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Abhijith "Abhi" Nag Balasubramanya spent four years working in hydroponic operations in Sweden and France before founding Hydro Space Sweden AB in Skellefteå in May 2025. Within six months, the company was supplying locally grown produce to ICA Kvantum Skellefteå and had secured a read more

Two weeks ago, the main agricultural organizations in Malaga warned about potential price hikes of up to 50% in some fresh produce, driven by the conflict in the Middle East and rising energy costs. However, the increase in prices of tomatoes grown in plastic greenhouses has exceeded expectations, with prices reaching read more

At the nursery of Monarch Flowers in the Netherlands, buyers, designers, florists, and other trade visitors have been strolling through the rows of a new greenhouse filled with colorful varieties of ranunculus. The open days were organized in partnership with breeder Green Works and a sales organization. read more

The growing instability in shipping rates due to the Iran conflict is not on the same scale as the unprecedented rate hikes seen during the Covid era, reports Drewry Shipping Consultants. Data from Drewry Container Freight Rate Insight updated yesterday shows that spot ocean... read more

Potato and onion production in Senegal, particularly in the Sine-Saloum region, benefits from significant assets such as abundant fertile land, freshwater resources, favorable climatic conditions, and an available workforce. Nevertheless, it faces challenges such as a lack of... read more

As of April 1, 2026, the costs of import inspections for organic products from outside the EU to the Netherlands are now directly passed on to importers. Shypple has pointed out that this new levy highlights the financial vulnerability of importers with fragmented documentation processes. read more

The two companies, Siropack Italia S.r.l. and Clearly Clean Products LLC, have concluded a strategic commercial agreement that includes the transfer of the 'Respect' patent to the U.S. market. Siropack developed the technology entirely in Italy starting in 2019 and later expanded it to thirty… read more

Lidl is looking to hire 240 new employees in Belgium. With the aim of opening six new stores annually, Lidl plans to recruit over 240 new employees in Belgium within the next 12 months. Lidl is making significant investments in expanding its presence in the Belgian market in the upcoming years. The discounter will soon be opening. read more

South Korea's exports of agricultural and food products increased by 4% year-on-year in the first quarter, reaching US$2.56 billion compared to US$2.45 billion in the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Exports to the Middle East increased by 32.3% to... read more

The aromatic and medicinal plant industry in Morocco is currently going through a rapid transition as the country recovers from a seven-year drought. During the peak of the drought, several plants had almost disappeared from the market, but they are now reappearing in large quantities. read more

India's table grape season is now in its final stretch, with Maharashtra and the Nashik belt having completed around 85-90% of the harvest, says Shivam Gojare, founder of Nashik-based grower-exporter Sarvesh International. "Roughly 40% of the remaining fruit meets export-grade quality,". read more

Florensis Makeda plc, one of Florensis' production locations in Ethiopia, has recently installed a natural purification system for wastewater treatment. This system enhances the company's sustainable water management strategy and underscores its dedication to environmental conservation. read more

Egipt zwiększył eksport mrożonych truskawek do Polski, osiągając rekordowy poziom i zwiększając swoją pozycję na rynku europejskim, według informacji z EastFruit. W 2025 roku Polska importowała 62 200 ton egipskich mrożonych truskawek o wartości ponad 76 milionów dolarów. Oznacza to 2,2-krotny wzrost. read more

Międzynarodowe stawki frachtu lotniczego wzrosły o nawet 95% między lutym a marcem, z powodu ograniczonej przepustowości i wyższych cen paliwa związanych z wojną w Iranie, co generuje ryzyko zbliżenia się cen do poziomów z okresu pandemii. Według Drewry Airfreight Insight, stawki z Shanghai do Dubaju wzrosły o

The international airfreight rates have surged by up to 95% between February and March, driven by reduced capacity and higher fuel prices linked to the Iran war, raising the risk of prices approaching Covid-era levels. According to Drewry Airfreight Insight, rates from Shanghai to Dubai have read more

It's not just a simple berry, in fact. The small dark purple fruit that comes from North America is preparing to climb the ranks of the global market. read more

The Teagasc Horticulture Road Map 2030 offers a comprehensive look at Ireland's horticulture industry up to 2030. It details the sector's current performance, market projections, sustainability goals, and future objectives. The horticulture sector is a specialized segment of Irish agriculture and has contributed €644m. read more

Exporters in India are facing a second round of container freight rate increases, as carriers are implementing hikes of up to 40% from April 1. Shipping rates from India to Europe have seen increases of up to US$1,000 per container. Carriers such as Mediterranean Shipping Company and AP Moller-Maersk are among those implementing these rate hikes. read more

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The National Farmers Federation (NFF) Horticulture Council has penned an open letter to Australia's major supermarket chains, calling on them to promptly and constructively address requests for price increases from fresh produce suppliers amid rising fuel and freight costs. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) has equipped fresh produce businesses in Australasia with new tools and insights to be ready and address the continued geopolitical uncertainty stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. read more