Lidl Ireland has pledged to meet a new target for fiber intake as a recent study sheds light on Ireland's fiber deficiency. The majority of Irish people obtain their fiber from breakfast cereals (51%), bread (22%), porridge or oats (19%), fruits. read more

Thailand's caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompao has instructed agricultural attachés in 11 countries to intensify efforts to expand exports of Thai agricultural products, address non-tariff barriers, and increase shipments to key markets. read more

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) increased by 16% to $2,557 per 40ft container, primarily driven by rate increases on Transpacific and Asia-Europe trade routes. Spot rates from Shanghai to Genoa rose by 13% to $3,885 per 40ft container, while rates from Shanghai to Rotterdam increased by 10% to $2,840 per container. read more

The MY 2025/26 citrus season has begun under challenging conditions across southern Europe. Spain, Italy, and Greece, the region's main citrus producers, are experiencing lower yields due to extreme weather, increased pest pressure, and evolving market dynamics. Despite these challenges, the read more

Kazakhstan increased its fruit and berry exports in the first ten months of 2025, shipping 197,600 tonnes abroad, up 33.5% compared to the same period in 2024. Export earnings reached $27.6 million. Melons and watermelons led the growth, with shipments up 22.9% to 91,400 tonnes. Major buyers. read more

The protests of farmers continue to spread across Europe, with France and Greece at the forefront and a growing tension surrounding the European Union's trade policy decisions. The focus is mainly on the agreement with Mercosur, which is at the center of the storm. read more

Driving through the Ribera del Xúquer, the agricultural landscape is changing. Oranges are still prevalent, but persimmons, known locally as kaki, are increasingly occupying a larger portion of the cultivated land. This transition is not a sudden change but rather a gradual replanting process influenced by farm economics and risk factors. read more

The cultivation of avocados in Israel has been increasingly common in recent years, with the acreage expanding every year, according to Betsalel Ohana, the export manager of Planet Israel Farms. "With around 16,000 hectares of orchards and an additional 1,000 hectares planted each year, avocados now dominate... read more

Rynek importowanych mandarynek stale rośnie w ostatnich latach, twierdzi Amit Sharma, właściciel handlowca owocami Fresko Fruits: "Wolumeny importowanych mandarynek do Indii znacząco wzrosły w ostatnich latach. W 2023 roku Indie importowały około 19 156,9 ton mandarynek i klementyn. read more

Roselin by KOK LLC is planning to establish a modern greenhouse complex in the Akunk community of Kotayk Province, Armenia. The company will be using imported materials to grow roses. As per a government decision, the company will be granted a waiver on import customs duties as part of their investment. read more

Founded in 2008, Equinox Horticulture Ltd., located in the center of Nanyuki town, Kenya, has become a prominent producer of high-quality cut roses for the European market. With 25.5 hectares of greenhouse production and a workforce of over 450 employees, predominantly women, the farm has established a solid... read more

The prominent fresh produce company Oppy has announced that it will be increasing its grape import program, despite the initial decrease in Peruvian grape exports to North America at the beginning of the season. read more

Ruch owoców i warzyw został objęty ścisłą kontrolą w okolicy Auckland, Nowa Zelandia, po wykryciu muchy owocowej. read more

Germany’s Import Promotion Desk (IPD) will showcase approximately 40 companies from ten countries at its booth at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, highlighting a variety of tropical and subtropical fruits from South America and Africa. read more

Wszystkie regiony eksportu winogron stołowych w Południowej Afryce utrzymują swoje początkowe szacunki plonu, a krajowa prognoza pozostaje niezmieniona, zakładając, że 79,4 mln kartonów zostanie zbadanych pod kątem eksportu. read more

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W ciągu pierwszych 11 miesięcy poprzedniego roku Gruzja importowała ananasy o łącznej wartości 1,5 miliona dolarów amerykańskich i łącznym wolumenem 1 410 ton. Oznaczało to wzrost wartości importu o 13,5% w porównaniu z tym samym okresem poprzedniego roku, podczas gdy wolumen importu zmniejszył się o 1,2%. read more

Tulip Day Amsterdam will take place on January 17, 2026, at Museumplein in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Stichting Tulpen Promotie Nederland, the organizer and initiator of the event, has welcomed KG Systems from Bergschenhoek and its long-standing partner Technison from Berkel en Rodenrijs as the. read more

An international B2B meeting program for the fruit and vegetable sector will be held on January 22 in Italy, under the format "International Business Meetings with Retailers." The event is organized by Fresh Food Leader and aims to facilitate structured, face-to-face discussions. read more

India's Regional Plant Resource Centre (RPRC) has announced that the Annual Flower Show 2026 will be held at Ekamra Kanan in the Nayapalli area of Bhubaneswar from January 9 to January 11. Officials shared the information on Wednesday. The three-day exhibition will remain open to visitors from. read more