At the beginning of 2026, southern Italy experienced a cold snap. The sudden drop in temperature had a significant impact on the fruit and vegetable sector in northern Apulia, specifically affecting artichokes and fennel. Between New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, temperatures suddenly plummeted to -4°C. read more

Les Délices Majhoul's organic Medjool dates, cultivated in the historic birthplace of the variety in Boudnib, eastern Morocco, have recently been awarded a new accolade that further enhances the region's reputation for successful date production. They have been named the best dates in the world by TasteAtlas. read more

The ambassadors of the EU member countries have approved the trade agreement with Mercosur, opening up a large area of free trade that will involve over 700 million people between Europe and Latin America. read more

The AVF Asia Forum will be held from March 9-11, 2026, at Christ University in Bangalore, India, bringing together stakeholders from the fields of controlled environment agriculture, medicinal plant science, and regulated supply chains. The event is organized by the Association for Vertical Farming in collaboration. read more

Importing Iranian Red Delicious apples into India is currently challenging, as the landing costs have exceeded the wholesale selling prices in South India, according to Syed Salehus Sabah of the fruit importer Al Fatah Impex. He mentioned that the situation is exacerbated by 50% import duties, increases in freight charges, and inflationary pressures resulting from political disputes. read more

India's pomegranate exports are experiencing robust growth, with more than 60,000 tonnes worth USD 53 million being shipped in the first nine months of the 2025-26 season, according to Viraj Pimple of Fruit Delight LLP, a fresh produce exporting company. "Production has increased, and we are preparing for Super Bhagwa exports starting in May." read more

Greenport Boskoop, Telermaat, Griffioen Wassenaar, and Bremmer Boomkwekerijen are researching ways to reduce the Dutch tree nursery sector's reliance on plastics. The study is looking into biobased pots, reusable cultivation trays, sustainable options for wrapping films, and revised practices. read more

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The Import Promotion Desk will showcase a variety of tropical and subtropical fruits from South America and Africa at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from February 4 to 6. Approximately 40 companies from ten countries, including Egypt, Brazil, Ecuador, Ghana, and Kenya, will participate at Booth 25, C03. read more

After 15 seasons as president of Peaches and Apricots of France, Bruno Darnaud has decided to retire as a farmer and professional leader. Alexi Bois, a 37-year-old producer of peaches, apricots, and kiwis near Nîmes, has been elected by the association's management committee to take on this role. read more

Over 150 varieties of chrysanthemums were exhibited during the 'Chrysanthemum Field Day' at the campus of Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU) on Friday, January 9. Organized by the university's horticulture department, the exhibition featured cut flowers, potted plants, and. read more

Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) dropped by 5% in the second week of January, reaching US$665 per 40ft container. This index represents a weighted average of spot freight rates on 18 significant intra-Asia trade routes and is currently 20% lower compared to the previous year. Drewry anticipates that rates will continue to stay at this level. read more

The oversupply of durian in Malaysia is currently attributed to export-grade cloned varieties not meeting international quality standards, rather than low demand for local village durian, according to the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority. Fama's deputy director general, Faisal Iswardi Ismail, stated this. read more

FAO needs USD 193 million to assist 240,000 rural families and small-scale farmers in 2026-2028 in Ukraine to protect essential agricultural livelihoods and production capacities. read more

Founded in 2020 by passionate blueberry growers in western Serbia's Takovo region, Takovo Berry has emerged as a trailblazer in regenerative fruit production. The cooperative, which manages approximately 50 hectares of highbush blueberry cultivation, has successfully positioned itself among. read more

Angelo Demasi has informed the board of the South Australian Produce Market (SAPML) of his intention to resign as CEO of the organization, with effect from 30 June 2026. read more

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New research projects funded by Hortgro aim to quantify environmental impacts across the South African deciduous-fruit value chain, focusing on carbon accounting and life cycle assessment for pome and stone fruit. The projects are being led by specialist sustainability consultancy Blue North. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture's Taoyuan Agricultural Research and Extension Station has created a smart irrigation system for small potted plants that waters them from the bottom automatically, which helps conserve water and labor. The ministry stated that potted plants are a crucial sector within the agricultural industry. read more