a worrying picture: almost 26% of young children are far from meeting basic nutritional recommendations, while the phenomenon of excess is also prevalent. read more

Fern Ridge Fresh, with its base in Hawke's Bay, has been operating for more than 20 years. The company imports apples from various growers across New Zealand, spanning from Gisborne and Hawkes Bay in the North Island to Nelson, Canterbury, and Central Otago in the South Island. The company cultivates and exports typical. read more

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has implemented an increase in cargo levy from ₦7 per kilo to ₦25 per kilo. Exporters state that the higher charge will further raise the cost of agricultural exports, which they say are already facing rejection in international markets due to. read more

Indian fresh produce exporter Anusaya Fresh has announced a new strategic expansion into commercial asparagus cultivation and export development in South India. The company's CEO, Dinesh Shinde, mentioned that they are witnessing promising initial crop cycles. Anusaya Fresh is currently collaborating with 75 progressive growers in this new venture. read more

Sezon winogronowy 2025/2026 stanowił wyzwanie dla producentów z RPA. Niesprzyjające warunki pogodowe we wczesnych regionach produkcyjnych i późne opady deszczu w dolinie Hex River wymagały ostrożnego zarządzania winnicami i elastyczności operacyjnej. Pomimo tych presji, sezon ten pokazał. read more

The Kenyan Hass avocado season is delayed this year due to unfavorable weather conditions. Elmiqdad Hassan Nandwa, CEO of Fawakih, stated, "Exports will not begin until mid-March, with limited volumes. Peak volumes are expected later in the season, around June." read more

Przemysł pomidorowy w Europie wyraził obawy dotyczące tego, co uważa za "zanik" istotnych danych dotyczących importu z Maroka i Sahary Zachodniej. Producenci i eksporterzy krytykują brak aktualnych informacji oraz domagają się większej przejrzystości i interwencji Komisji Europejskiej. read more