For the first time in the democratic era of the South African government, the highly anticipated budget speech by the Minister of Finance, scheduled for today (February 19th), has been postponed for approximately three weeks. read more

Meal kits are becoming popular in the Netherlands as supermarket customers choose more affordable ways to have convenient meals. read more

As cultivation in Germany is limited by both climatic restrictions and high costs, imports from regions like North Carolina with more optimal conditions ensure a year-round supply. Thanks to important fiber and minerals, as well as many essential nutrients. read more

The Leaf-Marque certification (Linking Environment and Farming) is a globally recognized standard that ensures compliance with strict sustainability criteria in agricultural production, guaranteeing the protection of biodiversity, efficient resource use, and the... read more

The seminar "Understanding and implementing HACCP correctly", which can now be booked and viewed retrospectively, is aimed at employees in quality assurance in the fruit and vegetable wholesale sector. It provides a comprehensive overview of the legal requirements and the read more

Moroccan fresh fruit and vegetable grower-exporter Delassus is supplying avocados to UK retailer Sainsbury’s for the first time. read more

Veg and flower multinational Flamingo has appointed Rosalind Kainyah MBE as a non-executive director and chair of its Sustainability & Community Committee. read more

The Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters (Shaffe) has unanimously elected a new president and vice-president. read more

Hortifrut has obtained Leaf Marque certification for its farms in Morocco and Peru (Trujillo and Olmos), expanding coverage in the EMEA and America regions and significantly increasing the availability of Leaf-certified berries for European markets. read more

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Small tip: At the end of this page, you will find the link to the gallery where you can view the photos again individually and in full size at your leisure. read more

This price decrease is having a negative impact on one of the most important months for pomegranates, as 99% of exports are made between January and June, as reported by agraria.pe. read more

Ważnym kamieniem milowym dla eksportu rolniczego Indii było ułatwienie przez Agencję Rozwoju Eksportu Produktów Rolno-Przetwórczych (APEDA) pierwszych w historii komercyjnych próbnych wysyłek premium granatów odmiany Sangola i Bhagwa do Australii drogą morską. read more

The global horticultural sector will once again gather to explore the latest innovations and strategies to protect plant breeders' rights at the CIOPORA AGM & International Congress. This year's event, scheduled for April 5-9, 2025, will be held in Kunming, China, and will focus on the. read more

A new R&D program aimed at increasing the daily vegetable consumption of Australians by one serving per day is projected to contribute A$3.3 billion to vegetable growers and the supply chain. read more

During Fruit Logistica, Wiscomex ran a striking trade fair promotion. The Dutch exporter of onions, potatoes, and garlic offered all foreign onion importers visiting its booth the chance to participate in a competition to win a free container of yellow onions. The draw was held on the final day of the fair by Muriel Halling. read more

Dole Italy continues its commitment to support various sports events in our country. This year, for the fourth consecutive time, the producer will provide its bananas to the athletes running in the half marathon in Naples, the event that will take place on the 23rd. read more

The mushroom sector in Europe plays a central role in supplying fresh mushrooms to the continental market, with 98% of domestic consumption coming from European producers. However, the recent introduction of EU Regulation 2025/40, which imposes strict restrictions on the use of single-use read more

Once considered exotic, avocados have now become a regular part of European diets, being used in various culinary dishes. The rising demand for high-quality avocados has raised questions about their origins and the possibility of cultivating them in new areas. In Mallorca, a region traditionally associated with potatoes, a shift is taking place as locals... read more

Fruit prices in Ukraine are continuing to rise in 2025, with some increasing by up to 80% compared to last year. The most significant price increases are observed in apples, pears, and mandarins. According to IndexBox, domestic fruit production decreased by 3-5% in 2024 due to summer droughts and increased irrigation costs. read more