What will the weather be like in Italy this week? In the coming days, a significant rise in temperatures is expected, with values generally higher than seasonal averages. The recent cold spell that affected the country last week will therefore dissipate. read more

Storm Goretti struck the west and north of France on Thursday night, with wind gusts reaching up to 213 km/h in some areas, especially along the English Channel coast. As of Monday, nearly 11,000 homes were still without electricity, primarily in Normandy and Brittany. Some farms have reported damage as well. read more

Full production for Tarocco oranges, while the Sicilian campaign for Navelina blonde oranges is coming to an end. First batches of late clementines, such as Hernandina and Nova, are starting. The marketing of Italian apples is going well, with the arrival of Granny Smith as well. read more

Sunripe Farms, located in the Kigali region of Rwanda, manages 30 hectares of cultivated land, which includes 2 hectares covered by 24 greenhouse units. The company is certified under HACCP and GLOBALG.A.P. standards. Its production consists of cucumbers, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, and French beans. read more

Pakistan's citrus sector has the potential to increase export revenues to up to US$1 billion within six years if growers transition to new varieties, enhance quality standards, and expand value addition. This was stated by Shoaib Ahmed Basra, a board member of the Pakistan Horticulture Export and Development Company. read more

Australia's vegetable industry will be represented in the newly announced Trade Diversification Network (TDN), which is part of the Australian Government's AU$50 million Accessing New Markets Initiative (ANMI). The announcement was made by the Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator Don. read more

With the approaching of China's Spring Festival, the country's annual holiday for family reunion, flower markets and traditional craft workshops across the country are entering their busiest season, driven by rising consumer demand for festive plants and decorative dragon lanterns. read more

Marshall Dirks has announced his retirement from Proven Winners North America after 27 years with the company. "Since joining the company in 2000, Marshall helped shape the company's brand through passion and innovative ideas that led Proven Winners to become the #1 Plant Brand in North America." read more

Amazon UK has started conducting drone delivery flights in Darlington, with a planned launch for 2026. The company has initiated drone flights from its fulfilment centre in Darlington as part of its efforts to introduce the UK's inaugural Prime Air drone delivery service. Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com read more

Farmer in Moldova are advocating for a mandate that at least 50 percent of products sold in retail stores must be locally sourced. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry stated that it would be challenging to implement such a regulation, as retail chains typically give preference to suppliers who can guarantee consistent quality. read more

Aditya More of Aditya Agro & Marketing, an Indian table grape grower, says that Indian grape exports are maintaining stability despite a 50% decrease in production in Nashik, India's primary grape-growing region. More explains that while volumes are slightly down compared to the previous season due to weather-related difficulties, there is still strong demand for high-quality fruit. read more

Moroccan orange exports have shown positive growth for the second season in a row, gradually recovering after the sharp decline recorded in 2022/23, according to EastFruit. read more

Two geographically specific crops from Mysuru district, the Nanjangud Rasabale banana and Mysuru veelyadele betel leaves, have experienced a decline in cultivation due to disease outbreaks and limitations in marketing. Authorities have stated that preparations for exporting both products are underway. read more

On December 28, 2025, as part of the 2nd Sa Dec Flower Festival 2025, the Techmart workshop with the theme "Applying technology to enhance the value chain of ornamental flower products" was held in Sa Dec City, Dong Thap province. The event presented numerous new opportunities for cooperation. read more

Stany Zjednoczone i Kanada są netto importującymi czosnkiem, a krajowa produkcja z Kalifornii spełnia jedynie niewielką część popytu. Duża część importu pochodzi z Chin, ponieważ kraj ten jest największym producentem czosnku na świecie, a ich eksport dominuje globalnie pod względem ilości i cen. read more

Przetłumaczone zdanie: "The constant rains in south-eastern Spain over the last month have taken a toll on the supply of open ground vegetables such as brassicas, artichokes, and, above all, leafy vegetables, especially lettuce. "Between early December and early January, we've had many rainy or cloudy days," says. read more

The United Arab Emirates has decided to strengthen regulations on specific imports of fresh produce from Egypt. The decision was communicated on January 8th by the Egyptian Export Authority Council to all exporters, instructing them to adhere to the UAE's standards for maximum quality. read more

Spreafico Francesco & F.lli has presented its fourth sustainability report, with the support of Teha Group. This year, the company has once again received the EcoVadis silver medal, positioning itself in the top 15% of the best companies evaluated globally on environmental, labor, and... read more

The first table grape varieties, harvested since 17 December on the farms of JL Vlok Boerdery on the slopes of the Kasteelberg, have been in line with previous seasons. The impact of a very warm November is, however, expected to become more evident in the mid- to later varieties. read more

The fruit and vegetable export sector in Morocco saw an increase in shipment volumes between 2023 and 2025, while export revenues indicated a more stable market conditions. According to data from the Office des Changes and Morocco Foodex, export volumes rose from around 1.4 million tons in 2023 to nearly read more