Obecnie dostawy papryki z upraw szklarniowych z Meksyku osiągnęły swój szczyt. "W tym okresie roku uprawiamy paprykę w czterech różnych stanach Meksyku - Sonora, Sinaloa, Nayarit i Jalisco - i wszystkie cztery regiony produkcyjne znajdują się w różnych fazach, ale wszystko idzie zgodnie z planem" - mówi Mark Munger, wiceprezes. read more

Farmer in Punjab are increasingly growing broccoli as demand rises among higher-income consumers, according to a report by Wealth Pakistan. Even though broccoli is still considered a niche crop compared to cauliflower and cabbage, it is now being sold in major supermarkets, specialized vegetable stores, and online platforms. read more

The problems with flooding in Portugal have not yet ended. While water levels are currently receding, Tania Luz e Silva of Rush Group and Rush Farms warns that the situation could deteriorate again by the end of February: "Although the water level dropped slightly this read more

Ceny ogórków w Rosji wzrosły o 111% w ciągu ostatnich trzech miesięcy. Podwyżki cen w styczniu i lutym są typowe, ale skala tego wzrostu przyciągnęła uwagę opinii publicznej. W kilku miastach ceny detaliczne wzrosły do 500–1,000 rubli za kilogram (€5.50-€11.0), co wywołało porównania z. read more

Chile's cherry industry is facing challenges in the 2026 season due to high export volumes, decreasing prices, and reduced demand in China, its primary market. Despite several years of growth in exports, there are now indications of a market adjustment. According to Frutas de Chile, shipments have reached 113.8 million boxes... read more

Emilia-Romagna is a generous land, guardian of agricultural traditions and recognized excellences worldwide, with its 44 PDO and PGI productions, the highest number in Italy. This is where the Emilia-Romagna IGP Pear is born, an authentic expression of a unique region, where the climate... read more

The starting gates have opened, and there is no lack of potential Chinese buyers seeking South Africa's stone fruit. The first two shipments of sugar plums (an old South African prune variety called Van der Merwe) sent by Icon Fruit arrived on time in Shanghai. read more

Jackson & Perkins is officially expanding into Canada. Starting in February 2026, Canadian gardeners will have the opportunity to browse and purchase a specially curated collection of Jackson & Perkins roses through the brand's new online store in Canada. This marks a significant milestone for both the company and the gardening community in Canada. read more

Import of Vietnamese dragon fruit into India is currently at its peak during the wedding season from November to February, according to Vikrant Sharma, a partner at IndoViet Group, a company that imports and exports fresh produce. "Vietnam's red soils produce high-quality white-flesh varieties with a unique sweet-sour taste." read more

Rwanda has launched a new export initiative aimed at improving market access for agricultural producers, with a focus on direct air cargo shipments of fruits and vegetables to West and Central Africa. The program is led by the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) and targets. read more

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Australia and New Zealand's premier horticulture event, Hort Connections 2026, is scheduled to be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre this year, with an extended four-day program from June 1-4. read more

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The major Australasian fresh produce business, Freshmax Group, has announced the appointment of Reg Weine as its new chief executive officer. read more

Agronometrics has launched the Morocco Data Club during Fruit Logistica 2026, signaling a significant advancement in fostering market transparency and collaboration within the Moroccan blueberry industry. Over the past decade, Morocco has established itself as a key global blueberry supplier, solidifying its position in the export market. read more

The founder of the flower shop Mimosa stated that flower prices on the Georgian market have significantly increased compared to last year, but the demand, especially for high-value bouquets, remains strong. She mentioned that price growth is particularly noticeable during holiday periods, with an average increase of 30–50%. read more

Employees at the Israeli container shipping company ZIM have initiated a strike in response to the announcement of a takeover by Hamburg-based Hapag-Lloyd. Ziva Lainer Schkolnik, a union representative in Haifa, stated that approximately 800 out of 1,000 employees have gone on strike. "Since this morning, we read more

An apparent decrease in EU imports of Moroccan tomatoes has been attributed to delays in customs data transmission rather than changes in trade volumes. A notification on the European Commission customs portal states that Moroccan imports have been "significantly lower than the typical levels" in recent months, with delays caused by national authorities. read more

Plant Grow Harvest announced the successful completion of a comprehensive international sourcing trip to the Netherlands. During the visit, company representatives met with Dutch breeding partners to evaluate and select new potato varieties for introduction into the U.S. market. The strategic. read more

New Zealand: Foodstuffs' basket continues to track below FPI in 2026, Bumper apple crop on the way

The Foodstuffs grocery co-ops in New Zealand are reporting that despite wider inflationary pressures, their food basket prices remain below the Food Price Index in 2026. Additionally, they are experiencing one of the strongest apple seasons in decades, providing excellent value and quality for apple enthusiasts. read more