In recent years, pumpkin consumption has shown a steady and significant increase in all European countries. The reasons for this growing popularity surely lie in the fact that this vegetable combines great flavor with important properties. read more

The head office of the AAI Group is located in the UK, with additional offices in South Africa, China, and Europe, as well as 150 brand affiliates worldwide. The South African branch specializes in perishables, primarily shipping from Cape Town to West Africa and the Middle East, as well as Europe and the UK. read more

A new method of day trading called Daytrade has been introduced through Floriday. This platform enables growers to market their products sooner, access a larger pool of buyers, deliver full trolleys, and have Royal FloraHolland handle the logistics. It also provides new possibilities for buyers, allowing them to read more

In December, Michelin-starred chef Davide Oldani had already recognized its value. Now, just a few months later, even Italian organized large-scale distribution enthusiastically welcomed the Cauliflower from the Plain of Sele IGP, a recent new entry among the Protected Geographical Indications. read more

Produkcja pomidorów w Tunezji ma spaść w tym sezonie, co skutkować będzie mniejszymi ilościami dostępnymi do przetwarzania. Taka informacja pochodzi od Mahera Bouguerry, CEO firmy Le Défi Tunisie, producenta suszonych pomidorów. Bouguerry wyjaśnia: "Do tej pory mieliśmy normalny i raczej dobry sezon pod względem ilości". read more

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui") has signed a binding agreement to purchase a 34% stake in Tianjin Derit Seeds Company Ltd. ("Tianjin Derit"). The transaction is expected to be finalized by the end of the fiscal year ending March 2026, subject to meeting certain conditions precedent, such as obtaining the required approvals. read more

As part of a three-day state visit, the Dutch King and Queen are exploring the Kenyan flower and young plant industry. Today, on the second day, they visited the Inland Container Depot (ICD) and Florensis in Naivasha. At the same time, a four-day trade mission is taking place, with delegates participating in various business activities. read more

Słońce regularnie pokazywało się przez ostatnie dwa tygodnie, zwiększając sprzedaż melonów i arbuzów, jak zaobserwował Gino van Lin z Frankort&Koning w Venlo. "Obecnie mamy sezon na panamskie arbuzy. Otrzymujemy dobre ilości, a te arbuz są" read more

Mauritania, a one million square kilometer country in northwest Africa, aims to become a major producer of fresh produce. This ambition is supported by the country's considerable untapped potential, its desire for self-sufficiency, and a widespread enthusiasm for agriculture. read more

Heavy rainfall was recorded in Morocco during the first two weeks of March, breaking a long spell of drought. The Larache region, which is the main growing center for avocados and soft fruit, received some of the most generous rainfall. While avocados were unaffected by the rains, according to industry sources read more

The volume of exotic fruit imports to the Krasnodar region, Russia reached 36.7 thousand tons in 2024, marking an almost 6% increase compared to 2023, according to the Rosselkhoznadzor press service. Since the beginning of 2025, the region has already received 247 tons of exotic fruits, including… read more

A new report by RaboResearch has brought attention to the increasing influence of climate change on banana supplies to the EU and the US. Fluctuations in yields, higher water requirements, extreme weather events, and mounting disease challenges are posing significant risks to the supply chain. Given that the EU and US are major banana importers, these developments are of great concern. read more

Wczesną wiosną powietrze wewnątrz szklarni może szybko się nagrzewać ze względu na zwiększone promieniowanie słoneczne, podczas gdy na zewnątrz powietrze pozostaje stosunkowo suche. Jeśli otwory wentylacyjne zostaną otwarte zbyt szeroko, wilgotność wewnątrz szklarni może spaść zbyt szybko, co może mieć niekorzystny wpływ na plony.więc jak to zrobić read more

The Society of American Florists (SAF) is currently welcoming entries for its 31st Annual Marketer of the Year Contest, which acknowledges creative and successful marketing campaigns that have contributed to the growth of floral businesses. SAF members from various sectors in the industry, such as retailers, wholesalers, importers,... read more

W ciągu ostatnich lat na rynku imbiru w Beneluxie coraz bardziej dominują firmy chińskiego pochodzenia, importujące duże ilości imbiru ze swojego kraju. Pomimo tego, firma Sawari Fresh International z Barendrecht również zdobywa swoją pozycję. Przedsiębiorstwo rozpoczęło działalność pięć lat temu. read more

In Los Angeles, the luxury supermarket chain Erewhon has launched a new product on its shelves: a single strawberry branded Elly Amai, imported from Kyoto, Japan, and sold for a whopping $18.99. The sky-high price has sparked a debate on social media, particularly on TikTok. read more

While the domestic citrus season in the U.S. is still ongoing, preparations are already being made for the summer import program from South Africa. "Even though citrus from South Africa won't be available in stores until June, this is the time of year when retailers begin discussing their programs," says Suhanra. read more

Mrożone warzywa stanowią okazję do poszerzenia oferty i zaspokojenia zapotrzebowania na łatwe w użyciu produkty o dłuższym okresie przydatności do spożycia. Dla costarykańskiej firmy Sema Foods, wkraczanie w eksport mrożonych warzyw było procesem nauki. "Eksportowanie świeżych i mrożonych produktów to dwie zupełnie... read more

Proarándanos projects that blueberry production for the 2024-2025 campaign will reach 317,941 tons, valued at US$2,150 billion, marking a 15% increase over the previous campaign's 226,078 tons, valued at US$1,864 billion. Blueberries have become a notable Peruvian agricultural export. read more

Mimo wczesnych niepowodzeń w uprawie, plony słodkich cebul Vidalia wykazały się dobrą poprawą. "W tym sezonie naprawdę mieliśmy wiele wyzwań. Zanotowaliśmy niższe temperatury niż zwykle, a nawet rzadki opad śniegu w lutym - widok, który rzadko kojarzy się z cebulami Vidalia." read more