Waikiki melon, developed by Semillas Fitó with the support of its network of partner growers, has been awarded the Flavour of the Year prize in Spain for the first time, in addition to receiving this recognition for the third consecutive year in Portugal. read more

The early Southern African table grape industry is predominantly centered around production in the northern regions of South Africa, particularly in the Orange River region and Namibia. The main production hub is located in Aussenkehr, along the northern banks of the Orange River. read more

Every January, Aspa2 marks the start of the French asparagus season. Based in Indre-et-Loire, the company is one of the very first to market asparagus in France, kicking off a campaign that is eagerly awaited by market operators. This year's harvest began on January 12th, under conditions that ... read more

Bangladeshi tomato growers are currently facing an oversupply problem, which has led to a significant drop in farm-gate prices to Tk 4-5/kg, while prices in urban retail stalls remain high at Tk 35-40/kg, according to Md. Irfan of R S Enterprise. However, breakthroughs like the first refrigerated container shipment of 66 MT to Malaysia are providing hope for the industry. read more

"Formoza, a large tomato-on-the-vine (TOV) variety from Enza Zaden, is rapidly becoming a trusted and high-performing choice for commercial greenhouse growers in Canada," states Chehade Chehade, Sales Representative & Product Developer at Enza Zaden. "It has been specifically developed for medium and large-scale operations." read more

Strawberry growers and exporters in Egypt are facing challenges this season due to oversupply, high production costs, and expensive export expenses. Nihal Abdelghaffar, CEO of Accretive Corp for Agriculture, highlighted the situation, stating, "There is significant pressure on prices, which is impacting both producers and exporters. read more

The U.S. Potato Expo in Dallas took place amidst political uncertainty, including tariff measures, strained international trade relations, and tighter controls on migrant labor. The administration of Donald Trump provided farmers with close to record support payments of about US$40 billion in the. read more

Flavourtech, a food technology company based in Griffith, operates globally while maintaining its headquarters in regional Australia. The company develops and supplies aroma recovery, extraction, and evaporation technologies to food and beverage processors worldwide. In October 2022, Flavourtech... read more

Since early January 2026, fresh-cut flowers from China have been arriving in the Russian Far East. On 5 January, over 102,000 stems, including roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, lilies, and hydrangeas, reached Khabarovsk. All shipments passed quarantine inspections. On 12 January, more than 2,000. read more

Schneider Youngplants is reinforcing its sales team in Germany with various personnel changes and a defined allocation of regional responsibilities. Starting from February 1, 2026, Mike Norgall will be joining the team. He is already known to many customers. His primary area of expertise is perennials, and he will be in charge of. read more

"André Heijl of Anrin Logistics in the Netherlands says, ''We want to be a one-stop shop for growers in South Africa and Brazil, and Polish or Russian buyers. The suppliers and recipients arrange the sales themselves; we take care of everything in between: Transport, transshipment, storage.'' read more

Problems with logistics are still affecting the South African grape season this year. "Wind issues in Cape Town have led to delays throughout the season, although the situation has improved slightly in the past two weeks. This has been further worsened by issues at the port of Rotterdam. Snow read more

In just a few short years, SOO Agro has established itself as an export-oriented agribusiness, blending intelligent farming practices with efficient logistics. Founded in 2023 and officially registered with the Rwanda Development Board, SOO Agro specializes in the processing, preservation, and export of fresh fruits and vegetables. read more

"Our advantage of being the only suppliers of freshly-harvested apples will be very short this year," reckons Johan Naudé, chairperson of the Hoogland Fruit Growers Association. On his farm, Saldanha Apples in Bethlehem, Free State, the first Gale Gala blocks have colored up for harvesting. "In" read more

ThinkPlants is further emphasizing its commitment to establishing a reliable and top-notch supply chain for the North American nursery sector by introducing a new member, Knox Horticulture, to its group of breeders, growers, and suppliers. Based in Winter Garden, Florida, Knox Horticulture... read more

Frigotec GmbH has announced a new partnership in Georgia called "FrigoGEO - Refrigeration Technologies". "Together with our partner Giorgi Naskidashvili, we have opened a new chapter in Georgia. With FrigoGEO, we are combining our strengths to offer high-quality refrigeration and processing solutions." read more

Morocco emerges as one of the countries with the highest average productivity of blueberry plantations per hectare. The latest data on plantings and production indicate that the increase in blueberry supply from this country is driven by modern

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SanLucar has launched a new retail campaign in early 2026, focusing on citrus fruits for the post-holiday marketing period. The initiative is targeted towards key retail markets and aims to promote citrus fruits during this time. read more

Daun Penh Agrico, a Cambodian subsidiary of Thaco Agri, has listed its bonds on the Cambodia Securities Exchange after raising US$50 million in the first tranche of a planned US$100 million program. The funds will be utilized for the development of 7,376 hectares of land in Ratanakkiri province into a production site. read more

The Ukrainian apple season of 2025/2026 is marked by numerous structural market distortions, according to Volodymyr Gurzhiy from the Ukrainian apple exporting company USPA Fruit. He stated, "The late spring frosts in 2025 led to a partial loss of the crop in Ukraine. Additionally, storage facilities currently still have…" read more