The 2026 Heze Peony International Communication Forum took place on Saturday in Heze, Shandong province, China, which is renowned as the peony capital of the country. The event attracted officials, scholars, and experts from countries such as Russia and Italy to explore how the peony can facilitate cultural exchange. read more

An international agricultural symposium is being held in Uzbekistan with the participation of a delegation from the Netherlands. The event is organized by the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, the Embassy of the Netherlands, and Tashkent State Agrarian University. The symposium, taking read more

W czasie, gdy wiele kategorii świeżych produktów jest pod presją, jeden australijski producent jabłek wchodzi w sezon z rzadkim optymizmem, ponieważ Duxton Apples szykuje się do tego, co CEO Glenn Carningham opisuje jako wyjątkowy rok. "Jesteśmy w dobrej sytuacji" - mówi Carningham. "Mamy dobry plon". read more

Banana prices experienced a slight decrease this week in most regions, with reductions observed in both ACP and dollar categories. In terms of specific origins, bananas from Belize averaged £0.99/kg, down from £1.02/kg last week, representing a decrease of £-0.03 (-3%). Cameroon also displayed a similar trend. read more

Disruptions to fuel, fertilizer, and logistics flows due to the conflict in Iran are impacting the supply of pistachios, leading to prices reaching an eight-year high. Iran is the world's second-largest producer of pistachios and plays a crucial role in supplying global markets for both direct consumption and as an important. read more

India is aiming to decrease its reliance on imported horticultural products and boost its global export share, as outlined in a policy paper by the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS). The paper points out a concerning trend of rising imports of fresh fruits and spices, despite efforts to curb this. read more

Wydajcie suszonych owoców z Kirgistanu znacząco zmniejszyły się w styczniu 2026 roku. Według danych Komitetu Statystycznego Narodowego, całkowite wywozy wyniosły 448 ton o wartości 1,12 miliona dolarów, w porównaniu do 870 ton o wartości 1,92 miliona dolarów w styczniu 2025 roku, co oznacza dwukrotny spadek. read more

A delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, led by department head Zhamoliddin Babakhanov, is currently on a working visit to Portugal to enhance cooperation in the agricultural sector. During the visit, agreements were reached with Kiangle AI regarding the utilization of artificial intelligence. read more

The campaign for Sicilian netted melons has started. First arrivals for new potatoes, especially Sicilian ones. Demand is still contained for peas, loquats, and artichokes, as well as for eggplants. The campaigns for asparagus and strawberries continue: the latter are experiencing decreasing prices. read more

Germany's Inkarho GmbH, the interest group for lime-tolerant rhododendrons based in the Ammerland region of Lower Saxony, celebrated its 25th anniversary on 15 March 2026. To mark the occasion, 28 shareholders, licensees, and close industry associates gathered at the propagation nursery Schröder… read more

Według danych opublikowanych przez Narodową Radę ds. Marketingu Rolnego, światowa produkcja pomidorów przekroczyła 180 milionów ton w 2023 roku, z Chinami odpowiadającymi za ponad 70 milionów ton. Indie, Turcja i Stany Zjednoczone zajmują kolejne miejsca jako główne producentki, odzwierciedlając rolę tego uprawy zarówno w produkcji świeżych, jak i przetworzonych produktów. read more

The evolution of the horticultural market in Latin America is driving demand for seeds with higher yields, adaptability, and genetic quality. In this context, TAKII Seed, a Japanese company operating in over 15 countries, is enhancing its position by developing new varieties. read more

On Thursday, April 9th, in Rome, the ceremony was held to present the stamp dedicated to Pizzoli, included in the thematic series "The Excellences of the productive system and Made in Italy". read more

The Agricultural Cooperative OrtoRomi presents the Pausa PRO line, 3 recipes based on selected vegetables from the short and controlled OrtoRomi supply chain, pre-cooked Italian legumes, and other high-quality ingredients, to season as desired: to obtain a complete, healthy and genuine meal. read more

Double-digit growth of buyers (+20%), exhibitors from five continents, exclusive events, as well as 5 Ministers of Agriculture and Trade at the fair (Syria, Lebanon, 2 from the Dominican Republic, and Italy) along with numerous delegations and embassies. Macfrut confirms its position as a global crossroads. read more

Ireland has introduced a €100 million (US$108 million) fuel subsidy scheme to support farmers, agricultural contractors, and fishers facing higher fuel costs. The measure, announced by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, will cover the period from March to the end of July. read more

Oboya is expanding its presence in the United States with the introduction of Oboya USA, which is backed by a new office and warehouse in Doral, Florida, as well as a local team on-site. This new setup enables growers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers to have direct access to the manufacturer, as well as its products and services. read more

The first Polish strawberries have appeared for sale in the Biedronka network. This year's season started on April 14th, and the fruits from domestic producers are available in over 1300 stores across Poland. This is one of the key moments in the sales calendar of the network.

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The fresh counter is becoming more and more a space of experience, as well as of purchase. It is from this evolution that the new innovation2026 path of DimmidiSì - a brand of La Linea Verde - is born, articulated in a series of launches distributed throughout the year, each dedicated to. read more

From April 21st to 23rd, the Agricultural Cooperative Campidanese with its brand L'Orto di Eleonora will be in Rimini for the large fair entirely dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector, a key event in Italy and Europe in which the company has been participating continuously since 2013. read more