The demand for lemons in Europe is significant, but it pales in comparison to the demand from the Middle East, according to Francois Myburgh, the commercial director of Impala Citrus. This is happening even with the start of Ramadan. The demand is reminiscent of the surge in demand for oranges during Covid, but with even higher market prices. read more

With significantly lower volumes in many cases, the average prices at the auctions of the Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives in week 8 are often much higher than a year earlier. An exception is tomatoes, where volumes are indeed higher than a year earlier, yet with a higher average price. read more

Ukrainian berry production is increasingly focused on processing, automation, and added value. Operating at this intersection is INSORTEX, a Ukrainian manufacturer of equipment for sorting, processing, and packaging berries, and a member of the Berry Growing of Ukraine Association. read more

According to F&H, as part of Carrefour's 2030 strategic plan, the retail giant has announced a significant collaboration with the Blachère Group. The agreement involves the fresh produce specialist taking over the management of 200 fruit and vegetable departments within the stores. read more

Farmers in the Khulna region are experiencing new opportunities as large areas of saline fallow land are turning golden with blooming sunflowers. Following successful cultivation in coastal areas and low-lying regions, sunflower farming has created new possibilities for meeting the district's edible oil needs. read more

The U.S. Supreme Court invalidated the Trump administration's utilization of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to levy tariffs, which included specific duties for certain countries and fentanyl-related tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada. In reaction, the White House reinstated tariffs under Section 122. read more

The recent rainfall in Morocco has had an immediate impact on planting decisions. In the Berkane region, located in the eastern part of the country, which has been suffering from drought, growers welcomed the rain with enthusiasm. It is still too early to see this reflected in citrus... read more

Norwegian seaweed company Kelpinor has successfully carried out its first commercial export of a cultivated biostimulant based on Alaria esculenta from Norway. A 50-liter shipment of its kelpAGRI® Alaria product is currently being used in commercial agriculture and vineyards in Germany. read more

The reverse-charge VAT system could provide more effective stabilization for Hungary's fruit and vegetable sector than a VAT reduction, according to Sándor Nagypéter, president and CEO of the producer organization DélKerTész. He believes that measures such as fraud prevention, transparency, and margin structures have a greater structural impact. read more

India's watermelon exports are experiencing a strong surge at the moment, with the Mahuva region in Gujarat leading in production, along with important districts such as Junagadh, Bhavnagar, Mehsana, and Sabarkantha, according to Arvind Jethva of fresh produce exporter Krupali Traders. "The season started... read more

Spain: Transgourmet Ibérica and Llobet Group open first SPAR supermarket
Transgourmet Ibérica, one of the wholesalers that operates the SPAR brand in Spain, has opened its first SPAR supermarket in Vilanova del Camí, Central Catalonia. This achievement comes after forming a strategic partnership with the local Llobet Group. read more

The weather conditions have caused delays in planting potatoes in early regions like Sicily, Puglia, and Campania in Italy, as well as in certain areas of Greece, Spain, and Portugal, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

A major nationwide strike is being prepared for Saturday by the labor unions in Greece. The date has been deliberately chosen, as the 28th of February marks the third anniversary of the head-on collision of two trains in the country, which led to the death of 57 people. Last year, the strike and read more

Ceny durianów w Wietnamie wzrosły w związku z ograniczonym dostępem po okresie Tết, generując wyższe zyski na farmach w delcie Mekongu. Jednak przedstawiciele sektora i władze zachęcają plantatorów i eksporterów do priorytetowego traktowania kontroli jakości i dyscypliny sadzenia ponad krótkoterminowe zyski.

In Vietnam, durian prices have increased due to limited supply after Tet, resulting in higher farmgate returns across the Mekong Delta. However, sector representatives and authorities are urging growers and exporters to prioritize quality control and planting discipline over short-term gains. read more

John Kusters describes the first months after becoming chairperson of the Netherlands Fruit Growers Organization (NFO) in July as "challenging, but enjoyable." With his background as a Conference pear grower and cultivation advisor, he sees a gap between policy and practice and wants to better... read more

issued on 27 January through the EU's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF). Oxamyl was detected in an imported batch of frozen strawberries from Egypt, prompting a new alert in Poland. Oxamyl is a pesticide banned in the European Union. read more

Zapotrzebowanie w USA na zielone winogrona bezpestkowe przewyższa podaż, dlatego importerzy są obecnie bardzo aktywni, a zapasy są niewielkie. Kategoria zielonych winogron radzi sobie tak dobrze, że popyt przewyższa nawet najlepsze czerwone winogrona bezpestkowe w stosunku blisko 3:1. W obrębie kategorii zielonych winogron... read more

Po wieloletniej, szanowanej i wpływowej karierze w branży uprawy pod osłonami, David Francis z Brinkman Australia rozpoczyna kolejny etap swojego życia. "David był kluczowym filarem działalności Brinkman Australia i jest powszechnie uznawany za wyjątkowo dbałego o szczegóły… read more

Przemysł hydroponiczny w Indiach ograniczał się głównie do zielonych warzyw i egzotycznych prób, ale sytuacja ta uległa zmianie. Jay Kumar Bhatt, dyrektor generalny Brio Hydroponics, wyjaśnia rosnące zainteresowanie wysokowartościowymi uprawami, takimi jak ogórki angielskie, papryka, truskawki, pomidory koktajlowe, a nawet rośliny lecznicze. read more

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced an enhanced standalone Eagle Service from Australia and New Zealand to the US East Coast. read more