The English are crazy about rhubarb: this is what can be learned from a press release by Tesco UK. In fact, this vegetable, once used only sparingly in the making of desserts, is now gaining more and more favor among British consumers, who are using it as an ingredient for. read more

The rainfall that was recorded in Andalusia last week has caused several incidents in this autonomous region of Spain. There was a waterspout in Cadiz and even a tornado in the Seville municipality of La Algaba. However, overall, these rains have been very beneficial for the agricultural sector. read more

Samada Flowers is one of the growers of the spray chrysanthemum Kennedy from Dekker Chrysanten. "This snow-white beauty is renowned for its exceptional transportability, making it perfect for international shipping. Did you know that Kennedy is not just a stunning white chrysanthemum, but... read more

In 2025, Apofruit Italia, a Romagna-based cooperative that brings together 2,700 fruit and vegetable producers located in the most suitable areas of Italy, celebrates its 65th anniversary. For the occasion, the cooperative has organized five events that will take place between May and September. "We have planned not just one" read more

What started as a small trade fair has grown into a significant event for buyers looking for Ethiopia's wide variety of flowers, vegetables, and fruits. With a record number of exhibitors, a diverse range of products, and an increasing number of international visitors registering, the trade fair has become a prominent event. read more

From March 11 to April 11, FreshPlaza will be conducting an Editorial Special on the upcoming CPMA Convention and Trade Show in Montreal. The event is scheduled to take place at Palais des congrès de Montréal from April 8 - 10, 2025. Apart from the trade show, the event will also include a Retail Tour and networking opportunities. read more

This year's International Blueberry Conference provided industry with clear information. The blueberry market is continuously evolving, with high demand for the fruit. There is an opportunity for improved sales through market segmentation and the introduction of new product categories. read more

Since 2023, the USA has been importing more food than it exports, which represents a change from its historical trade surplus. Previously, there was a trade deficit in 2019 and 2020 during the conflict with China, and sporadically before 1960. read more

Routine inspections have revealed two shipments of ware potatoes from Poland testing positive for Ring Rot (Clavibacter sependonicus). The UK Plant Health Service is working together with Poland's National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) to track down the origin of the infection. Inspections and... read more

Flower farmer and activist Roisin Taylor NSch 2023 has released her Nuffield Farming report titled "Revival and Survival: Is the British Cut Flower Industry Prepared for a 2-Degree Warming World?," sponsored by the John Oldacre Foundation. During her scholarship, Roisin traveled to New Zealand. read more

This year's first organic cucumbers have been harvested at Vitensa. Jaap van den Berg, Commercial Manager at Harvest House, accepted the first box from Radu Stoica, Harvest Supervisor at Vitensa. This officially launched the Dutch organic season. "We are looking forward to a good and stable harvest," said Jaap van den Berg. read more

The beautiful weather last week resulted in a significant increase in the supply of cucumbers on the market this week. "In the past two weeks, we had decent volumes, but today there were even more cucumbers available. There were a total of about 80,000 packages at the auction." read more

Uprawiający są optymistyczni co do nadchodzącego sezonu ogórkowego na Florydzie. "Jesteśmy w połowie procesu sadzenia na wiosenny sezon i na razie wszystko wygląda dobrze" - mówi Hank Scott z Long & Scott Farms. "Pogoda była doskonała, w przeciwieństwie do jesieni." Sadzenie dla plantatora odbywa się w. read more

The consumption of avocados in Italy is rapidly growing year after year, to the point where we can talk about a real green revolution in line with a global trend that continues to strengthen. Although our country has not yet read more

Mpact, a packaging company in South Africa's paper and plastics sector, is shifting its attention back to opportunities in the fruit industry, despite facing larger economic difficulties. The company announced a 29.9% decrease in headline earnings per share to 323.6 cents but emphasized a robust... read more

On 1 January 2025, Frysk-Witlof officially became a member of the cooperative The Greenery. This collaboration aims to enhance the market position of both parties and work together to promote chicory on a wider scale, both domestically and internationally. Frysk-Witlof, located in Sexbierum, read more

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) chief executive Kate Scott pointed out that growers may be worried about the recent discovery of the Oriental fruit fly in Birkdale, on Auckland's North Shore. "Growers will be concerned because the Oriental fruit fly presents a significant threat to horticulture, as its larvae can pose a serious risk to fruit crops." read more

W LuBa Fresh w Venlo, w zeszłym tygodniu dotarły pierwsze kontenery z indyjskimi winogronami. Dzisiaj (poniedziałek) rozładowano kolejne dwa kontenery, a kolejne dwa mają przybyć w czwartek. "Indie ruszyły 10-14 dni później, i do tej pory odnotowano również spadek o 15-30% w dostawach. read more

Colombia has positioned itself as the top producer and exporter of cape gooseberries in the world, exceeding the $40 million mark in 2024 for the first time, with exports totaling $43.5 million. This represents a 9.4% growth compared to 2023, as reported by Analdex analyzing data from Dian. read more

Pursues sustainable fruit growing Vip, Association of fruit and vegetable cooperatives in the Val Venosta, which is achieved through a set of actions to ensure respect for nature and profitability at the same time. Economic sustainability. read more