The horticulture industry in Tanzania has received positively a new direct cargo flight to China, a route that will offer shorter shipping times for avocado exporters in particular. read more

Banana farmers in North Queensland have been heavily affected by over 600mm of rain falling in just a few days, with the full extent of the damage still being evaluated. read more

India's fruit and vegetable exports increased by 47.3% in volume from 2019-20 to 2023-24, as stated by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. This growth is attributed to financial assistance from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Department of… read more

“Fruit Logistica for us represents an excellent opportunity to listen to the needs of the horticultural industry and engage directly with its key players. It is also an opportunity to present our latest innovations dedicated to the central markets.

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From 3 to 6 June 2025, the annual Dutch Lily Days will showcase the world of lilies. This event provides breeders, growers, and trading companies with the chance to meet and share insights on the latest trends and advancements in the industry. The growing interest in lilies is evident at this event. read more

The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) has identified increased pest risks for mango farmers in Cambodia, with Oddar Meanchey province highlighted as particularly vulnerable. This region, along with Kampong Speu and Battambang, forms the country's mango-producing belt. The FAO study. read more

Throughout the month of January, the challenge that originated in the UK to educate consumers about a vegan lifestyle also took place in Italy. It's called Veganuary and involved some retailers operating in Italy who, in one way or another, have participated. read more

This week, the downward price trends in the onion market in Ukraine have deepened. Analysts from the EastFruit project have noted that despite many farmers holding back on selling onions last week in anticipation of higher wholesale prices, Ukrainian farms have now opted to begin selling. read more

Positive numbers for the White Onion of Margherita IGP. The excellent product from Puglia in 2024 recorded sales of 28,000 quintals, with an average price increase of 30% compared to 2023. read more

Na początku zeszłego roku zostało założone South American and African Fruit Trade Association (SAFTA) z celem stworzenia równych możliwości negocjacyjnych dla eksporterów, obiektywnej oceny produktów oraz edukowania ich na temat wymagań dotyczących wprowadzania ich produktów na rynek europejski.

At the beginning of last year, the South American and African Fruit Trade Association (SAFTA) was established with the goal of creating equal negotiating positions for exporters, objectively evaluating products, and educating them on the requirements for bringing their products to the European market. read more

Morocco has not yet adopted genome editing technologies such as CRISPR, but preliminary research is underway at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). Professor Valentine Otang Ntui believes that this technology has the potential to position the country as a leader in genome editing in North Africa. read more

To jest właśnie ten czas roku, kiedy przedstawiciele sektora świeżych produktów rolniczych gromadzą się w Berlinie na targach Fruit Logistica. Zespół FreshPlaza nie może się doczekać, aby ponownie zobaczyć wszystkich. W tym tygodniu nie będziemy publikować w czwartek i piątek, ale wrócimy w poniedziałek z wiadomościami z wydarzenia i oczywiście z kolejnymi informacjami. read more

Within the Agribologna Consortium, there is a reality that goes beyond the production of basil and aromatic herbs: we are talking about the Il Bettolino Cooperative in Reggiolo, in the province of Reggio Emilia. For 35 years, this social agriculture project has been offering a job opportunity. read more

There is a high demand for flowers grown in India leading up to Valentine's Day. read more

The floriculture industry produces non-edible agricultural products for the global market, while smallholder farmers produce edible agricultural products for domestic consumption, contributing to national food security. The purpose of the article is to explore the socio-economic impacts of these two sectors. read more

With the Grenoble Walnut PDO facing a major crisis since 2022 (overproduction and sales at a loss in 2022, followed by a sharp drop in production in 2023), the Interprofessional Committee of the Grenoble Walnut (CING) intends to use its presence at the International Agricultural Show in Paris to... read more

Australian farmers who are looking to enhance soil health have reported positive results after testing the biologically enhanced efficiency fertilizer (EEF) Fertica H+ before its official release on the market. ProdOz International has recently launched Seawin Biotech's Fertica H+ after successful trials of the granular compound. read more

The Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of South Africa, John Steenhuisen, announced that the country has regained market access to export fresh apples from South Africa to the Kingdom of Thailand. This market had been closed for approximately 16 years (from January 2008 to December 2024) due to... read more

Today marks the opening of the 32nd edition of Fruit Logistica, amidst expectations and uncertainties. Will it be a year of revival, or will the impasse continue in the face of the unstoppable rise of Fruit Attraction? During the days of the fair, we will try to find an answer to this question that concerns us. read more

Rijk Zwaan presents Kinino RZ F1 and Ausino RZ F1, two cherry tomato varieties suitable to meet the needs of producers for both spring and autumn/winter transplanting. These tomatoes stand out for their compact, robust plant with short internodes, capable of being grown with multiple branches. read more