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New Zealand: Foodstuffs co-ops are collaborating with suppliers to minimize cost impacts where feasible. Foodstuffs NZ stated: "The Foodstuffs co-ops mention that the effects of elevated global fuel and packaging expenses have not yet affected grocery prices - and they are closely cooperating with suppliers to assist them in handling those." read more

Brazilian melon exports decreased once again in March. Compared to February, export volumes dropped by 47 per cent to 21,800 tons, as reported by Comex Stat. Export revenues also followed this downward trend, falling by 53 per cent to US$17 million (FOB). The main destination for these exports was the Netherlands, accounting for 35.9 per cent of the total. read more

Egipt znacząco wzmocnił swoją rolę na włoskim rynku czosnku, zwiększając eksport o 55% w 2025 roku i ustanawiając nowy rekord - informuje EastFruit. Według danych z Global Trade Tracker z Włoskiego Narodowego Instytutu Statystycznego, Włochy importowały 2 750 ton egipskiego czosnku w ubiegłym roku. read more

An Oxfam briefing paper titled "Paid up? Living wage efforts in banana supply chains of Dutch and German supermarkets," published this week, examines the progress made by supermarkets in the Netherlands and Germany in working towards providing living wages in their banana supply chains. According to the report, read more

The pressure on the production of tomatoes in Morocco, which has been facing various challenges in the past month, has resulted in a significant shortage of round tomatoes in the local market. As a response, authorities and growers have agreed to redirect more of the produce to the local market instead of for export. read more

Snackable carrots were introduced to the market in 2018 and have experienced strong year-on-year growth since then. Harvest Moon cultivates this special carrot variety in the cool climate of Tasmania during the hot Australian summer, and then production is shifted north to Southern Queensland during the winter. read more

India's onion exports are facing challenges due to a combination of heavy rains in March affecting quality and a significant increase in freight costs to the Gulf region due to geopolitical tensions. However, despite these obstacles, onion production remains stable, and it is anticipated that government intervention could help stabilize the situation in the near future, as stated by Kiran Gandurde, co-founder of Matoshree Fresh Foods in Nashik. read more

The 2026 pineapple season in Costa Rica is starting to show signs of recovery after facing initial production limitations. Despite price stability, the season is being impacted by logistical, exchange rate, and climate challenges, as stated by Luis Gustavo Arrieta, the administrator and foreign trade manager. read more

Interpera 2026, the international conference dedicated to the pear sector, will take place on 25 and 26 June 2026 in Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, a region that accounts for around 60 per cent of Italy's cultivated pear area and production. The event will be organised by CSO Italy on behalf of AREFLH… read more

Egypt has strengthened its presence in the garlic market in Italy, with exports growing by 55 percent in 2025 to reach a record level, as reported by EastFruit. Data from Italy's National Institute of Statistics indicates that Italy imported 2,750 tons of Egyptian garlic, with a total value exceeding €4.5 million. read more

The winners of the Fresh Produce India Awards 2026 are Westfalia Fruit India, a leading avocado marketer; Sweet C, a premium mandarin brand; and Namdhari's Group, a seed-to-shelf agribusiness. read more

Zadziwiająca szybkość, z jaką zmieniają się nawyki konsumenckie w Indiach, tworzy nowe możliwości dla dostawców świeżych produktów, przy czym trend zdrowia i dobrostanu, pojawienie się platform szybkiego handlu oraz dynamicznie rozwijający się kanał horeca napędzają popyt na wysokiej jakości owoce i warzywa. read more

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In Honselersdijk, in the Dutch greenhouse region of Westland, Villa Curcuma is the only farm in the Netherlands that grows cut curcuma under glass. Growers Dean and Mike Zuidgeest cultivate the crop on one hectare, next to Villa Gerbera, where they also grow gerberas. read more

Liczba producentów finger lime w Australii wzrosła w ciągu ostatnich kilku lat. Nadal jest wielu małych producentów pozyskujących z niewielkiej liczby drzew, aż po producentów, którzy mają setki drzew. "Zauważyliśmy, że coraz więcej producentów zaczyna działać, w tym wielu małych producentów wchodzi do branży. read more

From 8 to 10 April, Royal FloraHolland (RFH) attended the Flora Expo Astana 2026 in Kazakhstan. The exhibition proved to be a significant and professional international gathering for the floriculture industry. This was made possible by the chance to engage in thorough discussions with growers and stakeholders. read more

York-based agri-tech company, AgriSound, has initiated a European field trial in collaboration with the international food group, Importaco, to study the impact of regenerative farming on pollination and crop performance in almond orchards. The pilot project, conducted during the 2026 bloom season, involves the deployment of AgriSound's Polly TM monitoring technology. read more

The China-Laos Railway is being utilized as a logistics route for transporting tropical fruit shipments from Southeast Asia to China. This supports the flow of durian during the peak harvest period. Various varieties from Thailand, Laos, and Malaysia are now available in the market. This month, the Lancang-Mekong Express... read more

From 8 to 10 April, Royal FloraHolland (RFH) participated in Flora Expo Astana 2026 in Kazakhstan. The exhibition evolved into a robust and professional international hub for the floriculture industry. This success was partly due to the chance to engage in in-depth conversations with growers and. read more

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Highbrook business zone, overlooking the upper reaches of the Tamaki River, is the sweetest-smelling working environment in east Auckland. This is where about half of the upper North Island's flower produce for the retail market is traded, and where hard-working individuals come together. read more