Rising tensions in the Middle East could lead to increased costs for China's agricultural sector due to higher global energy and fertilizer prices, as stated by officials and industry experts. However, they also mentioned that China's domestic food supply remains stable. The effects of the conflict are anticipated to have a ripple effect. read more

D.A. Davidson & Co. announced today that it acted as the sole financial advisor to I Love Produce, LLC ("I Love Produce") in a $105 million debt refinancing and capital raise to facilitate the acquisitions of Canada Garlic and Garlic King, as well as future acquisitions (the "Financing"). read more

Stany Zjednoczone zacieśniają swoją pozycję na rynku importu rolnego Nowej Zelandii, a całkowite eksport rolny z USA wzrósł z 496 milionów dolarów w 2024 roku do 620 milionów dolarów w 2025 roku. Pomimo silnej bazy produkcji wewnętrznej Nowej Zelandii, USA pozostają kluczowym dostawcą produktów mlecznych. read more

Rynek truskawek w Holandii rośnie. Konsumenci poniżej 39 roku życia w Niderlandach kupili o 6% więcej truskawek w 2025 roku niż rok wcześniej. Jednocześnie całkowita produkcja truskawek w Holandii wzrosła do 91 milionów kilogramów. Więcej informacji na ten temat można znaleźć w karcie informacyjnej dotyczącej truskawek z... read more

Albania is increasing its dependence on imported food, as indicated by INSTAT data showing a 19% increase in food import volumes in the first quarter of 2026. The import of fresh vegetables and fruits also saw double-digit growth, with a rise of around 15%. Vegetable imports experienced a significant increase as well. read more

Według laotańskiej gazety Champamai, 21 kwietnia Komitet Promocji Inwestycji i Zarządzania w Prowincji Champasak podpisał umowę koncesyjną z Costa Berry Lao Co. Ltd. na rozwój projektu uprawy jagód. Projekt znajduje się w dystrykcie Paksong. read more

Chiquita is moving forward with a season of initiatives for its bananas, both in terms of communication and marketing. Marco Leoni, trade marketing manager for Italy, previews the campaign "Likely the best snack ever", designed to position the banana as the ideal snack in every situation. read more

Apple production in India may expand to areas beyond traditional regions like Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, as indicated by promising early results from cultivation in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district. The KLD apple variety has successfully adapted to the local conditions in the drought-prone Rayalaseema region, where a read more

The geopolitical situation in the Strait of Hormuz continues to affect Morocco's imports of plastic pellets, and consequently, the supply of plastic film used in agricultural greenhouse construction. The outbreak of war in the Middle East has had an impact on the availability of raw materials. read more

South Africa's pistachio sector is expanding in the Northern Cape, with orchards developing across the Karoo alongside financing structures aligned with long-term crop cycles and export positioning. At a growers' conference in Prieska, Karoo Pistachios and Fedgroup outlined plans to produce up. read more

The Spanish watermelon season has already begun after an earlier-than-usual start to the harvest in the province of Almeria, which is the earliest region. Yields at the beginning of the season have been slightly lower than expected, but with good quality, generally smaller sizes, and high prices. read more

The 2026 edition of Macfrut has just concluded, a key event for the fruit and vegetable sector at a national and international level, capable once again this year of attracting thousands of professional operators, foreign buyers, and key players in the entire supply chain. read more

Lock Drives, a German drive technology specialist, has opened a permanent demonstration stand at the World Horti Center (WHC) in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands. The stand showcases two greenhouse structures: a Cabrio greenhouse and a Venlo greenhouse, allowing visitors to see Lock's products in action. read more

Italy confirms itself as one of the main European markets for fresh fruits and vegetables, especially in categories where controlled ripening plays a strategic role. According to FAOSTAT data, the country imports over 600,000 tons of bananas annually. read more

Food prices on Bulgaria's wholesale markets decreased this week, with fresh vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers leading the decline. Data from the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets indicates that prices for most seasonal produce went down, although some items such as potatoes and peppers saw an increase. read more

The North American carrot market is currently experiencing supply pressure due to weather-related disruptions in California. Despite this, demand for carrots in various product formats remains strong, prompting exploration of import activities. California's carrot industry is grappling with decreased availability as a result of these disruptions. read more

Strikes at Aldi Belgium are spreading rapidly: concerns over Sunday openings. Aldi is contemplating opening its stores in Belgium on Sundays, which has caused unrest among employees. On Friday morning, ACV Puls reported around fifty closed supermarkets in Flanders, while BBTK informed Belga news. read more

An illustrated presentation on the 2025 World Federation of Rose Societies (WFRS) convention in Japan and the post-conference garden visits will be the topic of discussion at the upcoming meeting of the Otago Rose Society next Wednesday. Renowned rosarian Hayden Foulds from Manawatū will be the guest speaker, and for him, the highlight of the event. read more

The American Biochar Institute (ABI) and the US Biochar Coalition (USBC) will co-host the 2026 North American Biochar Conference (NABC) in New Orleans from November 16 to 18, bringing together leaders from the biochar sector for the first time under a shared organizational banner. read more

The National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) of Egypt reported that between April 18 and 24, 2026, 1,512 exporting companies shipped a total of 4,149 food consignments weighing 237,000 tons. These shipments included approximately 760 different food products, such as fruits, vegetables, and other items. read more