Vietnam's banana industry is experiencing significant growth, with a cultivated area of over 161,000 hectares producing nearly 3 million tonnes in 2024. The primary growing regions in the country are the Mekong Delta, Southeast, northern midlands, and Red River Delta, with the Southeast region achieving the highest yield. read more

Polityka, sztuczna inteligencja, podłoża, relacje, zintegrowane zarządzanie uprawami, praca, akwizycje, kwiaty, rośliny i opakowania. Oprócz licznych sesji edukacyjnych na Cultivate 2025, wiele można się nauczyć, przechadzając się po stoiskach targowych. Oto kilka interesujących spostrzeżeń i... read more

The British Carrot Growers Association (BCGA) is pleased to announce that its highly anticipated annual Demonstration Day will take place on Thursday, 2 October 2025, in Honingham, near Norwich. Visitors will be able to explore over 80 field plots showcasing both established and emerging carrot varieties. read more

The berry market in India is experiencing changing consumption trends, with an increasing number of consumers showing a willingness to try imported berries from various countries. Once considered a novelty, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries have now become popular lifestyle choices. read more

Recently, a delegation from the Municipality of Westland and Greenport West-Holland visited Almería, Spain, as part of a working trip focused on enhancing international cooperation in greenhouse horticulture. The visit aimed at strengthening ties with partners in southern Spain and exploring new avenues for collaboration. read more

Started in 2021, Abacate International entered the Indian market at a time when avocado consumption was still limited and largely unstructured. With a clear focus on a single product category, the importer has gradually built systems around sourcing, cold chain, ripening, and distribution. read more

The area dedicated to butternut squash cultivation in the Iberian Peninsula has decreased by 18% this year as a result of the prolonged rainfall in the months of February and March, which is the main period for planting the crop. The reduction in acreage is particularly significant in Portugal and Spain. read more

Vakhtang Bezhitashvili, the head of the Georgian Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association, expressed concerns regarding Georgia's visa-free travel agreement with the European Union. This agreement is linked to the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA), which is essential for economic cooperation. read more

"Wszystko to, że istniejemy, jest po prostu konieczne" - mówi Job van den Broek w poniższym wideo. Z bazy w Ridderkerk Job prowadzi firmę Job-AGF, specjalizującą się w skupie partii owoców i warzyw, które nie trafiają na półki supermarketów. "To wciąż dobre, stary sposób pracy ręcznej. read more

Martiforous Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) were found in Belgium, leading to a warning from the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FAVV). These beetles feed on the leaves, flowers, and fruits of over 400 plant species, such as corn, grapes, strawberries, and roses. read more

The weather in the Netherlands on Wednesday was not suitable for the beach, so there were no traffic jams heading to the coast. However, there is increasing congestion on the electricity grid, which was a hot topic discussed on Wednesday afternoon. read more

With the onset of summer, the demand for limes in Europe is on the rise, and currently, imports are flowing more smoothly in terms of logistics, although their prices are below average for this time of year. "After a first half of the year with below-average prices, we have observed a recovery in read more

"Crazy," "unique," "very strong," "the best season ever." This is how Mr. Diamantis Milinis, owner of the growing and packing company Sun Fruits, describes the current apricot season in Chalkidiki, the latest Greek growing region for this fruit. Chalkidiki is the only region in Greece that has read more

The export of Italian fruit and vegetables continues to grow. Fruitimprese's analysis of Istat data for the first 4 months of the year shows a 7.3% increase in the export volume of fresh fruit and vegetables and a 13.3% increase in value. This improvement is positively impacting the trade balance. read more

W strategicznym ruchu mającym na celu zdobycie rosnącego apetytu Indii na premium owoce, indyjski importer świeżych produktów rolnych i firma doradcza Scion Agricos nawiązały partnerstwo z nowozelandzkim producentem Bearsley Exports, aby wprowadzić na rynek indyjski nowy premium odmiany jabłek o nazwie NZ Rouge w połowie sierpnia. read more

"Definitely, this is a productive year," says Ruud den Boer, Commercial Director at the growers' cooperative Oxin Growers. However, this usually does not result in the best prices, and this year is no different. In a market update, he provides insights on various crops, including cucumbers and the current season. read more

The positive trend continues for summer fruit at the Cesena fruit and vegetable market, as confirmed by the usual weekly survey of the "Borsino," conducted in collaboration with Italmercati. "We are in the midst of local peach and nectarine production," explains Matteo Magnani. read more

With the progress of the South African citrus season, the amount of South African oranges entering the market has notably risen this week. Traders report that, of the South African orange varieties currently in supply, sour oranges are seeing relatively strong performance due to higher demand. read more

The shortage of produce caused by heavy rains and low spring temperatures in Murcia and Seville led to the melon and watermelon season ending with reasonable prices. However, the situation changed significantly with the start of the season in La Mancha. Despite the reduced production of melons and watermelons in the area, prices rose sharply. read more

After reaching peaks of €1.50 per kg in June, coinciding with the first open-field harvesting operations and high temperatures, the watermelon market has now somewhat stabilized, with prices ranging between €0.40 and €0.50 per kg, which are still satisfactory. The downside, however, is the yields, which are... read more