Viet Tropical Fruit exports a variety of exotic fruits to the Middle East, with the main product being passion fruit, which they grow themselves. They have a consistent supply throughout the year. Other exotic fruits they export include dragon fruit, as well as red and white flesh varieties. Additionally, they export rambutan, durian, and lime. read more

The avocado Hass from Colombia is currently experiencing its peak market moment, establishing itself as one of the country's most profitable agricultural products. In 2024, exports exceeded $300 million, showing a 54.3% increase compared to 2023. This fruit has become a significant cornerstone in Colombian exports. read more

Today, February 20, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, will be in Madrid to attend a series of events and bilateral meetings with national authorities and representatives of the agricultural sector.

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The first batches of chrysanthemums have been harvested at Van Helvoort Company in Kenya. On the 2-hectare farm near Lake Naivasha, one hectare was harvested last week. This initial harvest is in preparation for International Women's Day. Pictured on the left are Henk, Henja, and Gert van Helvoort in Kenya, and on the right is the first spray... read more

A year ago, we were talking about how the potato price boom did not slow down purchases. Twelve months later, the situation remains unchanged. In fact, despite a further increase in consumer prices of almost 10 points - on top of the 30 points recorded in the transition from 2022 to 2023. read more

Australia has a year-round supply of avocados thanks to the wide range of climates across the country. The volumes are generally good for most of the year, with a lighter supply around January and February. "We are at the tail end of the Western Australian season and just commencing the North Queensland." read more

The Italian company Battaglio has established Agricola El Camino, a new joint venture pineapple supplier in Costa Rica. read more

The Italian company Battaglio has acquired Agricola El Camino, a major supplier of pineapples based in Costa Rica. read more

The Italian company Battaglio has established Agricola El Camino, a new joint venture for pineapple supply in Costa Rica. read more

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

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

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