"It is noticeably busier this year in mushroom sales ahead of Easter," notes Michel Lesage of Lesage Champignons. "Whereas Easter in the Netherlands is more of a family celebration, in Belgium it remains largely a children's celebration centered on chocolate and eggs. There is always a slight read more

Z łagodnymi zimami i chłodnymi latami, hrabstwo Luquan Yi and Miao Autonomous w południowo-zachodnich Chinach, prowincji Junnan, zapewnia idealne warunki dla przemysłu kwiatowego. "Nasze róże są sprzedawane na terenie całego kraju i eksportowane do Wietnamu, Tajlandii, Rosji i innych krajów" - powiedziała Yang Guiying, szefowa jednego z przedsiębiorstw kwiatowych. read more

Perspektywy dla nowego zbioru brzoskwiń i nektarynek w głównym regionie produkcji w Grecji, Imathia, są optymistyczne. Po pierwsze, do tej pory nie odnotowano żadnych szkód spowodowanych przez mróz lub grad. Ponadto, w tym roku wiosna rozpoczęła się, gdy drzewa miały już zrealizowaną wymaganą liczbę godzin chłodzenia. read more

The supply of limes from Mexico remains limited. Diego Morales from D Produce Company stated, "It has been like this for probably six weeks or so and we are expecting the market to have better supply over the next two to three weeks," noting that by mid-April, good volumes should be arriving. read more

W związku z zwiększonym spożyciem owoców tropikalnych, wzrosła potrzeba stałego dojrzewania. „Dla wielu operatorów zarządzanie stosowaniem etylenu stało się kluczowym czynnikiem w osiąganiu jednolitego dojrzewania i minimalizowaniu marnotrawstwa w całym łańcuchu dostaw” - mówi Greg Akins, Prezes i CEO. read more

W lutym dorosły samiec brązowego marmurowatego stonki szarobrązowej (BMSB) został wykryty w pułapce w Ōrākei, niedaleko portu w Auckland. Odkrycie to spowodowało reakcję Biosecurity New Zealand, w tym rozmieszczenie dodatkowych pułapek w okolicznych obszarach. Nie wykryto więcej owadów, a sprawa została...

In February, an adult male brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) was detected in a trap in Ōrākei, near Auckland's port. The find triggered a response from Biosecurity New Zealand, including the deployment of additional traps in surrounding areas. No further insects were detected, and the case has... read more

The prices of imported apples have slightly decreased this week compared to last week. South African Gala apples are now being sold for around ¥235 (US$32) per box, which is a decrease of about ¥10–15 (US$1.4–2). Traders have mentioned that the taste of the apples being received is still not consistent and varies. read more

A difficult year for processing tomatoes in the northern district, not only due to a delayed framework agreement but mainly because the price is much lower than last year despite increased production costs. read more

Over the past five years, Costa Rica has been exporting an average of nearly 135,000 tons of cassava annually, making it one of the top global exporters. It serves as the main source of cassava for markets in Europe and the United States. The Roots and Tubers Export Chamber, CERyT, represents its 22 members. read more

The World Processed Tomato Council (WPTC) estimates global production of processed tomatoes to be around 40.4 million tonnes in 2025, which is a decrease of 12% compared to the previous year. This decline is primarily attributed to a significant drop in Chinese production by 53%. Conversely, Italian production in 2025 surpassed 5.8 million tonnes. read more

Egypt has doubled its export of frozen strawberries to Poland, setting a new record and strengthening its dominance in the European market. In 2025, Poland imported 62,200 tons of Egyptian frozen strawberries worth over 70 million euros. This represents a volume 2.2 times

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Ukraine's vegetable market is entering an active phase in March 2026 with the start of early imports, mainly potatoes and onions from Turkey and Egypt. Domestic producers selling stored stocks are facing stronger competition, prompting adjustments in pricing and sales strategies. Imported early... read more

Egypt's National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) reported export activity between March 28 and April 3, 2026, with a focus on fresh produce shipments. During the period, Egypt exported 5,065 consignments totaling around 230,000 tons, handled by approximately 1,400 companies and covering nearly 730. read more

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 and updated its full-year outlook. "Driven by continued solid performance in our North America segment, we delivered another quarter in line with our expectations," said CEO Mike Smith. He added that the company is read more

Mangos can soften and deteriorate within a few weeks at room temperature, with the fruit turning yellow, softening, and breaking down at the cellular level in warm conditions. A study on the "Tainong No.1" variety in China has shown that storage at 12°C can extend the shelf life to over three weeks. read more

Onions from Spain have become one of the preferred options in many Moroccan markets, primarily because of their lower price. While domestic onions cost around 18 dirhams (approximately 1.67 euros) per kilogram, imported ones are priced between 8 and 10 dirhams, making them more attractive to consumers. However, some individuals believe... read more

An industry-first briefing that connects developments in the Middle East with potential impacts on the fresh produce sector has offered businesses guidance on how to prepare for continued geopolitical uncertainty. The International Fresh Produce Association Australia–New Zealand hosted a discussion on this topic. read more

At the end of the first week of April, both the last winter cucumbers and the first spring cucumbers from the island of Crete are available on the market. However, I believe that after Orthodox Easter, the winter season will come to an end, while spring cucumbers will enter full production. read more

After the bad weather at the beginning of April, the heat is finally returning this week. Following the Easter holidays, high pressure continues to dominate over Italy, ensuring plenty of sunshine and a significant increase in temperatures, in line with seasonal averages. In many areas, read more

A Belgian hellebore grower improved root health by replacing hydrogen peroxide dosing with a water treatment system and used microbiome data to verify the results. Tom Van Paemel, a hellebore grower in Belgium, was facing root issues. Upon receiving guidance from another grower, he made the switch. read more