"Diversification can minimize risk," said Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) CEO Boitshoko Ntshabele, emphasizing that South Africa should promptly and seriously address both tariff and non-tariff barriers to achieve broader market access. read more

A total of 89% of respondents perceive the food in this country as (very) safe. This figure has increased by three percentage points compared to the last QS study in 2023. Only just under one in ten consider our food to be rather unsafe or not safe at all. read more

The increase is due to favorable thermal conditions. read more

The California Avocado Commission (CAC) board of directors has appointed Ken Melban as the president, effective from May 22, 2025. read more

The Agricultural Cooperative Organization (ACO) expects a very good harvest of 2,500 tons of cherries, which will be harvested by the producers in the coming weeks and enter the market. read more

Las importaciones de frutas y verduras frescas españolas crecieron tanto en volumen como en valor en el primer trimestre de 2025, aumentando un 10 por ciento y un 15 respectivamente.

Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable imports grew in both volume and value in the first quarter of 2025, up 10 per cent and 15 respectively. read more

The biologist Michael Seidl leads the research together with Guido van den Ackerveken, colleagues from the University of Amsterdam, and several breeding companies. The so-called wilt disease, caused by the soil fungus Fusarium oxysporum, poses an increasing threat worldwide. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) and Produce Plus Magazine are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2025 Seeka Marketer of the Year Award (MOYA). read more

The Avo Connections, the annual forum of the Australian avocado industry, will take place at the Brisbane Convention Centre on June 4th, preceding this year's Hort Connections event. read more

Buyers of fruits and vegetables from important export markets in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions will be arriving in Brisbane tomorrow to see Australia's top-quality horticultural products firsthand. read more

Podczas niedawnej wizyty w Singapurze, miliarder technologiczny i filantrop Bill Gates spróbował duriana, wonnego owocu znanego jako "Król Owoców". Wideo opublikowane na platformie TikTok przez użytkownika @rebecca89292 pokazuje Gatesa w Newton Food Centre, który wącha owoc i bierze dwa kęsy, zanim odłoży go na bok. read more

The breeding company Agriom has been running its own trial garden in Limuru, Kenya for the last two years and will be making its first appearance at the IFTEX 2025 trade fair, where it will showcase a variety of its newest products. "During IFTEX, we aim to demonstrate to visitors the projects we are currently developing and highlight the progress we have made." read more

At the headquarters of OGS Südbaden, tons of asparagus and strawberries are delivered, picked, and dispatched to regional food retailers. In calendar week 16, the first tunnel-grown strawberries were offered to retailers, followed by outdoor-grown produce in calendar weeks 18-19. From now on, the... read more

South Africa has overtaken Chile as the top apple exporter in the Southern Hemisphere, according to data from Hortgro. As of Week 22, South Africa has outperformed Chile by 2.6 million cartons, giving them a 16% advantage. The geographical location of South Africa is a key factor in its strong position. read more

The melon and watermelon season started in the second half of April in Almeria, following the typical schedules, despite irregular weather conditions. "This spring we've experienced consistent rainfall and below-average temperatures, particularly in March and April. Although these conditions have read more

Intermediate resistance to ToBRFV, excellent shelf-life, elegant cluster with intense red fruits, cost-effective labor optimization, quality Made in Italy production. These are the main characteristics of TIPM24-3104, the new cherry tomato resistant to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit. read more

Farmers from Agia, Greece, organized a tractor protest on May 27 due to a lack of compensation for their 2024 cherry, chestnut, and apple crops. The protestors stressed that this year's early cherries have been severely affected by frost, with damage claims exceeding 70–80%. The farmers were demanding fair compensation for their losses. read more

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Kazakhstan experienced a significant decrease in orchard and vineyard areas, which led to a critical situation in the country's horticultural sector. In an interview with the agricultural magazine Agrarny Sector, Dr. Serghey Oleichenko, who holds a PhD in Agricultural Sciences, discussed the issue. read more

The season for Peruvian blueberries in 2024/2025 ended in April with over 318,000 tons exported. This represented a rebound from the previous season, which was impacted by unfavorable weather conditions. Despite the positive outcome, the industry is now confronted with new challenges that will demand its read more

Ministry of Agriculture of Lithuania has requested the National Crisis Management Center for a state of emergency declaration due to damage from spring frost. According to Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT, 70-80% of the fruit and berry harvest has been affected, with some regions experiencing complete loss. read more