Regions

"There is a sense that carrots are approaching a turning point. 'There have been some supply issues when you consider the broader perspective,' says Mark Sato from Fortune Growers, a Mexican-based producer with packing partners in California and the East Coast. Regarding Canada, the country has concluded its season." read more

At Marni Fruit in Barendrecht, the South African pumpkin season has started. "Last week we received the first containers of bottle gourds, and from now on we will have weekly arrivals," says Niek Haerkens. Muscat pumpkins and Hokkaido pumpkins will follow in a fortnight. read more

The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the Republic of South Africa has been granted market access to export fresh table grapes to the Republic of Korea. The Korean authorities informed South Africa of this market opening on 23 January 2026, enabling exports to begin promptly. read more

The Israeli fruit and vegetable sector is experiencing an unprecedented crisis. The international boycott of the country's products, already well-known, has halted exports and left farmers with thousands of tons of unsold fruit. Between mangoes, citrus fruits, and the iconic oranges... read more

The South Tyrolean consortium Vog, a top apple supplier located in the northeastern region of Italy, has unveiled a new strategic approach aimed at enhancing communication and engagement with consumers. read more

The Philippines ended 2025 with a much smaller agricultural trade deficit in December, thanks to a sharp increase in agricultural exports, particularly tropical fruits. This, coupled with reduced imports, helped alleviate pressure on the country's external accounts. read more

India’s Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture, and Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has announced that the country has set a target to achieve self-reliance in the production of fruits, vegetables, and flowers and to stop importing them within. read more

Prices of Chilean cherries remained mostly stable compared to last week, although there were noticeable disparities in both pricing and sales speed between premium and regular quality fruit. For instance, a 2.5 kg pack of 3J grade Regina cherries was selling at around ¥150-160 (US$0.95-1.02) per box. read more

Before the Pongal festival, prices of flowers and fruits rose significantly on Wednesday in Tiruchy, with vendors citing a shortage of supply as one of the reasons for the price increase. Flower prices remained low until Monday but began to rise from Tuesday as expected. read more

Arrigoni Group has announced the launch of a new brand identity, which will be officially presented at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from February 4th to 6th, 2026. The refreshed visual identity will be implemented across the entire Group and its subsidiaries: Arrigoni France, Artes, and Lirsa. The rebranding process was... read more

On February 2, Moldova's National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA) reported the destruction of a 15-ton shipment of imported dill due to pesticide pencycuron levels exceeding safety limits, as reported by Logos Press. Authorities stated that such cases occur when producers do not follow proper agricultural practices. read more

W 2025 roku Mołdawia stanowiła 61,5% eksportu pomidorów Ukrainy, informuje Logos Press. Polska i Rumunia były innymi czołowymi importerami, z udziałami wynoszącymi odpowiednio 34,1% i 1,1%. Udział Mołdawii w eksporcie pomidorów Ukrainy zmniejszył się w porównaniu z 2024 rokiem, kiedy wynosił 86%. read more

Kolkata has emerged as a national focal point for floriculture as the Bengal Rose Society hosted the 42nd Indian Rose Convention and All India Rose Show from 3-5 January at Lions Safari Park. Organised under the aegis of the Indian Rose Federation, the convention highlighted Bengal's historic and... read more

The rola of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is to safeguard Canada's food supply. This includes ensuring food safety by identifying contamination to prevent foodborne illnesses, ensuring regulatory compliance, accurate labeling, and traceability in the supply chain. One of their divisions, the... read more

Wraz z nadchodzącym Dniem Zakochanych Miami International Airport obsługuje gwałtowny wzrost przesyłek kwiatowych, pomimo że wyższe taryfy i podwyżki płac zwiększają koszty importerów i nabywców, oświadczyli urzędnicy USA. Amerykańska Służba Celna i Ochrony Granic szacuje, że blisko 990 milionów łodyg kwiatów. read more

Greenhouse development is growing across Africa as farmers look for more dependable production systems that can adapt to various climates, infrastructure limitations, and operational capabilities. GreenCon, a company based in Zimbabwe, has been operating on the continent for over thirty years since its establishment. read more

Wznowione negocjacje w Brukseli w tym tygodniu dotyczące potencjalnej Umowy o Wolnym Handlu między Australią a Unią Europejską, australijskie ciało reprezentujące rolnictwo ponownie wyraziło obawy dotyczące dostępu do rynków rolnych. Minister Handlu Don Farrell powiedział w zeszłym tygodniu parlamentowi, że "jakakolwiek umowa wymagałaby lepszej oferty". read more

During the severe winter in the Yellow River Delta, Xing Yan, a resident of the Yellow River estuary, finds solace in the warmth of his home where orchids flourish. This comfort is not derived from a boiler, but rather from utilizing geothermal energy from deep within the Earth. Xing resides in Niuzhuang Township in Dongying. read more

A 5kg case of Belgian endives was advertised for €7 [8.26 USD] at an E.Leclerc store in the Hauts-de-France region, right in the midst of the French endive season, causing discomfort within the sector. "Some stores do not highlight the French origin." This comes at a time when French endive producers are... read more

Raspberries are becoming a significant crop in Peru's drive to diversify its fruit production. Agromercado, an organization associated with the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri), emphasized this during the webinar "Commercial trends of raspberry cultivation in Peru." read more