The future of potatoes and onions amid global challenges and new supply chain strategies
At the meeting on June 5th, Unapa, the Emilia-Romagna Region, and the commercial operators who signed the Framework Agreement for the sale of fresh consumption potatoes participated, confirming

Dutch-supported initiatives aim to tackle the issue of vegetable losses in Senegal.
Senegal continues to struggle with post-harvest losses in onions, potatoes, and other vegetables due to limited storage capacity, high temperatures, and seasonal oversupply. Research cited by the

Onions, the basic product that continues to generate value despite price increases
The onion is one of those products that continue to find space in the shopping cart even when prices rise. It's not an impulse purchase, nor a product tied to fleeting trends: it's a basic,

Automation is changing the onion packaging market.
Shelley Page shares her insights on net bags, automation, and the future of onion packaging. Together with Simon Ainscough, Shelley Page leads NNZ UK. With 35 years of experience in net packaging

"Kontynuujemy eksport do Europy w przyzwoitych ilościach, ale nic poza tym"
As the Egyptian orange export season reaches its final phase, Mohamed Khamis, Export Manager at Sama Agro, provides an overview of a season that defied expectations: a season impacted by the

St. Vincent: New Greenhouse at Orange Hill targets orchid production
On Thursday, April 30th, the Volcanic Eruption Emergency Project - VEEP handed over a newly commissioned climate control greenhouse to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural

Red Onion of Tropea Igp: between legend and digital innovation
With a notoriety that approaches 97%, the Red Onion of Tropea Calabria IGP continues to be an exceptional case history for the Italian fruit and vegetable sector. On the Think Fresh 2026 stage,

Dümmen Orange presents innovations grounded in science and art at CAST 2026.
Dümmen Orange showcased the fusion of science and art at the California Spring Trials (CAST) 2026, where advanced breeding techniques met creative design to introduce the next generation of

US (CA): Sellers of flowers and plants are experiencing the financial impact of the conflict with Iran.
Jesus Gomez keeps a large glass candy jar on his desk where his delivery drivers slip fuel receipts for cash reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses. Since the Iran War began on Feb. 28, Gomez,

Romagnoli and Cpr system: horticultural recovery and logistics serving solidarity
Romagnoli F.llie Cpr system, in collaboration with the Lombardy Food Bank, is launching a project to recover and redistribute potatoes and onions that do not meet commercial standards but are

“Indian onion exports face double whammy from weather and war challenges”
India's onion exports are facing challenges due to a combination of heavy rains in March affecting quality and a significant increase in freight costs to the Gulf region due to geopolitical

"Ustawianie cen jest łatwiejsze niż sprzedawanie cebuli" -> "Setting prices is easier than selling onions"
"The onion market is active, but that's about it," laments Laurens Mostert of Daily Onions from Valkenburg. "There is a continuous challenge to obtain sufficient volume to keep the machines

Unimpressive campaign promoting Egyptian orange exports to Asia.
W tym roku sezon eksportu cytrusów z Egiptu do Azji przyniósł mieszane rezultaty, kształtowane przez zarówno globalną dynamikę rynkową, jak i wyzwania geopolityczne. Podczas gdy

Apora Cooperative has opened a new warehouse for its onion supply chain.
The Apora cooperative, a crucial component of the Italian company OP Orogel, has invested 43 million euros in recent years. An additional 35 million euros has been allocated for the upcoming

The increasing interest in blueberry sorting machines is not arbitrary; it mirrors global trends.
Agnieszka Maziejuk, a sales specialist at the Polish fruit sorting machine manufacturer Green Sort, mentioned that there is a growing interest in blueberry sorting machines in the blueberry

"Onions from Yemen, Sudan, and Pakistan are filling the void created by India in the Gulf region."
Indias onion exports are facing significant challenges due to disruptions in West Asia, including the closure of Gulf ports and sharply increasing shipping costs. This information was shared by

"Nie jesteśmy w stanie zrealizować wszystkich zamówień z powodu zakłóceń logistycznych"
The end of Ramadan has increased the activity at Egyptian farms and packing houses, which are currently busy fulfilling and shipping orders in preparation for the Eid vacations. The demand for

Polish broccoli production is targeting the summer retail market with 33,000 plants per hectare.
Broccoli producers in Poland are focusing on the summer fresh market by utilizing strategies such as high planting density, staggered planting schedules, and strict post-harvest handling to meet

"Udowodniliśmy, że jakość jest naszą siatką bezpieczeństwa" -> "We have proven that quality is our safety net"
While the war in the Middle East continues to complicate logistics and lengthen transit times, Egyptian orange exporters are managing to hold their own, thanks to strong demand that defies

Egyptian orange exports to the Gulf and Asia are still ongoing via different transportation routes.
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

"Koszty wysyłki również znacząco wzrosły, opłaty dodatkowe i rozładunek towarów w najbliższych portach są czynnikiem losowym." Translation: "Shipping costs have also risen sharply, surcharges and discharging goods at closest ports are a wildcard."
The Egyptian citrus season started late this year, following the instructions of the Agricultural Export Council. The first day of exports was December 15, 2025, leading to a notable drop in local

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts Indian exports and global shipping.
Escalating tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran are disrupting Indian onion exports and widening instability across global shipping lanes, as the Strait of Hormuz has been closed and major

Australian growers are studying European innovation during the AUSVEG 2026 Study Tour.
Australian vegetable and onion growers have had the opportunity to learn about European horticultural innovation during the 2026 Vegetable and Onion Industry Study Tour organized by AUSVEG. This

Extra Red and Climate Resilience: Barbera Group's Strategy for Blood Oranges
Extreme weather events, increasing waste, premium repositioning of red oranges, and investments in varietal and technological innovation. The Sicilian citrus campaign is currently facing a period

Citrus Day: CREA's research for the future of Italian citrus farming.
"Today's day (last Friday for those reading) celebrates the work of CREA in citrus research, where tradition and innovation come together in ancient varieties, patented selections, and pigmented