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. read more

Saudi Greenhouse Management and Agri Marketing Co. (SGH) is collaborating with Topian, the NEOM food company focused on ensuring the sustainability of food systems, to set up the Horticulture Innovation Center (HIC) at the University of Tabuk. This state-of-the-art facility will function as a center for education and development. read more

Egyptian citrus fruits have made a significant impact in the Indian market, with Egypt becoming the top supplier of citrus fruits to India, representing 61% of total imports in terms of value, according to Amit Sharma, the owner of the Indian fresh produce trading company Fresko Fruits. read more

Obecnie panuje pozytywne nastawienie do jabłek we wschodniej Kanadzie. „Perspektywy dla jabłek są bardzo pozytywne dla większości Kanady, zwłaszcza dla Nowej Szkocji. Wschodnia Kanada ma obecnie dostateczne zapasy jabłek” - mówi Michael Van Meekeren z farmy Van Meekeren, dodając, że na całym kontynencie północnoamerykańskim obecnie panuje dobra podaż jabłek. read more

The Bulgarian Farmers' Association has raised concerns about the recent memorandum between protesters and the government, stating that it fails to adequately address the demands to protect Bulgarian agricultural production. "Limiting imports to only sunflower seeds is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to support our farmers and agricultural sector," the association said. read more

The production season for nectarines, plums, cherries, and other fruits from Dalian, China, is now underway. Due to a rapid temperature increase, these fruits entered the market more than ten days earlier than usual. They are currently available in large quantities and are expected to reach peak availability soon. read more

California Berry Cultivars, LLC (CBC) has announced the commercial release of two new strawberry varieties: Castaic and Alhambra. These varieties, along with CBC's existing Adelanto, Belvedere, and Alturas varieties, form a comprehensive portfolio that addresses important production challenges. read more

In Romania, the month of March is significant for two important celebrations. On March 1st, there is the traditional "Martisor" celebration, which commemorates the beginning of spring. This is followed by Women's Day on March 8th. These celebrations make March the peak month for the flower business in Romania. According to an analysis conducted by the company Frames, women are read more

Fruit became Thailand's leading agricultural export last year, generating a revenue of 6.51 billion USD, surpassing the five-year average of 5.86 billion USD. This constituted 22.6% of the country's overall agricultural exports, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO). Poonpong read more

Wietnam's market is slowly developing for both domestic consumption and export to countries like China, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. There is a growing awareness of the need to reduce pesticide usage. This trend was evident during the first two days of the ongoing Hortex tradeshow. read more

With the kiwi season now approaching its final stages, it's time to take stock of how the season has progressed. To do this, we have gathered the opinion of Moreno Armuzzi, Sales Manager of Jingold, one of the leading Italian companies in the sector. read more

A new company called Rokytne Berry has been launched in Rivne, Ukraine, with a focus on purchasing, sorting, and freezing wild and cultivated berries. The company specializes in processing raspberries, blueberries, as well as wild berries such as lingonberries, blackberries, and cranberries. Leveraging advanced technology, Rokytne Berry aims to deliver high-quality products to its customers. read more

The Agri-Food Market of Sardinia is opening up to innovation by experimenting with an e-commerce platform, designed to facilitate the purchase of fruit and vegetable products and expand the customer base. The project has already involved six companies and, if the testing phase is successful, read more

You have probably heard of Neom - the region being developed in northwest Saudi Arabia, one of the driest areas in the world - which has been described by Topian, responsible for creating sustainable food production methods for the city, as "more than a construction project". read more

Thurrock Council has approved a new 10-year Local Development Order (LDO) to enable continued expansion and job creation at DP World’s London Gateway Logistics Park. read more

ICTSI claims that the case is based on "flimsy allegations" that ICTSI should have been disqualified from the tender for the operation of the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 (DCT2) due to a misleading formality. ICTSI states that the allegations made by the unsuccessful read more

The greenhouse of the future will be implemented in a few years at the Flora Campus Westland in Naaldwijk. Here, companies, knowledge institutes, and governments will work together on system innovations for greenhouse horticulture. The HortiScience Innovation Centre (HIC) is located there. read more

The World Avocado Organization (WAO) has responded to this week's call by celebrity UK gardener Alan Titchmarsh to boycott the fruit, stating that avocados have been unfairly scapegoated. read more

The court case brought by shipping giant Maersk against International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) and South African rail and port operator Transnet is finally being heard in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court today (12 March). read more

This increase in turnover was made possible thanks to the efforts of the purchasing and prescribing departments in collaboration with the suppliers. After reducing prices on 2,000 items, resulting in savings of 650 million euros for customers, the company was able to continue filling the shopping basket with goods. read more