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As India's demand for berries continues to increase, blueberries are still presenting challenges for growers, according to Sankalp Bavlekar of SB Agritech. The company imports mother plants of strawberries, blueberries, and mulberries directly from Italy, Spain, and Egypt, and nurtures them at nurseries in Maharashtra's berry hub of Mahabaleshwar. read more

Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated on Sunday that India is striving to achieve self-reliance in the production of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. He emphasized that imports in these sectors will no longer be necessary. The Minister made these comments during a review meeting with officials at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. read more

Ceny batatów osiągają historyczne maksima w tym miesiącu w USA. "W zeszłym roku, mimo bardzo niskiego plonu, ceny pozostały wciąż bardzo rozsądne. Wygląda na to, że w tym roku mamy do czynienia z inną sytuacją" - mówi Harris S. Cutler z Race-West Company, Inc. "Popyt jest tak duży" read more

In the complex world of supply chain sustainability, financial returns are often measured over several years. For example, solar panels might take seven years to pay back, while a new distribution center might take four. However, a quiet revolution is happening in the humble world of packaging that challenges these timelines. read more

In Spain, the assessment of the damages has entered the most delicate phase: after the waves of bad weather "in a chain" of the last few weeks, including flooding, wind, and isolated hailstorms, technicians and experts are fine-tuning the estimates field by field, as reported by ValenciaFruits. On the table, read more

Mango was one of the fastest-growing products in the fruit section in the Netherlands in 2025. Consumption increased by 40 percent compared to 2024. The market continued to face challenges due to a reduced international supply, primarily caused by limited availability. read more

Od bazaru do supermarketu: Jak sieć sklepów spożywczych przekształca sektor spożywczy Uzbekistanu. Międzynarodowa Korporacja Finansów Międzynarodowych (IFC) zgłosiła: "Wzrost Korzinki ma daleko idące skutki, dzięki zorganizowanej łańcuchowi dostaw, która zmienia sposób, w jaki rolnicy planują, uprawiają i sprzedają swoje produkty. read more

Gruppo VéGé, the first modern distribution group born in Italy, is participating in Macfrut for the first time, an international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable supply chain (Rimini Expo Centre, April 21-23, 2026). Gruppo VéGé will have its own exhibition area, represented by its 32 members. read more

Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Wu Peng showcased the country's pecan nuts, which hold 95% of the market share in China, to the delegation gathered this week at the Freshness First stone fruit packhouse in Franschhoek. This is where the first South African plums destined for China were packed and inspected. read more

From 24–27 February, Ball Cut Flowers will open the doors of its trial station in Naivasha, Kenya, for its Open Days. This year, the event is built around a central concept that will guide the company's activities and communications throughout the year: Across the Flower-verse. read more

Ukraine confirmed its status as the world's largest exporter of frozen raspberries in 2025, and export expansion will remain the main growth driver for the fruit and vegetable sector in 2026 amid stagnating domestic consumption, said Taras Bashtannyk, president of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association. read more

Zewnętrzny handel produktami owocowymi i warzywnymi - zarówno eksportem, jak i importem - zajmuje strategiczne miejsce w sektorze rolnym i bezpieczeństwie żywnościowym Uzbekistanu. Jednakże, zgodnie z projektem EastFruit, rozwój handlu międzynarodowego wiąże się ze wzrostem śladu węglowego. read more

At the Teaching and Research Institute for Horticulture (LVG) in Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup, Lower Saxony, Germany, woody alternatives to boxwood for low hedges have been tested under practical conditions for many years. The trials aim to identify species that can replace boxwood, which has been widely used but is facing issues such as disease susceptibility. read more

Pindstrup Mosebrug A/S, a producer of growing media for professional growers, has acquired La Mundial de Coco, a supplier of high-quality coco products based in the Dominican Republic. The acquisition aligns with Pindstrup's green transition strategy and enhances its sourcing capabilities. "Our goal for 2028 is to..." read more

Global production for 2025/26, from September 2025 to August 2026, is projected to decrease by 8 percent to 1.1 million metric tons in terms of in-shell basis. Declines in Turkey, Iran, and Syria are anticipated to outweigh increases in the United States. Due to reduced available supplies, the global read more

In 2025, over three-quarters of all cut flowers sold in Russia were imported, with nearly one in three flowers coming from the Netherlands, according to data from consulting company B1 (formerly Ernst & Young) reported by Izvestia. The total market value reached $1.1 billion. read more

In Alert, located in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada, winter brings 24-hour darkness, temperatures below -30°C, and a level of isolation that few agricultural systems are ever asked to withstand. Situated just 817 km from the North Pole, Alert is the northernmost continuously inhabited place. read more

Ali-Reza Mayer, CEO of TFC Holland, manages a worldwide supply chain for exotic fruits sourced from countries like Peru, South Africa, Vietnam, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic to European retailers. From the company's ripening facilities in Waddinxveen, he monitors a market that is "stable from my. read more

Senegal is expanding its position as a provider of fresh vegetables to the United Kingdom, showcasing changes in global agricultural supply chains. Factors such as climate limitations, differences in labor costs, and trade interruptions are impacting the geographic distribution of production, leading to Northern Senegal becoming a prominent winter. read more

Zimbabwe is expanding its involvement in the international blueberry market, benefitting from its high-altitude production areas and the adoption of precision irrigation systems. The country exports blueberries from May to October, filling a gap in supply during this period when other major producing regions have limited output. read more