The National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) in Egypt has intensified its inspection efforts in the food industry and supervised the export of 4,827 shipments amounting to 230,000 tons, as reported in its 14th weekly report for 2026 from April 11 to 17. This is in line with its strategy for food production. read more

The town of Voorhout, The Netherlands, was full of activity during the 79th edition of the Bloemencorso Bollenstreek last Saturday. Crowds of visitors arrived by train, and local residents lined the streets in anticipation. Spectators had to wait for the parade to begin, but the atmosphere was lively. read more

Zbiory jagód borówki w stanie Georgia są już w pełnym toku. „Zazwyczaj jesteśmy około 10 dni do dwóch tygodni przed Almą i Homerville w stanie Georgia, ponieważ nasze plantacje znajdują się bardziej na południe” - mówi Stephen S. Madonia z Blue River Legacy Farms. „Aktywnie pakujemy nasze produkty i wygląda na to, że będzie to udany sezon”. read more

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has declared that they have regained control of the Strait of Hormuz, attributing this to restrictions imposed on Iranian ports by the United States. In a statement aired on state media, the IRGC stated that the waterway has "reverted to its previous state" and is currently under military control. read more

India Hurst and Christopher Fletcher, founders of Vervain Flower Studio, have identified a significant gap in the UK market and are working to develop new varieties suited specifically for floral design use. Founded in 2014, Vervain Flower Studio specializes in wedding and event floristry. read more

The South Kalimantan Provincial Animal, Fish and Plant Quarantine Office intercepted 407 illegal ornamental plant seedlings from Surabaya at the Trisakti Banjarmasin Port. This measure was taken to curb the spread of pests and plant diseases. read more

Fresh Produce India 2026 concluded at Mumbai's Trident Nariman Point Hotel last week, featuring a day filled with panel discussions, networking, and deal-making. Avocados and blueberries were prominent topics during the event, with hundreds of growers, exporters, retailers, and marketers addressing the Indian market. read more

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Ceny marchwi na ukraińskim rynku rosną już trzeci tydzień z rzędu. Według analityków projektu EastFruit, dostawy średniej i wysokiej jakości marchwi na Ukrainie szybko się kurczą. read more

AMFresh, through its varietal innovation platform Genesis Fresh, has announced that it is introducing Onix to South African shoppers for the first time. read more

Zapotrzebowanie na australijskie winogrona stołowe stale rośnie na Filipinach, zgodnie z raportem lokalnej publikacji PhilStar. read more

Air freight rates increased in March due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, higher fuel prices associated with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and logistical disruptions in the Gulf region. The escalation of U.S. and Israeli military operations in Iran at the end of February further contributed to this trend. read more

The 2026/27 New Zealand kiwifruit season has started well, with the industry making good progress with harvest, supporting a fast start with another large crop of around 220 million trays to sell. "We released our initial guidance in March, which reflects positive demand for our fruit, with." read more

In Morocco's Souss-Massa region, migrant workers from sub-Saharan Africa are increasingly being hired in greenhouse horticulture, which helps in boosting fruit and vegetable production for export markets in Europe and West Africa. In the Chtouka plains alone, around 24,000 hectares are dedicated to greenhouse production. read more

South Africa's citrus industry is forecasting exports of up to 215 million cartons for the current season, compared to 203.4 million cartons in 2025, as reported by Citrus Growers' Association CEO Dr. Boitshoko Ntshabele. The increased projection is mainly due to exceptional growing conditions and new initiatives. read more

The Association of Avocado Producers, Packers, and Exporters of Mexico (APEAM) has formalized a Zero Deforestation Agreement with the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) and the Federal Attorney's Office for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA). This agreement aims to read more

In the extensive report with which Marco Salvi, president of Fruitimprese, opened the proceedings of the 77th annual assembly of the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Enterprises - in the presence of Minister Hon. Francesco Lollobrigida, representatives of professional organizations, and trade unions. read more

Africa's increasing involvement in the global trade of perishable goods is being hindered by logistical challenges, as a lack of refrigerated containers along with disruptions in global shipping are squeezing supply chains. Ocean Network Express reports that the continent is experiencing a growing "reefer gap" due to these factors. read more

Australian fruit and vegetable growers are losing up to one million tons of produce annually that does not reach the market, with an estimated value of US$1.6 billion (A$2.5 billion) per year. Data indicates that Australian horticulture records average food loss rates of around 20 per cent per year. read more

The tomato is a prominent supplier of all kinds of tomato products, says Emel Esin Keskin, owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter Esin Tarim: "As is known in the sector, Turkey is one of the world's leading tomato producers with an annual production of approximately 14 million tons. Tomatoes are..." read more