A lab at the University of Georgia has developed a method of identifying the source of garlic by using microbiota and machine learning to combat food fraud. Led by Xiangyu Deng, a professor at the UGA Center for Food Safety, researchers studied the microbiota, which refers to the community of small living organisms. read more

The Donnalia Company of the Di Pasquale family, a well-established reality in the Sicilian fruit and vegetable sector, has made it onto the list of "Southern Stars 2026" compiled by Il Sole 24 Ore in collaboration with Statista. The company has been recognized among the 200 businesses in the South of Italy with the read more

Amit Chopade, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports, states that there are fewer Indian grapes available for export this season. "This year's grape harvest is smaller than it was in the previous season. I expect it to be lower by around 40 per cent," he said. read more

Jedna sezon winogron nie jest taka sama jak inna, a aktualna sytuacja na rynku jasno to ilustruje. "Jesteśmy na rynku z indyjskimi winogronami od trzech tygodni, ale ogólna podaż jest o 50% niższa" - mówi Lucien de Wit z LuBa Fresh. "Jednocześnie, częściowo z powodu dopłat, read more

"The new international tensions with the opening of the conflict in Iran will inevitably have repercussions on the agri-food supply chains, but this does not mean that this will automatically result in price increases. Certainly not with immediate effect," says Ernesto Dalle Rive. read more

One out of every five agricultural entrepreneurs in the Netherlands frequently or constantly worries about the financial future and continuity of their business. This information comes from a member survey conducted by the Dutch agricultural organization LTO Noord among over a thousand farmers. read more

Mango farmers in Dhanusha and the Tarai-Madhes region are eagerly waiting for the rains as the trees are currently in bloom. Farmers are concerned that the delayed rainfall may impact fruit formation and production. Badri Mahato, a mango farmer from Bateshwar in Dhanusha, mentioned that the insufficient rainfall so far could affect the mango crop. read more

Rising costs attributed to the conflict in the Middle East are impacting the supply chains of fresh produce in the UK, with berry growers experiencing pressure leading up to the summer season. The British Berry Growers Association noted that disruptions in the region are driving up input costs, such as fuel and fertilizers. read more

The end of Ramadan has increased the activity at Egyptian farms and packing houses, which are currently busy fulfilling and shipping orders in preparation for the Eid vacations. The demand for Egyptian oranges remains high in various markets, but the sector is also encountering significant challenges, described by Ahmed as a "crisis." read more

In the debate on the effects of war in Iran on agriculture, attention is almost exclusively focusing on the increase in oil prices and, consequently, on the rise in fuel, plastics, and fertilizers. But the real impact, for those who operate daily in international markets, is... read more

In early March, Maersk redirected multiple sailings on its Me11 (Middle East/India–Mediterranean) and Mecl (Middle East/India–US East Coast) services, moving from the Trans-Suez route to the Cape of Good Hope because of "unexpected limitations" in the broader Red Sea operating conditions. read more

Guatemala's ornamental plants, flowers, and foliage sector is currently hosting another edition of Agritrade Expo & Conference, one of the most important events for the international promotion of the country's non-traditional agricultural products. Organized by AGEXPORT, the event takes place from read more

In week 10, the fruit and vegetable sector Lcc returns to growth in volume, while the value maintains a positive trend, supported by the increase in the average mix price. On the channel front, only discount and online channels show a decline. The focus of the week is on tomatoes, the protagonists of the department. read more

India's sweet corn exports in retort pouches have been steadily growing in recent years, with strong demand seen in markets such as Russia and the Middle East, according to Laxman Savalkar, Co-founder and Director at Magnus Farm Fresh. "Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat are the leading producers, with significant acreage." read more

Shipments of cauliflower from Italy dominated the market, with French shipments coming in second in terms of volume. In Frankfurt and Munich, Spanish shipments also appeared. Hamburg reported some Belgian products, which, according to the German BLE, were sold at relatively low prices, thereby. read more

In the coldest region of Kazakhstan, near Astana, local greenhouse production of tulips is developing alongside large-scale imports. One greenhouse complex prepared around 150,000 tulips across 35 varieties for the March 8 peak demand period. The project marks the first harvest for a family-run business. read more

Costa Rican pineapple continues to expand its global presence through a strategy that combines farming expertise, technical skills, and market expansion. Marvin Hidalgo and Franklin Paniagua of Tico Farms, an alliance dedicated to agricultural production and export, explain that their approach is... read more

Lower-quality potatoes from Poland may not find buyers, as there was a very high potato yield last year, according to Łukasz Ostrowicz, a member of the board at Bugaj, a Polish potato packing company. "The current potato availability in Poland is high, leading to growing concerns that. read more

The situation in Moldova's grape sector remains uncertain. In January and February of last year, exports amounted to just over 6,000 tons. In total, 10,200 tons of grapes from the 2025 harvest were exported in 2024. This indicates that in 2026, total exports from the previous harvest could reach. read more

The global ginger market is currently influenced by changing supply dynamics, with China being a key player as availability from other sources remains limited or delayed. Some markets are experiencing higher prices due to shortages, while others are seeing lower prices as supply increases and demand fluctuates. read more