Sector | Management
Cammack secures disaster declaration for Florida Farmers
US trade court orders tariff refunds
Blocked sea routes and unpredictable additional costs
War in the Middle East: spring export campaign of Italian apples at risk
Agrico rebuilds potato storage in Ukraine in record time after drone attack
EU and UK buyers explore horticulture partnerships in Zimbabwe
Panama opens market to Egyptian citrus exports
South Africa flags issues in Eastern Cape citrus and macadamia projects
Middle East tensions disrupt India’s fresh produce exports and logistics
Kyrgyzstan tests citrus and berry crops for climate adaptation
Bulgaria seizes smuggled cigarettes hidden in citrus truck
Danny de Mooij, De Mooij Amsterdam:
"Targeted focus on growth, digital optimization, and a strong chain position”
New Zealand and Chile sign 2026–2030 agricultural cooperation agreement
Trade negotiations: Serge Papin calls for reform of “a system that is running out of steam”
Australia launches trade diversification network to support exporters
POSEI 2026 boosts sweet potato and pineapple aid in Canary Islands
Taiwanese pineapples move closer to U.S. market access
Maine lawmakers urge USDA relief for blueberry, potato, and apple growers
Shipping surcharges and fuel costs pressure South African fruit exports
Pakistan considers Chinese route for potato exports to Central Asia
From the Desk of Chairman Steve Elfering
Outgoing chairman reflects on industry challenges ahead of annual meeting
Cindy van Rijswick, Rabobank:
“Middle East tensions highlight the EU’s role as the foundation of our exports”
EU–Mercosur fruit and vegetable trade balance tilts strongly toward South America in 2025
Thailand approves fruit price measures for 2026 crop
Australia launches horticulture trade intelligence project
EC signs agreements to strengthen bilateral ties with Switzerland
La Unió
In February, Europe rejected six citrus shipments from Egypt, Turkey, and Brazil
Mexico develops 303 km interoceanic rail corridor linking Pacific and Gulf ports
Adelaide cold store set support South Australian citrus and grape exports
Iran suspends all agricultural exports as Middle East conflict escalates
HLB detection triggers new citrus quarantine in Ramona, California
Australian avocado industry partners with Malaysian universities
Botswana eases restrictions on South African vegetable imports
Kuwait bans food exports and fixes domestic prices for one month
South Carolina program connects 68 school districts with local farms
Ukraine shifts blueberry strategy toward quality and EU market positioning
U.S. specialty crop growers await US$1 billion aid as costs mount
Middle East tensions disrupt U.S. tree nut shipments
Compensation begins for growers over PMTV potato seed orders
Australia proposes stone fruit biosecurity levy from October 2026
Michigan potato industry meets lawmakers at state capitol
Updated report details winter storm damage to Florida produce
Mexico
Asparagus season kicks off in Caborca
Peruvian blueberry exporters have 180 days to claim US$ tariff refunds
South African macadamia margins pressured by U.S. tariffs and rand
Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports up 67.2% y.o.y
Indian onion market faces labour action and price drop
New Zealand summerfruit season ends as fruit fly alert hits Auckland
Ethiopian horticulture exports hit US$288.48 million in seven months
Tanzania extends banana breeding partnership between IITA and NM-AIST
Japan creates muskmelon variety with controlled ripening for export
U.S. onion exports to Panama halted after tariff quota reached
Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts Indian exports and global shipping
Florida opens US$600 million disaster aid for farmers
USDA launches unified “One Farmer, One File” record system
16 Australian horticulture startups join 2026 Incubate program
Over 70% of Uganda Hass avocados rejected for export
NFU questions retailer on apple contracts and produce pricing
New $9 million horticulture market access centre opens in NSW
Thailand boosts buying and exports to support coconut prices
Panama exports 54,000 pounds of pineapple to Canada
Thailand highlights top five GI mangoes by market value
Kenyan macadamia growers seek lift on raw export ban
Vietnamese watermelon contract dispute halts harvest in Gia Lai
Three NZ kiwifruit orchards named Ahuwhenua Trophy finalists
Transportation and food workers at the strike forefront
Nationwide strike brings Greece to a standstill on Saturday
John Kusters, NFO:
“To be sustainable, we must all make agreements”
Rwanda tests improved potatoes for yield and late blight resistance
Vietnamese durian prices rise as authorities warn on quality
Brazilian horticulture faces pest and cost pressure under El Niño
Agexport, Guatemala
"Exports to the U.S. continue at 0% tariff after Supreme Court ruling"
Lawmakers reintroduce bill targeting specialty crop trade barriers
Malaysia strengthens protection of Musang King exports to China
Hungary calls for reverse-charge VAT in produce trade
Jamaica allocates US$0.64 million for banana recovery, warns against imports
Freight uncertainty following the Supreme Court tariff ruling
NFU welcomes Defra funding confirmation and SFI reform update
Overwhelming turnout at ag wage reform press conference
Brazil and India adopt electronic certificates for Mercosur trade
Federal District to send 16 producers to Fruit Attraction
Agricultural tensions and low attendance at the Paris International Agricultural Show
South Africa challenges SACU fruit and vegetable import restrictions
Malaysia targets 30% reduction in onion imports by 2030
South Africa advances ARC-bred fruit cultivars to market
Nigeria to invest US$29.62 million in Kaduna ginger processing hub
Botswana's horticulture exports lag as imports reach US$90.92 million
Tanzania validates manual to expand commercial date palm production
Nigeria raises air cargo levy to US$0.0185 per kilo
Japan to tighten plant breeders’ rights to prevent variety leaks
India allocates US$1.16 billion in relief after Konkan mango damage
Brazilian fruit exporters face uncertainty over proposed 15% U.S. tariff
Agroecology: Soon to be a differentiating factor in international trade?
Panama takes over canal ports, appoints Maersk and MSC
Kenyan farmers increase planting ahead of long rains season
South African agriculture welcomes possible 15% U.S. tariff cut
U.S. specialty crop growers await US$1 billion aid as calls grow for more
California packaging rules challenge U.S. fresh produce compliance
Philippines begins onion procurement to stabilise farmgate prices
Pakistan seeks Iran route for potato exports after Afghan closure
Pakistani potato exports fall 50% after Afghan closure and Russia ban
U.S. farmers divided after Supreme Court overturns Trump tariffs
Madagascar issues arrest warrant in lychee export fraud case
The European Commission updates the MRLs for various pesticides starting this year
USDA to purchase fresh fruit and tree nuts under Section 32
Malaysia expands durian exports to South Korea as oversupply persists
EU approves imports of Taiwan jujubes, dragon fruit and lychees
Saudi suspends Kerala and West Bengal produce over Nipah concerns
Philippines Samal mangoes prepare for export to Japan
HortNZ seeks changes to RMA replacement to protect growers
German wholesale markets look back on an eventful year
‘New’ wholesale markets emerge after closures in Düsseldorf and Cologne
Philippines halts red onion imports as harvest season peaks
Iván Marambio, Frutas de Chile:
"India may become a key market for Chilean fruit"
South African citrus exports rise as stronger rand squeezes margins
Russia introduces GOST standard for bananas
Chilean blueberry exports up 6% in early 2025/26
South Africa farm employment up 3% in Q4 2025
Iowa opens applications for 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs, new 15% levy announced
India and New Zealand launch horticulture working group
Hamburg delegation strengthens port and trade ties with India
Ohio expands statewide quarantine to contain spotted lanternfly
Pakistan lowers customs valuation for imported ginger and garlic
Argentinian maritime strike disrupts container exports
Mt Roskill fruit fly controls lifted after no further detections
South Africa ships first plums to China under new protocol
Almond Board names 18 professionals to 2026 leadership class
Ghana plans to end tomato imports within six years
