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Ukraine is still adjusting its agricultural sector to meet European Union standards while striving to keep domestic producers competitive. Meeting EU regulations is also helping Ukrainian agricultural products gain access to more export markets. Taras Vysotsky stated this. read more

Sources in Poland's apple juice sector anticipate a decrease in apple production during the 2026/27 season due to late-April frosts in the country's primary growing areas. Market participants, as reported by Expana, are uncertain about the extent of the damage because of conflicting information regarding the bloom stages. read more

Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de España announced its forecast for the 2026 stone fruit crop at Europêch, held last week at the Interprunus fair in Lleida, where the main EU producing countries, Italy, France, Greece, and Spain, share their annual production estimates. The organization announced... read more

The first Greek watermelons were unloaded at Fruta Rosa International this week. "These Samanta watermelons have arrived at an excellent time. Due to the hot weather, demand is extremely high," says Henk Rozema. "Because of the Islamic Feast of Sacrifice, transport capacity from Morocco is read more

The Dutch startup Thermal Compost Systems has started validating its technology for extracting heat from the composting process. The trial is being supported by a validation voucher from the HortiScience Innovation Center (HIC) in the Netherlands. read more

Kenya's floriculture industry is showing renewed resilience and global competitiveness in the face of increasing geopolitical, freight, and sustainability challenges. Organizers have announced a record-breaking edition of the upcoming International Floriculture Trade Expo (IFTEX) 2026, marking the 13th edition. read more

On June 11th, the World Cup will begin in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We are organizing a World Cup Football Pool through our international fresh produce and horticulture platforms. Who is the biggest football expert in the international fresh produce and horticulture sector? read more

Chrysal Africa has announced the introduction of Gatten 5 EC to the Kenyan floriculture market during this year's IFTEX 2026. Gatten 5 EC is a powdery mildew fungicide for roses containing the active ingredient Flutianil (FRAC U13). The product introduces a completely new FRAC group into spray. read more

On June 11th, the World Cup will begin in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We are organizing a World Cup Football Pool through our international fresh produce and horticulture platforms. Who is the biggest football expert in the international fresh produce and horticulture sector? read more

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved a decision mandating that all fresh vegetables and fruits exported to the European Union must come only from farms certified under the Sri Lankan Good Agricultural Practices (SLGAP) guidelines, as well as through registered exporters. read more

As part of its continued growth in Europe, Danziger is strengthening its local sales presence with the appointment of Lars Winters as Sales Manager for the Netherlands & Scandinavia. Based in the Netherlands, Lars will support growers, customers, and strategic partners across the region, assisting in the company's expansion efforts. read more

A.P. Moller - Maersk has announced the launch of FI2, a new dedicated ocean service connecting Far East Asia to the Indian Subcontinent, with the first westbound sailing departing Shanghai on June 4, 2026. The service has been introduced in response to growing customer demand for additional connectivity in this region. read more

The greenhouses of El Organal, in San Juan del Río, are equipped with central ventilation windows, drip irrigation, and cold rooms to optimize water usage. According to Ismael Martínez, the growth of floriculture in the community depends on water availability. "We are somewhat limited in terms of." read more

The 2026 Northwest cherry season has officially started, with the harvest commencing in early districts this week. Despite being in the early stages, growers are noting high fruit quality and great sizes as orchards develop well under favorable weather conditions. This bodes well for a promising season ahead. read more

During a presentation at the World Horti Center in the Netherlands, Nouschka van der Burg from LG Flowers showcased how trend-watching is utilized to introduce gerberas to the market with innovative and relevant concepts to horticultural professionals in attendance. Van der Burg, who received training at the read more

Since mid-May, cherries from greenhouses in Dalian, Liaoning Province, have entered the concentrated shipping phase. As open-field cherries gradually come to market, the 2026 northern China cherry market is set to reach its sales peak. Overall, cherry production in Dalian remains stable this year. read more

Ukraine has implemented standardized guidelines for prioritizing the crossing of borders for perishable agricultural products following the enactment of Order No. 5639 by the Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture. This regulation includes the approval of official lists of agricultural products with a restricted shelf life. read more

The peach and nectarine campaign in Puglia is preparing to get into full swing, and as often happens, Puglia confirms itself as one of the first regions in Italy to start with the national product. For As.P.O. Frutta, an active Producer Organization in the Brindisi area, the start of the harvest is... read more

Chrysal Africa has announced the introduction of Gatten 5 EC to the Kenyan floriculture market during this year's IFTEX 2026. Gatten 5 EC is a powdery mildew fungicide for roses containing the active ingredient Flutianil (FRAC U13). The product introduces a completely new FRAC group into spray. read more

The macadamia industry in Australia is on track to achieve one of its largest harvests ever, as production volumes increase significantly due to the maturation of newer orchards and the continuous growth in global demand. Julian Lancaster-Smith from Suncoast Gold Macadamias reported that intake volumes have increased significantly in many areas. read more