Even though the official start date of Kenya's avocado export season has not been determined yet, there are already exceptional exports taking place. These exports are vital for market testing, especially with the ongoing conflict in the Middle East causing logistical complications that could potentially disrupt the East African season. read more

Early potato crops in eastern Cyprus have been adversely affected by strong coastal winds carrying sea salt, causing production issues in areas such as Ormidia, Xylofagou, Liopetri, and Sotira. Andreas Karyos from the Pancyprian Coordination of Potato Producers reported that portions of early potato fields have been impacted. read more

Po udanej prezentacji GreenTech North America, wydarzenie zyskuje silny rozpęd. 95% przestrzeni wystawienniczej zostało już sprzedane, potwierdzony jest prelegent główny Cole Mucci (KingsOne Farms), a program konferencji jest obecnie w trakcie opracowywania. Pierwsza edycja odbędzie się na read more

The Namibian government has expressed worries about the growing fruit fly problem in the country's horticultural sector, especially in the export-focused table grape industry along the Orange River. The alert was raised by James Nzhengwa, deputy director in the agricultural directorate. read more

The Panama Canal is experiencing a rise in vessel traffic due to the increased fuel and freight costs, which are impacting global shipping routes as a result of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Deputy Administrator Ilya Espino de Marotta stated that the canal is observing an increase in transits. "The latest thing we've seen is an uptick in ships passing through." read more

Norway: SPAR introduces ultra-fast grocery delivery
SPAR Norway has introduced a new service called SPAR QuickCommerce to cater to the current demands of customers for fast and convenient grocery delivery. With this new quick-commerce solution, customers can now receive their groceries within just 20-45 minutes, without any additional… read more

According to EastFruit, Egypt has strengthened its presence in the German sweet potato import market, surpassing competitors like the United States, China, Spain, and the Netherlands. In 2025, Germany imported 16,100 tons of sweet potatoes from Egypt, amounting to over €18 million (US$19.4 million). read more

Fruit growers in Čačak report that cold storage facilities are still filled with locally grown apples, but there is limited demand on the domestic market. Growers mention that imports from Poland, North Macedonia, and Moldova have led to an increase in supply and a decrease in interest in local fruit. read more

In the Netherlands, JJK Uienhandel moved to new offices this year. Marius Jansen stated that the expansion was necessary due to insufficient space. He mentioned, "We were constantly facing limitations. Visitors were always welcome at our office, but now it's much quieter." Marius is reasonably read more

Cora Seeds aims to strengthen the future of winter cauliflower production in Southern Italy with a precise approach: making productions more high-performing, sustainable, and aligned with market demands. In a scenario where supply continuity, field yield, and post-harvest storage are crucial. read more

Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it will resume its direct passenger service between Addis Ababa and Atlanta starting May 21, 2026. This follows a temporary interruption of the route since February 2026. The resumption restores an important connection between Africa and the United States. read more

Rupesh Sawant of Navsanjivan Organic FPO states that India's watermelon industry is witnessing significant export potential due to the expansion of acreage and improvement in quality. "States such as Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh are increasing their production of export-ready watermelons by implementing better farming techniques and cultivating hybrid varieties." read more

The war in Iran has effectively stopped all trade between the country and its trading partners. Iran is not a significant partner for the EU in terms of fruit, vegetables, and nuts. Imports from Iran make up only 0.6% of the total European imports from third countries. Nonetheless, the 27 EU members are impacted by the disruption in trade. read more

Hungary is calling on the European Union to suspend tariffs and additional duties on fertilizer imports from Russia and Belarus. The Hungarian government cites increasing price pressure due to the conflict in Iran. In a letter to European commissioners, Agriculture Minister István Nagy highlighted the impact of higher fertilizer prices and potential supply shortages. read more

The KIKU family in Croatia is embarking on a new chapter as the commercial club license for KIKU-branded apple varieties has officially been transferred from Fragaria d.o.o. to the Croatian producer organization Domaće Voće d.o.o. KIKU apples have already been produced and marketed in Croatia for. read more

In a greenhouse on the outskirts of the Netherlands' flower-growing regions, rows of tulips bloom in a climate controlled not only by traditional horticultural equipment but also by humming cryptocurrency computers. Instead of allowing heat generated by Bitcoin mining machines to dissipate into read more

Popyt konsumentów na lawendę nadal rośnie, a Monrovia oferuje sposób na maksymalizację popularności tego byliny poprzez obchody Tygodnia Lawendy od 11 do 17 maja. "Stworzyliśmy Tydzień Lawendy jako sposób na pomoc naszym klientom w kontynuowaniu dynamiki ogrodniczej po Dniu Matki" - mówi Katie Tamony, CMO. read more

Egypt has firmly established itself as the dominant player in Germany’s sweet potato market, surpassing traditional suppliers including the United States, China, Spain, and the Netherlands, according to EastFruit. Germany imported 16,100 tons of Egyptian sweet potatoes in 2025, valued at more. read more

Poczucie ostrożnego optymizmu towarzyszy kanadyjskim producentom ziemniaków po wiadomości z zeszłego tygodnia, że Kanadyjska Agencja Inspekcji Żywności (CFIA) osiągnęła porozumienie z meksykańską instytucją Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria (SENASICA) w sprawie zezwolenia na wysyłkę kanadyjskich ziemniaków... read more

The date operations in Israel are continuing strongly, according to Izak Levi from the Israeli exporter Mial Impex. Levi mentions, "We have our own date fields and our farmers, with whom we have established long-term relationships, are growing for us. Essentially, that's the update for the day. We are currently harvesting all the crops." read more