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Approximately 167 containers of South African stone fruit are currently at sea after shipping routes were disrupted, forcing vessels to reroute. The shipments were originally destined for Gulf ports, but access was blocked following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Exporters are... read more

Afreshed, the market leader for organic food boxes in Austria, announced the acquisition of its German competitor Etepetete in week 14. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. With this transaction, Afreshed is marking the start of its expansion into the German market. read more

The global Tahiti lime market is currently facing an unusual situation, with reduced supply from Mexico and an increasing importance of Colombia as a strategic supplier. Mauricio López, Global Sourcing Manager at Go Fresh Produce, states that "limes typically go through distinct stages, but..." read more

At Ammerlaan The Green Innovator, a large pot plant nursery in Pijnacker, Netherlands, the impact of using a photocatalytic coating on the greenhouse roof is evident. Areas of the greenhouse facade that were treated with the coating approximately four years ago show no algae growth. read more

The Qatif governorate is hosting the first-ever Plants and Flowers Festival, an event that promotes green living, community engagement, and sustainable practices. The festival encourages residents to cultivate home gardens and utilize available spaces for planting flowers and greenery, enhancing the urban environment. read more

Italy strengthens its role in the industrial tomato sector, surpassing 5.8 million tons of production and returning to second place globally, behind the United States. This result confirms the importance of the national supply chain in one of the symbolic sectors. read more

With the Ivorian mango season just starting, Baidoun Mohamed, director of Sotagro CI, aims to differentiate his company from the competitors. "We have recognized dried mangoes as a product with great potential in the European market, a niche that has not been fully explored by West African… read more

The mango harvest in Mexico is currently focused in the southern regions of Oaxaca and Chiapas. These regions are currently at their peak, and the volume of mangoes is expected to remain high through April. Typically, the harvest transitions from the south to Nayarit in early to mid-May, but the state is experiencing delays and is reporting... read more

Egipt podwoił swoje eksport truskawek mrożonych do Polski, ustanawiając nowy rekord i umacniając swoją dominację na rynku europejskim, według EastFruit. W 2025 roku Polska importowała 62 200 ton egipskich truskawek mrożonych, o wartości ponad 70 milionów euro. Oznacza to wzrost o 2,2 raza. read more

Over the last five years, the area of papaya cultivation in Costa Rica has remained around 1,000 hectares, with production levels around 55,000 tonnes. While export numbers fluctuate annually, they typically do not surpass 5% of the total production. Globally, Costa Rica is considered a minor papaya producer. read more

The uncontrolled increase in fertilizers, diesel, plastics, and other production factors linked to the war in Iran is costing Italian agricultural companies up to 200 euros per hectare, with the main production inputs having risen by over 30% compared to the previous period. read more

Tanzania has become the 12th largest mango producer globally, with an annual output of 700,000 metric tons and an annual growth rate of 6.7%. The sector benefits from over 30 mango varieties and is moving towards an export-focused model. read more

Malaysia's MD2 pineapple harvest has been delayed to early 2026 due to prolonged rainfall at the end of last year, which has affected short-term supply despite the overall growth in planted area, according to Athari Najmi Mohd Shahrom from FGV Plantations Malaysia Sdn Bhd. "The usual MD2 cycle lasts 11 read more

In 2025, Ukraine imported 725,000 tonnes of fruit, an increase from 690,000 tonnes in 2024, according to data from the State Customs Service. The import value also rose from $804.6 million to $922.6 million, driven by higher global prices and increasing demand for premium categories such as avocado. read more

Ten niewielki, skromny szklarniowy budynek na skraju kampusu Ball State kryje w sobie więcej, niż można by się spodziewać. Szklarnia Rinard Orchid to dom dla kolekcji orchidei. "Jesteśmy jedną z największych kolekcji orchidei wśród kampusów uniwersyteckich w Stanach Zjednoczonych. Posiadamy około 2 000 różnych gatunków." read more

The mango season in India will yield varying results depending on the variety. Yashwant Chakve Patil, director of Indian fruit exporter AA Reyach International, mentions that the season might present more challenges for Alphonso mangoes compared to other varieties. "The 2026 Indian mango season has begun on read more

Potato cultivation in Pakistan has expanded over the past decade, increasing from around 177,700 hectares in 2015-16 to approximately 462,160 hectares in 2025-26, a rise of about 160%. The crop remains one of the country's main food commodities after wheat, rice, and maize. Production has also continued to grow steadily. read more

The season was coming to an end. Availability was decreasing, and customer demand had also noticeably decreased. At the same time, customers were starting to show more interest in other types of produce. Spanish oranges, particularly Navelate and Lane Late varieties, were clearly the market leaders, followed by Egyptian oranges. read more

The 2026 Tasmanian apple harvest has begun, with the first pickings in mid-March featuring early varieties such as Royal Gala and Smitten® appearing on fresh fruit shelves across Australia. This year's apple season is running later than usual, as a cool spring followed by a mild summer has caused a delay in fruit ripening. read more

Australia's asparagus season has recently ended, and although growers were able to avoid losses for the first time in several years, the situation remains challenging. Samir Makssi from VBA Farming stated that the most recent season was a small improvement, but profitability continues to be a struggle for the industry. read more