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The extreme weather in southern Europe has significantly impacted the current soft fruit market in recent weeks. "Since January, flooding and storms have led to delays and quality issues. Currently, there are very few high-quality strawberries available from Morocco and Spain. Some growers have reported losing up to half of their production." read more

"The weather situation in Portugal remains very challenging," Berryland said in an update. "The severe conditions have affected not only soft fruit production, but also infrastructure. For example, the highway between Porto and Lisbon has been closed, train connections have been suspended, and" read more

South Africa's macadamia industry is transitioning from expansion to consolidation, facing tighter margins and structural pressure along the value chain. Speaking on 5 February at the Ambermacs Macadamia Expo in White River, Mpumalanga, Duncan Allen, executive head of Green Farms Nut Co, cautioned about the increasing challenges. read more

The recent storms in southern Spain and Portugal have led to the flooding of rivers, causing extensive damage to crops, including avocados. The continuous interruptions in the harvest due to the weather conditions have significantly impacted the market. read more

The fresh produce sector in Southern Italy has been severely affected by extreme weather in the past month, leading to irreversible damage to key crops such as citrus fruits, artichokes, and leafy vegetables, according to Fruitnet. read more

Spain: Alcampo boosts the fight against food waste with 'Happy Box'. The grocery retailer's 'Happy Box' initiative saw a 55% growth in 2025, both in terms of units sold and tonnes of food saved. In the previous fiscal year, Alcampo sold nearly 200,000 Happy Boxes, preventing over 620 tonnes of food waste. read more

New postponement for the mandatory inspection of agricultural machinery. With an approved amendment to the Milleproroghe Decree, currently under discussion in the Chamber, another extension of deadlines is foreseen, in the absence - after ten years - of the essential implementing decree. read more

India's Nashik onion market is facing the usual fluctuations, with stable exports of red onions to the Gulf and Asian markets, according to Kiran Gandurde, Co-founder of Matoshree Fresh Foods. "Export-quality red onions are being traded at USD 11-16.5 per quintal, showing a rebound from last." read more

The fresh produce sector in Southern Italy has been severely affected by extreme weather, resulting in irreversible damage to important crops such as citrus fruits, artichokes, and leafy vegetables over the past month. read more

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Global plant variety management and commercialization company, VentureFruit, is introducing its portfolio of blueberry and Rubus genetics into North America this year. read more

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Jako część oficjalnej wizyty delegacji Senatu Wolnego i Hanzeatyckiego Miasta Hamburga w Indiach, przedstawiciele portu i branży morskiej Hamburga skupili się na wzmacnianiu współpracy z partnerami w Chennai i Mumbaju. W Nowym Delhi odbyły się spotkania z przedstawicielami Ministerstwa. read more

W zeszłym sezonie kampanii eksportu mang z Mali duża liczba przesyłek została przechwycona z powodu obecności much owocowych. Liczba przechwyconych przesyłek na granicach europejskich przekroczyła 63, zgodnie z wcześniejszymi oświadczeniami źródeł w malijskim przemyśle mango, co skłoniło Unię Europejską do podjęcia działań. read more

Dulcis™, the 100% Italian green kiwi, has made its debut in Dubai in partnership with Majid Carrefour, marking a new milestone in the brand's international expansion. Positioned in the premium segment in the Middle East, it is known for being a softer green kiwi that is highly succulent and naturally sweet. read more

Sun Belle has recently introduced Craveabelles™, its new premium blackberry brand. The peak availability of Craveabelles blackberries is from now until May, featuring varieties from the company's breeding program in Mexico. These blackberries are packed in 6 and 10oz clamshells, reflecting the company's vertical integration. read more

On February 5, the Agrobiopole in Toulouse hosted the launch of the GOFAR Tour 2026 with Field Day France, the first stop of a new international series of events focused on the practical adoption of agricultural robotics. The event brought together manufacturers, farmers, and distributors. read more

The Drewry World Container Index fell by 1 percent to US$ 1,919 per 40ft container, marking the sixth consecutive weekly decline. The decrease was primarily due to lower spot rates on the Transpacific and Asia-Europe trade routes. Spot rates from Shanghai to New York dropped by 1 percent to US$ 2,782 per container. read more