Chociaż dostępność ananasów z Kostaryki zaczyna wzrastać, to dostawy w rozmiarach 6 i 7 są ograniczone. „Między styczniem a marcem wolumen był około ośmiu procent poniżej ubiegłorocznego. Oczekujemy, że począwszy od tego miesiąca, dane będą podobne do 2025 roku” - mówi Adriana Garcia z firmy Chestnut. read more

"A lot of farmers ask me about G.A.P.," says Palesa Motaung of Bread Africa, an agricultural consultancy. Motaung built her consultancy's reputation through helping farmers to secure market access. Now she is taking it several steps further, translating dense agricultural research and expert advice into practical solutions for farmers. read more

Lithuania: Maxima Grupė posts 4.1% revenue growth in FY 2025

Lithuanian retailer Maxima Grupė reported a 4.1% increase in revenue for its financial year 2025, reaching €6.35 billion. The retail group also achieved an EBITDA of almost €510 million, marking a year-on-year growth of €54 million. read more

Major chestnut-producing regions in China have reached a crucial phase in their annual growth cycle. Areas like Tai'an and Linyi in Shandong Province usually start sprouting and flowering in mid to late April, with the harvest season focused between early September and early October. read more

It is just a short step from a car dealership to hydroponics. While based in Buenos Aires, Marion and Nicolas Sarlé discovered hydroponics. When they returned to France in 2013, they set up the first ecological hydroponic farm in the Gers department. The sector is booming, with both read more

Zbiory kiwi w Nowej Zelandii przebiegają pomyślnie, owoce są w dobrym stanie, a kolejny rekordowy plon jest już prawie gotowy, pomimo obaw dotyczących pogody na początku sezonu. Ekspert ds. kiwi, Cam Clayton z DMS Progrowers, informuje, że branża jest już w połowie procesu pakowania złotych kiwi, a wszystko idzie zgodnie z planem. read more

At FlorAmor's nursery in Lochristi, Belgium, hundreds of azaleas are arranged in rows for Hortinno's flowering trials. Breeder Steven Engelen and Christoph Stevens walk through the greenhouses to explain how new Hortinno varieties are developed, step by step. read more

Strawberries are plentiful in the countryside, with high quantities and predominant demand for the product from Basilicata. The Sicilian melon is still slow to start due to its high price. The asparagus season is picking up, with prices significantly decreasing. Volumes are increasing. read more

Costa Rica, the world's leading exporter of pineapples, is currently in a critical phase of its production cycle, characterized by a significant and recurring event: natural flowering. "This process has an impact on supply and market prices," said Eric Ramírez, a sales representative for Tropicales del Valle. read more

The Joint Congress-Senate Committee for the European Union (EU) has approved a non-legislative proposal supported by the Popular Group. This proposal urges the rejection of amendments to the EU-Morocco Association Agreement related to tariff concessions for Saharan products and labeling. It also calls for... read more

Potato prices in Albania have decreased, with high-quality potatoes currently being sold at 60 lek per kilogram (US$0.63), compared to over 100 lek (US$1.05) at the same time last year. Data from INSTAT indicates that the average price in February 2026 was 77.9 lek per kg (US$0.82), which is a 22 percent decrease. read more

Dokładnie trzy lata temu, Rob Pakvis i Theo Benjert założyli Berryland. Od tego czasu zespół znacznie się rozwinął i osiągnął nawet wzrost o 70 procent w ubiegłym roku. W zeszłym tygodniu firma brała udział w targach Fresh Produce India w Mumbaju. Rob dzieli się swoimi doświadczeniami. read more

Mitolo Family Farms cultivates potatoes and onions in the Riverland, Mallee, and Virginia regions of South Australia. Currently, potatoes are being produced in the Riverland and Mallee regions. Unpredictable weather conditions have affected the potato supply, causing fluctuations. read more

The business group Logistics UK has called on the government to offer a support package for the country's logistics sector to prevent the increasing costs due to the conflict in the Middle East from affecting the UK economy. read more

Kiwifruit and apples were responsible for a notable rise in the value of New Zealand's fruit exports in March, as reported by Stats NZ. read more

The Association of Avocado Producers and Exporting Packers of Mexico (APEAM) has announced the formalization of a Zero Deforestation Agreement with Mexico’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) and the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA). read more

The approval of a free trade agreement between Ecuador and South Korea represents a significant milestone in Ecuador's trade policy and is expected to bring substantial opportunities to the country's banana sector, as stated by the national banana association Aebe. read more

Costa Group, one of Australia's top mushroom suppliers, has announced that it has increased its weekly production capacity by an additional 40 tonnes of fresh mushrooms per week. read more

Malaysian mangosteens have become more expensive than durians, following a shift in the domestic production of both fruits. read more

Growers, traders, and industry experts from the fresh produce and ornamental horticulture sectors gathered in the Netherlands for the Tuinbouw Footprint Event 2026, where the focus shifted from broad sector-wide sustainability discussions toward the practical use of footprint calculations. read more