An increasing recognition of the risks associated with ultra-processed foods is driving the demand for healthy food options and creating a new opportunity for Spanish-grown organic fruits and vegetables in the UK market. However, marketing efforts should focus on promoting the health benefits and delicious taste of these products rather than emphasizing their environmental impact. read more

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At a horticultural trade fair in Gorinchem, the Netherlands, Bioline Agrosciences is introducing a new predatory stink bug for biological crop protection. The species, named Podiline and short for Podisus maculiventris, targets various important pests, such as the southern green stink bug. read more

Ostatni wzrost przemocy w różnych regionach Meksyku wywołał obawy społeczne i ekonomiczne. Ostatnio liczne doniesienia medialne podkreśliły incydenty takie jak blokady dróg, ataki na przedsiębiorstwa i operacje bezpieczeństwa w stanach o znaczącym sektorze rolniczym, w tym...

The recent surge in violence across various regions of Mexico has raised social and economic concerns. Recently, multiple media reports have highlighted incidents such as road blockades, attacks on businesses, and security operations in states with prominent agricultural sectors, including... read more

Italy sells more fruit and vegetables abroad, but the economic advantage is decreasing: this is the picture that emerges from the Istat data processed by the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor for the period January-November 2025. In terms of volume, exports grow by 8%, reaching 3.6... read more

Malaysia is expanding its cultivation of onions with support from government agencies, aiming to reduce import dependency by up to 30 percent by 2030. This initiative is part of the country's food security framework. According to the Deputy Secretary-General (Development) of the Ministry of Agriculture, this effort is crucial to enhance Malaysia's self-sufficiency in onion production and reduce reliance on imports. read more

Mangoes and some avocados have resumed shipping after a temporary halt in Mexico on Saturday. This interruption was caused by the killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, by the Mexican army on Sunday. This event led to unrest in Jalisco and other Mexican states. read more

In 2025, Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable exports slowed down in volume but continued to grow in value, as reported by Valenciafruits and various Spanish industry publications. Foreign shipments decreased by 4% compared to 2024, reaching 12 million tons, while the read more

Podravka Agri, a part of Croatia's Podravka food and pharmaceuticals group, is planning to expand its potato production area in 2026 as a result of a cooperation agreement with the domestic chips and snacks producer Kanaan, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Uzbekistan and Serbia have signed cooperation agreements with the goal of enhancing trade and promoting horticulture and seed production in Uzbekistan. These agreements were finalized during a business forum in Tashkent as part of a visit by a Serbian delegation. The Ministry of Agriculture in Uzbekistan was involved in the negotiations. read more

When discussing emissions from food transportation, the key factor is not so much the distance as the mode of transport. Air freight generates the highest CO2 emissions, followed by road transport, while maritime shipping has the lowest climate impact, as noted by EastFruit. There is a trend towards reducing these emissions. read more

Morocco has achieved a new milestone in Brussels sprouts exports, exceeding previous records in 2025, as reported by EastFruit. In the past year, Moroccan exporters sent out 32,600 tons of Brussels sprouts to global markets, bringing in over USD 14 million in revenue. This marks a 10% increase. read more

India's apple importers are currently experiencing a shortage of Gala apples, according to Vijay Bhatia, the founder of the importing company Mheet International. "The Gala market is currently empty, but demand remains high from wholesalers and traders as Polish stocks dwindle. Italian Red apples are also quickly running low," Bhatia noted. read more

The shipping schedule from South Africa to Singapore has been very chaotic due to port congestion and bad weather conditions during the grape export season. The port of Cape Town has been affected by strong winds, causing vessels to wait outside the port. As a result, some vessels chose to omit ports. read more

W Afryce w 2025 roku wyeksportowano około 430 000 ton awokado, przy całkowitej wielkości wzrostu o 16,7%, zgodnie z przeglądem rynku tropikalnych owoców FAO. Wzrost został wsparty przez popyt w Europie, na Bliskim Wschodzie i w niektórych częściach Azji, podczas gdy zmiany w logistyce i dostępie do rynków zmieniły rankingi eksportu. read more

BioWorks, a North American company specializing in biological solutions for horticulture, announced the appointment of Chris Rose as Interim General Manager, marking the beginning of a new phase focused on acceleration, disciplined execution, and sales expansion. Founded in 1993, BioWorks has read more

Australia's horticulture sector achieved its highest production value ever in 2024/25, reaching US$12.14 billion (AUS$18.21 billion), a 6% increase from the previous year, as reported by the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook. The total fresh export value also rose to US$2.31 billion (AUS$3.47 billion). read more

The weather conditions have delayed the planting of potatoes in regions like Sicily, Puglia, and Campania in Italy, as well as in some areas of Greece, Spain, and Portugal over the past few weeks and months. Due to this, we might experience a lower yield than usual in the early harvest. read more