Brazil's fruit export sector has, up to now, managed to avoid the full impact of increasing freight costs associated with the conflict in the Middle East, as most shipments are concentrated in the second half of the year. Although higher oil prices have raised transportation expenses in global trade, the limited export activity during this time has helped mitigate the effects on… read more

The Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland showcased its annual Green Industry Trends for 2027 at the World Horti Center in the Netherlands. The event, which was attended by marketers and other industry professionals, focused on a central theme: Unravel, reflecting on the complexity and read more

Doskonałe wieści z drugiej strony Atlantyku: Smeralda, odmiana jabłka opracowana w ramach programu hodowlanego CIV, zyskuje popularność w Ameryce Północnej dzięki kanadyjskiemu partnerowi, firmie Gibson Farms, będącej wyłącznym licencjobiorcą odmiany. "Opracowany dzięki lataom badań, Smeralda" read more

The apple harvest at Golden Bay Fruit in New Zealand's South Island started a few days later than last year. The weather has been good, and the fruit is looking very good. "The colour, quality, and skin finish are excellent," said Patrick Meikle, Chief Commercial Officer at Golden Bay Fruit. "We" read more

Niedawna holenderska misja handlowa do Uzbekistanu otworzyła rzeczywisty dialog między producentami hortikultury z Uzbekistanu a holenderskimi firmami, skupiający się na technologii, lepszym materiale siewnym i gotowych do eksportu produkcji - mówi Furkat Alimukhamedov z Netherlands Fruit Solutions Uzbekistan. read more

W styczniu Rosja stała się największym importerem śliwek z Holandii według danych Eurostatu. Import wyniósł 895 700 euro w styczniu, co stanowi wzrost sześciokrotny w porównaniu do grudnia, kiedy zakupy wynosiły 153 100 euro. Ten wzrost spowodował, że Rosja przesunęła się z trzeciego na pierwsze miejsce wśród wiodących. read more

For the New Zealand salad leaf producer LeaderBrand, the decision to acquire a laser weeder was not just a simple calculation of replacing manual weeding with automation. According to General Manager of Farming Gordon McPhail, "Some people may be very one-dimensional: Right, I spend read more

New CEO for Jumbo Belgium
Dutch entrepreneur Anrico Maat, former sales director at Jumbo, is succeeding Peter Isaac as director of Belgium for the Dutch supermarket chain. Isaac will remain with Jumbo Belgium as a strategic advisor. Source: retaildetail.eu Holland: Retail turnover up by 1.3% in… read more

The war in the Middle East brings to the forefront a fragility that European agriculture has been struggling with for years: the external dependence on fertilizers. And the meeting of the Agrifish Council, held on Monday in Brussels, ended up exposing not only the urgency of the problem, but also read more

The end of March is the time when strawberry growers in field cultivation start intensive activities related to preparing the plantation for the growing season. As emphasized by Magdalena Cieślak-Włodarczyk from Yara Poland, the decisions made at this stage are crucial. read more

The beginning of the new spring season traditionally brings increased activity at Sebrechts Groenten en Fruit. With greenhouse vegetables entering the market and Easter approaching, trade is currently operating at full speed. "Yesterday was a bit quieter, but that was mostly due to the bad read more

The signs on the ground indicate an increase in mango production in Senegal this season, with an early start to the export campaign. Favorable production conditions and substantial efforts are being made to prevent the fruit fly, which negatively impacted last season's exports, from affecting the current campaign. read more

The 2025/26 commercial campaign of Dulcis™, the premium green kiwi grown entirely in Italy, has concluded with results exceeding expectations and very encouraging signals for the development of the project. read more

Australia and the European Union have finalized negotiations on a free trade agreement that will eliminate tariffs on most agricultural products, such as fruits and vegetables, once it is implemented. The agreement will enable 98 per cent of Australian goods to enter the EU without duties, including fruits and vegetables. read more

Produkcja brzoskwiń i innych owoców pestkowych na Malcie spada, według Malcolma Borga z Għaqda Bdiewa Attivi. Powiedział, że letnie owoce pestkowe z Malty są znane z doskonałego smaku i jakości, ale produkcja zmniejszyła się w ostatnich latach. W 2014 roku produkcja wyniosła 382 tony, a spadła do 217. read more

South Africa's citrus industry is gearing up for the 2026 export season, with the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) releasing its initial export estimates. The numbers point to sustained growth, with total exports across all varieties projected to increase by approximately 3% to 5% to. read more

Xinjiang is boosting its position as one of China's major winter blueberry production centers by focusing on large-scale greenhouse cultivation, developing cold chain infrastructure, and ensuring high-quality premium fruit. A new project in Moyu County, valued at RMB 660 million ($95.5 million), exemplifies the region's commitment to protected cultivation. read more

Według danych Procomer, agencji promocji eksportu Kostaryki, 53,8% eksportu ananasów z kraju pod względem wolumenu jest przeznaczonych dla Ameryki Północnej — głównie dla USA — podczas gdy UE odpowiada za 34,2%, reszta Europy za 9,3%, sąsiednie kraje Ameryki Środkowej za 1,4%, a. read more

Skutki wojny na Bliskim Wschodzie stają się coraz bardziej widoczne w całym łańcuchu ogrodnictwa. Rosnące ceny energii, droższe surowce i wyższe koszty logistyczne zmuszają dostawców z całego świata do podwyższania swoich cen. Plantatorzy patrzący w przyszłość przed nadchodzącą zimą. read more

International airfreight rates have increased by up to 95% between February and March, driven by reduced capacity and higher fuel prices due to the Iran war, raising the risk of prices approaching Covid-era levels. According to Drewry Airfreight Insight, rates from Shanghai to Dubai have... read more