Employees at the Israeli container shipping company ZIM have initiated a strike in response to the announcement of a takeover by Hamburg-based Hapag-Lloyd. Ziva Lainer Schkolnik, a union representative in Haifa, stated that approximately 800 out of 1,000 employees have gone on strike. "Since this morning, we read more

India's Nashik onion market is experiencing typical fluctuations, with red onion exports remaining stable due to demand from the Gulf and Asia, according to Kiran Gandurde, Co-founder of Matoshree Fresh Foods. "Export-quality red onions are being sold at USD 11-16.5 per quintal, recovering from last week's low of USD 9-14." read more

On 14th of February, every year, millions of people across the globe seek out the perfect way to express their love. Chocolates, jewelry, greeting cards, romantic dinners, and unforgettable experiences are among the most popular gifts. However, amidst passing trends, one gift always stands the test of time: flowers. read more

Family Tree Farms has named Carla San Martin as the EMEA commercial director, starting from January 1, 2026. In her new position, San Martin will be responsible for overseeing commercial strategy and driving customer growth in Europe and the Middle East as the company further develops its global presence. read more

According to Chiranjeevi A R, CEO of Scion Agricos, India's apple importers are now more interested in sourcing apples from European countries like Poland and Italy. This shift is driven by the weather challenges and low market sentiment affecting traditional suppliers this season. "Our selection of apples is based on market demand, price elasticity, post-arrival..." read more

Na początku roku na bułgarskim rynku owoców odnotowano zmiany cen, szczególnie w przypadku cytrusów. Dane z Państwowej Komisji do Spraw Giełd i Rynków Towarowych wskazują, że w styczniu ceny mandarynek wzrosły o ponad 14 procent, osiągając €1,33 (US$1,44) za kilogram. Ceny pomarańczy również wzrosły o. read more

Last week, Carrefour announced that it had entered into exclusive negotiations with Paval Holding to sell all of its 478 stores in Romania (including 55 hypermarkets, 191 supermarkets, 202 convenience stores, and 30 discount stores) to Paval Holding, an investment vehicle owned by the Paval. read more

The Management Board of Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft confirms that it is in advanced negotiations regarding a potential acquisition of all shares in its Israeli competitor, Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. To date, no binding agreements have been entered into. The required approvals of the... read more

Indian white onion exports are significantly more competitive this season due to the removal of a 20% export duty last year and a stronger Euro, which has driven CFR prices substantially lower compared to the previous year, according to Danish Shah from Sanghar Exports. Sanghar Exports is an onion exporter to markets in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. read more

Polskie sklepy sprzeciwiają się flagom z krajem pochodzenia dla owoców i warzyw Polska Organizacja Handlu i Dystrybucji (POHiD) wyraziła sprzeciw wobec propozycji Ministerstwa Rolnictwa dotyczącej obowiązkowych flag z krajem pochodzenia na wyświetlaczach owoców i warzyw. Źródło: esmmagazine.com. read more

Flower Circus presented its second Magical Flower Show of 2026 on February 6th, featuring Romanian floral artist and World Cup Top 10 competitor Claudia Tararache. The live-streamed event attracted florists and flower enthusiasts from over 15 countries, including Singapore, Canada, South Africa. read more

Valentine's Day is the most romantic day of the year—and the most important commercial date for the global rose sector. In the U.S. alone, rose sales during this period reach into the billions, with red roses making up nearly 70% of all flower sales. Globally, over 250 million rose stems are sold. read more

Jednym z największych producentów pomidorów w szklarniach w Rumunii jest gotowy rozpocząć produkcję energii elektrycznej i ciepła za pomocą dwóch jednostek kogeneracji na gaz ziemny o łącznej mocy elektrycznej wynoszącej 9,9 MW. Rozwiązanie obejmuje system do przechwytywania dwutlenku węgla, który jest niezbędny do stymulowania fotosyntezy. read more

Shipments from India to Europe usually start by late January, but this grape season has experienced delays due to lower sugar levels not meeting strict export standards, according to Shubham Shelar from Shelar Overseas. "To keep up the pace, we have already sent containers to Middle Eastern markets where quality is not as stringent." read more

Jordanian Medjool dates have had a successful season. "We sold our entire stock before Ramadan at satisfactory prices; demand was very good," said Ali Elkouz, owner of Ali Dates. The grower elaborates: "We exported most of our production to four main markets, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, read more

Millions of Colombian roses arrived in the U.S. just in time for Valentine's Day, but growing economic challenges are threatening to wilt the romance for the world's second-largest flower exporter. Colombia, which trails only the Netherlands in global exports, shipped approximately 65,000 tons of... read more

Citrus production in Syria's coastal Tartous province continues to be a key aspect of the local agricultural economy, with annual output estimated at around 146,000 tons, as reported by provincial agriculture officials. Approximately 9,200 hectares of land in the province are dedicated to citrus tree cultivation. read more

Ukrainian farms are increasing the production of winter onions and creating export shipments to Romania and other European markets as part of a Ukrainian-South Korean project. Important criteria for export include meeting EU packaging regulations and having access to specialized storage facilities. read more

The Israeli fruit and vegetable sector is experiencing an unprecedented crisis. The international boycott of the country's products, already well-known, has halted exports and left farmers with thousands of tons of unsold fruit. Between mangoes, citrus fruits, and the iconic oranges... read more

Nowe badania przeprowadzone przez The Harris Poll, zlecone przez DoorDash, ujawniają, że prawie dwie piąte Kanadyjczyków uważa, że Walentynki powinny być okazją do doceniania wszystkich, którzy ich wspierają – nie tylko partnerów romantycznych. Wyniki wskazują również na rosnące zmęczenie tradycyjnymi Walentynkami. read more