The conflict in the Middle East is causing supply shocks in energy markets and disrupting shipping, affecting industrial and food commodities. In addition to short-term price hikes, inflation data for March indicates changes in major economies. U.S. inflation has risen to 3.3% year over year. read more

Pakistan's Federal Ministry of Commerce has announced that mango exports for the 2026 crop year will commence on June 1, 2026, following amendments to the Export Policy Order 2022. The decision was made in response to requests from exporters and was approved by a committee that reviewed concerns regarding crop conditions. read more

Morocco has reached a new milestone in the European frozen raspberry market, as the Netherlands imported record volumes in 2025, as reported by EastFruit. In the previous year, Dutch imports of Moroccan frozen raspberries reached 1,000 tons, with a value exceeding EUR 2 million. This signifies a 50% increase. read more

At the EconSeeds headquarters in Hoogkarspel, in the North Holland province of the Netherlands, the Veenstra family comes together around the table: founders Hans and Froukje, their son Joran, and daughter-in-law Merian. A third generation is already starting to be involved. From Kieft to EconSeeds. read more

Bulgaria's food market is currently experiencing a downward price trend for greenhouse vegetables in mid-April, with decreases reported for the third week in a row. This data is sourced from the Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) and includes all 28 regions for the seventeenth week of 2026. Retail prices for... read more

Sezon wanilii na Madagaskarze charakteryzuje się dużą zmiennością, ponieważ niekorzystne warunki pogodowe ograniczają produkcję, a kampania eksportowa jest silnie dotknięta zakłóceniami, prowadzącymi do wzrostu cen - tak twierdzi Guiot Christola Ranaivomanana z firmy Ray's Vanille. "Wolumeny produkcji są" read more

Niteen Rajput from Krushnawal Farmer Producer Company in Nashik reported that India's Garwa onion season is currently experiencing significantly lower volumes compared to last year. He estimates that this year's crop has yielded approximately 25% fewer onions than in 2025. Rajput attributes this shortfall to damage caused by a cyclone earlier this month, along with unseasonal factors. read more

Mahabaleshwar has long been associated with strawberries in India, but the cultivation here has traditionally depended on conventional soil-based methods. Berry Fresh Agrotech is changing that. "We have established a modern, substrate-based protected cultivation facility that combines the region's natural… read more

Po 18 latach hiszpańska Interprofesjonalna Cytrusowa (Intercitrus) przygotowuje się do uruchomienia kampanii promocyjnej hiszpańskich pomarańczy i mandarynek. Interprofesjonalna właśnie zarejestrowała swój proponowany program informacyjny i promocyjny w Unii Europejskiej, który obejmuje okres. read more

The development of Hass avocado production in Honduras is progressing amidst evident market opportunities and unresolved structural challenges. Agronomist and CEO of Fresh Earth Produce, Fernando Villatoro, mentions that the company's past experience in fruit exports is... read more

Apple growers and horticulture stakeholders visited Teagasc's experimental orchard in Oak Park, Co. Carlow, to review ongoing research on Irish apple production. Teagasc has developed an applied apple research program to support local production and boost supply. read more

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Belgium's largest food retailer Delhaize has announced its intention to bring potatoes "back in the spotlight" through a comprehensive overhaul of its product range. read more

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According to a study by Mundi on the outlook for avocados in 2026, avocado production in Mexico is expected to reach 3.16 million tonnes by 2030. The report also projects that the value of avocado exports in that year will be between US$26 billion and US$27 billion. read more

In Hell's Gate National Park, located in Kenya's Great Rift Valley, wildlife freely roams among geothermal plants that harness underground heat to generate electricity. This unique landscape plays a crucial role in Kenya's energy system, with geothermal power providing over 40 percent of the country's electricity. read more

The 10th edition of Freskon was successfully concluded in the city of Thessaloniki. Ten years after its first edition, this year's exhibition seems to have maintained consistent participation levels, showcasing the trust it has garnered among producers, traders, and buyers from Greece and beyond. read more

At Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin, IFCO Systems showcased how reusable packaging is revolutionizing the fresh food supply chain. Inigo Canalejo Lasarte explains, "It's an opportunity to engage with customers... and discuss our expansion, technological advancements, and commitment to sustainability." - IFCO Systems read more

The Belgian greenhouse vegetable market is showing a varied trend. Although the new season for tomatoes and peppers began well, pepper prices have already started to decrease. Cucumbers, which had very high prices in early February, are now seeing a significant drop. "It is just a matter of waiting." read more