An acute food crisis in Belarus has caused a shortage of potatoes, which are a staple in the national diet. Reports suggest a 10% price increase from January to March, with prices reaching 5 Belarusian rubles per kilogram (1.53 US$). Residents are struggling to find quality potatoes, as available stocks are dwindling. read more

Debut at Macfrut 2025 for Smurfit Westrock, a new global entity resulting from the recent merger between the Irish Smurfit Kappa and the American Westrock. The world's leading group in the paper-based packaging solutions sector boasts incredible figures: over 20 million tons of. read more

Plants Breeder's Rights (PBR) and royalty payments are the primary sources of revenue for breeders. These mechanisms are essential for incentivizing innovations that enable the development of new plant varieties. In addition to their aesthetic appeal, these new varieties are also more resilient to the effects of climate change. read more

GreenTech Amsterdam has announced that 6 out of the 47 submissions have been nominated in 2 categories - 'Innovation' and 'Concept' - for the GreenTech Innovation & Concept Awards 2025. According to the jury, these innovations will transform traditional greenhouses into adaptive autonomous... read more

The Maryville Rotarians are excited to once again organize an exclusive tour of one of the largest peony farms in North America, located in the heart of Nodaway County. Partnering with Hollingsworth Peonies, a globally recognized peony hybridizer and grower, the Maryville Rotary Club will sponsor the farm tour. read more

The Hectar agricultural campus, co-founded in 2021 by Xavier Niel (the well-known founder of Free) and Audrey Bourolleau, former agricultural adviser to Emmanuel Macron, is developing an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant designed to simplify farmers' daily routines, particularly. read more

Brazil stands as the third-largest fruit producer globally, following China and India. In 2024, Brazil's fruit exports reached USD 1.3 billion, doubling the figures from a decade ago. Despite this growth, the nation ranks 23rd among global fruit exporters. To enhance their position, 40 Brazilian… read more

Storms and hailstorms ravaged parts of Austria last weekend, affecting the two key growing regions of Burgenland and Marchfeld (Lower Austria). The Austrian Insurance Agency has already estimated the total damage to Austrian agriculture at around 1.9 million euros. A survey indicates that... read more

This year, Macfrut once again proves to be a privileged observatory for capturing the pulse of the upcoming summer season. Over the course of the three-day fair, we focused our attention on cherries and apricots, which are the protagonists of a season's start marked by... read more

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects that Mexican avocado exports will reach $4 billion in 2025. In 2024, exports reached a record $3.78 billion, marking a 20.1% increase over 2023. The USDA estimates that Mexico will export 1.34 million metric tons of avocados in 2025, reflecting a 5% year-on-year growth. read more

At Macfrut, a virtuous partnership on paper packaging was discussed between a supplier and a user. The main players were Gianluca Castellini, CEO of Smurfit Westrock Italy, and Cristian Moretti, General Manager of Agrintesa. "Naturally Sustainable" was the title of the round table discussion. read more

The 42nd edition of Macfrut ended on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The new format that saw the event take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday has already been confirmed for the 2026 edition as well, scheduled from April 21 to 23. The event showed clear signs of growth. The number of exhibitions was on the rise. read more

The Soleil Group, located in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, operates citrus farms and packhouses in Limpopo. The company is one of the first in South Africa to initiate exports when supply chains shift to the Southern Hemisphere, providing them with direct access to the final fruit shipments from Turkey and Spain. read more

Last-minute shoppers made their way to a well-known flower market in Hong Kong on Sunday to purchase carnations and roses in celebration of Mother's Day, despite concerns raised by some vendors about heightened competition from florists providing delivery services from mainland China. The Mong Kok Flower Market was bustling with activity. read more

"We still too often see marigolds being associated only with autumn, which we find unfortunate, especially since they come in more colors than just orange. It's such a beautiful flower," says Carmen Márquez of BallSB. "That's why we're giving our Marigold Coco a push to break free from this misconception." read more

After several positive weeks, week 17 marks a downturn in trends for both packaged products and fresh produce by weight. The main cause is the holiday calendar, with Easter Monday falling differently compared to 2024. All channels are reporting negative trends, although supermarkets and read more

Snappy Shopper has launched a free grocery delivery service for young Scots in partnership with Young Scot. This service offers free delivery on grocery orders to thousands of young people across Scotland who are over 18 and hold the Young Scot national entitlement card. read more

Family Mart has introduced a frozen chocolate-covered banana, bringing back a nostalgic treat for many in Japan. This treat, traditionally sold at festival stalls, has been rare to find in regular stores. Family Mart's version, made with their own "Famimaru" brand bananas, perfectly captures the classic flavor. read more

Since October 2024, potato prices in Ukraine have remained relatively high. Although prices temporarily declined in April due to an oversupply and deteriorating quality in storage, they have started to rise again. The increase is especially noticeable in the segment of locally grown young potatoes. read more

Stany Zjednoczone i Chiny osiągnęły porozumienie w sprawie znacznego obniżenia ceł na towary drugiej strony na początkowy okres 90 dni. Ten rozwój nastąpił po rozległych negocjacjach handlowych w Genewie, w Szwajcarii, w których uczestniczyli urzędnicy obu narodów. Wspólne oświadczenie zostało opublikowane. read more