The main trends in the banana sector currently include increased demand for organic and sustainable bananas, the use of technology for farming practices, and the rise of fair trade certifications. Challenges in the sector involve threats from diseases like Panama disease and Black Sigatoka, as well as issues related to climate change and market competition. Opportunities in the banana sector include expanding into new markets, developing innovative products like banana flour or snacks, and improving supply chain efficiencies. read more

Compared to other countries active in the international produce sector - such as Spain, France, and the Netherlands in the EU, and then further afield in countries such as South Africa, Chile, Peru, and Turkey - the UK has always been a small-scale exporter of fresh fruits and vegetables. read more

Avocado production is increasing in Lebanon, as reported by Georgette Lahoud, the area manager for the south at the Rene Moawad Foundation. The Foundation, in partnership with the Embassy of the Netherlands, is supporting the Avocado Lebanon Association, the country's promotional body for avocados. read more

The national produce rescue business, Funky Food, has reached out to growers in Queensland and northern New South Wales to expand its sourcing network. The company aims to redirect surplus and cosmetically imperfect produce directly to Australian households. read more

Zapotrzebowanie na owoce produkowane w Bangladeszu rośnie na rynkach zagranicznych, co odzwierciedla się w wyższych dochodach z eksportu, zgodnie z danymi z Biura Promocji Eksportu (EPB). Dane EPB pokazują, że dochody z eksportu owoców wyniosły 0,58 miliona dolarów w roku fiskalnym 2021–2022. Do roku fiskalnego 2024–2025, read more

From March 18th to 20th, 2026, the seventh edition of the Tulip Trade Event will take place, with nine companies opening their doors to provide visitors from the Netherlands and abroad with a comprehensive overview of developments in the tulip sector in just a few days. The event continues to be popular. read more

On the outskirts of Knezha, a cabbage field is set to remain unharvested, with large volumes expected to be ploughed under. Instead of supplying the domestic market, the producer has decided not to harvest, citing purchase prices that do not cover costs. Plamen Tafradzhiyski, a 35-year-old, is the one behind this decision. read more

Higher tuber counts and favorable weather conditions are leading to increased potato production in Pakistan, with a 7% rise in yields this season, according to Muhammad Umair Javid of Fauji Fresh n Freeze Limited. "Farmers are already harvesting early crops to maximize profits. Tuber bulking appears to be robust, with each plant... read more

Good availability and quality of Tarocco oranges, but demand is not yet strong. Towards the end of the Calabrian clementine season with the first shipments of Spanish Hernandina and Tango varieties. Weak demand for spinach, while artichokes and fennel have been affected by the rains. read more

The Egyptian strawberry season of 2025/2026 was characterized by a significant expansion in acreage and an early harvest. However, challenges in obtaining seedlings led to a surge in production, causing prices to drop and an increase in shipment interceptions due to high Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs). read more

Benguet's cut-flower growers are anticipating a plentiful supply of high-quality blooms for Valentine's Day and the Panagbenga festival, thanks to the cold and dry weather, according to an official from the association. Andi Colti, the president of the La Trinidad Cut-Flower Growers Association, mentioned on Monday that the favorable conditions are expected to ensure an ample supply of quality flowers. read more

Spanish nuts and dried fruit are looking to increase their presence in the European Union (EU) in the face of international challenges such as US tariffs and the emergence of new markets like Mercosur countries and China. The nut industry is encountering trade obstacles, with the US imposing a 15% tariff on. read more

The 2026 harvest of the protected mandarin variety Nadorcott is already underway in the Iberian Peninsula, in a campaign that has started a little earlier this year and in which the acreage is officially estimated at around 9,200 hectares, mainly in Spain. Due to the weather conditions during the... read more

The Valencia orange crop in Southern Africa in 2025 surpassed the initial expectations, leading to higher export volumes and putting additional strain on markets and logistics. This information was reported in the latest newsletter by Boitshoko Ntshabele, the CEO of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa. read more

China has made significant progress in the digitalization of agriculture. Nanjing Agricultural University has developed Sinong, the first open-source large language model (LLM) in the country tailored for the agricultural industry. The project is already being hailed as a major advancement. read more

Belgium: Colruyt to open half an hour earlier

Starting from Monday, February 16, all Colruyt stores and Collect&Go pick-up points in Belgium will open at 8 a.m., which is half an hour earlier than previously. Colruyt claims to be the first discount store to open its doors this early.

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The Association of Agricultural Workers of the Canary Islands (Atratican) has expressed concerns about the purported importation of fruit from South America into the Canary Islands being falsely labelled as if it were produced in Spain. The association warns that this practice could escalate further. read more

Multicedi continues its growth and development path, confirming itself as one of the main players in the Organized Retail sector in Central and Southern Italy. The group closed 2025 with a turnover of 2.1 billion euros, an increase of +17.5% compared to 2024. read more

Exports of grapes, apples, plums, and cherries from the Republic of Moldova to the European Union can continue under the existing preferential quotas, as these have not been exhausted. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization (MDED) after a technical issue occurred. read more

In the heart of a rural area in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, Nosipho Mdakane is cultivating more than flowers. She is growing a dream with her flower farm Izimbali Growers. At the age of 39, the former construction professional has transformed a piece of land into a vibrant flower farm. Mdakane, read more