The Australian macadamia industry is poised to enhance its competitive advantage in key export markets by leveraging a new project that provides top-notch retail insights in the US, Germany, and China. read more

Podobnie jak w wielu krajach Azji, chińskie Nowe Rok w Tajlandii powoduje znaczący wzrost sprzedaży świeżych produktów, gdy konsumenci biorą udział w uroczystych obchodach i wymianie prezentów. read more

The closing event of the Interreg Flanders-Netherlands project Energlik took place in Hoogstraten, Belgium, where researchers and industry stakeholders came together to present and discuss the project results. The study day was organized by the Energlik consortium under the coordination of... read more

Many producers in France have been affected by storm Nils, violent gusts of wind, heavy rain, and flooding. While the extent of the damage varies from one sector and region to another, one thing is certain: the calendar has been disrupted for many crops. These include asparagus, which is read more

The rynek winogron obecnie stoi w obliczu trudnej sytuacji. "Na rynku jest obecnie dużo południowoafrykańskich winogron. Eksport z RPA wzrósł globalnie o 8-10%, podczas gdy eksport do Europy wzrósł o 27% do tygodnia 7. W tygodniu 5 wysłano prawie 12 milionów opakowań do eksportu, z read more

The mango industry in Côte d'Ivoire is expected to face a significant decrease in production this season due to challenging weather conditions. However, export performance is unlikely to be affected, as stated by Stéphane Djédji, CEO of Bethlehem Commodities. read more

The date season, which started in September, has positioned Galilee Export strongly, with the company reporting an expected export volume of approximately 8,000 tons of Medjoul dates for the 2025/26 season. This reflects the company's continuous expansion and its position as one of the leading Medjoul date exporters. read more

Ukranian berry producers have received an important signal of international recognition - the Ukrainian Blueberry Growers Association has been selected as the official representative of Ukraine in the International Blueberry Organization (IBO), a global body that brings together key stakeholders in the blueberry industry. read more

Consumer watchdog concerned by rise of per-item prices at Australian supermarkets
The head of Australia's consumer regulator says she is concerned by the growing practice of major supermarkets charging customers for fresh produce by item, rather than by weight, leaving some shoppers confused and... read more

Rozdział 12 upadłości ferm wzrósł po raz drugi z rzędu w 2025 roku, odzwierciedlając ciągłe naciski finansowe w sektorze rolnym w USA. Według danych amerykańskich sądów, w roku kalendarzowym 2025 złożono 315 wniosków o upadłość w ramach rozdziału 12, co stanowi wzrost o 46% w porównaniu z 2024 rokiem. Mimo że wnioski read more

Naukowcy z Uniwersytetu Queensland zidentyfikowali region genomowy powiązany z odpornością na Fusarium wilt podgatunku Sub Tropical Race 4 u dzikiego podgatunku banana. Praca ta stanowi krok naprzód dla programów hodowli bananów mających na celu ochronę produkcji odmiany Cavendish. Fusarium wilt, również read more

"Today, market standards are completely different than 15-20 years ago. Consumers are primarily looking for quality, and price is no longer as important as it used to be," emphasizes Paweł Korfanty, referring to the current situation in the blueberry market in Poland. He was a participant ..." read more

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Spain in January 2026 is the first to be calculated using 2025 as the new base year. This update involves revising the index's structure, adjusting weightings, and modifying the representative basket of goods and services. Notably, blueberries are now included in the CPI reference for the first time. read more

On January 26, 2026, the Primorsky branch of the Federal Centre for Animal and Plant Health Safety confirmed the presence of western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) in fresh-cut flowers imported from China. Two consignments totaling 165,900 stems were inspected at the Pogranichny. read more

The Greek Deputy Minister of Rural Development, Ioannis Andrianos, officially opened the new citrus sorting line equipped with Artificial Intelligence technology at Mitrosilis S.A. The event also celebrated the company's 50th anniversary since its founding. This took place on Sunday, February 1st, at the company's headquarters. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez naukowców z Centrum Volcani w Rishon LeZion, Izraelu, wykorzystało edycję genów CRISPR do zmniejszenia gorzkości grejpfruta. "Dzieci zazwyczaj nie lubią grejpfruta, ponieważ jest dla nich zbyt gorzki" - powiedział dr Nir Carmi. Gorzkość grejpfruta jest związana z związkami chemicznymi, takimi jak naryngina,... read more

The United States and India have agreed on a framework for a Temporary Reciprocal Trade Agreement, marking a de-escalation of tensions, as reported by Portal Fructicola.com. The main point of contention is the reduction of US tariffs on Indian exports from 50% to 18% from the original 25%. read more

Zbliżając się Tydzień Walentynkowy, sytuacja nie jest różowa dla indyjskich producentów kwiatów. Podczas gdy róże zalewają rynki przed 14 lutego, rolnicy eksportujący kwiaty borykają się z gwałtownie rosnącymi kosztami frachtu lotniczego, które znacząco podkopały ich konkurencyjność na rynkach międzynarodowych. Globalny rynek kwiatów... read more

"We have decided to hold back on planting as it is too wet. We say in Ireland that you shouldn't start sowing until the weather is right." read more

Spanish offerings dominated the mandarin market with Nadorcott, Tangold, and Orri varieties. Turkey's primary representation was Murcott. Israeli Orri oranges were well received for their organoleptic properties, and the first Minneola oranges from Israel are expected in week 8. read more