Operating from its newly expanded 208,000 square foot production facility at 4 Seneca Road, South Essex Fabricating (SEF) continues to strengthen its position in greenhouse solutions and pre-engineered steel buildings across North America. "Over three decades, we have built a strong reputation." read more

Wzrost eksportu mrożonych owoców z Kirgistanu był znaczący w 2025 roku, przy całkowitej wysyłce sięgającej 6 909 ton o wartości 20,85 miliona dolarów, w porównaniu do 2 252 ton o wartości 3,84 miliona dolarów w 2024 roku, według danych Komitetu Statystycznego. Rosja pozostała największym odbiorcą. read more

As part of the activities aimed at stimulating and boosting the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as increasing knowledge about the organized fruit and vegetable sector, Italy Ortofrutta - National Union promotes the implementation of the "Ortofrutta Experience" project - Open Day of the Organizations. read more

Z okazji Dnia Kobiet, Kirgistan odnotował sezonowy wzrost importu świeżych kwiatów. Według serwisu prasowego Państwowej Służby Celnego Kirgistanu, do kraju dostarczono już ponad 4 miliony kwiatów. Od początku lutego było to 4,07 miliona. read more

Konflikt w Iranie ma poważne konsekwencje dla międzynarodowego sektora transportu, wpływając na włoskich i europejskich eksporterów owoców i warzyw. Riccardo Martini, dyrektor generalny firmy DCS Tramaco, włoskiej firmy specjalizującej się w transporcie produktów rolno-spożywczych drogą morską, opisuje obecną sytuację. read more

Exporters Western Cape (EWC), an organization that promotes and assists exporters in the Western Cape province, is cautioning that the conflict in the Middle East is causing uncertainty, particularly for South African exporters who cater to the rapidly expanding fresh produce markets in the region. The region, including the United Arab Emirates, is a key market for these exporters. read more

Bangladeshi wholesalers are showing a preference for Royal Gala, Golden Delicious, and paper bag Fuji apples in sizes 138-198 due to their vibrant color and unique taste, according to Monjur Humayun of RKA International, a fresh produce importer operating in Bangladesh and Poland. "Royal Gala from South read more

"The situation in Dubai is not as serious as portrayed by the Italian media. We feel reassured by the country's anti-missile defenses, even though we cannot have the same peace of mind as before. Contrary to some beliefs, there are no bombings here, as the Iranian targets are the American bases located at." read more

Boris Prins and Brent van Paassen first met through a project sale, and shortly after in 2021, they co-founded BBM Company. Originally operating out of a shed near a greenhouse in Maasdijk, the Netherlands, the company rapidly grew and moved to a modern facility in the same town. read more

The Egyptian citrus season started late this year, following the instructions of the Agricultural Export Council. The first day of exports was December 15, 2025, leading to a notable drop in local selling prices. Navel oranges are typically the first major variety to be exported, followed by... read more

Bananas—the most widely consumed fruit in the world and loved by young and old alike—are under growing pressure. Black Sigatoka, Moko, and, above all, Panama disease are the biggest threats. The latter in particular is wreaking havoc on banana production. A Better Choice (ABC) aims to tackle this issue. read more

As India prepares for the 2026 mango season, growers and exporters are encountering a complex combination of challenges and opportunities. Yashraj Phatak, a third-generation alphonso farmer, Director at ShivKonkan Farmer Producer Company, and Partner at Shreevali Agro, provides insights from the orchard level: "We are based in" read more

Służby celne w Bułgarii skonfiskowały ponad 6,1 miliona papierosów ukrytych w chłodzonym samochodzie dostarczającym cytrusy i warzywa z Grecji do Polski. Przesyłka zawierała trzy marki papierosów bez bułgarskich znaczków akcyzy. Służby podały, że wartość rynkowa wynosi około 1,25 miliona dolarów.

Customs authorities in Bulgaria seized more than 6.1 million cigarettes hidden in a refrigerated truck transporting citrus and vegetables from Greece to Poland. The shipment contained three cigarette brands without Bulgarian excise stamps. Authorities reported a market value of about US$1.25 million. read more

Nowe przesyłki orzechów i daktyli z USA na Bliski Wschód zostały w dużej mierze zatrzymane z powodu wojny z Iranem, która rozpoczęła się w sobotę. „W niedzielę rano dowiedzieliśmy się o nakazie schronienia się na Bliskim Wschodzie, dlatego wszystkie rezerwacje przez port Jebel Ali zostały anulowane” - mówi Bikram Hundal. read more

The recent US-Israel strikes on Iran and the subsequent Iranian retaliation targeting multiple countries in the region since the weekend are causing major disruptions to logistics in the area. These disruptions could have a broader impact if the conflict continues to escalate. read more

The orchid market in Russia is slowly moving towards domestic production. The Yaroslavl region alone produces approximately 3 million orchids each year, out of a national market estimated at around 10 million plants annually. Another significant production facility is also being established in Novosibirsk. read more

As India secures comprehensive trade agreements with key global partners, policymakers are optimistic that high-value agriculture can drive the country's next export boom. However, farmers in rose-growing villages in the south claim that the prospect of accessing export markets is still a long way off despite the promising headlines. read more

The European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), and Kenyan horticulture buyers are looking into establishing long-term trade partnerships with growers in Zimbabwe after participating in a farm tour organized by the International Trade Centre (ITC). The delegation, made up of eight buyers, spent a week visiting 11 farms. read more

Przemysł bananowy w Ekwadorze stoi w obliczu trudnej sytuacji związanej z konfliktem na Bliskim Wschodzie, który już wpływa na logistykę eksportu do tej regionu. "Monitorujemy sytuację od pierwszego dnia konfliktu" - powiedział Richard Salazar, dyrektor wykonawczy Acorbanec. read more

In a little over eight months, the trade fair duo will celebrate its double anniversary at the Karlsruhe Exhibition Center: the 30th expoSE – Europe's leading trade fair for asparagus and berry production with stone fruit cultivation and outdoor vegetables – and the 15th expoDirekt – Germany's read more