South American table grape growers had a successful 2024 season with prolonged high prices in the U.S. Consequently, Peru and Chile shifted their focus to the U.S. market for this season and reduced shipments to Asia and other international markets. However, this change in direction has unfortunately led to a shortage of South American table grapes in Asia and other global markets. read more

Francja, znana z uprawy ponad 100 odmian jabłek, utrzymała stosunkowo stabilne poziomy produkcji pomimo wyzwań stawianych przez zmiany klimatyczne. Unikalny klimat i żyzna gleba kraju tradycyjnie wspierały różnorodność odmian jabłek. Jednak zmieniająca się globalna pogoda. read more

The cherry sector in Chile, which is a significant contributor to the country's export economy, is encountering challenges in the 2024 season. Exports have exceeded US$ 3 billion, with China being the main market. Nevertheless, a 50% decrease in prices in the Asian market has caused worries among agricultural stakeholders. Despite a 55% read more

In calendar week 8, the first Hayward kiwis grown in Turkey arrived in Germany. "Due to the extreme weather fluctuations during the growing season in the Yalova growing region, south of Istanbul, there has been a significant decline in volume this year. In some plantations, not even a third of read more

The first participation in Fruit Logistica 2025 appears to have helped strengthen the presence of the newly established producer organization Tenute Zuccarella in key markets for the premium segment, such as Italy, Germany, and Great Britain. "We saw a significant increase in requests for..." read more

The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka celebrated its 50th anniversary with a fruit feast for its 68 elephants. The animals indulged in pineapples, bananas, melons, and cucumbers, while visitors were served milk rice and traditional sweets. Established in 1975, the orphanage has been successful in its mission. read more

That is the slogan of Javoy Plantes, one of the leading producers of climbers and clematis in France. Recently recognized with the Certificate of Merit by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) at IPM Essen 2025, the nursery also embraced the société à mission status. read more

Trzy lata temu Enza Zaden z dumą ogłosiła otwarcie nowego Centrum Innowacji Pijnacker, nowoczesnego obiektu zaprojektowanego do prezentacji najnowszych osiągnięć firmy w portfolio HREZ. Dziś Centrum Innowacji nadal dostarcza klientom wglądu w portfolio Enza Zaden. read more

Do 2013 roku klasyfikacja i pakowanie cebuli w Nationwide Produce były zlecone na zewnątrz. Wraz z rozszerzeniem obszaru Richmond Farms i działalności rolniczej grupy producenckiej, inwestowanie w wewnętrzny zakład produkcyjny cebuli stało się logicznym krokiem. Na terenie obiektu został utworzony nowoczesny zakład.
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Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of Emirates Airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Astral Aviation, an African cargo airline, to enhance global trade connectivity to and from Africa. The partnership aims to leverage the networks and expertise of both airlines to support... read more

The now Egyptian garlic season has just started, with production volumes expected to be high, as is typically observed every two seasons—unlike last year's lower yield. Mohamed Shaaban, the CEO of Garlico, stated: "We commenced the 2025 season on February 20 by sending shipments of fresh green garlic to Europe, and. read more

Last week, the conference "Plant defense between past and future" was held, organized by Giornate Fitopatologiche with the sponsorship of DISTAL (Department of Agri-Food Sciences and Technologies of the University of Bologna). The event represented an important opportunity. read more

Agrintesa has been officially recognized as one of the most innovative Italian companies, receiving the prestigious "Innovation Leader 2025" seal. The ranking, compiled by Corriere della Sera and elaborated by the research company Statista GmbH, selected the entities. read more

The Dounan Flower Market, Asia's largest fresh-cut flower trading market located in the southwest Chinese city of Kunming, experienced a 5% increase in flower transaction volume last year, reaching 14.18 billion stems. In 2024, the market achieved a transaction value of 11.57 billion yuan (approximately US$1.61 billion), leading the country in flower trade. read more

On the 18th and 19th of the month, approximately 400 representatives from the international logistics industry gathered at the Millerntor Stadium of the Sankt Pauli football club as part of the Hamburg Logistics Days (HLT). Alongside the supporting agenda, the attendees, consisting of read more

Germany is one of Europe's leading importers of fruits and vegetables. In 2023, Spain was its main supplier of lettuce, cucumber, citrus fruits, melons, watermelons, and stone fruits; the Netherlands was its main supplier of potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, grapes, bananas, and pineapples; and Italy was also a significant supplier. read more

Dzięki międzynarodowemu popytowi pitahaya jest jednym z najszybciej rosnących produktów w Ekwadorze. Powierzchnia upraw wzrosła z około 1 500 hektarów w 2021 roku do 8 146 hektarów obecnie. Główne obszary uprawy znajdują się w Amazonii, konkretnie w kantonie Palora, prowincji Morona. read more

Biosensors can help enhance plant strength: these sensors provide early signals about crop stress, growth stagnation, or potential threats from diseases or fungi. Although the use of these sensors is still in its initial stages, the potential benefits are significant. When biosensors detect... read more

The Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, who spoke yesterday at the Agrifish council in Brussels, urged the EU Commission to avoid new agricultural tariffs from the United States, emphasizing the damage it would cause to both economies, as reported by. read more

A special two-part session was held at the Fresh Produce Forum during Fruit Logistica, focusing on groundbreaking innovations in fresh produce and discussing how advanced technologies and breeding techniques could influence the category in the future. read more