The sudden increase in the price of agricultural diesel, which has risen by up to 45% in recent days due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, is putting a heavy strain on Italian horticultural companies. The alarm has been raised by Assosementi, which reports a rapid increase. read more

Müller Transporte, one of Austria's leading logistics and transport companies, is warning of a noticeable price explosion in transport costs, food, and consumer goods for the entire domestic population in connection with the Middle East crisis. Fritz Müller, Managing Director of Müller read more

Pewex, a historic Roman supermarket company and a leading player in terms of market share within the Cedi GROS, announces the appointment of Massimo Lucentini as General Manager. read more

The fresh produce market in Saudi Arabia and the broader Gulf region is experiencing significant uncertainty due to the ongoing regional conflict. The instability has led to disruptions in global shipping routes, with many vessels being rerouted and others lacking clarity on their final destinations. read more

Cyprus has been under Iranian retaliation for about a week now. Since March 2, three drone attacks have been reported, one of which successfully targeted the British military base in Akrotiri. Air raid sirens have been heard multiple times, alerting the population. read more

Vertical farms in the UAE have continued production in the days after the conflict outbreak in the Middle East, despite regional supply chain challenges and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. Industry experts from read more

Steve Alaerts from Foodcareplus describes the logistics situation arising from the unrest in the Middle East as "particularly complex and rapidly evolving." He mentions that the food industry, especially the fresh produce sector, is already feeling the impact. "Due to the invocation of... read more

"The Middle East conflict currently has mainly two effects on the fresh produce market," explain Rogier Rook and Patrick Thierrij, supply chain director and account manager overseas at Valstar. "On the import side, it mainly concerns sea freight from Asia and Africa. Those supply." read more

The war in Iran that occurred in 2026 started at a very sensitive time for Egypt's orange export campaign. Egyptian exporters were anticipating an increase in exports to the Asian market in early March, after China's long Navel orange season had ended. However, the outbreak of the war has reignited the read more

The strawberry campaign is in full swing: prices are dropping for the Sabrosa variety from Lucania, which is very common. The supply of asparagus is increasing with the first batches of the Apulian product. The campaign for Roman agretti is gaining momentum, with full production also for leeks. The sale of... read more

Rolands Romanovskis of Trade House Uzbekistan, a fresh produce exporter, states that Uzbekistan's fresh herbs are becoming increasingly popular in the EU market. "The strongest and most consistent demand for Uzbek fresh herbs is currently observed in the Baltic States, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and parts of." read more

"The situation in the Middle East presents us with a major crisis," says Cobus Redelinghuys, managing director of Rederberg Estates in Hoedspruit, Mpumalanga. They are currently packing the final of their Keitt volumes. "We have a lot of fruit on the water, and shipping lines have cancelled services to the area." read more

ABN AMRO views the greenhouse horticulture sector in the Netherlands favorably following an assessment of its liquidity position. However, the bank cautions that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East may lead to an increase in energy prices, impacting the greenhouse horticulture sector more significantly. read more

The tensions in the Middle East and the disruption of transit through the Strait of Hormuz are causing high volatility in European energy markets. In the three days following the start of the conflict, prices of the TTF, the reference for the gas market in Europe, have risen. read more

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have started causing worries about international trade, particularly because of their possible effects on logistics and energy prices. The Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE) has stated that the Ecuadorian banana sector might experience indirect consequences as a result. read more

Wzrastające napięcia między Stanami Zjednoczonymi a Iranem mają bezpośrednie konsekwencje dla przepływu europejskich przesyłek cargo w kierunku Zatoki Perskiej i Dalekiego Wschodu. Blokada Cieśniny Ormuz natychmiast zatrzymała wszystkie wysyłki frachtowe drogą morską do krajów Zatoki. "W tej chwili praktycznie wszystko jest zatrzymane. read more

In 2026, the global agricultural community will place special focus on the role of women in agriculture for the first time. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer following a resolution adopted by the United Nations. read more

Chaos and uncertainty have spread throughout much of the Middle East following attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, which led to retaliatory strikes across the region and threats against the crucial shipping channel of the Strait of Hormuz. read more

Prashant Gidwani, founder of the Indian fruit importer Fresh Fruit Alliances, stated that the overall import of apples to India was going relatively well. According to him, "The market for importing apples has certainly gained momentum since January. We are seeing a healthier appetite for volume, and the overall sentiment." read more

On Saturday, 28th February, Israeli and American forces carried out strikes on targets in Iran, resulting in the death of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. In retaliation, Iran launched drone and missile attacks not only on Israeli and American military bases but also on energy facilities. read more