The saga of the Chilean cherry containers blocked in the port of Nansha, China, has come to an end, as highlighted by the Argentinian news outlet mnews.com. After weeks of uncertainty, Chinese authorities have decided that all the fruit contained in the 1,300 containers, which was compromised, read more

Color Orchids, Inc. has acquired Floricultura Pacific, Inc., a Salinas-based grower specializing in pre-finished orchids for the North American market. Floricultura Pacific was previously owned by Floricultura Netherlands, one of the largest and oldest Dutch orchid breeders in the world. read more

Amit Chopde, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports, stated that despite favorable weather conditions for grape cultivation in India, this year's export volumes will be significantly lower. "The grape season in India is progressing smoothly this year, largely due to the weather. read more

Od ostatniego tygodnia popyt na warzywa szklarniowe znowu zaczął rosnąć w Flemish Elite Foods. Firma specjalizująca się w pomidorach Elite zauważyła wzrost sprzedaży wraz z początkiem Ramadana. "Słoneczna pogoda i początek Ramadana stworzyły silny popyt. Ludzie zbierają read more

Sunkist Growers acquired a minority stake in Sienz, a global provider of fruit and vegetable packinghouse technology. Through this strategic investment, Sienz took on the responsibility of providing essential parts, services, and continuous support to Sunkist's packinghouse equipment customers. read more

W połowie sezonu na awokado w Meksyku, źródła branżowe informują, że ilości z Michoacan są mniejsze niż początkowo oczekiwano. To również odzwierciedla się na rynku w USA, gdzie ceny utrzymują się znacznie powyżej 70 USD za karton (FOB Teksas) dla kalibru 48 przez większość czasu. read more

The abundant rainfall of the last few months is once again putting the agriculture of Romagna in crisis, already heavily affected by the floods of 2023 and 2024. read more

On March 12, Planasa held its first Meet & Greet Field Day at its R&D center in Cartaya, in the Spanish province of Huelva. Visitors from all continents attended to learn about the breeder's commercial strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry varieties, as well as the advanced techniques used. read more

Farmers in Bukovyna, Ukraine have begun planting potatoes, making use of the favorable weather conditions. Early-season Riviera potatoes are being planted under agrofiber in Vyzhnychchyna farms, as reported by the Chernivtsi Regional Administration. The region's annual potato production exceeds. read more

New plantings of yellow- and red-fleshed kiwifruit varieties are contributing to the growth of South Africa's kiwifruit industry. Although kiwifruit farming began in the country more than 25 years ago, the sector has historically faced challenges in developing a strong export presence. Recent efforts… read more

RedPop, the apple-shaped snack, continues to increase its sales in Europe and Asia. After the growth of this year, the plan is to double the quantities by 2028. The rebellious snack targeting young people. read more

José Luis Heredia, president of Progranada, stated, "It's been a challenging year. We've had volatile prices and logistics costs continue to be a determining factor. Profitability has been lower than in 2024, mainly due to an adjustment in global supply and persistent high transportation costs." read more

The apple season has been a mixed bag so far, but there are no significant complaints for Polish apple exporter Galster, says Mateusz Wajnert, head of sales for the company: "There is no reason to be overly optimistic about the current apple season, but simultaneously, we can't really complain." read more

The berry industry is thriving, with numerous opportunities for further expansion in the upcoming years. read more

South African raisin suppliers are aiming to produce a high-volume, quality export crop despite being affected by unusual weather conditions. read more

The different nutrients must be supplied to the trees at the right time of growth and development. Fertilization should be based on an analysis of the mineral content of the soil (based on soil samples taken in the fall) and an analysis of the elemental content of the leaves. read more

However, how can the shelf life of ultra-fresh products be extended? What are the influencing factors in the entire marketing chain - from harvest to transportation, to sales, and consumption? Which items are particularly focused on in both fruits and vegetables - read more

A new brand of healthy snack made from pitted dates has been launched in the UK, with a commitment to "disrupt" the market and compete with "over-processed" dried fruit options. read more

Furthermore, the CWC has received 14 million US dollars from the Regional Agriculture Promotion Program (RAPP), which are intended to be used over the next five years. read more

Produkcja kiwi w Południowej Afryce opiera się głównie na odmianach o żółtej pulpie, które wraz z nowymi nasadzeniami odmian czerwonych mają stanowić trzon przemysłu eksportowego w przyszłości.

In South Africa, kiwifruit production is mainly based on yellow-fleshed varieties, which, along with new plantings of red varieties, are expected to be the backbone of the export industry in the future. read more