The Costa Rican melon season started this year on schedule, unlike in previous years, thanks to favorable and stable weather conditions. Rolf Weber from Global Producers stated, "Both the weather and the yield per hectare have been stable and of excellent quality so far." read more

From 2013 to 2025, Spain's tomato export volume nearly halved, decreasing by 445.39 million kilograms, according to data from Hortoinfo sourced from Estacom (Icex-Tax Agency) under code 0702 of the European Communities' Integrated Tariff (TARIC). Almeria, the leading exporting province, accounted for 67.49% of the total. read more

Morocco is expected to export nearly 550,000 tons of mandarins in the 2025/26 season, maintaining its position among global exporters, according to the Moroccan daily L'Economiste. The forecast comes as production encounters climate-related challenges and heightened competition. Mandarins and clementines read more

The planned acquisition of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services by Hapag-Lloyd is advancing, pending regulatory approval, as reported by Calcalist. The German carrier has agreed to purchase all publicly traded shares of ZIM at US$35 per share, valuing the deal at US$4.2 billion. read more

Sezon słodkich cebul peruwiańskich dobiega końca, gdy branża przygotowuje się do przejścia produkcji do Vidalia, w stanie Georgia, na sezon cebuli Vidalia. "Kończymy nasz sezon peruwiański i mamy odpowiednią ilość zapasów, aby obsłużyć klientów detalicznych i hurtowych. Spodziewamy się płynnego" read more

Over the last two days, over 50 representatives from the garlic production and marketing sectors in France, Italy, and Spain took part in the Garlic Contact Group meeting organized by the Joint Committee in Aceuchal. The meeting centered on analyzing the difficult situation of the garlic crop in Europe. read more

The tomato season in the Republic of North Macedonia starts from mid to late May when all the basic, plastic-made greenhouses and the first open-field farms begin harvesting. Until then, only products from heated greenhouses will be available. Tomatoes from heated greenhouses are the ones that are available before the open-field farms start harvesting. read more

With the arrival of March, the Sicilian climbing bean season reaches its peak. These beans are grown in greenhouses in one of Italy's most suitable regions for protected vegetable cultivation. At the Berdia Ortofrutticola greenhouses in Vittoria, Sicily, the daily harvest continues, supplying read more

In many export orchards, sunburn quietly reduces the share of fruit reaching premium grades. During hot summers, losses of 10–30% are not uncommon when fruit surface temperatures rise beyond safe levels. What begins as heat stress in the canopy can ultimately translate into thousands of lost fruits. read more

Norway's Avisomo has successfully launched its vertical farming technology into full commercial operation through a joint venture with Coop Norway called Himmelgrønt AS. Today, bagged baby leaf Crispy lettuce from the Reindyrka product line is available in Coop Mega stores nationwide. read more

Professionals in the soft fruit sector in Morocco are expressing serious concerns about significant delays impacting the movement of export trucks from the Port of Tanger-Med to the Port of Algeciras. These delays are having a detrimental effect on the supply chain in a sector that is strategic for Morocco. read more

During the week, a low-pressure system coming from the Balkans will tend to spread over Italy, favoring unstable conditions and bringing in cold air from the northern and eastern quadrants. This will result in variable weather conditions. read more

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Morocco has implemented a regulation concerning financial assistance for the export of fresh tomatoes through a collaborative decision published in the Official Bulletin. This framework establishes the amount and terms of government support designed to boost exports to markets beyond the European Union and the United Kingdom. read more

W ciągu ostatnich dwóch tygodni zwiększyły się dostawy tureckich warzyw i niektórych owoców do Rosji w odpowiedzi na sytuację związaną z Iranem. Według źródeł eksportu z regionu Morza Śródziemnego w Turcji, papryka, ogórki, pomidory, bakłażany i cytrusy są wysyłane z Antalyi. read more

Główną szkodnikiem mango, muchówkę owocową - która może spowodować straty produkcyjne sięgające nawet 50-80% - jest bardzo obecna w Afryce Zachodniej, szczególnie na Wybrzeżu Kości Słoniowej, w Mali, Burkina Faso i Senegalu. Ten szkodnik, który stanowi ryzyko fitosanitarne, doprowadził do tymczasowego zawieszenia importu mang z Mali przez. read more

The global flower industry is currently facing heightened logistical challenges due to considerable instability in the worldwide energy market. Recent disruptions in oil reserves and supply infrastructure in the Middle East have led to fluctuations in fuel prices, impacting... read more

A content creator in Hubei province, China, has attracted attention for creating miniature sculptures of famous landmarks using carrots as the raw material. The carvings feature structures like the Great Wall of China, crafted using manual techniques. Chen Qin stated that she discovered this method. read more

"Pro Ecuador is Ecuador's promotional institute. Our mission is to promote Ecuadorian exports to Germany and attract German investment to Ecuador," stated César Rohon, head of Pro Ecuador's trade office in Germany. With 23 trade offices worldwide, the institution focuses on a significant part of... read more

County Armagh potato processor Wilson’s Country has won two awards at the 2026 Northern Ireland Food & Drink Association (NIFDA) Awards. read more