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W kategorii europejskich brzoskwiń, nektarynek i śliwek, rynek coraz bardziej boryka się nie tyle z niedoborem produktu, co z brakiem niezawodnego i przewidywalnego zaopatrzenia. Dla sieci handlowych, importerów i profesjonalnych nabywców, priorytetem dzisiaj jest spójność jakości, możliwość śledzenia pochodzenia, read more

Rosja has extended its fertilizer export quotas through December as global supply tightens due to the war involving Iran and disruptions affecting trade routes. Russian producers will be allowed to export 20 million tons of fertilizers between June 1 and November 30, according to a government decree. read more

It's a time in Canada when shoppers continue to scan store shelves in search of a maple leaf on their packaging, or are filtering their online order by "Shop Canadian." It's also a sentiment that the Canadian exotic mushroom industry would like to see be applied to them. As Steven Rotiroti, read more

Henderson County in North Carolina is currently facing severe drought conditions, which are having a significant impact on fruit and vegetable production. Apple grower Kenny Barnwell mentioned that the young trees he planted this spring are struggling due to the lack of water. "I planted a lot of young trees (this spring), and we're" read more

The Czerwińsk nad Wisłą region has been one of the most important areas for early ground strawberry production in Poland for years. It is here, thanks to the use of covers such as perforated foil and agricultural fabric, that growers achieve some of the earliest harvests. read more

A new phase of food inflation may emerge, with fruit and vegetable prices potentially rising by up to 30 per cent if disruptions linked to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz continue. While attention remains on oil flows, the fertilizer market is also affected. The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for… read more

Sezon miękkich owoców zbliża się w Polsce, a dzięki znacznym inwestycjom, spodziewa się, że tegoroczne zbiory wzrosną - powiedział Oleh Naumenko, dyrektor generalny i współwłaściciel polskiego producenta miękkich owoców BigRed berry farm: "Po wymagającym 2025 roku, zmierzamy w kierunku 2026". read more

The Kanał Panamski poinformował o większej liczbie tranzytów i tonażu w pierwszej połowie roku fiskalnego 2026, wraz z wzrostem popytu na swój system rezerwacji. Aktualizacja została przedstawiona podczas spotkania rynkowego zorganizowanego przez Bank Ameryki. Administrator Kanału Panamskiego, Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, powiedział, że droga wodna read more

Brazil ranks third globally in fruit production, behind China and India. Over the past ten years, exports have increased by 38 percent in value and 62 percent in volume. In 2025, fruit exports reached approximately US$1.5 billion, with a trade surplus close to US$400 million. read more

The geopolitical situation in the Strait of Hormuz continues to affect Morocco's imports of plastic pellets, and consequently the supply of plastic film used in building agricultural greenhouses. The outbreak of war in the Middle East has also had an impact on the availability of raw materials. read more

Dutchman Ruud Vincent moved to Warsaw at the age of 25 with €2,000 in savings and the idea of selling machinery. Now Vincent is one of the market leaders in Poland, with a multi-million turnover. His company, Ocean Systems, sells processing and packaging machines for fruit and vegetables. read more

Bangladesh's mango farmers are preparing for a record 2026 season, with production projected to increase by 25% to 2.7 million tons over 204,000 hectares. However, inflated airfreight costs pose a threat to exports, according to Mohammad Kanchan Mia of Arot Agro BD. "Last year we reached 2.2 million tons." read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have noted a significant decrease in prices for greenhouse tomatoes in Ukraine. Market participants believe that this is due to a seasonal rise in supplies from local greenhouses, coupled with a subdued demand for the product. read more

Wietnam: Mini supermarkety i sklepy convenience zyskują popularnośćSklepy convenience, sieci mini supermarketów oraz niewielkie i średniej wielkości supermarkety odnotowują silny wzrost w związku z zmieniającymi się trendami konsumenckimi, gdy sprzedawcy ścigają się, aby przynieść zakupy bliżej domu w szybko rozwijającym się nowoczesnym rynku detalicznym. read more

Europe Retail Packing has quickly and decisively responded to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East through its fresh produce division ERP Produce, according to Omer Kamp. "Supply chains rely on international sourcing, air freight, energy markets, and raw materials. Whether we accept it or not." read more

The conflict in the Middle East is causing supply shocks in energy markets and disrupting shipping, affecting industrial and food commodities. In addition to short-term price increases, inflation data for March reveals changes in major economies. U.S. inflation has accelerated to 3.3% year-over-year. read more

Netherlands-based organizations Cultivators, Vertify, and World Horti Center are continuing the international research consortium 'Cultivation for Compounds', of which they are the joint initiators. The research will enter a new phase, with a focus on deepening the knowledge gained in the field of... read more

With the evolution of Italy's fresh produce sector driven by the strong import of bananas, increasing demand for avocados, and a well-established market for persimmons, there is a growing need for straightforward, safe, and controlled ripening solutions. Despite being in the early stages in the country, Catalytic Generators utilized its first. read more

Kanada opiera się głównie na importowanej świeżej produkcji roślinnej, ponieważ jej chłodniejszy klimat ogranicza krajową produkcję. Hurtownik Canadawide z siedzibą w Montrealu pozyskuje owoce i warzywa z całego świata i boryka się z różnymi wyzwaniami oraz zakłóceniami spowodowanymi warunkami pogodowymi. Zacznijmy od obecnej sytuacji geopolitycznej. read more

Egyptian Valencia oranges are currently being sold 30-40% cheaper in India compared to the post-Ramadan price spike last year, according to Arun Uttamchandani of Mumbai-based Pushpbhuj Impex. "This year's situation looks excellent compared to the previous season, which was marked by crop infections and pressure from domestic juice companies driving prices up," he said. read more