W swoim przemówieniu inauguracyjnym, Dyrektor Naczelny ds. Opieki nad LEA Thato Jensen powiązał warsztat z programem dywersyfikacji gospodarczej Botswany, uznając rolnictwo i przetwórstwo rolne za silniki wzrostu eksportu i zatrudnienia. „Nasz cel jest prosty”, powiedział Jensen uczestnikom, „przenieść naszą read more

Produkcja ogórków szklarniowych w Polsce nadal maleje w obliczu rosnących kosztów pracy i energii. Według Instytutu Ekonomiki Rolnictwa i Gospodarki Żywnościowej (IERiGŻ-PIB), produkcja spadła do 292 000 ton w 2025 roku, w porównaniu z 306 000 ton w 2024 roku, 317 000 ton w 2023 roku i 328 000 ton w 2022 roku. read more

Walking around Vietnamese wholesale flower markets or retail stores, both online and offline, it's not difficult to find pots of azaleas, cymbidium orchids, phalaenopsis orchids, or bouquets of roses originating from abroad, mainly China. They are displayed alongside locally grown varieties. read more

Uzbekistan's apple sector is on the brink of a quiet revolution – one that does not involve planting new orchards, expanding farmland, or waiting years for young trees to mature. Instead, the country can significantly boost the supply of market-ready apples by optimizing existing resources. read more

More than one in five children in Italy do not eat fruits and vegetables daily. This is according to the Okkio alla Salute survey (2023), which paints a worrying picture: almost 26% of young children are far from meeting basic nutritional recommendations, while the phenomenon of excess is also prevalent. read more

Fern Ridge Fresh, with its base in Hawke's Bay, has been operating for more than 20 years. The company imports apples from various growers across New Zealand, spanning from Gisborne and Hawkes Bay in the North Island to Nelson, Canterbury, and Central Otago in the South Island. The company cultivates and exports typical. read more

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has implemented an increase in cargo levy from ₦7 per kilo to ₦25 per kilo. Exporters state that the higher charge will further raise the cost of agricultural exports, which they say are already facing rejection in international markets due to. read more

Indian fresh produce exporter Anusaya Fresh has announced a new strategic expansion into commercial asparagus cultivation and export development in South India. The company's CEO, Dinesh Shinde, mentioned that they are witnessing promising initial crop cycles. Anusaya Fresh is currently collaborating with 75 progressive growers in this new venture. read more

Sezon winogronowy 2025/2026 stanowił wyzwanie dla producentów z RPA. Niesprzyjające warunki pogodowe we wczesnych regionach produkcyjnych i późne opady deszczu w dolinie Hex River wymagały ostrożnego zarządzania winnicami i elastyczności operacyjnej. Pomimo tych presji, sezon ten pokazał. read more

The Kenyan Hass avocado season is delayed this year due to unfavorable weather conditions. Elmiqdad Hassan Nandwa, CEO of Fawakih, stated, "Exports will not begin until mid-March, with limited volumes. Peak volumes are expected later in the season, around June." read more

Przemysł pomidorowy w Europie wyraził obawy dotyczące tego, co uważa za "zanik" istotnych danych dotyczących importu z Maroka i Sahary Zachodniej. Producenci i eksporterzy krytykują brak aktualnych informacji oraz domagają się większej przejrzystości i interwencji Komisji Europejskiej. read more

Remie Dewitte, Commercial Director of the Belgian cooperative REO, stated that 2025 was a challenging year for winter vegetables. "Supply and demand were out of sync," he explained. Both in Belgium and across Europe, production quantities were high, but demand was low. A mild autumn led to decreased consumption, resulting in a challenging situation. read more

If there is one key takeaway from Fruit Logistica Berlin, it is that mono-material packaging is becoming an increasingly important requirement. Retail chains from Northern Europe to Australia now require packaging made of one material to help consumers easily identify it. read more

The Institute of Flowers in Ireland has announced a new multi-year educational partnership with floral designer Joseph Massie, marking a significant advancement for professional floristry in Ireland. This collaboration aims to offer sustained support, top-tier training, and creative motivation to aspiring florists. read more

The Port of Alicante has launched a scheduled shipping service to the Port of Dakar. This new route creates a dependable logistics link between West Africa and the province of Alicante, with the goal of enhancing competitiveness and aiding the local fruit and vegetable sector. The commencement of this route... read more

Akorn Technology, an innovator in all-natural coatings and postharvest treatments for fresh fruits and vegetables, is expanding its presence in the Global South with the launch of a new venture in the UAE. This move comes after the company's recent victory in the UAE FoodTech Challenge, where it was selected from an initial pool of 1,215 participants. read more

The strajk w Zim Integrated Shipping Services zakończył się po osiągnięciu porozumienia w zasadzie między związkiem zawodowym pracowników, zarządem Zim i nabywającym przewoźnikiem Hapag-Lloyd. Ten rozwój usuwa przeszkodę dla planowanego przejęcia. Pracownicy wrócili do pracy po negocjacjach, które doprowadziły do...

The strike at Zim Integrated Shipping Services has ended following an agreement in principle between the workers' union, Zim management, and acquiring carrier Hapag-Lloyd. The development removes an obstacle to the planned takeover. Employees returned to work after negotiations led to... read more

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Las exportaciones españolas de frutas y verduras frescas disminuyeron un 4 por ciento en volumen en comparación con el año anterior, totalizando 12 millones de toneladas.

Spanish exports of fresh fruit and vegetables decreased by 4 per cent in volume compared to the previous year, totalling 12 million tonnes. read more

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