This spring, a group of entrepreneurs will complete an entrepreneurial journey for the seventh time, which they have undertaken within the Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo (BCGV) in the Netherlands. While this entrepreneurial journey was initially mainly undertaken by agritech companies, it is now... read more

The Ukrainian Blueberry Growers Association has officially joined the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine (UCCI). read more

The apricot harvest has begun in the Peloponnese, which is the earliest cultivation zone for this fruit in Greece. The region was affected by frost in March and hailstorms in April, which have had some impact on the apricots. However, the damage in the Peloponnese is more limited compared to northern Greece. read more

Kalifornijscy producenci orzechów włoskich mają doskonały początek sezonu uprawy w 2025 roku, z wczesnymi wskaźnikami wskazującymi na obfite plony, według ekspertów branżowych monitorujących sady na terenie całego stanu. Po trzech kolejnych latach przeciętnych do powyżej przeciętnego opadu deszczu, oraz znacznym. read more

Kesko reiterates profit guidance after encouraging Q1 performance

Finnish retail conglomerate Kesko Group has reported net sales of €2.8 billion in the first quarter of its financial year, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.5% on a reported basis. Kesko's comparable operating profit read more

In the last ten years, Ethiopia has focused on increasing production and enhancing logistics, especially through the Bahir Dar Horticulture Development Cluster in the Tana River Basin. This region, which has perfect growing conditions for crops such as flowers, was further boosted by the construction of a modern perishable cargo terminal. read more

The season for exporting fresh apricots from the new harvest has officially begun in Uzbekistan. The first large shipments of this produce are now being dispatched from the Surkhandarya region, the southernmost part of the country, to international markets, according to experts at EastFruit. read more

Mimo lat obietnic i rosnących kosztów importu, rynek kwiatów w Rosji nadal pozostaje praktycznie całkowicie zależny od zagranicznych dostawców. Według Rosstatu, średnia cena jednego ciętego kwiatu wzrosła o prawie 20% w ciągu ostatniego roku. Import wciąż stanowi około 80% sprzedawanych kwiatów na terenie całego kraju. read more

W ciągu ostatniej dekady koszty zbioru ręcznego owoców pestkowych stale rosły, zwiększając się średnio o około 5% rocznie w przeliczeniu na kilogram oraz o 7% rocznie w przeliczeniu na hektar z powodu wyższych plonów. Według analizy biznesowej sadów przemysłu jabłek i gruszek (OBA), obecne koszty zbioru ręcznego oscylują wokół... read more

The global mango market is currently facing a complex season marked by changing supply, climate-related challenges, and evolving demand. Exporters are adjusting to logistical constraints and fluctuating prices. In North America, Mexico's supply of red mangoes has become stable, but the availability of yellow varieties is still limited. read more

Calls from overseas are coming in for North Carolina sweet potatoes. Kristi Hocutt of Triple J Produce mentioned that she is receiving inquiries from Europe for supply. "This indicates that Egypt and Spain are currently out of supply," she stated. "Honduras may have not started yet either." On the domestic front, demand remains steady. read more

A new intelligent AI-powered technology called CropCam is promising to give vertical farmers a boost by providing a full-facility view of their crop health and development. read more

Food retailer, wholesaler, and distributor A.F. Blakemore & Son has announced Steven Nuttall as its new Chief Financial Officer. read more

The Singapore-based container shipping group Ocean Network Express anticipates a significant decrease in its net profit over the upcoming year, primarily due to the US government's implementation of various tariffs on imported goods. read more

A new shipping service connecting Ecuador with Asia has reportedly resulted in a significant increase in cargo volume handled by terminal operator Contecon Guayaquil (CGSA), which operates a multipurpose terminal at Ecuador's largest port in Guayaquil. read more

Brazill has been granted access to the Indian market for various citrus fruits such as limes, lemons, oranges, and tangerines, as reported by the industry association Abrafrutas. read more

Two experienced professionals in the fresh produce industry, Jan Rozema and Christian Bras, have collaborated to create Prime Fruit Partners (PFP), a new import company located in Barendrecht. Together, they bring a combined experience of over 40 years in the global fruit trade, with previous roles at SFI, Olympic Fruit, and Verdi. read more

The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) of Korea has announced that Korean Shine Muscat grapes have been granted access to Australia. read more

According to a radio segment on NewstalkZB, persimmon exports from New Zealand have increased by 20 percent in the past year. read more

A Victorian vegetable grower has found that providing students with on-farm experience is crucial in increasing their vegetable consumption. read more