Over the last five years, the area of papaya cultivation in Costa Rica has remained around 1,000 hectares, with production levels around 55,000 tonnes. While export numbers fluctuate annually, they typically do not surpass 5% of the total production. Globally, Costa Rica is considered a minor papaya producer. read more

The uncontrolled increase in fertilizers, diesel, plastics, and other production factors linked to the war in Iran is costing Italian agricultural companies up to 200 euros per hectare, with the main production inputs having risen by over 30% compared to the previous period. read more

Tanzania has become the 12th largest mango producer globally, with an annual output of 700,000 metric tons and an annual growth rate of 6.7%. The sector benefits from over 30 mango varieties and is moving towards an export-focused model. read more

Malaysia's MD2 pineapple harvest has been delayed to early 2026 due to prolonged rainfall at the end of last year, which has affected short-term supply despite the overall growth in planted area, according to Athari Najmi Mohd Shahrom from FGV Plantations Malaysia Sdn Bhd. "The usual MD2 cycle lasts 11 read more

In 2025, Ukraine imported 725,000 tonnes of fruit, an increase from 690,000 tonnes in 2024, according to data from the State Customs Service. The import value also rose from $804.6 million to $922.6 million, driven by higher global prices and increasing demand for premium categories such as avocado. read more

Ten niewielki, skromny szklarniowy budynek na skraju kampusu Ball State kryje w sobie więcej, niż można by się spodziewać. Szklarnia Rinard Orchid to dom dla kolekcji orchidei. "Jesteśmy jedną z największych kolekcji orchidei wśród kampusów uniwersyteckich w Stanach Zjednoczonych. Posiadamy około 2 000 różnych gatunków." read more

The mango season in India will yield varying results depending on the variety. Yashwant Chakve Patil, director of Indian fruit exporter AA Reyach International, mentions that the season might present more challenges for Alphonso mangoes compared to other varieties. "The 2026 Indian mango season has begun on read more

Potato cultivation in Pakistan has expanded over the past decade, increasing from around 177,700 hectares in 2015-16 to approximately 462,160 hectares in 2025-26, a rise of about 160%. The crop remains one of the country's main food commodities after wheat, rice, and maize. Production has also continued to grow steadily. read more

The season was coming to an end. Availability was decreasing, and customer demand had also noticeably decreased. At the same time, customers were starting to show more interest in other types of produce. Spanish oranges, particularly Navelate and Lane Late varieties, were clearly the market leaders, followed by Egyptian oranges. read more

The 2026 Tasmanian apple harvest has begun, with the first pickings in mid-March featuring early varieties such as Royal Gala and Smitten® appearing on fresh fruit shelves across Australia. This year's apple season is running later than usual, as a cool spring followed by a mild summer has caused a delay in fruit ripening. read more

Australia's asparagus season has recently ended, and although growers were able to avoid losses for the first time in several years, the situation remains challenging. Samir Makssi from VBA Farming stated that the most recent season was a small improvement, but profitability continues to be a struggle for the industry. read more

Na 40. rok z rzędu Holandia dostarcza kwiaty, które zdobią plac św. Piotra w Rzymie podczas corocznej celebracji Wielkanocy. Podczas gdy papież Franciszek udziela tradycyjnego błogosławieństwa Urbi et Orbi, kierowanego do miasta i świata, widzowie z całego świata mogą śledzić. read more

The South African Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has published its initial export crop forecasts for 2026 amidst uncertainties stemming from the conflict in the Middle East and other global events. read more

Easter vegetable deals that have reduced prices to 4p per item "don't send a positive message" at a time when many industries are bracing for significant cost hikes resulting from the Iran war and new energy standing costs. read more

Rząd australijski ogłosił, że odroczy stopniową przejście do pełnego pokrycia kosztów usług regulacyjnych eksportu o rok, do 1 lipca 2027 roku. read more

Australian fruit and vegetable growers are expected to gain advantages from a new national research program aimed at retaining more value from each harvest by tackling the country's A$2.5 billion fresh produce waste issue. read more

Larger harvests in Tunisia and Algeria have prompted the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council to increase its global date production estimates. Meanwhile, EU imports declined by almost 4% in 2025, and the year-on-year decrease in the first quarter of 2026 was nearly 23%. read more

If a rabbit's nose accelerates up to 120 beats per minute, the diagnosis is certain: the vegetables are extremely fresh. Starting from this unique scientific premise, The Beat of Freshness is the new digital campaign by Lidl Italia that aims to revolutionize the storytelling of fruits and vegetables. read more

Cartonpack Group is continuing its growth and consolidation strategy by acquiring a business unit from Agrypack S.r.l., a company based in Verona that was founded in 1992 and specializes in distributing packaging solutions for the agri-food sector. This transaction represents another milestone in the company's growth strategy. read more

Russian phytosanitary authorities have rejected two citrus shipments from Morocco at the port of St. Petersburg following inspection findings. A 48.4-tonne consignment of lemons and oranges was denied entry after inspectors identified discrepancies between product labeling and the information provided. read more