The countdown for the 11th International Symposium on the Spanish Table Grape in Murcia has begun. With over 300 participants from more than 15 countries already confirming their attendance. Meanwhile, the Scientific Committee is reviewing over 50 abstracts and papers to finalize the program. read more

India produces over 320 million tonnes of fruits and vegetables yearly, but loses 15-25% after harvest due to inadequate cold-chain infrastructure, according to Akshat from Delmins Food. "Dehydration is transforming this wasted perishable produce into shelf-stable products that farmers and exporters can..." read more

The German Potato Trade Association (DKHV) held its 20th regular general meeting on April 21, 2026, with over 50 participants at Borussia-Park in Mönchengladbach. The focus was on the current challenges facing the potato industry as well as the. read more

Australian banana growers are still able to provide a reliable and affordable supply of fresh fruit for households across the country, despite facing constant cost pressures at the farm level. The Australian Banana Growers' Council (ABGC) reports that growers are handling a series of price hikes in transportation, packaging, and other expenses. read more

The grape selection remained largely made up of shipments from South Africa. Alongside a variety of Arra, Sugra, and IFG types, Crimson Seedless, Thompson Seedless, and Autumn Crisp grapes were also on offer. According to the German BLE, availability saw a slight decrease. Shipments from Peru and Chile were also mentioned. read more

Before the Global AgInvesting's 2026 World Summit in New York on April 27-29, Colin Butterfield, Managing Partner at Solum Partners, provided insights on his upcoming session. Here's a preview of what to expect from the April 29 discussion titled "Retailer and Consumer Trends Reshaping Fresh." read more

Azali Roses, operating at high altitude in Kenya, has reported very positive early results with the rose variety Bahati® by Genviv, represented by De Ruiter. According to General Manager Rathan Kedamadi Puttaiah, the variety is showing strong adaptability and premium market potential. read more

W trakcie trwającej wojny Iran stracił swoje dominujące miejsce na rynku jabłek w Indiach, co zmusiło importerów do radzenia sobie ze wzrostem opłat frachtowych i wydłużonymi czasami transportu, co spowodowało wzrost cen skrzynek z południowoafrykańskim Galą z 32 USD do 44-48 USD - powiedział Mayur Sakpal z importera świeżych produktów Gurudutt Impex. read more

The Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services in South Korea has developed two new varieties of Astrophytum cactus, 'Gold Eye' and 'Shy Star', in order to broaden the cactus market and increase their value. Astrophytum is a type of cactus recognized for its unique star-shaped appearance. read more

A workshop on Soil Health Management and Balanced Fertilizer Use was organized on 21.04.2026 for the project staff of All India Coordinated Research Project on Floriculture (AICRP on Floriculture). The event was attended by 30 scientists from across the country. The initiative aims to promote. read more

Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz was open on Friday, followed shortly by statements that it was closed, led to route changes and temporary disruption. Subsequent attacks on vessels and U.S. forces taking control of an Iranian cargo ship mean there is no change in the overall situation. read more

During the second day of Macfrut, the theme of sustainability in the fruit and vegetable sector returned to the center of the debate with the presentation of "Generazione Ortofrutta", the project promoted by Italy Ortofrutta in collaboration with CREA and the Producer Organizations (POs). read more

Sezon awokado w Kenii rozwija się powoli z powodu silnej konkurencji i skomplikowanej logistyki, informuje Miqdad Hassan Nandwa, dyrektor generalny firmy Fawakih, producenta i eksportera egzotycznych owoców. "Jesteśmy w stanie eksportować do Bliskiego Wschodu, Chin, Indii i Turcji. Najbardziej poszukiwanym gatunkiem jest... read more

Oman has revealed a pipeline of food security investment opportunities worth more than 93.8 million Omani rials ($243 million), aimed at boosting development in agriculture, fisheries, and related value chains. The initiative is spearheaded by Invest Oman in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce. read more

Rosja has extended its fertilizer export quotas through December as global supply tightens due to the war involving Iran and disruptions affecting trade routes. Russian producers will be allowed to export 20 million tons of fertilizers between June 1 and November 30, according to a government decision. read more

Jesus Gomez keeps a large glass candy jar on his desk where his delivery drivers slip fuel receipts for cash reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses. Since the Iran War began on Feb. 28, Gomez, the owner of Orange County Wholesale Flowers, has taken away the gas credit cards for his fleet of. read more

Orsero S.p.A. ("Orsero"), a company in Mediterranean Europe specializing in the import and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables, has been selected by the Groupement des Exportateurs de Litchis (GEL - the organization responsible for coordinating the sector) through its subsidiary Simba S.p.A. read more

Orsero S.p.A. ("Orsero"), a leader in the Mediterranean Europe for the import and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables, through its subsidiary Simba S.p.A., has been appointed by the Groupement des Exportateurs de Litchis (GEL - the coordinating body. read more

Any discussion about the global pineapple trade typically focuses on Costa Rica. Despite producing only about 10% of the world's pineapples, Costa Rica is the top-ranked country in terms of global pineapple trade, handling approximately 49% of all international pineapple transactions, as indicated by Faostat data. read more

The participation of the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges PGI in the forty-third edition of Macfrut (Rimini, until April 23) started with a special juice. The Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, was present. read more