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"Brazilian fruit is exported to Europe when Europe is not producing or cannot produce certain species due to technical and climatic constraints," stated Jorge de Sousa, project manager at Abrafrutas. He emphasized that while this trading pattern is not new, it is intensifying. "This benefits both… read more

New Zealand apple exporter Snazzy Fruit Company is focusing its season on differentiation, with its Fizz™ apples being incorporated into its export-oriented strategy as the newest addition to its expanding variety lineup. Josh Parlane stated that the season has started off strong. read more

Kenya issued export certificates worth over US$38 million during its avocado export ban this year, leading to non-compliance and a nationwide shortage after early exports. This situation poses a risk to Kenya's standing in global markets, according to industry sources. read more

South African supplier Capespan has confirmed that its chief executive officer Charl du Bois and chief financial officer Jolanda van Heerden have left the company. read more

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"The impact of geopolitical instability is now directly affecting the horticulture industry. Costs are increasing in various areas, including plastics, fertilizers, substrates, and transportation. Growers are facing challenges not only due to higher prices, but also because of the uncertainty about what the future holds. Decisions about when to..." read more

Royal FloraHolland is constructing the biggest global marketplace for the flower industry. Collaboration with its local branches, both within and outside Europe - including offices in Kenya and Ethiopia - is crucial to reaching this objective. The company had a conversation with Edwin. read more

"Rosnące ceny dominują rozmowy w obecnym krajobrazie eksportu, nie tylko jeśli chodzi o jabłka, czy nawet tylko o świeże produkty" - mówi Mohamed Marawan, dyrektor zarządzający polskim eksporterem jabłek Sarafruit. "Konflikt na Bliskim Wschodzie poważnie wpłynął na stabilność rynku. Tak" read more

Eksport świeżo ciętych chryzantem z południowo-zachodniej prowincji Junnan w Chinach rośnie na rynkach w Japonii i Korei Południowej, wspierany przez efektywne sieci logistyczne i uproszczone procedury celne, informują lokalne władze. W miejscowości Yangjie, w mieście Kaiyuan w Honghe. read more

To ADW Fresh Trade, the period around Easter was very busy. This was not only because of the Easter sales rush, but also due to significant disruptions in air freight caused by the conflict in Iran. "Currently, we are heavily relying on mangetout and beans from Kenya, but there is a shortage of..." read more

The University of New Hampshire has obtained almost $2 million in federal funding to renovate and improve the Macfarlane Research Greenhouses and establish a new Center for Excellence in Education and Discovery for Plant Science (CEED Plant Science). This funding was led by federal authorities. read more

Pierwsze południowoafrykańskie awokado dotarły do Rotterdam dwa tygodnie temu. Mały odsetek awokado z kraju jest tradycyjnie sprzedawany na Bliskim Wschodzie - powiedział Derek Donkin, CEO Subtropu, organizacji zrzeszającej przemysł awokado, reprezentującej ponad 95% południowoafrykańskiej produkcji. read more

Mimo że jest stosunkowo niewielkim krajem produkującym mango w porównaniu z niektórymi innymi krajami Ameryki Łacińskiej, Gwatemala jest największym eksporterem w Ameryce Środkowej, na którą przypada Nikaragua oraz Kostaryka. W tym roku planuje się wysłanie z kraju 3,9 miliona skrzyń z głównym rynkiem docelowym w Stanach Zjednoczonych. read more

The Fortenova Group from Croatia has finalized its withdrawal from the agriculture industry by selling its fruit and vegetable business Vinka Plus to Osatina Group. Previously known as Agrokor, the group restructured and implemented a new strategy in 2019, leading to the divestment of its agricultural assets. read more

Pakistan has obtained permission to export potatoes from Punjab to the Russian Federation after being approved by the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance. This market access agreement will come into effect on April 8, 2026, as announced by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan. read more

Reham Suhry, managing director of Egyptian strawberry exporter Egyberries, states that the frozen strawberry market is rapidly evolving this season: "Honestly, it's been a challenging season. While the numbers on paper seem satisfactory with sufficient acreage and volumes, there are issues with consistency when delving deeper." read more

Demand for coir substrates in India has been growing at an estimated 15-20% per year over recent seasons, fueled by the rapid rise of polyhouse and hydroponic vegetable production, says Akshay AG of Biogrow Substrates India. "Polyhouse growers working with tomatoes, cucumbers, and berries." read more

Morocco has increased its market share in the UK fresh vegetable market, with sweet pepper exports doubling in 2025 and setting a new bilateral record, as reported by EastFruit. The UK imported 8,100 tons of Moroccan sweet peppers, which is more than double the volume imported in 2024. Shipments have been on the rise since 2020. read more

Nawet po ogłoszeniu zawieszenia broni, sytuacja eksportu bananów z Indii do Zatoki Nadal jest zła, a fracht jest głównym powodem - mówi Sagar Rajput z firmy Kulswamini Fruit Export z siedzibą w Solapur. "Związane z wojną zakłócenia uniemożliwiły prawie całkowicie eksport bananów z Indii do Iranu i" read more

Lidl Ireland has confirmed the opening date of its new store in Ballybough, Dublin. The store will open at 8am on Thursday, April 9th, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring football captain and LGFA star Carla. read more