The global coconut market is currently facing a price surge, primarily caused by supply limitations due to climate change and pest problems in major coconut-producing countries. Vietnam, which produces around 2 million tons of coconuts per year, is the fifth largest coconut exporter in the world, with the United States and China being significant importers. read more

Great excitement and participation for the second day of Macfrut, which confirmed and exceeded the already high expectations. In fact, after a positive start, the influx of industry operators was even more substantial and steady throughout the day, as evidenced. read more

CABI scientists, in partnership with the Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), are working to increase and bulk up seeds of two Kinale kale varieties. These varieties, which were originally studied and registered more than two decades ago, are being reintroduced for their read more

The early potato harvest in Spain has already begun in the two main producing regions, Murcia and Andalusia. According to Juan Manuel Coello, Sales Director of Patatas Meléndez, which is increasing its acreage this year, the yield in Murcia is similar to last year's, but the harvest in Andalusia is... read more

The World Union of Wholesale Markets conference will be held in Johannesburg next week, providing a suitable setting to discuss the significance of wholesale food markets, according to Dr. Justy Range from Freshmark Systems. Freshmark Systems is a marketfloor trading data platform operating in twenty municipal markets in South Africa. read more

Andreas Kalser and Josef Obkircher from Aldein discovered a gap in the market in 2017 – and filled it with their company Kirnig: In a converted barn at an altitude of 1,500 meters, the young producers grow edible mushrooms that originally thrive in Asia: shiitake, king oyster mushrooms, and. read more

Farmers in the Rangpur district of Bangladesh are shifting towards vegetable cultivation in eight upazilas, as per the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE). This change is motivated by the profitable returns linked to vegetable farming. The adoption of modern technology is also being observed. read more

What really happens inside us when we taste a food that conquers us? What emotions light up, what deep sensations are activated? At TuttoFood 2025, DimmidiSì - a flagship brand of the La Linea Verde Group - captivated the audience with an unprecedented experience. read more

In 2024, Morocco surpassed Spain in tomato export value for the first time. Spain now ranks fourth globally in terms of value. Morocco had already exceeded Spain in terms of volume in 2022, according to a report by Hortoinfo, based on data from the United Nations Statistics Division. read more

Brak pomarańczy ma wpływ na rynek Bliskiego Wschodu, na skutek poważnych zakłóceń w dostawach z Hiszpanii i Egiptu. Według Kashifa Shahzada, szefa działu zaopatrzenia w Global Star Group, przyjazd wczesnych pomarańczy z RPA jest bardzo oczekiwany w tym roku. Importer donosi, "The". read more

The tomato category is a cornerstone for sales and margin in the fruit and vegetable department, but it is also, in every respect, the most complicated in relation to consumer preferences: the multiple variables related to aesthetic appearance, taste, and texture intersect with... read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced a new variety called Heuchera 'Testarossa', featuring vibrant red foliage that retains its color throughout the fall. The name "Testarossa," which translates to "red head" in Italian, perfectly describes the plant's bold and fiery appearance. Heuchera 'Testarossa' is a robust, read more

BayWa AG has successfully divested its 47.53% share in RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria Aktiengesellschaft (RWA AG) after obtaining approval from antitrust and investment regulatory bodies in seven countries. The sale, which was first announced on December 27, 2024, entailed the transfer of the ownership stake. read more

On Tuesday afternoon, during the second VersPodium event—a Dutch knowledge-sharing platform for professionals in the fruit and vegetable industry—Sabine Devreese, the Vegetables Division Manager at BelOrta, welcomed a group of Dutch visitors. She asked them about their connections with BelOrta, and their... read more

Na podstawie czterech wykresów przedstawiających import cytrusów do UE, można zauważyć znaczące różnice w ilości importowanych pomarańczy, małych cytrusów, cytryn i grejpfrutów między latami 2024 a 2025. W przypadku pomarańczy, UE importowała 272 000 ton do lutego 2025 roku, nieznacznie poniżej 289 000 ton w 2024 roku. Ta tendencja utrzymała się. read more

Konsumpcja pozostała niezmieniona w tym tygodniu. Trendy powinny poprawić się, ponieważ szkoły wróciły po przerwie wielkanocnej. Pod względem sadzenia, to był bardzo dobry rok. Wiele plantatorów zakończy sadzenie na północy wschodniej części kraju i w Donegalu do końca tego tygodnia. Warunki są bardzo dobre. read more

Dostawa malin i jeżyn jest obecnie ograniczona. „Są bardzo trudne do zdobycia, a jeśli już się je dostanie, są drogie” - mówi Mike Soufan z Freestone Produce Inc., hurtownika detalicznego z rabatem w Calgary, Alberta. Jeśli chodzi o dostawy, Meksyk obecnie zmniejsza ilości malin... read more

We first visited the FlowerTrials in 2015, when 49 companies took part in the event. This year, 56 breeders across the Netherlands and Germany will open their doors to showcase the future of ornamental horticulture. Over the years, the event has seen many changes. New participants have joined. read more

Z okazji Fortnight Fairtrade 2025, Max Havelaar France ujawnił rosnące liczby dla 2024 roku i ogłosił kilka inicjatyw dla sektorów we Francji, w tym Observatorium Wynagrodzeń Rolniczych Fair Trade. Dane z 2024 roku: Zaufanie jest wysokie, a rynek rośnie do niemal 1,4 miliarda euro. read more

The adoption of more intensive, efficient, and sustainable cultivation systems is not a new concept in the field of fruit trees. For over 50 years, high-density intensive models have been implemented for crops like apples, pears, olives, and almond trees, enabling a reduction in... read more