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The beginning of raspberry vegetation is a period of accumulation of many threats. In plantations, there is a simultaneous appearance of spider mite pressure and the first colonies of aphids. Lately, in many regions of Poland, there have been frosts that can additionally weaken the plants. In such conditions, effective read more

Egypt's food export sector recorded shipments of 266,000 tons over the past week, distributed across 192 countries, according to data from the National Food Safety Authority. A total of 5,510 export consignments were handled during the period, covering 762 food products. read more

The marketing year 2025-26 on the apple market in Ukraine and Moldova may conclude under pressure, with prices for stored apples anticipated to decrease in the latter half of spring. Market participants in both countries attribute this trend to a mix of economic, technological, and logistical factors. In Ukraine: read more

Mango exporters from Mali are shifting their attention to the Moroccan market as the European Union has suspended imports due to phytosanitary concerns related to fruit flies. "This season, we are depending solely on the Moroccan market, as well as the British market, to export our fruit," stated Niama. read more

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has finalized its preparedness plans for South Africa's 2026 citrus fruit exports, following a successful season last year that saw a 22% increase in volumes. Collaborative planning with the industry in recent weeks has been concentrated on the demand for refrigerated containers... read more

For almost forty years, the Adam brand has been known for offering top-quality fruits and vegetables sourced locally and internationally. Früchte Adam GmbH has long included direct imports from the Mediterranean region, especially from Turkey, Spain, and Italy, as a key part of its product selection. read more

This week, in the fruit wholesale market, prices for Chilean Sweet Mary plums and New Zealand Gala apples increased, while blueberry prices generally declined. Imported durians saw a significant rise in both buyer traffic and supply. According to traders, the recent reduction in availability led to an uptick in demand for durians. read more

The BusinessNZ Network and representatives from the export sector in New Zealand are urging political parties to support the New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement, citing concerns that delays could restrict market access opportunities. An open letter, endorsed by The BusinessNZ Network and signed by 28 individuals, has been published. read more

"Costa Rica currently produces and exports about 1.2 million boxes of bananas per year, from approximately 40,200 hectares concentrated mainly in the Atlantic region of Limón," says Marcial Chaverri, CEO of Corbana, the organization representing Costa Rican banana producers and exporters. read more

Some of the demands that the European Garlic Contact Group has outlined in a document sent to members of the European Parliament include increased safeguards against large-scale imports from Egypt and China, a cessation of the indiscriminate removal of active defense ingredients, and... read more

Meksyk spodziewa się największego zbioru awokado od ostatnich pięciu lat. "Duży rozmiar tegorocznej uprawy jest wynikiem kilku czynników, przy czym korzystny klimat odgrywa kluczową rolę" - mówi Pedro Somarriba, prezes Avoworks - producenta, pakowacza, importer i dystrybutora awokado z Meksyku. read more

Tropic, a biotechnology company specializing in agriculture, has obtained regulatory approval in both Japan and Brazil for its non-browning banana variety. This development allows the company to access two significant fresh produce markets and represents a significant achievement in fruit production. read more

Customs authorities in Germany have reported the seizure of 1.6 tons of cocaine, valued at approximately €30 million (US$32.7 million), found in a shipment of bananas. With support from Hamburg police, officers from the Hamburg customs investigation office carried out the operation following a. read more

The Kenyan avocado season started amidst the turmoil of the conflict in the Middle East, which has reignited the crisis in the Red Sea and raised genuine concerns among exporters. Nonetheless, the season is ongoing and is displaying some positive signs despite the challenging circumstances. Paul Kyalo, managing... read more

An international agricultural symposium is being held in Uzbekistan with the participation of a delegation from the Netherlands. The event is organized by the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, the Embassy of the Netherlands, and Tashkent State Agrarian University. The symposium is focused on various aspects of modern agriculture and aims to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration among participants. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DoA) in South Africa and the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) have expressed their approval of the recent amendment to the plant health protocol that regulates the export of South African citrus to China. They have described it as a significant advancement for the industry. read more

SPAR Sri Lanka has expanded its store network by opening new stores in Kandy and Kurunegala. The new Kandy supermarket brings SPAR Sri Lanka's total number of stores on the island to 12, with plans to open the 13th outlet in Kurunegala in April. read more

A 1.5-hectare smart greenhouse dedicated to strawberry production has been launched in Uzbekistan's Yukorichirchik district, representing a targeted effort to modernize underutilized greenhouse assets. Developed by a Korean smart farm company, the project is based on the conversion of an idle. read more

Anthura B.V. is celebrating a major milestone this week: twenty years since the Dutch young plant specialist established its presence in Kunming, China — a city famously referred to as the City of Eternal Spring. What initially started as a strategic move to relocate the company closer to the rapidly expanding market has now turned into read more

Rynki walutowe wykazywały ograniczoną zmienność, gdy traderzy monitorowali status zawieszenia broni między USA a Iranem po jego ogłoszeniu na początku tygodnia. Dolar amerykański osłabił się początkowo, zanotowawszy największy tygodniowy spadek od rozpoczęcia konfliktu pod koniec lutego. Sytuacja read more