The asparagus and broad bean campaigns are in full swing. Strawberry production continues at a brisk pace in Southern Italy, with a noticeable improvement in quality. Quantities of agretti are increasing. The quality of artichokes is very good thanks to the favorable climate in Southern Italy. read more

Peach season has entered the blooming phase, creating a beautiful sight in the plain of Naoussa, the most significant peach-growing region in Greece. The market trend for peaches has shifted positively. After years of declining cultivation and widespread uprooting, peach trees are now among the most. read more

Tak jak było w przypadku wielu towarów w pierwszym kwartale 2025 roku, popyt na paprykę jest niższy. "W ciągu ostatnich kilku miesięcy zatrzymujemy produkt z powodu ogólnego popytu. To prawie tak, jakby rzeczy po prostu jeszcze nie wróciły do nawyków zakupowych sprzed pandemii" - mówi Tony Incaviglia.

In the first quarter of 2025, similar to many other commodities, the demand for bell peppers has been softer. "In the last several months, we've been holding back product because of demand in general. It's almost like things just aren't back to the pre-pandemic buying habits," says Tony Incaviglia. read more

Sustaiabloom has launched the Wholesale Nickel Program, a new initiative that empowers wholesalers to support industry-wide sustainability efforts with a simple yet impactful contribution. Through this program, participating wholesalers are invoiced monthly on their orders from participating. read more

W 2024 roku w Niemczech zebrano 75 700 ton pieczarek. Jak informuje Federalny Urząd Statystyczny (Destatis), było to o 2,7 procent mniej niż w poprzednim roku, ale o 5,7 procent więcej niż średnia dziesięcioletnia z lat 2014-2023. Całkowite zbiory grzybów jadalnych to... read more

W Turcji rosnące koszty uprawy oraz zmienność klimatyczna skłaniają producentów owoców i warzyw do przesiadki na "bezpieczniejsze" alternatywy uprawne. Według Eurofruit, tureccy rolnicy coraz częściej stawiają na pszenicę i kukurydzę zamiast tradycyjnych upraw, takich jak arbuz, pomidory, i...

In Turkey, escalating cultivation expenses and climate volatility are prompting a shift among fruit and vegetable growers toward "safer" crop alternatives. According to Eurofruit, Turkish farmers are increasingly prioritizing wheat and corn over traditional crops like watermelons, tomatoes, and... read more

With regulations changing constantly, sometimes even minute by minute, uncertainty is a major factor in the North American Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) market. However, despite this, the CEA industry presents numerous opportunities when considering the bigger picture. This was the main takeaway from the keynote panel discussion at Indoor Ag-Con. read more

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to impact the supply of produce in Queensland and New South Wales. The movement of climate-affected produce, including the 'ugly' food trend, is becoming more popular as extreme weather events become more common worldwide. Weather conditions like heavy read more

Główny nowozelandzki producent wiśni, Cherri Global, został umieszczony w likwidacji po niepowodzeniu w pozyskaniu kapitału. Według źródeł branżowych, ta decyzja nie jest zaskoczeniem po znaczącej zmianie właścicielskiej, kiedy nie udało im się spłacić pożyczek. Ta informacja została podana pięć miesięcy po sprzedaży ich...

The major New Zealand cherry grower, Cherri Global, has been placed into liquidation after failing to raise capital. According to industry sources, this does not come as a surprise after a major change in ownership when they failed to pay back loans. This news comes five months after the sale of its read more

Terpenes are one of the most abundant and diverse natural compounds produced by plants. These compounds play various essential ecological roles, such as attracting pollinators, deterring herbivores, and protecting against pathogens. Despite their ecological significance, the evolutionary read more

This year marks the 70th anniversary of De Groot en Slot, a Dutch family business specializing in onion seed breeding and production. The company was established in 1955 through a merger between the horticultural companies of brothers Jacob and Cornelis de Groot and their brother-in-law Jan Slot. De Groot en Slot has a long-standing tradition of expertise in its field. read more

The 2025 edition of MyPlant & Garden has once again proven to be a cornerstone of the international green sector, drawing record participation and expanding its global reach. Held at Fiera Milano Rho from February 19 to 21, the fair welcomed over 810 exhibitors and nearly 27,000 visitors. read more

As a show of support, Anecoop, Spain's largest fruit and vegetable marketing cooperative, has announced the results of the 2023-2024 season at the headquarters of the citrus fruit cooperative COPAL, in the Valencian municipality of Algemesí, one of the areas most heavily impacted by the severe storms. read more

Egypt, the world's leading date producer with an annual output of 1.87 million tons, exports only two percent of its production. This figure highlights the potential for expansion. According to the Agricultural Export Council (AEC), date exports contribute $90 million annually, representing just one percent of the total production. read more

Minister of Agriculture Market Shivananada Patil informed the Legislative Council that an international standard commercial flower market will be constructed in Bengaluru to promote the sale and export of flowers, with approximately 40,000 hectares of flower cultivation in the state. read more

Thabile Nkunjana, senior agricultural economist with the National Agricultural Marketing Council's (NAMC) trade research unit, reports that 2025 marks a promising start for South Africa's agricultural sector. The country has secured new markets for grapes in the Philippines and apples in. read more

W lipcu 2024 roku Slappendel Greenhouses z Fenwick w Ontario skontaktowało się z firmą Bold Robotics, aby rozwiązać problem zatorów w procesie sadzenia roślin. Slappendel ręcznie umieszczał doniczki w tackach kieszeniowych i układał wiele palet wypełnionych tacami przed każdym dniem pracy. Spowodowało to niedostatek... read more

The season of the Sovereign Asparagus of Mirabella Imbaccari, an excellence of the Catania area, recognized nationally for its intense flavor and high organoleptic characteristics, started a few weeks ago. However, the uncertain climate is influencing the... read more

Po wprowadzeniu orzechów pili do Europy w 2024 roku przez firmę Pili Pi Nuts, ten egzotyczny orzech zanotował znaczący postęp w ciągu ostatniego roku. "Masłowy orzech pili jest teraz dostępny w kilku sieciach supermarketów i sklepach ze zdrową żywnością w Szwajcarii, we Włoszech, Niemczech i Danii" - mówi Ties Minnen z read more

Minister of Agriculture Market, Shivananada Patil, informed the Legislative Council that an international standard commercial flower market will be built in Bengaluru to boost the sales and export of flowers, with around 40,000 hectares of flower cultivation in the state. read more