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The Egyptian exporter Pico is experiencing a surge in demand for strawberries this winter due to unfavorable weather conditions affecting production in Spain and Morocco. This has led European buyers to look for alternative suppliers. read more

Thailand's Berli Jucker (BJC) has acquired wholesale distributor MM Mega Market Vietnam (MMVN) in an indirect transaction valued at US$717 million, as reported by Vietnam Investment Review. read more

The premium UAE-based supermarket chain, Spinneys, is planning to open stores across Manila this year - its first expansion outside of the Gulf region, according to a report by ABS-CBN News. read more

The article was written by Mekonnen Solomon, the former Director of Horticulture Investment in Ethiopia. On January 20, 2026, during its 52nd regular meeting, the Council of Ministers of Ethiopia approved the revised investment incentive regulations, acknowledging them as a transformative policy. read more

Fiordelisi, an Italian company that is a leader in the production of sun-dried vegetables and semi-dried seeds, has strengthened the efficiency and sustainability of its logistics operations through a partnership with Tosca, a global leader in reusable plastic packaging solutions. read more

The Philippine government is currently in talks to lower tariffs on banana exports to Japan as a temporary solution while also working towards potentially securing duty-free access through future membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. This information was shared by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel. read more

Dostawa melonów z Gwatemali ustabilizowała się w ciągu ostatnich kilku tygodni. "Doświadczyliśmy niższych wolumenów podczas listopada, grudnia i na początku stycznia" - mówi Tom Ferguson, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w Classic Fruit Company. Większość tych niższych wolumenów przypisano opadom deszczu. read more

Intesa Sanpaolo, through the Agribusiness Department, has supported Spreafico Francesco & F.lli with a 12 million euro financing, guaranteed by Sace, to aid their development plans in Italy and abroad. Modern infrastructure, digitalization, sustainability: a comprehensive plan. read more

Solanum melongena (Pick-&-Joy Aubergine) from Vreugdenhil Young Plants in De Lier was awarded the Show Your Colours Award IPM 2026 on Thursday, 29 January, during the IPM 2026 trade fair in Essen, Germany. The prize was presented to Petra Vreugdenhil at the Show Your Colours presentation. read more

Two weeks later, the flood waters that submerged orchards have receded: in some areas, "massive issues" with oleo on lemons are expected, while waterlogged fields and damaged roads have disrupted citrus black spot spray programs, which an exporter has warned could increase disease pressure. read more

Apofruit Italia, a cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers with around 2,700 members in the most renowned areas of Italy, confirms its participation – Hall 2.2, Stand A-40 – at Fruit Logistica, the leading international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector scheduled from February 4th to 6th, 2026. read more

Kenya is intensifying its efforts to improve port efficiency as the upcoming avocado harvesting season approaches, aiming to safeguard the quality of fruit and facilitate the export of perishable produce. Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry Lee Kinyanjui emphasized the importance of efficient port operations. read more

Sun World International will present a partner-centric perspective at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin, Germany (Feb. 4-6, 2026). As the company enters 2026, a significant year marking five decades since its establishment, it is emphasizing future-oriented strategies. The showcase for this year reflects a broader global vision. read more

Napięcia między Iranem a USA dotykają eksportu zielonych bananów Cavendish z Indii - twierdzi Mariam Ali z firmy Preciouss Import & Export. "10 naszych kontenerów utknęło tam bez żadnej wartości rozliczenia. Eksporterzy zamieniają dwa kontenery bananów na jeden kontener jabłek tylko po to, aby jakoś dostać zapłatę." Zgodnie z... read more

Quality, sustainability, varietal innovation. With these fundamental principles, Apofruit Italia will participate in Fruit Logistica 2026 (Hall 2.2, booth A-40) with a wide range of products 100% made in Italy. An important novelty will be the Italian avocado project, currently in progress. read more

On January 26, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan with representatives from the Heze Peony Development Service Center in China, in the presence of Deputy Minister Bekten Bekbolotov. read more

The South African stone fruit sector is demonstrating ongoing coordination between export operations and adherence to social and environmental standards as the 2025/26 season advances. Preliminary compliance data from the current stone fruit season suggest that producers are meeting the necessary requirements. read more

"The news was received with pride and excitement across the organization," says Rushabh Shah of Osho Chemical Industries, which has recently received multiple awards. "Employees viewed the recognition as a meaningful validation of the culture they help build every day. It reinforced a strong sense of accomplishment and motivation within the team." read more

In an agricultural experiment, a young farmer from the Pampore area of Pulwama district has launched Kashmir's first independent initiative for tulip bulb production. This initiative could substantially decrease the Valley's reliance on imported bulbs and create new opportunities for rural employment. read more