The European 2025 campaign for peaches, nectarines, and apricots is expected to decline: according to estimates presented during the webinar organized by Medfel, the overall production is projected to be around 3.2 million tons, a 7% decrease compared to the over 3.4 million tons from last year. read more

In 2024, Colombian banana exports exceeded the billion-dollar mark for the first time, reaching a total of 1.026 billion dollars. Additionally, the sector is continuing to establish a distinctive social and labor sustainability model that has caught the attention of international buyers. Currently, more than read more

From May 13th to June 2nd, 2025, French bananas will be featured prominently at three Parisian train stations. A new communication campaign will emphasize their position as France's preferred brand, with posters displayed at Saint-Lazare station and the distribution of bananas for three consecutive weeks. read more

New Zealand's fruit exports increased by 36% in the year ending April 2025, reaching a total value of $5.4 billion, according to new data from Stats NZ. This represents a $1.4 billion rise compared to the previous year. The significant growth in export value was mainly due to higher volumes. read more

Sezon truskawek właśnie się rozpoczął na Ukrainie, dwa tygodnie później niż zwykle. Niezwykle niskie temperatury w kwietniu i maju opóźniły dojrzewanie na otwartych polach. Jak dotąd, zbiory rozpoczęli jedynie producenci korzystający z uprawy pod osłonami, co podkreśla rosnący trend: odporność na pogodę. read more

Washington-based Starr Ranch Growers is a third-generation family-owned company that has been growing apples and cherries for over 90 years. The company cultivates fruits in its own orchards and also sources fruit from external growers. Just last month, FreshPlaza published an article about their cherries. read more

Along the motorway in Herongen, Germany, right on the Dutch border near Venlo, is a 220,000-square-meter site of enormous importance to the region. It is home to Veiling Rhein-Maas, the only flower and plant auction in Germany. Around 5 million transactions take place annually and last year it read more

In the first half of 2024, in Germany, organic fruit consumption decreased: the amount per family was 3.39 kilograms, which is 6% less than the same period the previous year. Overall spending also decreased, albeit to a lesser extent. read more

The Bionema Group has been honored with the King's Award for Enterprise – Innovation 2024 for its contributions to sustainable crop protection and soil regeneration. The award was presented by Mrs. Louise Fleet CStJ, JP, His Majesty The King's Lord-Lieutenant for West Glamorgan. read more

The first half of May marked the beginning of the apricot season for Agricor-Gallo di Corigliano Rossano (Cosenza), a Calabrian producers' organization that cultivates 300 hectares of apricot trees, and the season is now in full swing. The organization's production calendar extends until the end read more

The warm spring weather has provided B-Four Agro with a favorable beginning to the open-field vegetable season. "In fact, things are going a bit too smoothly," says Lars Berkhout. "We are currently four weeks into the season. Typically, we would be harvesting colored lettuce from the third week of planting, but thanks to the..." read more

On May 1st, the Swedish company Wivid, renowned for manufacturing LED lighting, inaugurated a sales office in the Netherlands. This strategic step is intended to bolster Wivid's footprint in the Benelux region and enhance customer support in the horticultural industry. The new office is situated on Rotterdamseweg. read more

The apricot campaign is in full swing for Op Agricor Gallo in Corigliano Rossano (Cosenza), a company that cultivates 300 hectares of apricot orchards and covers the production calendar until the end of July. They market fruits in different lines: conventional, organic, zero residue, and premium. They have lower volumes. read more

Floward has recently introduced its newest innovation: the first robotic flower vending machine in the MENA region. This machine, exclusively designed for Floward, aims to revolutionize the way people purchase flowers while on the move. Currently operational in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait, these machines provide a fully automated, technology-driven shopping experience. read more

Such a dry climate in Southern California increases the risk of wildfires for agricultural stakeholders. Avocado farmers are currently working on recovering from the extensive fires that occurred last autumn. "There are approximately 20,200 hectares of avocado trees in the state of California, with about 1,620 hectares dedicated to avocado production." read more

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Orsero S.p.A., a leader in the Mediterranean Europe for the import and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products, listed on the Euronext Star Milan market of Borsa Italiana, has presented the results of its Sustainability activities carried out in 2024. The document, in read more

Today, the food sector, driven by the new consumer demands for quality, sustainability, and innovation, is constantly evolving, creating a growing demand for healthier and more convenient food options, pushing the industry towards ongoing research and development. read more

The potato industry in Nigeria, particularly in Plateau State, shows great potential but faces challenges due to low productivity, with average yields of less than seven tonnes per hectare. One of the main obstacles to enhancing productivity is the restricted availability of certified, high-quality seed potatoes. Many smallholder farmers in the region currently rely on traditional seeds, which hinders their ability to increase yields and improve the quality of their produce. read more

The frosts that Turkish cherry growers have had to endure will have a significant impact this season, according to Yigit Gokyigit, Commercial Coordinator for Turkish fresh produce exporter Alanar: "The frost this year is one of the worst agricultural disasters that has occurred in Turkey for years." read more