On 6 July 2025, Mila Nijhof (formerly Den Engelsman) passed away at the age of 51. Mila came to the Netherlands as a young woman and, at the age of 22, joined Minnaar Holland as a native Russian speaker, marking the start of her long career in the world of fresh produce. After her time at read more

Flowers are a real crop, and there is colourful proof of that at an all-natural cut flower farm in North Glengarry. Sunwheel Farm, located at the end of Lapensée Lane, is owned and operated by Ana and Flo Valean. The couple immigrated to Canada from Romania in 2010 and first settled in. read more

Izrael stał się najnowszym rynkiem otwartym dla peruwiańskich eksporterów winogron stołowych po zatwierdzeniu nowego protokołu fitosanitarnego po trzech latach negocjacji.

Israel has become the latest market to open for Peruvian table grape exporters after the new phytosanitary protocol was approved after three years of negotiations. read more

Anticipation is growing for the first edition of Myplant & Garden Middle East 2025, scheduled to be held at Dubai Expo City from November 15-17, 2025. As the region's interest in sustainable landscaping and green innovation continues to rise, the exhibition has announced Tanseeq Investment Group as its partner. read more

Po dwunastu dniach intensywnych i wzajemnych ataków między Iranem a Izraelem, podczas których cały świat wstrzymał oddech w oczekiwaniu na potencjalne dramatyczne konsekwencje, takie jak zamknięcie Cieśniny Ormuz lub przedłużający się konflikt, zawarto rozejm 24 czerwca, uspokajając sytuację. read more

The cost of Iranian fruit in Russia has increased by 25%, driven by political tensions and logistical disruptions in the Middle East, according to SHOT. Importers report significant delays and rising expenses tied to reduced driver availability, unstable communication lines, and the need to. read more

At the same time as the move, European Bioplastics is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Secretary General, Lorenza Romanese, who brings extensive leadership experience in the areas of sustainability and public affairs. Romanese will lead the organization in its read more

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The early monsoons in India have caused the pomegranate season to start a month earlier than usual, according to Kaushal Khakhar, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Kay Bee Exports. "Pomegranate exports in India typically experience a seasonal break from April to June due to the extreme heat conditions. With the read more

A woman has been charged for unlawfully bringing in over 62 tonnes of Thai fresh produce and meat products into Australia, to be sold on the black market in Sydney. read more

In Pakistan, mango exports are currently under scrutiny for compliance with international phytosanitary protocols, which is affecting trade relations with markets like Iran, the European Union, and Australia. Complaints have been lodged with the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of National Food Security. read more

This year's bell pepper harvest happened about two weeks earlier than last year. "Thanks to the lovely weather, we were able to provide the first homegrown yellow and red peppers to retailers in calendar week 15, followed closely by the first oranges, which entered production. read more

Spreafico Francesco & F.lli is opening a new production and distribution platform in Fiano Romano, on the outskirts of Rome. The new hub is part of the company's strategic plan to consolidate and strengthen its presence in central-southern Italy, with an even more efficient distribution system. read more

The mango exports from Dinajpur have started this season, with shipments of banana-variety mangoes now reaching several European and Middle Eastern countries. The first consignment of 100 kilograms was recently dispatched, with several more metric tons scheduled for export in phases. The mangoes... read more

A new chapter has been opened in India's horticultural exports as the town of Pathankot successfully introduced its rose-scented lychees on the international market. The significant shipment from Sujanpur, Pathankot, to Doha, Qatar, marked the fruit's inaugural global debut. The consignment comprised of one. read more

Energy markets and global trade stakeholders closely monitored the situation after the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Possible retaliatory actions by Iran, such as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, could have significant implications for oil markets and logistics. However, following a limited Iranian attack, the situation remained fluid. read more

The security situation in the Middle East over the past two weeks has caused significant logistical disruptions, as widely reported. Besides the countries directly involved in the conflict, the crisis has also impacted countries in the region. Egyptian exporters are now experiencing rising shipping costs. read more

Po długiej przerwie spowodowanej pandemią koronawirusa, w rumuńskim hurtowni kwiatów Erma Flori w miejscowości Miercurea Nirajului, około 250 kilometrów na północny zachód od Bukaresztu, po raz drugi odbył się dzień klienta. Z udziałem ponad 160 producentów, liczba uczestników prawie podwoiła się w porównaniu do poprzedniego roku. read more

Among the members of the Board of Directors of the Selenella Consortium, the presence of women is strengthened: the new vice president is Raffaella Fuitem (pictured above), businesswoman and administrator of Fuitem & Orsini Fruttaexport Srl, active since 1965 in the marketing of. read more

Escalating tensions between Iran and Israel have reignited concerns about global energy and input flows through the Middle East, placing renewed geopolitical stress on one of the world's most critical shipping routes: the Strait of Hormuz. On June 22, Iran's parliament voted in favor of closing read more