The Etna DOP prickly pear is getting ready to enter the fruit and vegetable supply chains thanks to the farmers of the O.P. La Deliziosa. Starting from August, in fact, the producer organization that has been specialized in the production of local excellences with the IGP and DOP labels for over 35 years, will distribute to... read more

Niektóre z najwyższej jakości winogron stołowych to Victoria, Black Magic i Arra Sugar Drop™. Chociaż te odmiany są uprawiane na całym świecie, unikalne warunki środowiskowe Sycylii, w tym żyzne gleby, suche warunki pogodowe, drastyczne zmiany temperatury oraz bogate dziedzictwo rolnicze, dostarczają idealnych warunków do uprawy.
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The Pandharpur Wari, a 20-day spiritual pilgrimage to the Lord Vitthal temple in Pandharpur, Maharashtra, is a grand celebration that attracts thousands of devotees from all over the state. The event includes a magnificent procession of chariots known as Palkhis, carrying the sacred Padukas (footwear) of Sant Dnyaneshwar. read more

Fruit cultivation is steadily replacing vegetable farming in Bangladesh's Chaugacha Upazila of Jessore, driven by lower costs, better yields, and strong market demand, reports Bonik Barta. Currently, about 2,500 hectares of land are used for fruit cultivation in Chaugacha alone, with two-thirds being mango orchards. read more

Rosselkhoznadzor plans to suspend imports of cut flowers accompanied by Armenian phytosanitary certificates starting June 27. The reason: repeated violations of plant health regulations and a sharp increase in contaminated shipments. In 2025, Russia imported 52 million cut flowers from Armenia. read more

The watermelon campaign started on April 15th. The Spanish season is in full swing for the Anecoop cooperative, which expects to market 130,000 tons this year, including 25,000 tons in France. "We reached 110,000 tons last year, and we have high hopes of increasing our production by 15% this year." read more

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) of the European Union is establishing a new benchmark in Europe, requiring brand owners and retailers to reconsider their strategies for packaging fresh fruits and vegetables. It poses a challenge for companies to find a way to maintain compliance while also striking a delicate balance. read more

The Eldoret airport runway expansion project is currently in progress with the goal of accommodating larger cargo aircraft, which will have a direct impact on the agricultural export capacity for farmers and agri-businesses in Kenya's North Rift region. Caleb Kositany, the Chairman of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) Board, is overseeing the project. read more

W tym tygodniu aktywność handlowa na platformie handlowej EastFruit odzwierciedlała zarówno sezonowe obfitość, jak i trwałe wyzwania związane z dostawami. Kluczowe zmiany obejmują gwałtowny wzrost wolumenów wiśni z Ukrainy, zwiększone oferty eksportowe śliwek i brzoskwiń z Uzbekistanu oraz przedłużający się regionalny brak dostaw. read more

W 2024 roku koszt produkcji borówki wysokiej w stanie Michigan przekroczył 10 000 dolarów za akar, zbliżając średnich producentów do ekonomicznego progu rentowności. Pomimo wysokich kosztów, około 240 dolarów na akar zostało uwzględnione na prace zarządcze, odzwierciedlając dochód dla producentów zarządzających własnymi polami. Praca… read more

It has a distinctive appearance: it is pointed and has smooth and softer skin. The Sweet Palermo pepper is grown by selected producers and owes its name to the pronounced sweetness it has compared to the traditional pepper. But it is less known. For this reason, it has been at the center of read more

A new citrus exporter entered the market this year when Hendrik van der Merwe and Nikki Ferreira founded Ultimate Produce. "Our primary source is the Eastern Cape, but sourcing fruit from the northern regions of the country allows us to offer a broader range of cultivars and provide a comprehensive service to our clients," Ferreira said. read more

Türkiye is dealing with the consequences of one of the most severe agricultural disasters in decades, as unseasonal frost and cold weather in April devastated fruit crops across key producing regions. The frost event, described as the most destructive in 30 years, caused a sudden 10°C drop in temperatures. read more

The Local Police of Catania has increased checks on street vendors - as reported by Cataniatoday.it - with particular attention to the sale of fruit and vegetables. During an operation extended to various urban areas, seven vendors were checked. read more

With over 2,500 acres of rose cultivation and a growingly organized supply chain, Tibba Sultanpur has become one of the largest and most specialized flower markets in Pakistan, primarily focused on the trade of rose flowers. This crucial agricultural area is now gaining attention from read more

Calls to establish a minimum wage for Ethiopia's floriculture and horticulture industries are gaining momentum, following a workshop organized by Fairtrade Africa (FTA) in Addis Ababa. The event brought together government officials, trade union leaders, and industry representatives to address the issue. read more

Könst Alstroemeria has revealed its new corporate logo. The company states that the updated branding reflects its dedication to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. "Our new logo emphasizes the name Könst and the tagline 'The Art of Breeding,' symbolizing our ongoing commitment to. read more

Jonagold apples have a future in Belgium. Despite reports of reduced consumption and uprooted Jonagold trees, Bel'Export's Tony Derwael and Laurent De believe that this Belgian apple will continue to be on shelves in the future without a doubt. read more

Hurricane Erick's passage along the coasts of Oaxaca and Guerrero did not cause any damage to Mexican mango cultivation. The storm reached the country after the harvest in those regions had already been completed. "We had already finished exporting from Oaxaca and Guerrero. Fortunately, the read more

Könst Alstroemeria has revealed its new corporate logo. The company believes that the updated branding reflects its dedication to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. "Our new logo puts more emphasis on the Könst name and the tagline 'The Art of Breeding,' symbolizing our ongoing commitment to excellence." read more