He pointed out that the increase in the shipments of this fruit to $931,000 for exports in 2024 compared to $182,000 in 2023 is evident. "This upward trend indicates a growing preference for the fruit in key markets and read more

Over 1,000 schoolchildren in South Wales learned firsthand about the connection between farming and food at an event organized by the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society. read more

Zespri's first charter shipment of the 2025 New Zealand kiwifruit season has set sail from Tauranga, heading to Shanghai. read more

The citrus industry in South Africa is currently facing uncertain times, but it is poised for growth as long as market access opportunities are taken advantage of and logistics challenges are promptly addressed. read more

Discount supermarket Aldi and Too Good To Go, a mobile app and marketplace that connects consumers with local restaurants, cafes, and stores to purchase surplus food at a reduced price, are offering shoppers the opportunity to win a year's supply of Too Good To Go Surprise Bags before Food. read more

The sales campaign started in October, as RedPop® returned to the Asian markets. In Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, and India, the sales points shone in vibrant red and skillfully showcased the small apple during in-store tastings. read more

This congress offers a unique combination of commercial strategy and scientific research. The congress aims to provide a platform for networking and exchanging information on research, cultivation, and commercialization of strawberries for the fresh market. read more

Despite these successes, the season left a bitter aftertaste. The first few weeks started off well, and the response at many markets was satisfactory. However, as the season progressed, the situation became increasingly complicated. The Chinese market, from which more than 90% read more

The Kowhai is expected to arrive in Shanghai at the end of March. Zespri's second chartered ship of the season - the Oriental Iris - also sails to Tokyo in week 11, where the season is in full swing. read more

The category of citrus fruits has developed particularly well: 18.8% more quantity was exported in 2024, with the value increasing by 11.4%. Dried fruits and nuts also performed positively in 2024, with a 13.7% increase in export quantity, although the value only increased by 0.3% - one point. read more

"Water - the most valuable foundation of our production" was the title of an event organized by the Fresh Produce Forum at FRUIT LOGISTICA. It focused on climate change and the challenges it poses for the water supply in agriculture. read more

The leading New Zealand retail co-op Foodstuffs held its annual National Partnership Awards on 5 March, recognizing the contributions of its supplier partners. read more

The second edition of Fruit Attraction São Paulo will take place from March 25 to 27 at the São Paulo Expo, solidifying this event as a key meeting place and business platform for the fruit and vegetable industry. Brazil, the world's third-largest fruit producer, currently holds the 23rd position in the global rankings. read more

Zespri's first charter shipment of the 2025 New Zealand kiwifruit season has departed from the Port of Tauranga, bound for Shanghai. The vessel, Kowhai—named by Zespri in 2020—is carrying approximately 1.2 million trays, or 5,400 tonnes, of SunGold kiwifruit, along with 16 containers. read more

Cabinet Secretary of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, has confirmed that Kenya will continue to enforce the ban on exporting raw macadamia nuts. This decision is intended to safeguard more than 200,000 jobs and strengthen local processing capacities. Kagwe emphasized that lifting the ban would have a detrimental effect on the industry. read more

The March rains in the province of Almeria have been favorable for certain woody crops and cereals but harmful to watermelon, melon, cauliflower, and broccoli. ASAJA Almeria is closely monitoring the situation and emphasizing the importance of having agricultural insurance to cope with these challenges. read more

Created by breeder Sakata®, who has successfully introduced it in Spain, Portugal, France, and in Northern European countries, broccoli Bimi® started its first marketing season of the Italian product in late 2024, cultivated in two of the regions with the highest vocation for it. read more

With an increasingly significant impact on farm productivity, Dari Ecomeccanica continues to pave the way for growth in the field of agricultural mechanization. Today, over 70% of producers in the Piana del Sele region in Italy, recognized as the world's hub for the fresh-cut sector, rely on their services. read more

The holenderski rząd planuje opracować krajową strategię dotyczącą dronów, której celem będzie zmniejszenie zależności Holandii od zagranicznego sprzętu i oprogramowania. Strategia będzie skupiała się na pięciu kluczowych sektorach, w tym rolnictwie i ogrodnictwie, gdzie wykorzystanie dronów może być przyspieszone. Holenderski magazyn Nieuwe read more

The tomato supply chain takes center stage at Macfrut during the third edition of Red Planet. Scheduled to take place at the Rimini Expo Centre from Tuesday, May 6 to Thursday, May 8, the event promises to be a comprehensive experience, bridging the gap between the field and the consumer. read more