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Rząd Białorusi ustalił zaplanowane ilości zbiorów owoców i warzyw do funduszy stabilizacyjnych na sezon zimowy 2026/2027. Fundusze te służą do regulowania cen i zapewnienia dostaw detalicznych, gdy krajowe zapasy są wyczerpane lub nowe ilości zbiorów nie są jeszcze wystarczające. read more

The asparagus markets are currently undergoing a period of transition, as supply dynamics change in key producing regions. In Europe, increasing volumes are putting pressure on prices, whereas in North America, limited supply is leading to higher spot rates. In the Southern Hemisphere and in export-focused markets, the situation is... read more

Banana exports from India are indeed happening, but not as quickly or smoothly as the market would hope. Ajinkya Takik from Delight Fresh Produce Pvt. Ltd., a Maharashtra-based exporter, explains, "Our exports are progressing, but they are being hindered by various external factors." The current volumes are being sent to Syria, read more

Iran’s agricultural sector is well acquainted with the impact of external influences, as long-standing international sanctions and logistical challenges have significantly restricted the country’s ability to access global markets. read more

T&G Global has announced that it is in discussions to sell its New Zealand fresh produce business to the Turner family, the original founding family of T&G. Additionally, it plans to sell its Fijian and Pacific businesses to Bidfood. The company highlighted that any transaction is subject to finalizing the sale. read more

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The major international berry company Costa has recently completed the first production season for its new growing operation in Laos. They have successfully made trial shipments of blueberries to a number of South-East Asian markets. read more

Holland America Line celebrated the naming of its newest signature tulip, Savour the Journey, at the iconic Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands. The ceremony took place a day before the cruise line's 153rd anniversary. The orange tulip reflects the cruise line's Dutch heritage and longstanding tradition. read more

For the fifth consecutive year, Wonderful® confirms itself as the Official Pistachio of the Giro d'Italia, strengthening a strategic partnership with one of the most important and followed sports events in Italy and Europe, and consolidating a project that is becoming increasingly structured also from a marketing perspective. read more

In Morocco's orange sector, years of drought have forced growers to either uproot orchards or leave them unirrigated, resulting in a significant decline in orange acreage and stagnating demand for plants. Since the drought was officially declared in January 2026, growers remained skeptical about... read more

This year, VLAM participated in Macfrut in Rimini for the first time. Their participation in this trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector is part of a three-year promotion campaign for Conference pears, which is partially subsidized by Europe. The main goal is to strengthen the position of Conference pears. read more

The Israeli citrus season is approaching its final stage, according to Betsalel Ohana, the export manager of Planet Israel Farms. "As we enter the last few weeks of the 2026 citrus season, the Israeli Orri Jaffa mandarin continues to establish itself as the top choice for easy-peeling citrus fruits, despite..." read more

"The last day of Macfrut, 23 April, was also the first day of the Freskon fair in Thessaloniki, Greece. Unfortunately, there wasn't much activity on that day, as the partial overlap affected the Greek fair negatively. Perhaps the two organizations could agree on a calendar for the benefit of exhibitors and." read more

Jingold, a global kiwifruit specialist based in Cesena (FC) with a network of around a thousand producers worldwide, closes the commercial campaign of the northern hemisphere with a result that marks a key milestone in its development path. The company - now a brand with the highest number of varieties. read more

China's rapid growth in blueberry production is causing prices to decline and reshaping the dynamics of the global berry market, as reported by EastFruit. This shift is seen as a pivotal moment for emerging suppliers like Ukraine, Georgia, Morocco, and others in the global blueberry industry. read more

Table grapes look best in crates when the bunches are separated. Sponges have long been the material of choice for this purpose, but paper is also an option. Francesco Giuseppe Riccardi and Luigi Riccardi, the owners of Cartobox, at Macfrut, stated, "The paper separator is" read more

A Dutch horticulture professional working in Ethiopia has had to put his project on hold due to a diesel shortage in the country. Dirk de Quaasteniet, an experienced specialist from the Netherlands in greenhouse construction and plant cultivation, shared the news on LinkedIn, mentioning that he has no... read more

The Belarusian government has specified the quantities of fruit and vegetable products to be provided from stabilization funds for the state's needs during the off-season period of 2026/2027. The resolution was signed by Prime Minister Aliaksandr Turchyn. A total of 147.16 read more

At the Opening Ceremony of the 9th World Garden Show in Haining, China on April 28, Hongyue, a company in China's home gardening industry, signed exclusive strategic partnership agreements with Harkness Roses (UK) and J. Berry Nursery (USA) in Hangzhou. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in the industry. read more

The Berry Swing project for the enhancement of small fruits, promoted by Cso Italy and co-financed by the European Union, resumes. In its second year, it will be present in 46 sales points across 37 Italian cities until May 6, 2026, for a total of 644 promotional days. read more