The Hungarian Ministry for National Economy has extended the retail margin cap until 28 February 2026 and has also expanded the program to include additional product groups. The updated list now includes various fruit and vegetable categories that are commonly traded in domestic retail channels. The ministry made this announcement. read more

Ukraine's vegetable storage gap has widened, with a current deficit estimated at more than 1 million tons. The figures come from the Institute of Agrarian Economics, as outlined by Oleksandr Zakharchuk, corresponding member of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences and department head. read more

The pomegranate exports from India have seen steady growth over the past few years, says Sourabh Jaiswal, Business Development Manager for Indian produce exporter KK Star: "The current pomegranate production in India matches previous years' levels, with Maharashtra leading India's output." read more

The OI Pomodoro from Northern Italy – the interprofessional organization that brings together 100% of the Producer Organizations (PO) and tomato processing industries in the Northern Basin, the largest European district for tomato production and processing. read more

While packing has resumed, Canada was in a bit of a wait-and-see situation with mangoes from Peru last week. Although the country had just started shipping Kent mangoes, there were concerns from growers regarding pricing. "The logistics from Peru have been good and better than in other years, so it has been steady." read more

WUR researcher Eveline Snelders and two PhD candidates have mapped the spread of the drug-resistant fungus Aspergillus fumigatus across the Netherlands. This fungus can cause life-threatening infections in people with weakened immune systems. While the fungus is ubiquitous in the air, the read more

The Wonderful Halos mandarin season in the southern hemisphere has ended, and now the focus has shifted to the California clementine crop. Zak Laffite explained, "We primarily sourced fruit from South Africa and Chile, which allowed for a consistent supply and smooth transition between seasonal changes in our import programs." read more

It's the second half of January 2025, with the Valentine's Day rush approaching. Will Ecuadorian flowers arrive on time? The Kenyan flower market is overcoming obstacles, and positive tariff updates are a relief for the U.S. and Colombian flower markets. Let's take a closer look. read more

On December 2nd, Bayer organized another meeting as part of the Orchard Advisors Forum. The event brought together advisors and experts from all over Poland, with the main topics being the latest changes in plant protection product registration and the development of preparations. read more

Delaware Valley Floral Group has announced the acquisition of Georgia State Floral Distributors, a family-owned floral distributor with operations in Savannah and Augusta, Georgia. Founded in 1954, Georgia State Floral Distributors has built a reputation for over 70 years, offering premium floral products. read more

The Moodie fruit family from South Africa has announced the passing of industry leader Alastair Moodie. read more

DP World's first Atlas service has reached London Gateway, linking Morocco, the UK, and Europe in a way that the logistics group has described as "revolutionizing fresh produce logistics". read more

The Spanish tropicals specialist Montosa has expanded its logistics operations in Perpignan with the acquisition of a new warehouse. This move has increased the company's capacity in the French market from 300m² to over 700m². read more

Sources in the South African macadamia nut industry have expressed concerns that China will soon be able to fulfill its domestic production needs, potentially impacting exports to the country. read more

South Africa is expected to export approximately 58 percent of its cherry production this year, with another 28 percent being sold domestically. read more

MSC has increased its services for the Spanish citrus export season by providing weekly departures from the Port of Valencia to Canada and introducing new intermodal connections with the main distribution centers in the North American country. read more

Malezja uruchomiła nowe centrum eksportowe durianu, które ma na celu poprawę łańcucha dostaw tego owocu oraz pomóc mniejszym plantatorom w międzynarodowej wysyłce. read more

Ukraine continues to strengthen its position in the berry and fruit market. According to Taras Bashtannik, President of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association (UPOA), around 40% of perennial plantations are entirely new projects, while 60% are existing farms that expand, modify areas, or. read more

The renewable energy division of Aboitiz Power Corporation, Aboitiz Renewables, is supporting indigenous peoples' communities in the Philippines by assisting them in expanding their floriculture businesses through the allocation of over ₱600,000.00 in royalty shares from its hydropower plants in Benguet. read more

Ravatomanga, a close ally of former president Andry Rajoelina, has long held a strong position in Madagascar's lychee trade through his company Sodiat. Towards the end of last month, workers at the port of Tamatave started loading the first of three ships destined for Europe. However, operations were hindered by heavy storms, causing delays in loading pallets. read more