After many parts of Germany have already enjoyed numerous hours of sunshine and spring-like weather, the weather pattern has changed once again recently. In many regions, it remained overcast and nighttime temperatures dropped further. This affected the availability of asparagus. read more

Dutch greenhouse experts from the HortiRoad2India public-private partnership will be traveling to Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai in India this April to explore new opportunities to assist growers in the country in developing year-round production of fresh produce. read more

Under the leadership of Michaël Wilde from The Organic Embassy and Peter van der Schoot from BioMasters, the first Organic Symposium was opened at Heerlijkheid Mariënwaerdt. An afternoon followed with insights into the future of the organic sector. Market developments, financial aspects, were discussed. read more

In February 2025, the volume is only one percent higher than the same month last year. The price level increase of almost two percent contributes to a value appreciation of three percent, which means that the segment is still outperforming the overall market disproportionately. read more

Together with colleagues from Ukrainian and Dutch universities, Wilfred Dolfsma, Professor of Business Management and Organization at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), estimated the costs of restoring agricultural land in Kharkiv, where... read more

Implementing this in practice is a challenge, says Femke Meulman, a researcher in the field of transition and innovation: "Agricultural entrepreneurs experience that many laws and regulations target individual and sectoral business processes, with the read more

Thus, the share of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany utilizing AI remains above the EU average, but significantly below the proportion of comparable companies in Denmark (26%), Sweden (24%), or Belgium (23%). Additionally, in Germany, the gap between SMEs and the rest is widening. read more

Eksport borówki peruwiańskiej ma rosnać dynamicznie w sezonie 2024/25, pomimo słabego początku. Konsultanci Fresh Fruit Peru powiedzieli, że choć eksport zaczął rok 2025 na minusie - z wysyłkami spadającymi o 15 procent pod względem wolumenu oraz o 41 procent pod względem wartości w styczniu w porównaniu do tego samego

In 2024/25, Peruvian blueberry exports are forecasted to grow strongly despite the sluggish start to the season. Fresh Fruit Peru consultants said that although exports began 2025 in the red - with shipments down 15 percent in volume and 41 percent in value in January compared to the same read more

According to QS, referring to the BVL, the emergency authorization for Ridomil Gold R applies to its use against Downy Mildew (Peronospora destructor) on table onions in open fields and is limited to the period from April 15 to August 12, 2025. read more

At the leading Belgian fruit and vegetable distributor, the first asparagus sales started in early February, with the proceeds - as with all the company's primeur sales - being donated to a good cause. Towards the end of February, eggplants followed. read more

The premium New Zealand-grown pear, Piqa Boo, has been rebranded with a new look and name in preparation for the 2025 export season. read more

Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. and a high-level delegation, along with representatives from the Philippine banana industry, recently held a meeting with Japanese importers in Tokyo to discuss and overcome challenges faced by the country's banana exports in the competitive Japanese market. read more

The commercial campaign of Kiwi Dulcis™ ends a month ahead of schedule compared to forecasts, marking an important achievement for this new green-fleshed variety, 100% Italian. The exceptional appreciation from consumers has indeed accelerated the pace of sales. read more

Florida is the primary supplier of strawberries in the United States in the extra-early segment, much like Huelva is in Europe. Both regions have coastlines along the same ocean, which offers an ideal climate for cultivating strawberries during a specific period on both continents. read more

Duży zainteresowanie francuskich supermarketów Colruyt
Francuskie media informują, że większa liczba detalistów niż oczekiwano jest zainteresowana przejęciem (przynajmniej części) 101 supermarketów Colruyt we Francji. Różni kandydaci złożyli swoje propozycje, a cały proces powinien zostać zakończony do końca. read more

South Africa's pome and stonefruit industries are getting ready to comply with the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations (PPWR), with the effective date set for 18 months from now. Historically, South Africa has used plastic packaging to maintain the fruits' optimal condition during transportation. read more

The wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean fluctuated in various European markets during the week ending on 23 March 2025. Several countries saw significant increases in prices compared to the previous week, indicating changes in pricing trends. The following data shows the average price per kilogram for each country: read more

In many agricultural regions in Germany, the first local asparagus is already being harvested. However, asparagus from Greece and Peru is still available at the discount supermarket Netto. This has sparked a heated discussion among consumers. At the same time, an initiative is raising concerns about wages and... read more

Superplum unveiled its new mango packaging solution, designed to enhance food safety, traceability, and consumer confidence. "Our latest packaging innovation includes individual mangoes sealed in tamper-proof pouches, each with scannable QR codes. Supported by India's most advanced supply chain, we read more

Achieving the safe and sustainable use of drones for phytosanitary treatments in Mediterranean agriculture is both desirable and feasible in the near future. This is the goal of the DRONSafe Operational Group, which recently organized a theoretical-practical conference at Ava-Asaja's Sinyent Farm to showcase how this can be done. read more