South Africa's apple and pear industry is constantly changing, with advancements in production methods, market entry, and collaboration among growers playing a key role in shaping the sector. This insight comes from Calla du Toit of Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing and Hortgro Pome. Du Toit, who has been a fruit grower since 1997, currently serves as the Procurement Director. read more

The worsening of the geopolitical situation in the Middle East is having a significant and immediate impact on the costs of the fruit and vegetable supply chain. Importers associated with Fruitimprese are sounding the alarm, reporting a general increase in logistics and energy costs. read more

During Macfrut 2026, Europrogress will organize a round table discussion on Italian greenhouse cultivation as part of the Fruit & Veg Professional Show. The session will delve into one of the key strategic topics for the sector: the challenges and opportunities of greenhouse production in Italy. read more

W styczniu i lutym 2026 roku Gruzja wyeksportowała 594 tony cebuli o wartości 148 000 dolarów. Oznacza to znaczny wzrost w porównaniu z tym samym okresem w 2025 roku, kiedy eksport wyniósł tylko 1 tonę o wartości 2000 dolarów. W ciągu pierwszych dwóch miesięcy 2026 roku cały eksport cebuli został skierowany... read more

The cost escalation triggered by the crisis related to the war in Iran is putting increasing pressure on the fruit and vegetable system every day. Among the sectors that are at risk of paying the highest price is the fourth range, already dealing with known structural vulnerabilities and now under immense pressure. read more

Indias onion exports are facing significant challenges due to disruptions in West Asia, including the closure of Gulf ports and sharply increasing shipping costs. This information was shared by Shvam Dhumal, the Director of Agroindi EXIM Pvt Ltd, an onion exporter based in Nashik. "We had containers loaded on vessels sailing out in February." read more

The Honduran fruit and vegetable sector has made significant progress in its strategy to expand into international markets with the start of melon shipments to China, one of the top destinations in terms of global consumption volume. Seven containers with produce from southern Honduras, a key. read more

Flower sellers in Rawalpindi are experiencing a significant decline in business due to a sharp rise in flower prices, resulting in an estimated 80 per cent drop in sales. This trend is driving customers towards more affordable alternatives, according to florists in different markets throughout the city. read more

Spring frosts have been one of the most serious risk factors in the production of berries for years. In many regions of Poland, episodes of temperatures dropping below zero occur during the period of intensive generative development of plants - from the white bud phase to read more

Jako wiosna tchnie życie w wzgórza Khagrachhari, rozległe obszary pochyłych terenów i pól uprawnych zmieniają się w złote słońce, oferując spektakl wizualny i obiecującą szansę ekonomiczną dla lokalnych rolników. Jasnożółte kwiaty, stojące dumnie pod miękką wiosną read more

The Port of Malaga, Spain, is expanding its commercial links with Latin America, with a focus on Peru and Chile to enhance the flow of fruit and vegetable products into Europe. A delegation from the port, along with Noatum Terminal Malaga, the Malagaport Foundation, and ICEX, conducted a... read more

Banana growers worldwide are facing multiple challenges, including dealing with the persistent soil-borne fungus Tropical Race 4, as well as diseases like Moko and Black Sigatoka. In addition, issues such as water scarcity, increasing costs, declining average yields, and the growing market demand for more sustainable farming practices are also causing concerns for them. read more

Colombia has lifted all anti-dumping duties on frozen fries from the EU. This will allow exporters from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands to regain full access to the Colombian market. The measure affected around 85 per cent of European fries exports to the country, worth approximately. read more

The Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services has introduced two new prickly pear cactus varieties developed through its breeding program: 'Dual Label' and 'Gold Label'. The prickly pear cactus is a plant native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil. It grows attached to trees or. read more

The heavy rainfall in Portugal has been extreme, but the situation has become manageable as weather patterns have improved, says Susana Ferreira, commercial and marketing director of Portuguese grape exporter Vale da Rosa: "Portugal has recently faced periods of intense and persistent rainfall. read more

In a crowded and competitive sector like apples, the growth of Pink Lady® in Italy is not going unnoticed. The numbers confirm it. According to the Agroter's Monitor Ortofrutta surveys, in the hypermarkets and supermarkets channel, the packaged Pink Lady product has recorded read more

Dear petrol, due to logistical issues combined with low volumes due to bad weather, it is mainly affecting tomatoes, with prices reaching 6 €/kg for red cherry tomatoes and 4.00 €/kg for cherry and piccadilly tomatoes. Prices are also increasing for... read more

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While the South African stone fruit and grape marketing seasons in the Middle East are expected to wind down in the coming weeks, shipments of apples and pears have just begun. read more

Znaki zapowiadają udany sezon durianów w Penang, Malezja, ponieważ gorące i suche warunki w ostatnich miesiącach przyczyniły się do wcześniejszego rozpoczęcia zbiorów. read more