The Ukrainian government has introduced a new grant program to support agricultural producers in the construction of vegetable and fruit storage facilities. The decision was approved at a Cabinet meeting on January 21. Grants will cover up to 30% of construction costs, with a maximum of UAH 20 million. read more

Australian table grape harvesting has begun, with the majority of the produce intended for export markets, particularly in Asia. Despite experiencing several heatwave periods, the industry anticipates a wide range of grape varieties and consistent fruit quality for the 2025/26 season. The Chief of the Australian Table Grape Association stated that... read more

Global citrus market is currently in a phase of adjustment, with Asia gaining more influence. A recent report from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service highlights that China has shifted from being a major regional producer to a global supplier, expanding its commercial presence internationally. read more

Od 11 do 16 marca 2026 roku East-West Trade & Consulting poprowadzi misję handlową do Indii dla firm działających w branży ogrodnictwa, florystyki i technologii związanych z szklarniami. Misja ma na celu zapewnienie wglądu na pierwszą rękę w rynek, zorganizowane spotkania biznesowe i bezpośrednią ekspozycję. read more

The Administrative Committee for Pistachios published its shipment report on January 15, 2026, for the fourth month of the 2025/26 U.S. pistachio crop year. The crop year follows a biennial bearing cycle, which usually leads to increased production volumes. All data is presented in terms of in-shell equivalents. read more

Rohit Kapoor of Meghdoot Packaging India states that India's corrugated packaging sector is growing at a rate of 22-25% annually, with a focus on sustainable, high-strength solutions for fresh produce exports as a key segment. He further adds, "Our boxes provide 30% more compression strength and require 8% less paper consumption than our competitors." read more

Kinvest was launched in 2020 by three Canadians who were not only focused on making profits. "We quickly realized agriculture is the best way to create jobs and impact in rural communities in Africa," says Jesse Ratichek, Managing Partner, who has been living in Rwanda since 2016. Jesse, along with Raymond read more

It is currently very busy at Sai World, as there are only 20 days left until Chinese New Year. They are working diligently to pick and pack their mainland and Tasmanian cherries in time for the Asian festival. "Our growers are behind schedule this year. We only started the harvest a week ago." read more

Global apple markets are currently experiencing a variety of conditions as they enter the peak season. In some parts of Europe, there are high volumes and balanced trade, while in other areas there is limited availability and prices are higher. Weather and logistical challenges are also affecting apple supply dynamics worldwide. In the Netherlands, there is a high demand for apples. read more

A farmer in Lleida, Spain, was arrested in July for growing, selling, and possessing the patented nectarine variety 'Nectadiva' without paying the required royalties, according to Spanish authorities. The development of a new fruit variety grants the breeder exclusive commercial rights for it. read more

Abemec B.V., a subsidiary of BayWa AG, is investing €1.5 million in the modernization and expansion of its site in Hoogeloon, the Netherlands. This investment is part of BayWa's overall strategy in the agricultural machinery sector and underscores the importance of the Hoogeloon location. read more

The United States confirms itself as one of the heavyweights in the global apple industry: the second largest producer in the world after China, with nearly 5 million tons annually (Italy is sixth in production, with about 2.3 million tons), and the third largest exporter in the world, behind China and. read more

Substantially stable negotiations for most references, while a moderate price increase is recorded for various vegetables, due to the disturbance that recently affected Southern Italy, with effects on the supply areas. This is the scenario that emerged. read more

Egipt zwiększył eksport pomarańczy do Japonii w sezonie 2024/25, zwiększając ilości ponad dziesięciokrotnie w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Według danych przytoczonych przez EastFruit, Japonia importowała 2700 ton egipskich pomarańczy między listopadem a październikiem, o wartości 1,5 miliona dolarów. read more

The acreage dedicated to garlic cultivation has increased significantly, but adverse weather conditions may lead to a lower harvest compared to last year, according to Amro Yassin from the Egyptian produce exporting company Stars of Export. Yassin stated, "For this year's Egyptian garlic acreage, there has been a 25 to 30 percent" read more

Kazakhstan's Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov and Fatih Budan, Chairman of the Management Board of Polish investment company Fabe Polska, have signed an investment agreement focused on the development of the greenhouse sector. In December, construction began on a 144-hectare greenhouse. read more

Ball Australia has announced a strategic partnership with Gootjes AllPlant B.V. The Dutch company specializes in premium tissue culture plants and young plants, and will be introducing its tissue culture plant range to the Australian market. Operating as AllPlant Australia, this collaboration will... read more

Within the greenhouse sector, the Netherlands is often described as a global frontrunner. According to Professor Peter Bodegom, that reputation is justified when it comes to high-tech solutions and productivity. However, when looking purely at production volumes, he believes the picture should be... read more

received the award for the third time in Portugal. The Waikiki melon stands out for its unique flavor and quality, making it a favorite among consumers in both countries. read more

Per capita consumption of fruit was 69 kg in 2024/2025. In contrast, per capita consumption of vegetables was 99 kg. At the same time, avocado consumption rose to 120,000 tons in 2024. Mathematically, this corresponds to about 1.5 kg of avocados per capita per year, while strawberries only read more