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The season for Egyptian red onions is about to start soon, on April 20. Egyptian red onions are entering the market, while the demand for yellow onions, whose season started on February 15 and will continue until early May, is slower compared to last year, as reported by Mohamed Ahmed, the export manager at Al Gamal. read more

Analysts at the EastFruit project have reported that prices for greenhouse tomatoes in Ukraine have continued to increase this week. The main reason for this price surge is the limited supply of vegetables in the domestic market. Market operators have also noted a rise in tomato prices in Turkey. read more

Po udanym pierwszym projekcie ten klient z USA ponownie wybrał partnerów Onion Tech Alliance - Eqraft, Modesta i Symach - aby opracować nową instalację w stanie Waszyngton. Zakład jest w pełni zautomatyzowany, obejmujący wszystkie etapy od czyszczenia i sortowania po logistykę wewnętrzną, przechowywanie, pakowanie i... read more

Long considered a harsh and arid area, Rayalaseema is now becoming a thriving center for floriculture. The aromatic flowers grown here are spreading their fragrance to temples, weddings, and major festivals across South India. Farmers in Kurnool, Nandyal, Kadapa, Anantapur, read more

Quality inspection has become a non-negotiable layer in fresh produce trade since disruptions in West Asia, says Bhushan Yalmar, CEO of Zorro QC in Mumbai. "Demand for our services has increased by approximately 35-40% due to the rerouting caused by the war, extended transit times, and simply read more

The final speaker lineup has been announced for Fresh Produce India, which will return to Mumbai on 16-17 April 2026. The event will be held at the Trident Nariman Point Hotel and will bring together top decision-makers from India and around the world to discuss fresh produce. read more

Driven by a rebound at the start of 2026, global air freight momentum was disrupted by the conflict in the Middle East, affecting flows, pricing, and market visibility. Following a dynamic January, February volumes increased by 11.2% year-on-year, and by 11.6% on international routes. read more

Visitors to some of the larger eggplant growers in the Netherlands may notice plastic crates of Belgian origin on the premises. These crates are manufactured by Gamma-Wopla, a company based in Mouscron, Belgium, that produces a wide variety of plastic crates and containers. read more

Mixing at Fruit Attraction Madrid last September, sipping Sangria and enjoying the friendly atmosphere with the gathered international fruit export community, new FPEF CEO Piet de Jager (right) thought to himself: what a job! "Then in November the wind started blowing at Cape Town." read more

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has suspended the 15 percent discount on transit fees that was previously offered to large containerships. The suspension came into effect on Tuesday, as stated in a circular published on the SCA website on April 2, 2026. This rebate, which was initially announced in May 2025, has now been discontinued. read more

As part of efforts to support tomato supply and prevent shortages, Maphlix Farms in Dawhenya, located in the Greater Accra Region, plans to release 3,000 tons of tomatoes onto the market by the end of the year. This initiative aims to stabilize supply levels, impact prices, and contribute to the national food security. read more

This week, prices for high-quality carrots in Ukraine have started to rise, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Market participants are observing that the increase in prices is a result of a robust demand for quality root vegetables coupled with limited supply. Wholesale companies and read more

Swarup Bose, founder & CEO of Mumbai-based Celcius Logistics, says that six or seven years ago, the cold chain infrastructure for fresh produce in India was almost non-existent. Only a small percentage of farmers, traders, wholesalers, or buyers utilized it, and that too only for critical consignments. read more

For Australian and New Zealand exporters, the challenge is no longer just to grow and pack quality produce. The real challenge is to protect that quality throughout the journey. Long transit routes, variable shipping conditions, container delays, and inconsistent hygiene inside storage are some of the challenges they face. read more

Afrucat, in collaboration with the Medfel fair and the Occitania Region, will be hosting Interprunus on May 21 at the auditorium of the Rectorate Building at the University of Lleida. The event will showcase key representatives from European producer organizations. Interprunus aims to establish Lleida as a focal point for the industry. read more

Rayan El Sawy, chairman of the Egypt-based fresh produce trader Egyptian-Emirati Import & Export with branches in Murcia, Spain and Dubai, UAE, states that the Egyptian citrus season is still ongoing and thriving, despite the conflict in the Middle East: "The citrus season has progressed with strong." read more

The current situation with brassica crops in Southern Italy varies greatly between different regions. In the northern Foggia area of Puglia, the season is nearly finished and is expected to end within a month. Meanwhile, in Basilicata, brassica production continues to be essential to maintain a consistent supply. read more

The current campaign for Rocca Imperiale lemons, branded as Limorè, is facing climatic challenges but is still showing strong commercial performance. The market is seeing sustained demand and increased prices due to reduced competition from Spain. However, the international... read more

W tej sezonie SoilSteam przeprowadził pełnoskalowe parowanie podłoża w belgijskiej firmie truskawkowej Elmi w Hoogstraten. Demonstracja miała na celu przygotowanie podłoża dla pięciu różnych plantatorów i przetestowanie procesu na skalę produkcyjną. W operacji wziął udział Hans Kristian Westrum z

In this season, SoilSteam conducted a full-scale steaming of substrate at the Belgian strawberry company Elmi in Hoogstraten. The demonstration aimed to prepare substrate for five different growers and test the process on a production scale. The operation brought together Hans Kristian Westrum of read more

A popular sign of spring in coastal Georgia is happening as the annual Rivers of Iris bloom returns to the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic Bamboo Farm, located at 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah. With hundreds of vibrant irises flowing through the landscape, this display is a must-see. read more