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La Unió Llauradora reports that, by the end of 2025, the RASFF system recorded a total of 949 rejections of fruit and vegetable imports from non-EU countries, due to either unauthorized active ingredients or exceeding MRLs. This represents a 6.5% increase from the 892 rejections in 2024. Turkey and Egypt accounted for the highest number of rejections. read more

Icoel's expansion into international markets includes establishing a local presence and strengthening central operations. This strategy aims to support major fruit and vegetable producers in transitioning to automated, traceable production methods. Within this framework, Spain is one of the most... read more

Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine will resume accepting applications for grants to support the development of horticulture, berry production, viticulture, and greenhouse farming starting from February 2, 2026. Applications will be submitted via the Diia portal. read more

In southern Kazakhstan, in the Saryagash district, a local entrepreneur has successfully cultivated bananas and other tropical fruits in a 10-acre greenhouse, showcasing the region's potential for diverse agricultural production. read more

The revenue from agricultural exports in South Africa has been increasing until 2025, with total export earnings estimated at US$11.7 billion so far. The growth has been mainly driven by refrigerated shipments that depend on reliable cold-chain logistics, as stated by the Mediterranean Shipping Company. read more

Organto Foods has appointed Chad Hagen to its board of directors, effective January 27, 2026. He replaces Alejandro Maldonado, who resigned from the board effective January 26, 2026. The company, operating in the natural and organic food sector, is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. read more

W 2025 roku Afganistan wyeksportował 317 517 ton świeżych owoców, zgodnie z corocznym raportem handlowym Ministerstwa Przemysłu i Handlu. Całkowita wartość tych eksportów wyniosła około 142 milionów dolarów amerykańskich, zapewniając dochody z dewiz dla gospodarki, która pozostaje ściśle związana z rolnictwem. read more

Sezon peruwiańskich borówek zbliża się do końca. Fred Douven z abbGrowers podsumowuje udany sezon. "Otrzymaliśmy większe ilości niż w poprzednich latach, nie tylko w wartościach bezwzględnych po latach El Niño, ale także procentowo w porównaniu z Stanami Zjednoczonymi i Azją." "I read more

With the successful commercial implementation of its RCS 2.0 rooting system in three key markets, Selecta One has taken the next step in rolling out the technology globally. RCS 2.0 is now being applied under very different production environments and market conditions, marking its transition. read more

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The supply of avocados from Mexico remains robust. "Weather conditions have helped produce an excellent avocado harvest with great sizes, and we anticipate that the U.S. market will be well-supplied until the end of the season in June," says Aaron Acosta of Villita Avocados. In the current market, he... read more

This year, over 30 exhibitors have joined the Italy Collective, coordinated by CSO Italy in collaboration with Fruitimprese, on the occasion of the 2026 edition of Fruit Logistica in Berlin from February 4th to 6th. read more

The EU and India have finalized negotiations on a free trade agreement, creating a free trade zone that encompasses approximately two billion people. This agreement connects the second and fourth largest economies in the world and establishes new guidelines for trade, including products such as fruits, vegetables, and plant-based items. read more

In Japan, the air freight company JAL Cargo has partnered with East Japan Railway to transport time-sensitive fruits and vegetables from regional production areas to airports for export across Asia. The JAL de Hako-byun service combines high-speed rail with long-distance flights and is targeted towards perishable goods. read more

Dwa duże strajki pracowników bezpośrednio wpływające na produkcję i handel owocami i warzywami zostały ogłoszone na przyszły tydzień w Grecji. Oba strajki stawiają na pierwszym miejscu kwestie bezpieczeństwa w miejscu pracy. Pierwszy to ogólnokrajowy strajk w przemyśle spożywczym, który odbędzie się we wtorek, 3 lutego. read more

A new banana ripening facility has opened near the port of Antwerp in Zele, expanding ripening capacity in Belgium and serving customers in several European markets. The facility is the sixth ripening site within the company's network and is already operational, with containers of Yellow brand. read more

Cztery statki przewożące południowoafrykańskie winogrona mają dotrzeć do Europy w ciągu najbliższych dwóch tygodni, w okresie intensywnej promocji winogron, przy czym ceny spadły w zeszłym tygodniu nawet do 1,29 euro. "Sprzedajemy znacznie więcej podczas promocji" - mówi Nico Louw, dyrektor ds. marketingu w EXSA. read more

The nominates for the HortiContact Innovation Award 2026 have been announced. The award is a long-standing feature of the HortiContact trade fair in the Netherlands and acknowledges innovative products and concepts that contribute to the advancement of the greenhouse horticulture sector. read more

In view of the 2028 Simhastha fair, the government of Madhya Pradesh has approved the development of a 100-acre commercial flower production cluster in Ujjain. This initiative aims to meet the year-round demand from the religious city and increase farmers' incomes. read more

"Due to the cold and rainy weather in December and January, the supply of vegetables in southern Spain and Morocco is currently limited. More weather-sensitive specialties, such as hot peppers and Sweet Bites mini sweet peppers, are the most affected by this. December has undoubtedly been one of" read more