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The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has urged provincial and national authorities to offer disaster relief and recovery assistance to table grape farmers and rural communities impacted by recent storms, floods, and high winds in regions of the Western Cape. read more

Mission Produce and Westfalia Fruit are declaring Force Majeure due to the current avocado supply shortage from Mexico. The situation in Mexico has quickly deteriorated. Just two weeks ago, there was sufficient supply, but the conditions have rapidly worsened as Mexico approaches the final stages of. read more

On Romania's National Peony Day, the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest and the National Chamber Choir "Madrigal – Marin Constantin" announced the commencement of breeding activities for the development of the "Madrigal Peony," a special project dedicated to Romania. read more

The Masser Family of Companies is adding a patriotic touch to the produce section this summer by introducing a special limited-edition red, white, and blue petite potato pack in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Perfectly timed for the peak summer season, this assortment of USA-grown potatoes will be available in supermarkets. read more

Dutch and Belgian shipments clearly formed the basis of the supply. Italian supplies were the main source for cherry tomatoes, followed by French and Tunisian offerings. For beef tomatoes, there were also loads from Poland. Domestic shipments were scarce and expensive, often only available at a premium. read more

In Kenya, investment in cold chain infrastructure is on the rise due to the country's ongoing struggle with significant post-harvest losses in its horticulture supply chains. A study conducted in 2025 by the World Resources Institute Africa revealed that food loss and waste in Kenya amount to approximately KES 72 billion (US$578 million)… read more

Europe's apple sector has started preparing for the 2026 marketing season, as growers and exporters are evaluating orchard conditions after winter frosts and spring weather events. Initial reports in European media indicate that frost damage in Eastern Europe may lead to a decrease in apple production. read more

Flikweert Vision has become a partner of the Potato Demo Day, which will take place in Westmaas on September 2, 2026. The company specializes in developing optical grading machines for potatoes and onions. Their grading machines are used in over 22 countries across Europe, North America, and Australia. read more

Raffaele Drei has been elected as the president of Confcooperative Agroalimentare e Pesca. The election took place in Rome during the national assembly that gathered 250 delegates from all over Italy, in the presence of the Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida. read more

As climate variability, drought pressure, and water scarcity continue to challenge agricultural productivity across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, Qingdao SOCO New Material Co., Ltd. (SOCO), a global provider of soil hydrogel technologies, will participate in Hort Connections 2026, an agricultural industry event. read more

Now w trzecim roku funkcjonowania, system wprowadzony przez Egipską Centralną Administrację do spraw Kwarantanny Roślin (CAPQ) w celu zapobiegania eksportowi nielegalnie uprawianych winogron stolowych został rozszerzony przed sezonem eksportowym w 2026 roku. Dr. Mohammed Mansi, dyrektor CAPQ, razem z dyrektorem technicznym Dr. Elsayedem Abbasiem, read more

For years, The Plant Based Traders have been selling Thai coconuts. In 2024, Rick Rebergen and Helien Verhagen also introduced the Goconutty brand from Portugal: white, fresh coconuts with the Easy-to-Open system as a Ready-to-Drink concept. In the meantime, the duo has added a new product to the line. read more

The New Zealand kiwifruit season is going well with a significant crop of over 220 million trays to sell. The harvest began in February with Zespri's RubyRed, followed by SunGold. Currently, the focus is on completing the green harvest and effectively managing the remainder of the season. read more

Fairtrade Italia presents the 2025 social balance sheet. The overall picture is growing: 316 partner companies (+4% from 2024) and 2,746 certified references (+7%). In a year marked by market volatility in agriculture, certified fruit remains one of the most dynamic sectors. Bananas: read more

"The season for Spanish oranges is currently coming to an end. Valencia oranges from Egypt are still arriving, but sales are very slow at the moment," says Tom Leenheer of Van Ooijen Citrus. "The first volumes of Salustiana and Navel oranges will leave South America next weekend. We expect to" read more

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) increased by 3% to US$2,800 per 40-foot container, mainly due to rate hikes on the Asia-Europe and Transpacific trade routes. Spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade route saw another rise this week, fueled by early peak-season demand. Freight rates from Shanghai to read more

The Air Tray Technologies system from Blackmore Company combines propagation trays, rack systems, and paper-based retail containers. The company claims that the system is designed to reduce substrate usage, transportation volume, and chemical inputs, while also increasing production density and ease of handling. read more

The season of greenhouse watermelons is coming to an end this week in Greece. Mr. Vassilis Passas, co-owner of Passas Group, which cultivates 18 hectares of greenhouse watermelons in Ilia, emphasizes: "It has been a successful season for our greenhouse product, which began on April 15th. read more

Famila, a national brand of Selex Gruppo Commerciale, is accelerating its growth trajectory by establishing itself as one of the most dynamic and authoritative models of Modern Organized Retail in Italy. The results confirm this, with a sales turnover of 3.3 billion in 2025. read more

To jest bardzo trudny sezon winogron dla Meksyku. Trwa on około ośmiu tygodni, co z góry jest krótkim okresem, a w tym roku dodatkowo ograniczony jest konkurencją ze strony Ameryki Południowej z przodu i Kalifornii z tyłu. "Gdy byłem w Walmart cztery dni temu, read more