The fruit and vegetable market is increasingly moving towards the full summer season, with the increase in national productions and a demand supported by high temperatures, especially for products intended for fresh consumption. Apricots are entering the heart of the campaign thanks. read more

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) in Australia has approved raises for the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages. The new rates will come into effect from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026. The National Minimum Wage will increase by 5.97%, going up from US$16.14 to US$17.10 per hour. read more

The family of Ruzanna, a resident of the village of Hovtamej in Armavir Province of Armenia, has been growing flowers in their greenhouse and exporting them to Russia for years. In an interview with Armenian News-NEWS.am, Ruzanna says that due to the restrictions imposed by Russia recently, they read more

Lviv Garden, situated in the village of Stil'sko in Ukraine's Lviv region, has grown from a 25-hectare orchard established in 2012 to 85 hectares of intensive apple production. The farm cultivates 11 apple varieties, such as Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Mutsu, Red Jonaprince, Idared, Pinova. read more

The wave of bad weather that has hit Italy is leaving heavy consequences in the countryside, with widespread damage to crops and agricultural structures. Coldiretti is sounding the alarm based on an initial assessment carried out in the area, while the situation remains critical. read more

"We were one of the first to concentrate on importing goods from the Netherlands and Belgium. To this day, we continue to source a wide range of tomatoes from both countries, among other products," remarks Ender Güner, the managing director of "EN-DER" HandelsgmbH, located at the Großgrünmarkt in Vienna. read more

The Hajj season, the most important pilgrimage in Islam, lasting five to six days - this year, from May 22 to 30 - brings about a sharp increase in imports and consumption of fresh produce. According to estimates by representatives of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce in Saudi Arabia, previously read more

On 26 June 2026, the second edition of The Pots Circle Event will take place at NOA Outdoor Living in Kruisem, Belgium. On this occasion, The Pots Company will celebrate its 20th anniversary. Founded in 2006, the company has grown over the past two decades, with Ecopots and Cosapots becoming. read more

Trzeci, i ostatni, dzień IFTEX 2026 pozostaje intensywny, z wystawcami informującymi o stałym przepływie odwiedzających przez sale wystawowe w Nairobi. Według wystawców, tegoroczne wydarzenie przyciąga większy odsetek poważnych nabywców i rzeczywiście zainteresowanych odwiedzających. Wystawcy zauważyli read more

Greece continues to make strides in the international kiwi market, solidifying its position as Italy's main competitor. Updated data as of May 29, 2026 (22nd trading week) shows a 9.36% increase in Greek kiwi exports compared to the same period. read more

The main volume of the Peruvian avocado harvest began in week 12, on the 16th of March. Mirko Infantes from Pacific Produce mentioned that some non-accredited fruit was being harvested as early as January. Peruvian avocados are grown in Olmos in the north of the country and in Ica in the south. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute wykazało, że wprowadzenie działań produkcyjnych oraz pozbiorczych może pomóc w zmniejszeniu wyzwań związanych z eksportem tajwańskich ananasów do Japonii. Według dyrektora generalnego instytutu, Dennisa Wanga, ananasy stały się wiodącym artykułem tajwańskiego eksportu owoców. read more

Prices for early cabbage in Ukraine continue to decline rapidly, according to analysts at the EastFruit project. Industry experts attribute this downward price trend in the segment to the seasonal increase in supply of these vegetables from local farms. At the same time, sales rates are also affected. read more

The first days of June brought variable weather conditions to Poland with clear regional differences. In the west and central parts of the country, there are periods of cloudiness with occasional precipitation, while the south and east are experiencing more sunny days and higher temperatures. read more

"Lemons have been in great demand," says Safresco head of sourcing in Southern Africa, Jacques Morgan. "With markets becoming less crowded, South Africa has become a more important supplier of lemons." Safresco represents the Southern Hemisphere division of Citri&Co. read more

On 11 June, the World Cup will kick off in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Through our international fresh produce and horticulture platforms, we are organizing a World Cup Football Pool. Who is the biggest football expert in the international fresh produce and horticulture sector? read more

Produkcja awokado w Indiach pozostaje stosunkowo niewielka, ale systematycznie się zwiększa, ponieważ producenci reagują na rosnące zapotrzebowanie konsumentów i zwiększające się zainteresowanie lokalnie produkowanymi owocami. Szacuje się, że obecnie uprawa awokado obejmuje około 1400 hektarów, z komercyjnymi nasadzeniami. read more

Japanese importers are showing interest in smaller Thai durians weighing up to 1.5 kilograms, according to Wittayakorn Maneenetr, director-general of Thailand's Department of Internal Trade (DIT). "These durians are suitable for small households and meet the demand of Japanese consumers," he said. read more

North America heavily relies on imports for its lime supply, which is valued at $1.1 billion. Mexico is and will remain the primary supplier of limes to the United States and Canada throughout the entire year. However, what role do other South American countries play in the lime market? Mexico's... read more

Exporter Australia Fruits is preparing for a successful citrus fruit season following a busy summer where it exported various products to its primary markets in Asia and the Pacific. Vince Brullo, the firm's representative, mentioned that they were busy shipping out cherries, peaches, nectarines, and plums during the summer. read more