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"Today, market standards are completely different than 15-20 years ago. Consumers are primarily looking for quality, and price is no longer as important as it used to be," emphasizes Paweł Korfanty, referring to the current situation in the blueberry market in Poland. He was a participant ..." read more

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Spain in January 2026 is the first to be calculated using 2025 as the new base year. This update involves revising the index's structure, adjusting weightings, and modifying the representative basket of goods and services. Notably, blueberries are now included in the CPI reference for the first time. read more

On January 26, 2026, the Primorsky branch of the Federal Centre for Animal and Plant Health Safety confirmed the presence of western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) in fresh-cut flowers imported from China. Two consignments totaling 165,900 stems were inspected at the Pogranichny. read more

The Greek Deputy Minister of Rural Development, Ioannis Andrianos, officially opened the new citrus sorting line equipped with Artificial Intelligence technology at Mitrosilis S.A. The event also celebrated the company's 50th anniversary since its founding. This took place on Sunday, February 1st, at the company's headquarters. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez naukowców z Centrum Volcani w Rishon LeZion, Izraelu, wykorzystało edycję genów CRISPR do zmniejszenia gorzkości grejpfruta. "Dzieci zazwyczaj nie lubią grejpfruta, ponieważ jest dla nich zbyt gorzki" - powiedział dr Nir Carmi. Gorzkość grejpfruta jest związana z związkami chemicznymi, takimi jak naryngina,... read more

The United States and India have agreed on a framework for a Temporary Reciprocal Trade Agreement, marking a de-escalation of tensions, as reported by Portal Fructicola.com. The main point of contention is the reduction of US tariffs on Indian exports from 50% to 18% from the original 25%. read more

Zbliżając się Tydzień Walentynkowy, sytuacja nie jest różowa dla indyjskich producentów kwiatów. Podczas gdy róże zalewają rynki przed 14 lutego, rolnicy eksportujący kwiaty borykają się z gwałtownie rosnącymi kosztami frachtu lotniczego, które znacząco podkopały ich konkurencyjność na rynkach międzynarodowych. Globalny rynek kwiatów... read more

"We have decided to hold back on planting as it is too wet. We say in Ireland that you shouldn't start sowing until the weather is right." read more

Spanish offerings dominated the mandarin market with Nadorcott, Tangold, and Orri varieties. Turkey's primary representation was Murcott. Israeli Orri oranges were well received for their organoleptic properties, and the first Minneola oranges from Israel are expected in week 8. read more

Obecnie dostawy papryki z upraw szklarniowych z Meksyku osiągnęły swój szczyt. "W tym okresie roku uprawiamy paprykę w czterech różnych stanach Meksyku - Sonora, Sinaloa, Nayarit i Jalisco - i wszystkie cztery regiony produkcyjne znajdują się w różnych fazach, ale wszystko idzie zgodnie z planem" - mówi Mark Munger, wiceprezes. read more

Farmer in Punjab are increasingly growing broccoli as demand rises among higher-income consumers, according to a report by Wealth Pakistan. Even though broccoli is still considered a niche crop compared to cauliflower and cabbage, it is now being sold in major supermarkets, specialized vegetable stores, and online platforms. read more

The problems with flooding in Portugal have not yet ended. While water levels are currently receding, Tania Luz e Silva of Rush Group and Rush Farms warns that the situation could deteriorate again by the end of February: "Although the water level dropped slightly this read more

Ceny ogórków w Rosji wzrosły o 111% w ciągu ostatnich trzech miesięcy. Podwyżki cen w styczniu i lutym są typowe, ale skala tego wzrostu przyciągnęła uwagę opinii publicznej. W kilku miastach ceny detaliczne wzrosły do 500–1,000 rubli za kilogram (€5.50-€11.0), co wywołało porównania z. read more

Chile's cherry industry is facing challenges in the 2026 season due to high export volumes, decreasing prices, and reduced demand in China, its primary market. Despite several years of growth in exports, there are now indications of a market adjustment. According to Frutas de Chile, shipments have reached 113.8 million boxes... read more

Emilia-Romagna is a generous land, guardian of agricultural traditions and recognized excellences worldwide, with its 44 PDO and PGI productions, the highest number in Italy. This is where the Emilia-Romagna IGP Pear is born, an authentic expression of a unique region, where the climate... read more

The starting gates have opened, and there is no lack of potential Chinese buyers seeking South Africa's stone fruit. The first two shipments of sugar plums (an old South African prune variety called Van der Merwe) sent by Icon Fruit arrived on time in Shanghai. read more

Jackson & Perkins is officially expanding into Canada. Starting in February 2026, Canadian gardeners will have the opportunity to browse and purchase a specially curated collection of Jackson & Perkins roses through the brand's new online store in Canada. This marks a significant milestone for both the company and the gardening community in Canada. read more

Import of Vietnamese dragon fruit into India is currently at its peak during the wedding season from November to February, according to Vikrant Sharma, a partner at IndoViet Group, a company that imports and exports fresh produce. "Vietnam's red soils produce high-quality white-flesh varieties with a unique sweet-sour taste." read more

Rwanda has launched a new export initiative aimed at improving market access for agricultural producers, with a focus on direct air cargo shipments of fruits and vegetables to West and Central Africa. The program is led by the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) and targets. read more

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