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Fruit and vegetable prices in Bulgaria are currently influenced by seasonal supply patterns rather than inflation, according to the System for Agricultural Market Information (SAPI). Data for week 18 of 2026 revealed that prices stayed the same for 65 percent of the monitored products. Among them...
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Senegal is on course to achieve self-sufficiency in the production of fresh tomatoes.
2026-05-07 00:00
In 2023, disruptions in the supply of tomatoes to the Senegalese market, caused by production issues in its main source, Morocco, catalyzed an ambition to achieve self-sufficiency. Gade Gui, founded by Mabouba Diagne, swiftly implemented a project to work towards this goal. Eighteen months later, Gade Gui...
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The latest Consumer Price Index report indicates that tomato prices in the United States have risen by 22 per cent compared to the previous year. This increase is attributed to a combination of factors including higher fuel and fertilizer costs, a 17 per cent tariff on tomatoes from Mexico, and unfavorable weather conditions during the peak growing season in Florida and Mexico.
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The Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland (PFFH) and several industry partners have initiated a program in the Netherlands to introduce live plants into secondary school examination halls. Students at four schools in Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam, and Breda are taking their national finals.
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Według bazy danych Stowarzyszenia Fruct Moldova, eksport winogron z Mołdawii w kwietniu 2026 roku nie był rekordowy w tym miesiącu w obecnym dziesięcioleciu. W kwietniu 2022 i 2023 roku zewnętrzne dostawy winogron wyniosły odpowiednio około 1,4 tysiąca ton i 1,8 tysiąca ton. Jednakże,
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The first Californian cherries of the season have arrived in India.
2026-05-07 00:00
The 2026 imported cherry season in India has officially started, with the initial shipment of Californian cherries arriving in Mumbai earlier than anticipated, according to Arun Uttamchandani, the owner of Mumbai-based importer Pushpbhuj Fresh. "We received our first shipment in week 19, and it sold out almost immediately."
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The acreage of Charentais melons is expected to decrease in France and Morocco, but slightly increase in Spain due to volatile weather conditions making planting difficult.
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The cost of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a concern for European farmers.
2026-05-06 12:00
The opposition of European farmers to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is once again in focus due to the fertiliser crisis triggered by the conflict in Iran. Farmers are still unsure about the potential costs of this new mechanism and its sustainability for the sector.
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Prospects for avocados among Japanese citrus growers
2026-05-06 11:00
Climate change has compelled citrus growers in Japan's Ehime Prefecture to replace their orchards with avocado trees, reflecting a growing trend in Japan.
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Citrus growers in Japan are switching to growing avocados.
2026-05-06 11:00
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SummerStar Ruby Grapefruit growers have officially launched their 2026 European summer campaign, entering new European markets and increasing retail and digital efforts following a successful first season.
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Thailand has initiated a well-coordinated campaign to increase the export of fruits.
2026-05-06 07:00
The Ministry of Commerce in Thailand is working to increase fruit exports to avoid oversupply during the peak harvest season from May to August. The goal of the campaign is to raise the export value by 5% to THB179bn (US$5.5bn).
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The decreased mango supply from Mexico is expected to lead to high prices from May to September.
2026-05-06 00:00
The mango season in Mexico began in the southern regions of Chiapas and Oaxaca. Due to delayed flowering, the season started later than usual, peaking in late March and continuing into April. Currently, the harvest in the southern regions is finishing up, and volumes in Michoacán and Guerrero are increasing.
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In 2025, Morocco imported 3.6 million kilograms of bananas from the Canary Islands.
2026-05-06 00:00
Maroko stał się ważnym miejscem docelowym dla nadwyżkowych bananów z Wysp Kanaryjskich, zwłaszcza gdy ceny są niskie na źródle. Pełni rolę wyjścia dla produktu, który nie może znaleźć rynku na kontynencie. Dane sektorowe dla 2025 roku pokazują, że 87% sprzedanych bananów - co równa się 329,1
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"Reduced supply and a shortage of larger mangoes are posing challenges during the Ivorian season."
2026-05-06 00:00
Joep Jongmans of Special Fruit stated that the mango market is currently doing well, but conditions are still challenging. The market is mainly concentrated on Côte d'Ivoire, where the new mango season has started. However, this season is unfolding differently than normal. "Supply is evident..."
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The value of imported Georgian dried fruit increased in the first quarter of 2026, despite a decrease in volumes.
2026-05-06 00:00
Wartość importu suszonych owoców do Gruzji wzrosła w pierwszym kwartale 2026 roku pomimo spadku wolumenów, według danych krajowej służby statystycznej. W styczniu-marzec 2026 roku Gruzja importowała suszone owoce o wartości 793 000 dolarów przy całkowitej objętości 252 ton. W tym samym okresie 2025 roku,
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"Zwiększona produkcja i eksport greckich marchwi od połowy maja"
2026-05-06 00:00
The spring carrot harvest in Viotia and Evia, the two main carrot-growing areas in Greece, is progressing at a slow pace so far. Ms. Fotini Papaefstathiou, a member of the management of the carrot production and trading company Katselis, based in Thebes (Viotia), points out: "The harvest began
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Georgia has increased its imports of avocados and watermelons in the first quarter of 2026.
2026-05-06 00:00
Georgia imported 683 tonnes of avocados in January-March 2026, valued at $1.7 million (€1.57 million), according to official data. In the same period of 2025, the country imported 512 tonnes worth $1.3 million (€1.20 million). This indicates that avocado imports increased by 33.3% in volume and by 34.2% in value.
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Export USA, training on the new cold treatment in Ferrara
2026-05-06 00:00
An international training course for the qualification of phytosanitary inspectors on the new cold treatment procedures called CTIS-M (Cold Treatment Information System – Modernisation) took place in Ferrara from April 27th to 29th. These procedures will come into effect starting from the beginning of
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China's expenditure on flowers and plants is on the rise.
2026-05-06 00:00
On April 28, 2026, the World Garden Show began in Haining, Zhejiang, China. The theme for this year is "Small Gardens, Big World." With the increase in China's per capita purchasing power, expenditure on flowers and plants has been rising accordingly. This year's theme emphasizes the growing trend of.
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