Present all year on the shelves with 100% Italian product, carrots represent a certainty for the fruit and vegetable department. However, they do not always receive the attention they deserve from sector operators, despite the clear numbers: 11 thousand hectares cultivated throughout the Peninsula and... read more

In Vietnam's Mekong Delta, durians that have been rejected during export inspections are being sold for around $1.14 per kilogram, marking a 10-year low in prices. These fruits are being sold on roadsides in Can Tho City and Hau Giang Province with signs advertising the discounted prices. Currently, traders are taking advantage of the situation by selling these rejected durians to local consumers. read more

Wageningen researcher Spyros Paparrizos is working on introducing the DROP weather app in Kenya, Ghana, and Zimbabwe. The app, which is part of the SAFE4ALL project, merges satellite-based meteorological data with traditional local weather insights shared by smallholder farmers. Paparrizos, a read more

W roku 2025, spodziewa się, że Bułgaria zmierzy się z niemal całkowitym brakiem lokalnie uprawianych słodkich wiśni po tym, jak poważne kwietniowe przymrozki zniszczyły większość plonu. Według bourgas.ru, ponad 90% zbiorów wiśni zostało straconych, a prognozowana jest tylko minimalna produkcja, i to przy znacznie wyższych. read more

The harvest of new Spanish potatoes for De Aardappelhoeve has recently begun. "The first shipments have left our Spanish growers for Belgium," says Bart Nemegheer of the Tielt-based potato company. "The quality looks very good, but due to an exceptionally wet spring, yields will be significantly read more

Cold nights had delayed the growth of peonies at Dictus Flowers in Zundert, the Netherlands, but last week's warmer weather has accelerated their development. "Just in time for Mother's Day," says Mirjan Dictus with satisfaction. By specializing in exclusive varieties, the nursery has expanded its local customer base. read more

W kwietniu Mołdawia wyeksportowała około 1 000 ton winogron stołowych, zgodnie z danymi MAIA, jak podaje Logos Press. Ponad jedną trzecią tego wolumenu wysłano do Rumunii, gdzie większość winogron prawdopodobnie będzie przetwarzana przez winnice, a nie sprzedawana jako świeże produkty spożywcze. Średnia cena hurtowa wynosiła. read more

The Nakanai District in West New Britain province is spearheading a fruit-picking program in Australia and New Zealand. Prominent individuals such as youth representative Mr. Percy Bashia, District Administrator and CEO Jeffery Osa, and members of the District Development Authority board are currently in Port Moresby for this initiative. read more

The European Commission (EC) stated in its late April update that potato planting in the North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) region is progressing well. Fieldwork is well advanced in Germany and the Netherlands, thanks to dry conditions since late February. read more

The overseas organic citrus season is now starting. Lemons, mandarins, and grapefruit are already on their way, with the first South African oranges expected to arrive in weeks 25-26. To fill the gap, Eosta is providing Egyptian Valencia oranges. Despite the challenges related to citrus, the season is progressing well. read more

The pineapple sector in Costa Rica, which cultivates pineapples on nearly 50,000 hectares, along with the United Pineapple Growers Chamber (representing almost 35% of exports), is currently facing a situation of low supply due to extreme weather events. This scarcity has led to a significant rise in prices. read more

Manoj Barai, director of the Indian fresh produce exporter M.K. Exports, stated that the production of mangoes in India has not increased since the beginning of March. He mentioned, "Despite our previous prediction of an increase in mango production, it has not materialized yet. read more

The majority shareholders of the grocery chain OK Zimbabwe have agreed to support a $30 million rights issue, the CEO announced. This decision was made to address a funding gap and improve the company's financial stability. read more

The first shipment of Korean melons successfully entered the Vietnamese market in March 2025, following an agreement on quarantine negotiations between the Republic of Korea and Vietnam in July 2024. This milestone comes after 17 years of efforts by the Korean government to establish quarantine protocols. read more

Avianca Cargo has successfully completed its Mother's Day 2025 season with a historic achievement, transporting over 20,100 tons of fresh flowers—a 15% increase compared to the previous year. The shipments originated from Colombia and Ecuador, reaching various destinations across North America and Europe. read more

Yesterday, at the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, the "Socio-Economic Impact Report of Lidl in Italy" was presented by TEHA Group. read more

Over the past three weeks, prices for last year's carrot harvest in Uzbekistan have been trending in the opposite direction compared to the same period last year. read more

Kenya plays a crucial role as a sourcing region for the Hoek Group. Through Hoek Flowers Kenya, the company operates directly from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, exporting fresh flowers daily to wholesalers, florists, and retailers worldwide. Hoek Flowers Kenya is the first company of its kind in the region. read more

The leading tomato producers are increasingly investing in large high-tech greenhouses to increase production, reduce costs, and operate more sustainably. The goal is to ensure a continuous supply of high-quality tomatoes. In addition to state-of-the-art technology and the read more

Together with APX Logistics Solutions, the freight forwarding network states that it will now be conducting container transport services between Europe and Southeast Asia for its partner companies. This will provide them with the opportunity to tap into new markets while benefiting from fixed read more