Brazil ranks third globally in fruit production, behind China and India. Over the past ten years, exports have increased by 38 percent in value and 62 percent in volume. In 2025, fruit exports reached approximately US$1.5 billion, with a trade surplus close to US$400 million. 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 building agricultural greenhouses. The outbreak of war in the Middle East has also had an impact on the availability of raw materials. read more

Dutchman Ruud Vincent moved to Warsaw at the age of 25 with €2,000 in savings and the idea of selling machinery. Now Vincent is one of the market leaders in Poland, with a multi-million turnover. His company, Ocean Systems, sells processing and packaging machines for fruit and vegetables. read more

Bangladesh's mango farmers are preparing for a record 2026 season, with production projected to increase by 25% to 2.7 million tons over 204,000 hectares. However, inflated airfreight costs pose a threat to exports, according to Mohammad Kanchan Mia of Arot Agro BD. "Last year we reached 2.2 million tons." read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have noted a significant decrease in prices for greenhouse tomatoes in Ukraine. Market participants believe that this is due to a seasonal rise in supplies from local greenhouses, coupled with a subdued demand for the product. read more

Wietnam: Mini supermarkety i sklepy convenience zyskują popularnośćSklepy convenience, sieci mini supermarketów oraz niewielkie i średniej wielkości supermarkety odnotowują silny wzrost w związku z zmieniającymi się trendami konsumenckimi, gdy sprzedawcy ścigają się, aby przynieść zakupy bliżej domu w szybko rozwijającym się nowoczesnym rynku detalicznym. read more

Europe Retail Packing has quickly and decisively responded to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East through its fresh produce division ERP Produce, according to Omer Kamp. "Supply chains rely on international sourcing, air freight, energy markets, and raw materials. Whether we accept it or not." read more

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 increases, inflation data for March reveals changes in major economies. U.S. inflation has accelerated to 3.3% year-over-year. read more

Netherlands-based organizations Cultivators, Vertify, and World Horti Center are continuing the international research consortium 'Cultivation for Compounds', of which they are the joint initiators. The research will enter a new phase, with a focus on deepening the knowledge gained in the field of... read more

With the evolution of Italy's fresh produce sector driven by the strong import of bananas, increasing demand for avocados, and a well-established market for persimmons, there is a growing need for straightforward, safe, and controlled ripening solutions. Despite being in the early stages in the country, Catalytic Generators utilized its first. read more

Kanada opiera się głównie na importowanej świeżej produkcji roślinnej, ponieważ jej chłodniejszy klimat ogranicza krajową produkcję. Hurtownik Canadawide z siedzibą w Montrealu pozyskuje owoce i warzywa z całego świata i boryka się z różnymi wyzwaniami oraz zakłóceniami spowodowanymi warunkami pogodowymi. Zacznijmy od obecnej sytuacji geopolitycznej. read more

Egyptian Valencia oranges are currently being sold 30-40% cheaper in India compared to the post-Ramadan price spike last year, according to Arun Uttamchandani of Mumbai-based Pushpbhuj Impex. "This year's situation looks excellent compared to the previous season, which was marked by crop infections and pressure from domestic juice companies driving prices up," he said. read more

Raporty mówią, że Południowi Afrykańczycy szykują się na kolejny znaczący wzrost cen paliwa, co byłoby „poważnym ciosem” dla tamtejszego przemysłu cytrusowego. read more

Attendees of Fresh Produce India left with an optimistic view of the sector in India, as the program's six sessions highlighted the abundance of opportunities available in the local market. These opportunities include potential for Indian products to be exported overseas and for growth within the fresh produce category, as consumers continue to prioritize healthy choices. read more

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The Dutch horticultural machinery dealer Duijndam Machines officially broke ground on April 17, 2026, for a new facility at Zwedenlaan 10 in Hazerswoude-Dorp, Netherlands. This investment represents a major milestone in the ongoing growth of the family company. The ground-breaking ceremony was conducted... read more

The feijoa is primarily cultivated in New Zealand's Gisborne and Hawke's Bay regions, with substantial plantings also found in Waikato and Manawatu. Furthermore, there are producers in Nelson/Marlborough. Northland used to be a producer until guava moth grubs and an aggressive anthracnose fungus affected the feijoa crops. read more

The increase in papaya exports from Brazil in the first quarter of 2026 showed growth in both volume and revenue. According to data from ComexStat, shipments reached approximately 15 thousand tons, marking an 11 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025, when slightly over 13 thousand tons were exported. read more

Ostatnio Hainan doświadczał rozległych wysokich temperatur i suszy, które dotknęły wszystkie 18 miast i hrabstw na wyspie. Obserwowano suchość o nasileniu od umiarkowanego do ciężkiego w sąsiadujących obszarach na północy i wschodzie, co stanowi poważne wyzwanie dla produkcji liczi. read more

Yesterday, Tosca, in collaboration with Cabka, presented the new circular pallet Tosca CP 1208 at Macfrut, a next-generation solution designed to meet the needs of modern supply chains. The new pallet is positioned as a circular alternative to single-use packaging, offering a sustainable and reusable option. read more