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

"The Orri mandarin, a premium easy-peeler variety developed in Israel, continues to captivate global markets," says Betsalel Ohana, export manager of Planet Israel Farms. "As we enter the 2026 export season, Israeli growers and exporters are optimistic about the upcoming campaign." read more

Despite a slow start to the season for Egyptian oranges, with some exporters experiencing lower-than-expected demand, others believe that reports of a significant decline in exports are exaggerated. They argue that the success of the Navel campaign does not determine the outcome of the entire season and assure that. 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

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Naukowe i technologiczne postępy przyczyniły się do wzrostu o 64 procent produkcji rolnej w Chinach, zgodnie z raportem gazety China Daily. read more

Fresh fruit importer and distributor, Aartsen, has expanded its physical presence in Asia with the opening of a new branch in Mumbai. read more

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Following analyses conducted by the Organic Farmers' Organization of the Loir-et-Cher department, revealing contamination of private vegetable gardens by prosulfocarb, the French Federation of Organic Agriculture (FNAB) and Générations Futures are calling for the herbicide to be banned. read more

The South African rand reached its highest level against the US dollar in three and a half years on Monday, driven by increased prices of precious metals and a more positive investor outlook. The currency hit 16 per dollar for the first time since June 2022 before slightly retreating to 16.03 by midday. read more