Banana cultivation in Cyprus is facing a critical situation, according to farmers from Pegeia and Kissonerga, the only banana-producing regions on the island. The recent droughts have already put a strain on operations, but the potential disruption of the Mavrokolympos reservoir could be the final blow for growers. read more

The leading produce handler, Seeka Limited, is currently testing the Electrostack, a robotic stacker prototype, at their KKP packhouse. Designed and engineered by Sean Carey, an Automation Engineer at Electrodip, the Electrostack can stack 8 boxes per minute, providing labor, time, and cost benefits. read more

The demand for Moroccan peppers is unusually high this season due to production challenges in Europe. However, yields in Morocco are lower compared to last season, leading to an increase in prices. Amine Amanatoullah, a grower based in Agadir, provides insights on the market situation. "Production has read more

Renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly popular in agriculture as well. Investments in this area allow for reducing energy costs, which is especially important for larger farms with more extensive infrastructure - but not only. read more

Morel announces the arrival of Laurent Mossan as their new Business Development Director. With a Master's degree from L'Institut Agro Rennes-Angers, Laurent brings extensive international experience in the horticulture industry acquired in the Netherlands, Asia, Italy, and various other European countries. read more

Most of the bananas come from Latin America, but every week, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and Ghana also export this fruit to Europe. Jan Simons, operations supervisor at Eurofruitports in Antwerp, Belgium, explains, "We mainly transport palletized bananas from West Africa from the port to our terminal." read more

The Ukrainian berry sector is continuing to grow despite the challenges of war, thanks to new industry initiatives. One notable initiative is the Ukrainian Blueberry Growers Association, which has united 16 top companies in the sector, collectively cultivating 850 hectares of land. read more

Royal FloraHolland has secured its first Sustainability Linked Loan, where the interest rate is tied to meeting sustainability targets. This marks a significant achievement for the cooperative and forms part of the €210 million refinancing deal finalized last summer. read more

Tunisia is one of the world's leading sources of prickly pears, second only to Mexico. The country accounts for a third of the world's prickly pear production and is the world's leading producer of organic prickly pears despite facing tough competition. read more

Recent weather conditions in Greece have presented significant challenges for the hectare yield of strawberries, with production falling below the usual volume. Mr. Yorgos Karachalios, an executive at the agricultural cooperative Ilida, based in Varda, Ilia, stated: "Despite the decrease in volumes,... read more

According to the new regulation of the European Commission No. 2025/158 dated January 29th, the allowable level of residue of the active substance for acetamiprid in blackcurrants, raspberries, blueberries, as well as lettuce, pumpkin, and leafy vegetables

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Retail demand and home consumption are stable and showing an improvement, particularly due to the recent drop in temperatures. Trade in the food service sector has also improved post the bank holiday weekend. It is projected that over 70% of early Queen plantings in Wexford have been completed. As planting activities progress, growers... read more

Pest problems and adverse weather conditions in eastern Andalusia caused the sweet pepper campaign to end earlier in some areas. This led to limited deliveries from Spain in certain cases. The BLE reported a supply gap that could not be filled even with the start of the Dutch and Belgian seasons. read more

The wet weather in large parts of Southern Europe sometimes presents fruit importers with major challenges. "At the procurement level, we look back on a very difficult organic citrus campaign. In Spain, it was too dry in the summer, then too wet. After the floods in Murcia, we are again facing..." read more

Bako Sweet® is helping retailers enhance their sweet potato displays to boost sales this Easter. The brand aims to make this year a record-breaker by providing convenience, popular flavors, and a variety of options to customers across the country. Retailers should focus on creating vibrant, impactful displays. read more

The red endive Carmine, renowned for its sweet and nutty flavor, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Pierre Varlet, director of the Association of French Endive Producers (APEF) and co-breeder responsible for its promotion, reflects on this endive exclusively grown in French soil. read more

In the USA, there are often discussions about the nutritional value of potatoes, especially when comparing sweet potatoes and white potatoes. Potatoes USA addresses these misconceptions by emphasizing that both types offer similar nutritional benefits. Despite the media narratives, both types of potatoes are nutritious. read more

The late frosts, expected and feared, did not wait long to arrive: the sudden influx of cold air from the Balkans hit the Adriatic coast, peaking yesterday and partially continuing into this morning. As always in these cases, the actual damage to crops is significant. read more

North American citrus fruits are currently in peak season, particularly from states like California, Florida, and Texas. According to Alejandro Moralejo, CEO of Salix Fruits, "Domestic citrus products are leading the market due to favorable weather conditions and promising projections for both quantity and quality." This year, there is a strong supply of domestic fruits. read more

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From now on, the harvest of spring onions is in full swing again throughout the Gemüsegarten Pfalz. Traditionally, these are the first fresh vegetables to be grown outdoors in Germany. The very first spring onions from Germany's largest contiguous growing area for fresh vegetables were harvested. read more