The Centro Sur cooperative has conducted an initial technical assessment of the impact of the recent storm on asparagus plantations in the region of Poniente Granadino, in Andalusia, Spain. Losses for the 2026 season are estimated to be around 35-40% in the most affected areas. read more

Podczas gdy światowy sektor świeżych produktów spotkał się w Berlinie na Fruit Logistica 2026, dyskusje odzwierciedlały bardziej ostrożne podejście. Według wglądów udostępnionych przez Stowarzyszenie Plantatorów Cytrusów z Południowej Afryki, światowy handel cytrusami kształtuje się pod wpływem niepewności geopolitycznej, coraz szerszej regulacji. read more

Egypt ponownie ustanowił nowy rekord w europejskim handlu jagodami, rejestrując niespotykane dotąd ilości eksportu mrożonych truskawek do Niemiec. W ciągu pierwszych jedenastu miesięcy 2025 roku, Niemcy importowały 81,9 tysiąca ton egipskich mrożonych truskawek, o wartości ponad 90 milionów euro, według. read more

Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are currently being accepted from industry stakeholders who are interested in utilizing the Demonstration Glasshouse Facility at Apex Greenhouses in Adelaide, South Australia. This state-of-the-art platform has been specifically designed to facilitate applied research, technology validation, and support for growers. read more

AgriTouch Group, in partnership with the international agri-food company SanLucar, is planning to establish a 180-hectare blueberry plantation in western Georgia. This large-scale project is being implemented in Georgia under the premium SEKOYA platform, with Ekaterine Vefkhvadze serving as the Project Manager at AgriTouch. read more

Analysts from EastFruit report that in Ukraine, several greenhouse complexes have started selling cucumbers from the new production cycle this week. Small batches of locally grown cucumbers began appearing on the market at the end of last week, and supplies have now become more consistent. read more

A French appeals court has rejected the enforcement of a compensation order issued by a Nicaraguan court against Shell, Dow Chemical, and Occidental Chemical in connection with the pesticide DBCP. The lawsuit involves farm workers on banana plantations in Nicaragua's Chinandega region who have reported infertility. read more

Kampania dyni Butternut jest obecnie w pełnym rozkwicie w Hiszpanii i Portugalii i potrwa do końca kwietnia. „Zapasy dyni Butternut na Półwyspie Iberyjskim nadal pokrywają zarówno krajowe zapotrzebowanie, jak i zapotrzebowanie innych krajów europejskich” - mówi Joaquín Navarro, szef działu dyni. read more

In Spain, the local councils of El Ejido, Nijar, and Almería have approved motions during their respective plenary sessions, supporting the country’s tomato production and export sector against the "negative effects" that the Association Agreement between the EU and Morocco is having on it. read more

Over the past decade, the cherry industry in South Africa has transformed from a niche business into one of the most promising success stories in the country's horticulture sector. read more

Greek kiwifruit has been granted access to the Vietnamese market after nearly a decade of negotiations, as announced by the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food. read more

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The supply of table grapes is currently strong, with both Peru and Chile exporting fruit to the U.S. market. "Peru shipped a significant amount throughout January, leading to high volumes of arrivals on the U.S. East Coast," stated Mark Greenberg from Capespan North America. read more

Według Rafaela Prieto Rodrígueza, przedstawiciela Mayacert, globalnie obecnej firmy certyfikującej założonej w Gwatemali, rosnące wymagania międzynarodowych rynków sprawiły, że certyfikacje stały się niemal niezbędnym wymogiem do współpracy z sieciami supermarketów w Europie, Stanach Zjednoczonych.

According to Rafael Prieto Rodríguez, representative of Mayacert, a globally present certification company founded in Guatemala, the growing demands of international markets have made certifications an almost indispensable requirement to work with supermarket chains in Europe, the United States. read more

The issue of reciprocity when it comes to products from third countries, which was also prominent in the agreement with Mercosur, is back in the spotlight following a report from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) regarding oranges originating from read more

The supply of strawberries is increasing: the latest varieties to enter the market are Inspire and Sabrosa. Rain and bad weather have reduced the availability of various products from the South, from oranges to eggplants. The lemon market is lively, especially for the Primo Fiore variety from Sicily. Good market also for... read more

The South African apple and pear season has started earlier than usual, presenting both opportunities and uncertainties for producers. Early reports suggest good fruit quality, but factors like hail damage, water availability, logistics, and exchange-rate volatility are expected to influence the season. read more

In 2025, Ukraine imported 12,850 tonnes of cut flowers, which marks an increase of 8.5% from the 11,840 tonnes imported in 2024, as reported by the State Customs Service. In terms of value, imports increased by 14.2% year-on-year to $64.48 million, up from $56.46 million in 2024. The Netherlands continued to be the leading... read more

A series of storms with heavy rains in Granada, Spain, has recently caused rivers to overflow, flooding a large part of the municipality of Huétor Tájar, where green asparagus is grown. Although the damage in this area is significant, the asparagus growing and marketing sector explains that read more