Podczas tradycyjnej "Bitwy Pomarańczy" na karnawale we włoskim mieście Ivrea (region Piemont), 138 uczestników i widzów zostało rannych - donosi EastFruit, powołując się na europejskie media. read more

Last August, Washington apple growers were preparing for a potentially record crop of 142.3 million cartons (18 kg), slightly surpassing the 141.8 million boxes packed in 2014. Due to the poor market conditions in the previous seasons, compounded by the rising production costs, it was a concerning situation. read more

Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, a leading company in the fruit and vegetable sector for 70 years, and Madi Ventura, a company with 90 years of experience in the world of dried fruits, announce their new collaboration "Double the Flavor", a co-marketing project designed to offer to read more

In Italy, the "kiwi decline" affects the main kiwifruit production areas, causing a worrying reduction in cultivated land. It is a multifactorial syndrome in which the environment, soil, type, and physiological state of the plant are involved. read more

The Dutch embassies in Bangkok, Hanoi, and Jakarta, in collaboration with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD), are organizing a Dutch Horticultural Mission to Southeast Asia from 17–22 May 2026. This mission aims to bring together Dutch companies specializing in horticulture and controlled environment technologies. read more

Sezon tanzaryjskich awokado rozpoczął się silnie, przynosząc stabilne ilości do Indii od stycznia - mówi Jai Kabra, współzałożyciel Truport Transcontinental Limited, firmy handlującej awokado z operacjami w Tanzanii, Kenii i Indiach. Zauważa dobry załadunek kontenerów i przesyłki lotnicze. read more

W Egipcie stał się największym eksporterem świeżych winogron do Finlandii w 2025 roku, podwajając wysyłki i stanowiąc niemal połowę całkowitych importów kraju, według EastFruit. Finlandia importowała prawie 8 000 ton egipskich winogron w zeszłym roku, o wartości ponad 27 milionów dolarów. read more

The increasing security threats in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Southern Red Sea, and certain areas of the Indian Ocean are causing disruptions in global shipping and impacting the export of fresh produce. The industry organization BIMCO has released advice calling on shipowners and charterers to reassess charter party agreements in light of the security situation. read more

The conflict in Iran has also affected agricultural trade, particularly of fresh products. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has created tensions on multiple fronts: not only increasing energy and oil costs, but also halting deliveries. read more

Nowe dostawy orzechów i daktyli z USA do Bliskiego Wschodu zostały w dużej mierze wstrzymane z powodu wojny z Iranem, która rozpoczęła się w sobotę. "W niedzielny poranek dowiedzieliśmy się o poleceniu pozostania w miejscu zakwaterowania na Bliskim Wschodzie, dlatego wszystkie rezerwacje przez port Jebel Ali zostały anulowane" - mówi Bikram Hundal. read more

Według codziennych danych monitorowanych przez projekt EastFruit, w tym tygodniu w segmencie warzyw korzeniowych zanotowano spadek cen marchwi, spowodowany rozpoczęciem aktywnych sprzedaży przechowywanych zapasów. read more

Fyffes has released the results of the first six months of the Partnership for Good program, a joint effort between its banana brand Trudi's and CARE International UK. The project is centered around women in banana-producing areas in Costa Rica, with the goal of promoting women's involvement in. read more

At Räpina School of Horticulture in Räpina, people understand the importance of having the skill to work with nature. When a small plant starts to grow and bloom, the beautiful flowers can bring joy to many, especially on International Women's Day, which is coming up. read more

"What I see happening now is a market that is hitting the brakes in panic," says Marc van Haaren of digital forwarder Shypple regarding the effects of the Middle East conflict on logistics. "For shipping companies, this situation primarily represents a huge risk, but we also have to be aware. read more

The rosy market in Russia continues to heavily depend on imports, despite the expansion of local production. In 2025, the total market volume is estimated to have reached RUB 402-450 billion, showing a year-on-year increase of 9-15%. The growth in terms of value (+12%) surpassed the growth in volume (+9%), mainly due to the increase in bouquet prices. read more

VIP Val Venosta arrives at the final stage of the Applepairing project, the format that takes Val Venosta apples around Italy, connecting them with regional gastronomic excellences to enhance the nutritional values of the selected ingredients. Sicily thus becomes the read more

Od chwili wybuchu w zeszłą sobotę, wojna na Bliskim Wschodzie szybko się rozprzestrzeniła, teraz dotarła do Libanu. Wojna ma wpływ na działalność rolniczą i eksport, w momencie gdy profesjonaliści ledwo dochodzili do siebie po szkodach spowodowanych przez poprzednią wojnę. "Niestety, sytuacja bardzo się zaogniła..."

Ever since it broke out last Saturday, the war in the Middle East has quickly expanded, now reaching Lebanon. The war is impacting agricultural operations and exports, just as professionals were barely recovering from the damage caused by the previous war. "Unfortunately, the situation flared up very...". read more

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The economic situation in the potato sector remains challenging. Rising costs, international competition, and pressure on margins are weighing on the sector. "Against this background, we are focusing on export promotion outside Europe, with Asia as a growth market for processed potato products." read more

Kenyan avocado exporters are anxiously monitoring the situation in the Middle East, as disruptions in the Red Sea could greatly affect their access and competitiveness in global markets. Benard Mutai, the managing director of Afrisun Orchards, a company specializing in exotic fruits, is particularly concerned about the potential impact of these logistical challenges. read more

From Sonbeck in Germany, about half an hour's drive from the Dutch border, Gerrit Vermöhlen has been running his peony farm Peonly for almost nine years. Since his father Gerd retired a year ago, Gerrit has been at the helm alone. His main focus? Diversifying the business so that income is less reliant on a single product. read more