Regions

India's Union Agriculture Ministry has approved the procurement of 9023 tons of sunflower at MSP in Karnataka for the Rabi 2026 season. Additionally, the Centre has increased the maximum procurement limit of gram in Maharashtra for the Rabi 2025-26 season to 8,19,882 metric tons. Together, these initiatives aim to support farmers and ensure food security in the region. read more

The International Pink Lady® Alliance (IPLA) has confirmed its planned closure after celebrating its 25th anniversary during a meeting held in Paarl, South Africa, from April 20th to 22nd. The event gathered most IPLA international members and signified the end of the non-profit organization. read more

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has commissioned an independent analysis to assess the potential impact of the ongoing conflict in Iran on production costs for British apple and pear growers. According to Andersons Midlands, inflation since 1 March 2026 has already increased costs by £31.30 per ton. read more

The Philippines imported a record of US$1.90 billion worth of agricultural products in March, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority. This figure represented a 10.8% increase from US$1.71 billion in the same month last year. Agricultural imports made up 72.3% of the total imports. read more

The SummerStar Ruby Grapefruit growers have initiated their 2026 European summer campaign, extending their presence to France and the Netherlands after a successful 2025 season. Supported by members of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA), the campaign was initially launched last year under the SummerStar brand. read more

Spain's Orri mandarin marketing campaign is set to conclude in approximately a month. Prices at the source have reached record-breaking levels, making it the most expensive mandarin variety in both the field and the market. Additionally, Orri mandarins have been available for the longest duration compared to other varieties. read more

Australians may have the best intentions when it comes to Mother's Day, but many are still leaving gifting until the last minute. Interflora Australia is encouraging customers to plan ahead this Mother's Day, with demand expected to surge in the final days leading up to the occasion. read more

Chile's grape season is coming to an end. In week 17, less than 100,000 boxes were exported, which concluded the export season to the USA. This doesn't mean grapes from Chile are no longer available on U.S. store shelves. "There is still reasonable inventory of Chilean grapes in East Coast cold storages." read more

This month, the trade magazine Primeur, in collaboration with FreshPlaza, has published an international edition. In addition to the Dutch-language version, the German-language print edition was distributed to over 3,500 fresh produce companies across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. read more

With the end of the Olympics and Paralympics and Italy celebrating its champions, a new Bonduelle survey highlights the silent revolution that is changing our habits: sports are no longer just experienced on TV, but are becoming an integral and increasingly daily part of our lives. read more

The Keukenhof season is coming to an end. On May 10, the gates of the international spring flower park in Lisse, the Netherlands will close once again. Until then, visitors still have the opportunity to experience The Field of Gold: JUB Holland's entry for Keukenhof 2026. A long-flowering, read more

Fresh Del Monte has announced the layoff of 850 banana workers in Costa Rica, citing export losses linked to the appreciation of the local currency. The layoffs represent 5.3% of the company's workforce in the country. Fresh Del Monte, which also exports pineapple, mango, melon, and other fruits. read more

The Citrus Estate at Bhunga in Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, is expanding its role as a support center for fruit growers through training, mechanization, orchard management, and post-harvest services. Established by the Department of Horticulture in 2007, the estate was developed to support... read more

A new cold-storage rail service connecting Thailand, Laos, and China is reducing transport times for durian shipments to China and increasing supply volumes in the market. The inaugural train carrying Thai durians commenced operations over the weekend, traveling through Laos to Kunming in China's Yunnan province. read more

Ahold Delhaize announces that Claude Sarrailh, CEO of Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia, will be leaving the company to pursue a career opportunity with Esselunga S.p.A, an Italian company. read more

India's Union Agriculture Ministry has approved the procurement of 9023 tons of sunflower at MSP in Karnataka for the Rabi 2026 season. Additionally, the Centre has increased the maximum procurement limit of gram in Maharashtra for the Rabi 2025-26 season to 8,19,882 metric tons. read more

The first frosty nights of May have significantly worsened estimates of damage to Moldova's fruit sector from spring frosts. According to initial assessments by fruit market operators, between a quarter and a third of the country's total orchard area was seriously affected. The biggest losses read more

According to Geostat, Georgia's asparagus imports dropped slightly in the first quarter of 2026. From January to March, the country imported 1,900 kg of asparagus valued at $21,000. In the same period of 2025, imports amounted to 2,000 kg valued at $24,000. This represents a 12.5% decrease in value and a 5%... read more

The Keukenhof season is coming to an end. On May 10th, the gates of the international spring flower park in Lisse, the Netherlands will close once again. Until then, visitors still have the opportunity to experience "The Field of Gold," JUB Holland's entry for Keukenhof 2026, which features long-flowering. read more

The anomalous cold that has recently hit Poland has extended its effects to Greece, where agriculture is now dealing with a new climate emergency. As reported by several Greek specialized newspapers, including Agrotypos.gr, Hmerisiakorinthou.gr, and read more