Regions

The signs on the ground indicate an increase in mango production in Senegal this season, with an early start to the export campaign. Favorable production conditions and substantial efforts are being made to prevent the fruit fly, which negatively impacted last season's exports, from affecting the current campaign. read more

The 2025/26 commercial campaign of Dulcis™, the premium green kiwi grown entirely in Italy, has concluded with results exceeding expectations and very encouraging signals for the development of the project. read more

Australia and the European Union have finalized negotiations on a free trade agreement that will eliminate tariffs on most agricultural products, such as fruits and vegetables, once it is implemented. The agreement will enable 98 per cent of Australian goods to enter the EU without duties, including fruits and vegetables. read more

Produkcja brzoskwiń i innych owoców pestkowych na Malcie spada, według Malcolma Borga z Għaqda Bdiewa Attivi. Powiedział, że letnie owoce pestkowe z Malty są znane z doskonałego smaku i jakości, ale produkcja zmniejszyła się w ostatnich latach. W 2014 roku produkcja wyniosła 382 tony, a spadła do 217. read more

South Africa's citrus industry is gearing up for the 2026 export season, with the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) releasing its initial export estimates. The numbers point to sustained growth, with total exports across all varieties projected to increase by approximately 3% to 5% to. read more

Xinjiang is boosting its position as one of China's major winter blueberry production centers by focusing on large-scale greenhouse cultivation, developing cold chain infrastructure, and ensuring high-quality premium fruit. A new project in Moyu County, valued at RMB 660 million ($95.5 million), exemplifies the region's commitment to protected cultivation. read more

Według danych Procomer, agencji promocji eksportu Kostaryki, 53,8% eksportu ananasów z kraju pod względem wolumenu jest przeznaczonych dla Ameryki Północnej — głównie dla USA — podczas gdy UE odpowiada za 34,2%, reszta Europy za 9,3%, sąsiednie kraje Ameryki Środkowej za 1,4%, a. read more

Skutki wojny na Bliskim Wschodzie stają się coraz bardziej widoczne w całym łańcuchu ogrodnictwa. Rosnące ceny energii, droższe surowce i wyższe koszty logistyczne zmuszają dostawców z całego świata do podwyższania swoich cen. Plantatorzy patrzący w przyszłość przed nadchodzącą zimą. read more

International airfreight rates have increased by up to 95% between February and March, driven by reduced capacity and higher fuel prices due 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

The South African government has announced a temporary reduction of R3 (€0.15) in the fuel levies on petrol, diesel, and paraffin to provide relief to consumers and businesses affected by the price shocks due to the conflict in the Middle East. Effective from midnight yesterday, the diesel price has increased by R7.51 (€0.38). read more

"Until late February, almost at the beginning of March, we had experienced a growth of 14.5% compared to the previous year." However, this positive trend has recently been affected. "The rain caused significant damage throughout almost all of March, and this will impact production," stated Paulov Sifuentes. read more

P.L. Light Systems is celebrating 45 years of service as a leading North American manufacturer of commercial horticultural lighting solutions. With over four decades of specialized experience, they have been instrumental in promoting, supporting, and fostering growth in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). read more

W kwietniu FreshPlaza skupi się na Australii i Nowej Zelandii. Jesteś producentem, importerem, eksporterem, czy działasz w branży opakowań lub chłodzenia? Jeśli w jakikolwiek sposób jesteś zaangażowany w branżę świeżych produktów rolnych, chcielibyśmy usłyszeć od Ciebie. Możesz przesłać nam kilka informacji, lub możemy się do Ciebie odezwać telefonicznie. read more

The strawberry campaign is entering its crucial phase in a complex scenario, strongly influenced by the weather that has so far affected the availability of Italian and Spanish produce, with a quality that is not always consistent and consumption that needs to be carefully monitored. However, in this phase, some signals are also emerging. read more

For food industry investors, the cold-chain support facilities in the master plan are a significant improvement for Kenya's horticulture sector. Kenya exports cut flowers and fresh vegetables to Europe and the United Kingdom, and the cold-chain facilities are expected to boost this trade. The sector's exports are projected to grow at 4% annually, outpacing imports at 3%. read more

Avocado growers in Rungwe District, Mbeya Region, report improved trading conditions following government measures to regulate and formalize the avocado supply chain. According to farmer Frank Mwankenja, the registration of buyers and agents has reduced theft and irregular trading practices. read more

With a history spanning more than seven decades, the company started small and transformed into an entrepreneurial endeavor, as is the case with many Italian businesses. On Friday, 27 March, the Francescon family celebrated the 25th anniversary of the producers' organization and the opening of read more

Members of Union Fleurs, the International Flower Trade Association, have elected a new President and Board of Directors during their General Assembly held in Sanremo, Italy on March 27, 2026. The newly appointed Board will serve a two-year term from 2026 to 2028 under the leadership of Matthijs. read more

The Netherlands-based label manufacturer VanDerEng is transitioning to daily pricing for plastic labels and tags due to geopolitical tensions and significantly increasing raw material costs. This decision is aimed at ensuring a consistent supply to customers, including those in the horticultural industry. read more

Mexico has exported mamey to the United Kingdom for the first time, opening a European market for the fruit produced in southern Yucatán and other regions. The first shipment, around 2 tons from Huertas Magaña in Akil, Yucatán, follows more than two years of work to meet U.K. phytosanitary requirements. read more