Some of the demands that the European Garlic Contact Group has outlined in a document sent to members of the European Parliament include increased safeguards against large-scale imports from Egypt and China, a cessation of the indiscriminate removal of active defense ingredients, and... read more

Meksyk spodziewa się największego zbioru awokado od ostatnich pięciu lat. "Duży rozmiar tegorocznej uprawy jest wynikiem kilku czynników, przy czym korzystny klimat odgrywa kluczową rolę" - mówi Pedro Somarriba, prezes Avoworks - producenta, pakowacza, importer i dystrybutora awokado z Meksyku. read more

Tropic, a biotechnology company specializing in agriculture, has obtained regulatory approval in both Japan and Brazil for its non-browning banana variety. This development allows the company to access two significant fresh produce markets and represents a significant achievement in fruit production. read more

Customs authorities in Germany have reported the seizure of 1.6 tons of cocaine, valued at approximately €30 million (US$32.7 million), found in a shipment of bananas. With support from Hamburg police, officers from the Hamburg customs investigation office carried out the operation following a. read more

The Kenyan avocado season started amidst the turmoil of the conflict in the Middle East, which has reignited the crisis in the Red Sea and raised genuine concerns among exporters. Nonetheless, the season is ongoing and is displaying some positive signs despite the challenging circumstances. Paul Kyalo, managing... 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 is focused on various aspects of modern agriculture and aims to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration among participants. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DoA) in South Africa and the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) have expressed their approval of the recent amendment to the plant health protocol that regulates the export of South African citrus to China. They have described it as a significant advancement for the industry. read more

SPAR Sri Lanka has expanded its store network by opening new stores in Kandy and Kurunegala. The new Kandy supermarket brings SPAR Sri Lanka's total number of stores on the island to 12, with plans to open the 13th outlet in Kurunegala in April. read more

A 1.5-hectare smart greenhouse dedicated to strawberry production has been launched in Uzbekistan's Yukorichirchik district, representing a targeted effort to modernize underutilized greenhouse assets. Developed by a Korean smart farm company, the project is based on the conversion of an idle. read more

Anthura B.V. is celebrating a major milestone this week: twenty years since the Dutch young plant specialist established its presence in Kunming, China — a city famously referred to as the City of Eternal Spring. What initially started as a strategic move to relocate the company closer to the rapidly expanding market has now turned into read more

Rynki walutowe wykazywały ograniczoną zmienność, gdy traderzy monitorowali status zawieszenia broni między USA a Iranem po jego ogłoszeniu na początku tygodnia. Dolar amerykański osłabił się początkowo, zanotowawszy największy tygodniowy spadek od rozpoczęcia konfliktu pod koniec lutego. Sytuacja read more

The season for Egyptian red onions is about to start soon, on April 20. Egyptian red onions are entering the market, while the demand for yellow onions, whose season started on February 15 and will continue until early May, is slower compared to last year, as reported by Mohamed Ahmed, the export manager at Al Gamal. read more

Analysts at the EastFruit project have reported that prices for greenhouse tomatoes in Ukraine have continued to increase this week. The main reason for this price surge is the limited supply of vegetables in the domestic market. Market operators have also noted a rise in tomato prices in Turkey. read more

Po udanym pierwszym projekcie ten klient z USA ponownie wybrał partnerów Onion Tech Alliance - Eqraft, Modesta i Symach - aby opracować nową instalację w stanie Waszyngton. Zakład jest w pełni zautomatyzowany, obejmujący wszystkie etapy od czyszczenia i sortowania po logistykę wewnętrzną, przechowywanie, pakowanie i... read more

Long considered a harsh and arid area, Rayalaseema is now becoming a thriving center for floriculture. The aromatic flowers grown here are spreading their fragrance to temples, weddings, and major festivals across South India. Farmers in Kurnool, Nandyal, Kadapa, Anantapur, read more

Quality inspection has become a non-negotiable layer in fresh produce trade since disruptions in West Asia, says Bhushan Yalmar, CEO of Zorro QC in Mumbai. "Demand for our services has increased by approximately 35-40% due to the rerouting caused by the war, extended transit times, and simply read more

The final speaker lineup has been announced for Fresh Produce India, which will return to Mumbai on 16-17 April 2026. The event will be held at the Trident Nariman Point Hotel and will bring together top decision-makers from India and around the world to discuss fresh produce. read more

Driven by a rebound at the start of 2026, global air freight momentum was disrupted by the conflict in the Middle East, affecting flows, pricing, and market visibility. Following a dynamic January, February volumes increased by 11.2% year-on-year, and by 11.6% on international routes. read more

Visitors to some of the larger eggplant growers in the Netherlands may notice plastic crates of Belgian origin on the premises. These crates are manufactured by Gamma-Wopla, a company based in Mouscron, Belgium, that produces a wide variety of plastic crates and containers. read more

Mixing at Fruit Attraction Madrid last September, sipping Sangria and enjoying the friendly atmosphere with the gathered international fruit export community, new FPEF CEO Piet de Jager (right) thought to himself: what a job! "Then in November the wind started blowing at Cape Town." read more