Under the name Prime Fruit Partners, Jan Rozema and Christian Bras are joining forces. With over 40 years of combined experience in the international fruit trade, they have decided to pursue independent business ventures. Throughout the years, both individuals have established a robust network of loyal suppliers. read more

With over 5000 visitors from more than 80 countries last year, FlowerTrials has become 'the place to be' for discovering the latest plant innovations and networking with colleagues from all around the world. In week 24, a total of 56 breeders will open their doors in The Netherlands and Germany to showcase. read more

The Moroccan avocado campaign has experienced a decline in exports since last December. Due to dissatisfaction with prices, many growers chose to leave the fruit on the trees. Consequently, by January 2025, half of the country's avocado production remained unharvested, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

In an era of rising costs and variable weather conditions, more and more growers are looking for solutions to help reduce production costs. One of the more interesting solutions available on the market is Carbomat carbon substrate by CarboHort. This growing medium... read more

The beginning of May 2025 brings unstable and exceptionally difficult weather conditions for gardeners and growers. After a wave of summer temperatures reaching up to 25°C, a cold front is approaching Poland. Its passage is predicted for May 2nd. read more

On May 8–10, 2024, a delegation from the Ukrainian Horticulture Association (UHA) visited one of Europe’s most advanced horticultural companies — the nursery VIVAI MAZZONI in Italy — as part of the MacFrut trade fair in Rimini. The visit offered participants a unique insight into how. read more

The requirements and expectations of blueberry producers are changing, not only in terms of varieties but also the machinery used on plantations. It is important that they are not only reliable but also provide adequate user comfort. Two such models are compact tractors. read more

As part of the Raspberry Factory project at the newly established tunnel base, we are testing the effect of a microbiological product called Bakto Profos on the condition of the ‘Enrosadira’ raspberry variety (a few new varieties will also be planted here).

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Analysts from the EastFruit project have reported that this week, prices for greenhouse tomatoes in the domestic market in Ukraine have started to decrease. The main reasons for this trend are the rising harvest volumes from greenhouses throughout most of the country and a decrease in demand. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project report a significant drop in greenhouse cucumber prices in Ukraine. Market participants attribute this continued price decline to the seasonal increase in vegetable supply. Despite this, sales volumes remain relatively low in the local market. read more

The announcement that India has opened its borders to citrus shipments from Brazil has been received with cautious optimism. Exporters in Brazil are now strategizing on how to make the most of this new market opportunity. read more

Altar Produce is expanding its year-round spring onion programme to meet the increasing global demand. The company stated that this expansion will ensure a reliable supply, increased volume capacity, and customized product offerings, further demonstrating its dedication to innovation, quality, and customer-focused solutions in the long term. read more

The Port of Dover Cargo has been certified to the BRCGS Global Standard for Storage and Distribution for Category 01, Chilled and Frozen Food in the Temperature Controlled Storage Standard. read more

Kent Organic Mushroom Farm, an urban farm, has introduced UK-grown dried Lion's Mane mushrooms that are organically certified. read more

He emphasized the economic benefit of operating production facilities in all major regions worldwide. In light of the current market developments related to the US tariff announcements, Elvermann stated, "We produce locally for local markets. Especially in... read more

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been a major player in supporting agricultural development worldwide through technical assistance programs for a long time. These initiatives aim to enhance productivity, sustainability, and market access for farmers in developing countries. read more

The sustainable agri-food investment fund Cibus Fund II has acquired a majority stake in the stonefruit breeder PSB Producción Vegetal. The two parties stated that the deal will drive the future development of high-quality, climate-resilient fruit varieties to meet the changing demands of producers. read more

Sustainable agri-food investment fund Cibus Fund II has acquired a majority stake in stonefruit breeder PSB Producción Vegetal. The two parties stated that the agreement will support the future development of high-quality, climate-resilient fruit varieties to meet the changing needs of producers. read more

"We were prepared for stormy times, but we had not expected this hurricane. These first 100 days feel like 1,000. The new American isolationism is also having enormous impacts on Germany. Our response must be: more global free trade." read more

Sunkist is promoting grapefruit grown in California in the United States by introducing a new way to enjoy the fruit. read more