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Ambitious plans are in place for 2025, according to the port, to further strengthen the EU's central role in the energy transition and international trade. read more

Kyrgyzstan recorded a significant increase in flower imports during the first 11 months of 2024. The National Statistics Committee reported that 29.2 million tons of cut flowers and buds were imported, with a total value of $11.22 million. This figure is almost double the amount of flower imports in 2023, which stood at 16.25 million tons. read more

The Roman business world mourns the passing of Giorgio Trombetta (pictured above), president of Gros - Gruppo Romano Supermercati and owner of the historic Caffè Trombetta coffee roasting company. Trombetta, a prominent figure in the economy of Rome, passed away on Friday, January 24th. read more

"We were the pioneers of citrus fruit trade in the Sicilian town of Palagonia, as we managed to obtain feedback that reached important figures over the years," reports Francesco Politino (on the right in the photo), who, together with Sebastiano Di Dio Campisi, founded the business in 2006, increasing. read more

Childhood obesity continues to be a top concern in Spain, and Plátano de Canarias is not letting down its guard. In collaboration with the Association of

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Według Moldova Fruct, tempo eksportu jabłek z Mołdawii nadal jest powolne pomimo znacznych zapasów. W grudniu 2024 roku wyeksportowano nieco ponad 6000 ton jabłek - skromna liczba jak na zazwyczaj ruchliwy okres przedświąteczny. Jest to porównywalne z miesięcznymi woluminami eksportu obserwowanymi podczas


According to Moldova Fruct, the pace of Moldova's apple exports remains sluggish despite substantial stock levels. In December 2024, just over 6,000 tons of apples were exported—a modest figure for a typically busy pre-holiday season. This is comparable to monthly export volumes seen during. read more

As a leading figure in the agri-food sector, Semillas Fitó is redefining its approach in the vegetable seed market through a comprehensive segmentation strategy. This evolution read more

Their organic post-harvest treatments extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables, and result in a significant reduction in losses that translate into fewer claims from end customers to packaging companies. Additionally, they contribute to the fight for reducing

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"The state's apple industry in Washington is in a strong position as of the beginning of 2025," says Randy Hartmann of Pacificpro Sales. "Despite the challenges presented by weather patterns during the 2024 growing season, the crop has shown resilience." In contrast to earlier predictions, the total volume of apples is... read more

This volume is a new record, exceeding the deliveries of 2023 by almost 30% and more than doubling the figures of 2022. In the Egyptian grape export structure, deliveries to Germany account for about 20%, behind the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. read more

Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as "citrus greening," is confirmed as the most serious threat to citrus cultivation worldwide. This devastating disease is caused by a bacterium that compromises the plant's nutrient transport system and consequently causes the read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has reported positive trends in the 2024/25 season, with exports significantly surpassing last year's figures despite a slight decrease in total inspected volumes. By Week 02, 24.5 million cartons had been exported, marking a 39% increase compared to the previous season. read more

Chile has exported 648,538 cartons of table grapes to the US, Mexico, and Brazil under a Systems Approach so far this season, according to official figures. read more

With this figure, Morocco consolidates its position as the third largest citrus exporter in Africa, behind only South Africa and Egypt.

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Half of the adult Dutch population suffers from obesity, and this percentage is increasing, as indicated by the latest figures from the RIVM. The Council for Public Health and Society (RVS) recently sounded the alarm and called for binding measures to address this issue. read more

Turkey's agricultural sector achieved a significant milestone in 2024, recording its highest annual export figures to date at $36.2 billion, according to the Türkiye Exporters Assembly (TIM). This marks a 3.3% increase from 2023 and accounts for 16% of the nation's total exports. read more

Starting from January 1st, 2025, an important obligation for the food sector has come into effect: the indication of the origin for shelled and dried nuts, such as hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios, and dried figs, as well as for some fresh-cut products, including non-cultivated mushrooms, saffron, and... read more

The 64th ASTA Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference will be held in Orlando from January 31st to February 4th, 2025. This yearly gathering brings together key figures from the global seed industry to exchange ideas, address challenges, and explore opportunities related to breeding and cultivating seeds. read more

The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released its stock figures as of December 1, 2024, displaying the year-on-year (YOY) changes in apple and pear stocks in Europe and the United States. The data reveals regional trends, varietal shifts, and overall stock levels, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

In 2024, Egypt's grape exports to Germany reached a new milestone, with exporters shipping a record 26.5 thousand tons valued at $739 million to the German market, according to a report by EastFruit. This volume signifies a nearly 30% rise compared to 2023 figures and more than a doubling from 2022. read more