To Robert L. Guenther, manager of the Florida Tomato Committee, the current environment for produce is challenging due to uncertainty. This comes after the recent decision to temporarily halt tariffs on products entering the U.S. from Canada and Mexico for the second time, sparking discussions. read more

Ghana's vegetable export revenue reached $48 million in 2024, as reported by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), marking an increase from over $26 million in 2023. This information was disclosed by Mr. Raymond Rashid Kramer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GEPA, during the Israel trade conference. read more

Frullà is becoming Frullà Sport and is introducing the new Fruit Energy line (click here to learn more) to support athletes, and not only them, in facing daily challenges with natural and delicious products. There are 4 available flavors: Blueberry, Banana, Pineapple, and Mango. read more

Rising temperatures prompt currant growers to start the first treatments on their plantations. Unfortunately, as some report, the condition of currants is not very good after last season. Although the yields were lower compared to

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In the last ten years, the consumer price of strawberries has surged by 70%, but consumption, at least in the Hypermarket and Supermarket channel, has not been affected, remaining stable. On the contrary, in the last five years, there has been a sharp decrease in volumes in the traditional retail sector. read more

After a decade of progressive decline in domestic consumption and a 2023 that marked its historic low, mainly due to the strong inflationary pressure that affected household spending habits, 2024 sees a new development compared to the past: for the first time read more

Falcorrugated cardboard is an essential material in the supply chain of various sectors, especially in the agricultural export industry. In Brazil, where demand for packaging is high due to the massive production of fruits and other products, the supply of cardboard faces logistical challenges. read more

After years of global research and testing, Chrysal introduces Fyt 'n Fyx, a Sustainable Grower Program that offers customized customer solutions for both pre-harvest and post-harvest care. The Fyt portfolio includes proactive care products for promoting healthy flowers, while the Fyx products offer... read more

The Fall Creek Field + Forum 2025 event was held on March 11 in the Spanish province of Seville. It provided the company with an opportunity to present its new varieties from the Fall Creek Collection program and its upcoming selections. These all possess the characteristics that the company aims for in all genetic developments. read more

The year 2024 marks a new record for Italian exports of fresh fruits and vegetables, surpassing for the first time a value of 6 billion euros, with an increase of 5.3% compared to 2023. Volumes also increased, with exports reaching 3,751,017 tons (+9%). read more

Fresh Antalya's project manager, Buse Özbilek, recently went on a tour of the Balkan countries with the overseas visitor representative, Raghad Shvehneh. Their first stop was at a wholesaler center in Pristina, Kosovo. Shvehneh stated, "During our visit to Kosovo, we invited a couple ..." read more

The California Walnut Commission (CWC) is pleased to announce that it has successfully secured substantial funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support the growth of market opportunities and meet the increasing demand for California walnuts globally. The USDA has awarded the CWC read more

Chile is currently working on ensuring the access of fresh kiwis to the Vietnamese market. A Vietnamese delegation is anticipated to inspect and certify protocols in orchards and packing houses in April, as reported by Frutas de Chile. Miguel Canala-Echeverría, the general manager of Frutas de Chile, stated: read more

The season for tunnel farming has already started in Poland. However, it's worth getting to know the farm of Cornelius Gerbert located in the North Rhine-Westphalia region near Münster in Germany. He has been growing strawberries there for 35 years. Initially, it was only plantations. read more

Berries production in Greece has been growing steadily over the past five years, with an increasing number of farmers choosing to cultivate these crops. "Up until 12-13 years ago, Greece primarily focused on growing strawberries as the main type of berry. However, a few growers began to explore other varieties of berries during that time. read more

The beginning of the asparagus season is always eagerly anticipated. Restaurants, in particular, enjoy featuring the first asparagus on their menus. This results in a busy period for catering wholesalers like Flemish Square Melon. "Volumes are still limited, but we're now delivering every." read more

India, the world's third-largest citrus fruit producer, has expressed interest in cultivating the Tang Gold mandarin in the country. A trade delegation, led by Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Transport, and Vilas Shinde, President of Sahyadri Farms, visited Spain to learn about innovations. read more

Mercadona has become the fourth-largest retailer in Portugal after experiencing the highest market share growth in 2024 in the country's grocery market. According to data from Kantar published by the daily Expansion, the Spanish chain increased its market share by 1.1%. read more

Waterman Onions has expanded beyond its original purpose as an onion packaging facility. This was highlighted by the introduction of the Waterman Food Group at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. In addition to Waterman Onions, the group also consists of companies such as Faiafood, Sawari Fresh, JAWA Food, BioCrops, and Holland Cambridge Farms. read more

W tym odcinku programu Slow Flowers, gość dzieli się jedną wersją narracji na to, jak mogłaby wyglądać "rozdział drugi" uprawy kwiatów. Po 8 latach intensywnej miejskiej uprawy kwiatów i projektowania florystycznego w Filadelfii, Cassie Plummer z Jig-Bee Flower Farm wyrwała korzenie i przeniosła się do... read more