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Australia and New Zealand's premier horticulture event, Hort Connections 2026, is scheduled to be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre this year, with an extended four-day program from June 1-4. read more

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The major Australasian fresh produce business, Freshmax Group, has announced the appointment of Reg Weine as its new chief executive officer. read more

Agronometrics has launched the Morocco Data Club during Fruit Logistica 2026, signaling a significant advancement in fostering market transparency and collaboration within the Moroccan blueberry industry. Over the past decade, Morocco has established itself as a key global blueberry supplier, solidifying its position in the export market. read more

The founder of the flower shop Mimosa stated that flower prices on the Georgian market have significantly increased compared to last year, but the demand, especially for high-value bouquets, remains strong. She mentioned that price growth is particularly noticeable during holiday periods, with an average increase of 30–50%. read more

Employees at the Israeli container shipping company ZIM have initiated a strike in response to the announcement of a takeover by Hamburg-based Hapag-Lloyd. Ziva Lainer Schkolnik, a union representative in Haifa, stated that approximately 800 out of 1,000 employees have gone on strike. "Since this morning, we read more

An apparent decrease in EU imports of Moroccan tomatoes has been attributed to delays in customs data transmission rather than changes in trade volumes. A notification on the European Commission customs portal states that Moroccan imports have been "significantly lower than the typical levels" in recent months, with delays caused by national authorities. read more

Plant Grow Harvest announced the successful completion of a comprehensive international sourcing trip to the Netherlands. During the visit, company representatives met with Dutch breeding partners to evaluate and select new potato varieties for introduction into the U.S. market. The strategic. read more

New Zealand: Foodstuffs' basket continues to track below FPI in 2026, Bumper apple crop on the way

The Foodstuffs grocery co-ops in New Zealand are reporting that despite wider inflationary pressures, their food basket prices remain below the Food Price Index in 2026. Additionally, they are experiencing one of the strongest apple seasons in decades, providing excellent value and quality for apple enthusiasts. read more

Georgian blueberry exports are projected to range from US$4 to US$5 per kilogram on the global markets this season, as reported by Agritouch founder Ekaterine Vepkhvadze. Prices usually start at higher levels during the early June to August harvest period and decrease later on, with Russia being a key market. read more

The geothermal project Polanen has officially begun providing heat to greenhouse growers in the Westland region of the Netherlands. This project represents another advancement in the region's energy transition, with geothermal energy playing a growing role in reducing dependence on. read more

Vitafresh's South African butternut squash has had a successful beginning, with harvesting and packing commencing in the second week. The first containers are now beginning to arrive in Europe and the UK. "The volumes are progressing well," stated Daniel Badger from Vitafresh. "We are heading into a read more

India's Nashik onion market is experiencing typical fluctuations, with red onion exports remaining stable due to demand from the Gulf and Asia, according to Kiran Gandurde, Co-founder of Matoshree Fresh Foods. "Export-quality red onions are being sold at USD 11-16.5 per quintal, recovering from last week's low of USD 9-14." read more

The Eisberg Group, which is a part of the Bell Food Group, has recently undergone a significant strategic realignment in 2025. This included selling its production facilities in Eastern Europe and refocusing its efforts on its core DACH markets (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). As part of this reorganization, former CFO Tobias Wölfle assumed the role of CEO. read more

Owoce i warzywa sprzedawane luzem w Polsce od 17 lutego będą musiały wyświetlać flagę kraju pochodzenia zgodnie z nowymi krajowymi przepisami mającymi na celu zwiększenie przejrzystości rynku, poinformowała agencja informacyjna Qazinform. Wymóg dotyczy świeżych produktów i bananów oferowanych bez opakowań,... read more

With Ramadan approaching, dates are making their way back to market stalls, bazaars, and supermarket shelves across Turkey. According to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute, the demand for dates is increasing, as shown by both import and export numbers, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

During the Valentine's season, Kempegowda International Airport shipped over 60 million rose stems weighing more than 2,700 tonnes to 26 international destinations, as officials reported on Tuesday. The facility is operated by Bangalore International Airport. read more

Blueberry production in Poland, as well as worldwide, changes from season to season. Alongside technical and cultivation issues, there is a continuous search for better and more adapted varieties to the conditions. Experts at the Blueberry Factory 2025

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W ciągu ostatnich tygodni silne opady deszczu oraz powodzie dotknęły duże obszary południowej Europy. Półwysep Iberyjski, w tym wybrzeże portugalskie, został szczególnie dotknięty. "W naszych operacjach rolniczych na umowę tam też jest bardzo mokro. Jednakże, według prognozy pogody, powinno być" read more

The Australian macadamia industry is launching a new project aimed at strengthening its position in key export markets, including the USA, Germany, and China. Funded by Hort Innovation and delivered by NielsenIQ, the initiative will provide quarterly retail data designed to support this effort. read more