The interruption of maritime rotations across the Mediterranean Sea due to adverse weather conditions resulted in a three-day halt in Moroccan exports of fresh produce to Europe. The challenging logistics situation was further exacerbated by weather-related difficulties faced by farms during this period. read more

The operator of a Sunshine Coast strawberry farming business in Australia has been ordered by the Supreme Court to pay over $730,000 to a labour hire company following the liquidation of the farm. In a decision announced on December 12, Judge John Muir ruled in favor of Star Recruitment. read more

Adomex will join Dutch Flower Group (DFG) if the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) grants approval. Both parties view this potential partnership as a significant move towards maintaining a leading position in the cut green industry in the future. By combining forces, they aim to strengthen their market presence and enhance their competitive edge. read more

Since last Sunday, heavy storms with abundant and continuous rainfall have hit various parts of eastern Spain, bringing the harvesting of some crops like citrus fruits and leafy vegetables to a halt. In the north of Almeria, the waterlogging caused by the rain that fell between Sunday afternoon has affected agricultural activities. read more

Agrícola Pampa Baja operates in a desert region where water must be sourced from over 100 kilometers away. Despite this challenge, they have developed a highly diverse and competitive agricultural model to access international markets, including Europe, the U.S., and Asia, during key trading read more

The Cargo Terminal East at Maastricht Aachen Airport has been reapproved by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) as a Phytosanitary Inspection Centre. This means that flowers, fruit, vegetables, and other plant-based products can now undergo inspections at the airport. read more

Shipments of pomegranates from Israel to the U.S. are well underway. "We have already received several shipments this year," says Todd Kostka, import sales manager at John Vena Inc. "Compared to last year, we started a bit earlier, and this year's shipments are ahead of schedule. California's season ended earlier last year." read more

W sezonie 2025 około 35 hektarów w regionie Charkowa zostało przeznaczonych na uprawę orzeszków ziemnych. Po raz pierwszy, uprawa została również zasiana w regionie Czernihowskim na 5 hektarach w celu oceny jej potencjału w różnych warunkach glebowych i klimatycznych, informuje SEEDS. Średnie plony w tym sezonie. read more

Morocco has achieved a new record in frozen raspberry exports to France in 2025, as reported by EastFruit. In the first 10 months of the year, France imported 1.95 thousand tons of frozen raspberries and blackberries under HS Code 081120 from Morocco, with a total value of US$5.8 million. read more

Nine table grape producers from the southern districts of Cahul and Taraclia in Moldova obtained Global G.A.P. certification in December. This certification enables them to directly supply fresh grapes to EU retail chains. The certification process, which took place throughout most of the 2025 season, was successfully implemented. read more

W ciągu pierwszych dziewięciu miesięcy 2025 roku Kirgistan importował 28 256 ton ziemniaków o wartości 11,38 miliona dolarów. W porównaniu, całkowite importy w 2024 roku wynosiły zaledwie 508 ton o wartości 0,3 miliona dolarów, zgodnie z danymi Komitetu Statystycznego. Chiny odpowiadały za większość importu, dostarczając 21 994 ton. read more

Zgodnie z informacją podaną przez Ismaila Yilmaza, który pełni funkcję Prezesa Stowarzyszenia Eksporterów Roślin Ozdobnych i Ich Produktów, goździki pozostają głównym artykułem eksportowym w branży kwiatowej w Turcji. Jednak w ostatnich latach rozszerzyli swoją ofertę i zaczęli eksportować inne odmiany. read more

Mercadona has finalized an agreement to acquire Logifruit, a company that specializes in managing reusable packaging. The objective is to enhance Mercadona's logistics coordination and improve the efficiency and sustainability of its distribution network. This acquisition includes integrating Logifruit's operations into Mercadona's existing framework. read more

The Mollar de Elche pomegranate campaign, which is set to conclude in mid-January, is currently in its final phase. This season has been characterized by a rise in the supply of second-class fruit, attributed to the effects of adverse weather conditions and pests, as well as intense competition in the market stemming from Morocco's substantial production. read more

Recently, hydrogen peroxide has been in the spotlight as the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority is closely monitoring its use in greenhouse horticulture. The team at Van der Ende Group explains that many growers are curious about what this increased scrutiny means for their water management. read more

North Sea Port and the Port of Santos in Brazil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize cooperation aimed at developing a green corridor between Europe and South America. The agreement was signed on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, and is valid for a period of five years. read more

Ukraine still lacks large vegetable storage facilities, leading to the need for imports and causing price fluctuations in the domestic market, stated Dmytro Solomchuk, a People's Deputy of Ukraine and member of the parliamentary Committee on Agrarian and Land Policy, in a briefing to journalists. read more

PML Seafrigo UK & Ireland has announced the departure of chief executive Mike Parr and the appointment of Sean Smith as his successor. Smith assumed the role on December 1, 2025. PML Seafrigo UK & Ireland is a part of the Seafrigo Group, which offers temperature-controlled logistics services. read more

Citrus harvesting in Georgia's Adjara region is progressing under challenging conditions. Vaja Mkurnalidze, the director of Agro Invest Service, stated that the fruit quality has improved this season due to favorable weather allowing mandarins to fully ripen. This is in contrast to previous years when... read more

Eksport winogron stołowych z Chin ma wzrosnąć o 16 procent w sezonie marketingowym 2025/26, osiągając poziom 770 000 ton metrycznych. Jeśli to się powiedzie, Chiny zrównają się z Peru jako największy eksporter winogron stołowych na świecie po raz pierwszy, po wyprzedzeniu Chile w zeszłym sezonie. Produkcja winogron stołowych w Chinach. read more