Substantially stable negotiations for most references, while a moderate price increase is recorded for various vegetables, due to the disturbance that recently affected Southern Italy, with effects on the supply areas. This is the scenario that emerged. read more

Egipt zwiększył eksport pomarańczy do Japonii w sezonie 2024/25, zwiększając ilości ponad dziesięciokrotnie w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Według danych przytoczonych przez EastFruit, Japonia importowała 2700 ton egipskich pomarańczy między listopadem a październikiem, o wartości 1,5 miliona dolarów. read more

The acreage dedicated to garlic cultivation has increased significantly, but adverse weather conditions may lead to a lower harvest compared to last year, according to Amro Yassin from the Egyptian produce exporting company Stars of Export. Yassin stated, "For this year's Egyptian garlic acreage, there has been a 25 to 30 percent" read more

Kazakhstan's Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov and Fatih Budan, Chairman of the Management Board of Polish investment company Fabe Polska, have signed an investment agreement focused on the development of the greenhouse sector. In December, construction began on a 144-hectare greenhouse. read more

Ball Australia has announced a strategic partnership with Gootjes AllPlant B.V. The Dutch company specializes in premium tissue culture plants and young plants, and will be introducing its tissue culture plant range to the Australian market. Operating as AllPlant Australia, this collaboration will... read more

Within the greenhouse sector, the Netherlands is often described as a global frontrunner. According to Professor Peter Bodegom, that reputation is justified when it comes to high-tech solutions and productivity. However, when looking purely at production volumes, he believes the picture should be... read more

received the award for the third time in Portugal. The Waikiki melon stands out for its unique flavor and quality, making it a favorite among consumers in both countries. read more

Per capita consumption of fruit was 69 kg in 2024/2025. In contrast, per capita consumption of vegetables was 99 kg. At the same time, avocado consumption rose to 120,000 tons in 2024. Mathematically, this corresponds to about 1.5 kg of avocados per capita per year, while strawberries only read more

From January 13th to 16th, 2026, United Selections hosted its annual United Selections Open Days in Nakuru, where growers, partners, and industry colleagues gathered to showcase innovation in rose breeding, foster international collaboration, and celebrate a special milestone for partner breeder Könst. read more

Aldi is digitizing its Asian supply chain operations by centralizing and automating key workflows. The global discount grocery giant plans to implement the TradeBeyond CBX order and logistics platform in its Aldi South Group, which oversees the retailer's operations in Asia. read more

On January 22, 2026, Ukrainian phytosanitary inspectors at the Barabashovo customs post in Kharkiv detained 22.5 tonnes of imported grated coconut from Indonesia due to the absence of a phytosanitary certificate, as reported by agronews.ua. The shipment was inspected by the Department of. read more

Kenya is the largest avocado producer in Africa and ranks sixth globally. In 2023, the national output reached 632,953 metric tons, with 114,033 tons, or 21%, being exported. For 2025, production is projected to increase by about 4% to 585,000 tons, supported by expanded avocado acreage estimated at. read more

Ben Goodchild from Nationwide Produce stated that January has been slow in the fruit trade, which is typical. He mentioned that the weather in Spain has been unexpectedly cold, with nighttime temperatures dropping to four degrees and daytime temperatures ranging between 11-12 degrees. read more

Wouw Agro, located in the Netherlands, has recently implemented a new packing line for sweet potatoes, significantly increasing its processing capacity. The company, originally focused on growing and washing potatoes and onions, has now evolved into a complete service provider in the potato and onion supply chain, covering everything from cultivation and washing to... read more

Businesses in the United Kingdom that have made significant investments in border inspection facilities are seeking compensation from the government as negotiations advance on an agri-food agreement with the European Union. Since the UK's departure from the EU, companies importing plants and fresh produce from the bloc are facing challenges. read more

The demand for blueberries is increasing significantly in India, but the seasonal transition is reducing availability and causing a supply gap for the upcoming months. Importers are increasing air freight and planning for the next local season, while the market is getting ready for a stronger preference for blueberries. read more

Just under a quarter of South Africa's Pink Lady® export crop is destined for Africa and the Indian Ocean islands. When combined with the domestic market, the figure reaches just under 40%. "Pink Lady exports to Africa have significantly increased in recent years," says Corné Grundlingh. read more

Imported goods from Namibia, Peru, and South Africa were the main sources of the supply. It seems that deliveries from Namibia had increased, with various IFG varieties selling at high prices, as reported by the German BLE. In Berlin, the IFG 19, also known as Candy Hearts or strawberry grapes, were selling for up to EUR 9 (USD). read more

Lidl Netherlands is promoting healthy eating and increased physical activity among young people through a series of promotions, following its appointment as the Official Fresh Food Partner of the Dutch Olympic team, TeamNL. read more

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