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The plantation operator Sipef, based in Schoten, Antwerp, achieved record financial results last year, driven by strong performance in its established plantations and advantageous sales prices. The company has a global presence, operating in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Ivory Coast. read more

The suspense is over: the first South African stonefruit have arrived in China, with Delecta opening the field with late cultivar yellow and white flesh nectarines. "When we got word that the final approval had been signed and South Africa could now officially send stonefruit to China, we made read more

The Vittoria countryside, in the province of Ragusa, last Thursday, February 5th, hosted a strategic Open Day for the tomato sector. At the center of the event, organized by BASF | Nunhems and Euroagri, the cherry tomato Daivion F1 was showcased. The variety is presented as a response. read more

Flower Farmers in Bahong, Philippines, are currently busy preparing their flower products for the upcoming Valentine's Day celebration. Bahong is renowned as the Rose Capital of the Philippines, with roses being the most sought-after flower during the Valentine's season. Local farmers are anticipating read more

The Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges PGI expresses deep concern about the entry into the European market, and in particular the Italian market, of oranges from Egypt containing residues of pesticides banned in Italy. The news, reported by the Alert System, is causing alarm within the Consortium. read more

9 February 2026, the Omsk regional office of Russia's plant health authority detected western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) in a consignment of 5,600 chrysanthemum cuttings imported from China via Kazakhstan. Laboratory testing confirmed the presence of viable specimens. read more

Tomato growers in the Netherlands produce 80-100 kg of large vine tomatoes per square meter. After harvesting, an intensive packaging and quality control process takes place. At Schenkeveld, this process is increasingly being carried out using AI-driven quality control, with the GearStation from a technology company. read more

The demand for ENVY™ apples is growing in various Asian markets in anticipation of the Lunar New Year and Tết celebrations. Forecasted volumes for the 2026 trading period are exceeding the levels seen in 2025 in countries like China, Vietnam, and Thailand. In China, the projected volumes for 2026 are expected to be 27% higher than the previous year. read more

Po ostatnich burzach Agroseguro otrzymał zgłoszenia dotyczące 22 213 hektarów uszkodzonych terenów rolniczych, co w sumie daje szacowaną kwotę 35 milionów euro wypłat odszkodowań. Niemniej jednak, ta liczba jest wstępna i może się zwiększyć do około 40 000 hektarów, jak twierdzi Sergio de Andrés, dyrektor generalny. read more

Gijs Hoogendoorn was attracted to Portugal in 1999 due to the optimal climate for fruit production. Currently, he cultivates berries throughout the year in tunnels covering approximately 25 hectares in Odemira. Despite encountering sporadic heavy rainfall in the past few years, he had never encountered such extreme conditions before. "It has been an... read more

Cucumber prices are currently reaching record highs. Severe weather in southern Spain has almost completely halted supply from the country, leaving Belgian and Dutch traders facing an exceptional market situation. "Cucumber prices are reaching extremely high levels, the likes of which read more

Prognozy wskazują, że eksport rolniczy Republiki Południowej Afryki osiągnie rekordowe poziomy w 2025 roku. Wartość eksportu ma przekroczyć 13,7 miliarda dolarów amerykańskich, dzięki stale rosnącemu popytowi na cytrusy, winogrona i orzechy macadamia na rynkach światowych. W ciągu pierwszych dziewięciu miesięcy 2025 roku wartość eksportu wzrosła o 10 procent. read more

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Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL), the leading trade show for fresh produce in Asia, has named Unitec, a global technology leader in the produce industry, as its exclusive Official Technology Partner for the 2026 edition. read more

Demand for T&G Global's premium Envy apples is increasing in important Asian markets, particularly in China, Vietnam, and Thailand, in anticipation of the Lunar New Year and Tet celebrations. read more

As the 2025/26 Chilean cherry season comes to an end, the Chinese market is undergoing a complex structural shift. Despite high expectations at the beginning of the season, the market performance has been impacted by concentrated arrivals and the "commoditization" of the category. read more

The New Zealand snack-sized apple brand Rockit has introduced a new premium gifting format exclusively available online and in over 60 Sam's Club stores, just in time for the upcoming Lunar New Year gifting season. read more

Polskie sklepy sprzeciwiają się flagom z krajem pochodzenia dla owoców i warzyw Polska Organizacja Handlu i Dystrybucji (POHiD) wyraziła sprzeciw wobec propozycji Ministerstwa Rolnictwa dotyczącej obowiązkowych flag z krajem pochodzenia na wyświetlaczach owoców i warzyw. Źródło: esmmagazine.com. read more

Morocco achieved its highest lemon export volumes in five seasons in 2024/25, reversing a four-year decline trend, as reported by EastFruit. Between November 2024 and October 2025, the country exported 9,700 tons of lemons, worth over US$5 million. This marks an 80% increase. read more

Ceny warzyw uprawianych w szklarniach są obecnie bardzo wysokie. Notuje się rekordowe ceny od co najmniej ostatnich pięciu sezonów - zauważa EastFruit. read more