In April 2025, Moldovan raspberry growers faced challenges due to two spring frost waves that affected berry plantations, especially in northern Moldova. According to experts from EastFruit, "We have been in this business since 2014, and, at least in our experience, this year may be the worst since then," notes Yulia… read more

Ellison Horticultural has over 20 years of experience in shipping seeds and seedlings worldwide. The company is now expanding its product range and shipping capabilities. Ellison Horticultural has built a reputation for shipping the highest quality Kentia (Howea forsteriana) seedlings from Australia to Europe. read more

On Tuesday, May 6th, the new project P.A.T.A.T.A. was presented at the Macfrut fair in Rimini. P.A.T.A.T.A. stands for "Produrre Aggregando Tecnici e Agricoltori, Tutelando l’Acqua" and is aimed at revitalizing the potato farming sector in Emilia-Romagna in a sustainable and innovative way. read more

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Many Medjool growers from various backgrounds have noted an increasing demand for organic Medjool dates, with some of them announcing a shift towards partial or complete organic production. However, Ramadan Elsayyad, from the Egyptian company Palm Hills, holds a different perspective. Ramadan says: "In the read more

The beginning of the 2025 growing season proved to be exceptionally difficult for berry growers in Poland. Prolonged frosts reaching as low as -6 or -7°C (locally even lower) plagued the crops for several weeks, including during key periods. read more

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Hazera and TOP The Onion Group have announced an exclusive global collaboration for the supply and distribution of onion seeds. According to the agreement, Hazera will exclusively provide onion seed varieties to TOP, who will then be in charge of growing and distributing first-year onion sets. read more

The Agriculture Ministry in Malta has implemented new regulations aimed at preventing the mixing of foreign vegetables and fruits with those grown by Maltese and Gozitan farmers. These regulations are in line with Malta's Agricultural Products Trade and Maltese Markets for Agricultural Trade. read more

The Cortilia virtual store on Amazon was announced in February, as reported in this article on Gdoweek. Today it becomes operational with an offer of 4,000 references, representing the entire Cortilia offer, of which 2,800 are for fresh products. read more

FV Seleqt is launching a new premium range of colored cherry tomatoes on the vine. This collection features cherry tomatoes in black, olive green, orange, and ivory—a color that falls between white and yellow. These varieties are sourced from the private garden of Eminent Produce, where many new exciting varieties are cultivated. read more

The flowering of blueberries in some varieties is also coming to an end. Unfortunately, low temperatures and recent frosts can result in microdamage, opening the door to infection by many fungal pathogens and bacteria. It is also important to plan carefully

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The transition of blueberries from South America to Mexico and then to the domestic crop in the U.S. has been smooth. The California blueberry season started about two weeks ago, and volumes are increasing steadily. The California industry is slightly behind the original projections at the moment. read more

The 40th edition of Linkontro, the leading event in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods world organized by NielsenIQ, has concluded. The event, titled "... It's us. On a journey to explore new frontiers," brought together prominent figures from the industry and retail sector. read more

Earlier this month, Aart van Wijk from the soft fruit company Sikkert Berry's started harvesting the first blackberries from his 1-hectare greenhouse. "Every year, we faced the problem of having a too short blackberry season with outdoor cultivation. Now, we can provide blackberries starting from mid-May." read more

Według danych FAOSTAT przeanalizowanych przez Hortoinfo, w 2023 roku Turcja wyprzedziła Hiszpanię pod względem sprzedaży ogórków. W 2021 i 2022 roku, pomimo mniejszego zbioru, wartość sprzedaży hiszpańskich była wyższa. Wartości są wyrażone w dolarach amerykańskich i zostały przeliczone na euro dla ułatwienia porównań. W 2023 roku, read more

The City of Minneapolis has officially started construction on North America's first city-owned biochar facility. The project's goal is to convert 3,000 tons of wood waste per year into 500 tons of biochar while also sequestering an estimated 3,700 tons of carbon dioxide, equivalent to removing nearly read more

Anyone taking the Sint-Katelijne-Waver exit can't miss it: the brand-new Aartsen facility. On Monday, May 19, the striking new building, covering 10,000 square meters, officially opened its doors. For those unfamiliar with Aartsen: the company has long been a leading name in the open fruit and vegetable sector. read more

With its crisp crunchiness and tangy, refreshing taste, Joya® is emerging as one of the stars of the spring-summer season in the produce department. An apple that breaks the mold and aims to dominate a period of the year, the spring-summer one. read more

The Port of Rotterdam, which is a crucial entry point for perishable goods in Europe, is currently experiencing congestion issues that are leading to delays in transit times. This is particularly impacting exporters from the Southern Hemisphere, such as Peru. The delays at Rotterdam are directly affecting the export of fresh produce from Peru, leading to longer logistics times. read more