Egypt's early strawberry season is leading to increased demand for air freight capacity to Central and Western Europe. Charter operator AirMaster has commenced perishables flights from Cairo to Hahn Airport, utilizing two B737-800BCF aircraft with a capacity of 22 tons per flight. read more

During a visit to the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir had the chance to learn about the latest developments in horticulture. In a discussion with Kieran Lavelle, Senior Horticulture Policy Adviser at CAFRE, the Minister was able to gain insights into the field. read more

The supply of fresh fruits and vegetables to consumers in the United States still relies on three main sources: domestically grown produce harvested either by machines or migrant workers, and imported produce from countries with lower wages. Currently, the United States imports 60 percent of its fresh fruit and 35 percent. read more

The export markets for fruits and vegetables from the United States have demonstrated steady long-term resilience from 2015 to 2024, with gradual recovery after a decline in 2020 and renewed growth through 2024. Canada maintained its position as the primary destination throughout the period, while markets like Mexico, Japan, South Korea, read more

Long cane raspberry seedlings are increasingly popular in the cultivation structures established in tunnels. Mariusz Jurczyk, the production manager at Poland Plants, informs about the agrotechnical process in this company located there. read more

GrowTech Antalya is a trade show with two distinct aspects. On one hand, the aisles are crowded with thousands of Turkish growers eager to explore new varieties, fertilizers, and greenhouse coverings. On the other hand, many exhibitors are not primarily focused on the domestic market. Despite that, the exhibition continues to attract a diverse range of visitors and participants. read more

For over twenty years, the High Atlas Foundation has been dedicated to improving rural livelihoods in Morocco by assisting smallholder farmers in accessing the necessary tools, technology, and resources to succeed. Established in 2000 by former Peace Corps volunteers, this Moroccan nonprofit organization has expanded its reach and impact. read more

FreshPlaza reports that the winter cycle of early vegetable production in the Souss Massa region is still being negatively impacted by the adverse weather conditions experienced this summer. This has resulted in a lack of resilient plants and a general decrease in overall production volumes. read more

One of the leading banana exporters in Cameroon did not ship any fruit during September and October, as per the latest figures released by the industry association Assobacam. read more

Chiquita will resume banana production and exports from Panama in January 2026, with its workforce expected to reach 5,000 employees by February. read more

Chiny zaakceptują teraz longan i durian z Laosu po podpisaniu nowych umów przez oba kraje podczas niedawnego spotkania koordynacyjnego ASEAN-Chiny ds. współpracy SPS - informuje raport lokalnej publikacji The Laotian Times. read more

The Italian agricultural sector continues to show signs of vitality. According to data shared by the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests Francesco Lollobrigida, the number of employees in the sector now exceeds one million, showing an increase. read more

The European market is seen as an opportunity for businesses in Dong Nai looking to expand their exports in fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural and fisheries products. The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), which has been in place for over five years, still presents lucrative prospects. read more

The Pachino IGP Tomato "lands" in the ITA Airways Lounges in Rome and Milan. This is announced by Sebastiano Fortunato, President of the Consortium for the Protection of Pachino IGP Tomatoes, which has joined the initiative "Journey into Italian DOP and IGP excellences", born from the collaboration with ITA. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and farmers have initiated the national grape harvest, with reported yields of around 4,000 boxes per hectare, which is said to be approximately double the international average. The government-led effort began in Montecristi and later expanded to Pedro Corto in San Juan. read more

Continental Farmers Group, one of the larger potato growers in Ukraine, has completed its 2025 potato harvest across over 2.1 thousand hectares in the Lviv and Ternopil regions, as reported by agronews.ua. The company harvested 1,270 hectares for chip varieties, 496 hectares for food potatoes, and... read more

Aldi reported that they have sold approximately 30,000 tons of British apples in the past year, accounting for one in five apples sold in the United Kingdom. The retailer is now projecting sales of 32,000 tons for 2026 as a part of their long-term sourcing strategy. This increase is due to favorable growing conditions. read more

EastFruitanalysts have pointed out the significant rise in Egypt's exports of frozen strawberries to Turkey. read more

Włoskie przetworzone pomidory nadal utrzymują silną pozycję na australijskim rynku, wspierane przez popyt konsumentów na wysokiej jakości i tańsze importowane produkty. Jednakże, zgodnie z wstępnymi ustaleniami Komisji ds. Dumpingu w Australii, obecne ilości importu nie potwierdzają jeszcze. read more

"A grape exporter says, 'I've got two weeks' worth of stock stuck in Cape Town, in cold storage, in warehouses, on the train, next to the boat - it just can't be loaded. The wind is blowing at 120 km/h.' He really wants his grapes to reach Europe well before Christmas, but has only managed to get a meager... " read more