The City of Minneapolis has officially started construction on North America's first city-owned biochar facility. The project's goal is to convert 3,000 tons of wood waste per year into 500 tons of biochar while also sequestering an estimated 3,700 tons of carbon dioxide, equivalent to removing nearly read more

Anyone taking the Sint-Katelijne-Waver exit can't miss it: the brand-new Aartsen facility. On Monday, May 19, the striking new building, covering 10,000 square meters, officially opened its doors. For those unfamiliar with Aartsen: the company has long been a leading name in the open fruit and vegetable sector. read more

With its crisp crunchiness and tangy, refreshing taste, Joya® is emerging as one of the stars of the spring-summer season in the produce department. An apple that breaks the mold and aims to dominate a period of the year, the spring-summer one. read more

The Port of Rotterdam, which is a crucial entry point for perishable goods in Europe, is currently experiencing congestion issues that are leading to delays in transit times. This is particularly impacting exporters from the Southern Hemisphere, such as Peru. The delays at Rotterdam are directly affecting the export of fresh produce from Peru, leading to longer logistics times. read more

Due to the frosts in March and April, according to Coldiretti Puglia, cherry production has dropped between 70 and 100% depending on the areas in the southeast of Bari. This is why "declaration of a state of emergency is necessary; but strict controls are also needed because... read more

Analysts from EastFruit have studied the impact of 2025 weather conditions on the sweet and sour cherry harvests in Eastern Europe and Turkey, which are significant exporters of these fruits. The region experienced heavy frost in April, resulting in a decrease in production. The extent of the damage varied, but the latest estimates are concerning. read more

Niespotykane w maju przymrozki uszkodziły zbiory ziemniaków w regionie Rivne na Ukrainie. Według miejscowych rolników, nawet uprawy przykryte agrowłókniną nie były w pełni chronione, a liście stały się czarne z powodu mroźnych temperatur. "Sytuacja z majowymi przymrozkami była trudna dla rolników. read more

More than 1,520 industry professionals from 77 countries attended the 2025 International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) Congress, held from May 8–10 in Mallorca, Spain. The event provided a platform for stakeholders to exchange insights, assess market trends, and discuss developments across the industry. read more

Pomimo trwających napięć geopolitycznych, Rosja nadal pozostaje głównym importerem mandarynek z południowokoreańskiej wyspy Jeju. Według Korea Citrus Export Corporation (KCEC), Rosja stanowiła 53% eksportu cytrusów z wyspy w ubiegłym roku, otrzymując 1775 metrycznych ton spośród ogólnej.

Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, Russia continues to be the primary importer of tangerines from South Korea's Jeju Island. According to the Korea Citrus Export Corporation (KCEC), Russia accounted for 53% of the island's citrus exports last year, receiving 1,775 metric tons out of a total. read more

"Na szczęście, nasze warunki pogodowe pozwalają nam produkować i zbierać winogrona przez całe 52 tygodnie w roku, zaopatrując zarówno krajowy rynek, jak i destynacje takie jak Europa i Stany Zjednoczone" - powiedział Nelson Filho, przedstawiciel Ibacem. "Eksportujemy prawie ten sam wolumen, jak ten który" read more

The cherry harvest started a few days ago in the hills of Cesena, beginning with the earliest varieties. According to price lists released by the Bologna market organization, wholesale prices range from €5 to €10 per kilogram, depending on the size and quality of the fruit. Loris Babbini from Le read more

Według Ramóna Fernándeza-Pacheco, regionalnego ministra rolnictwa, rybołówstwa, wody i rozwoju obszarów wiejskich, 60 procent strategii dla produkcji owoców i warzyw w szklarniach w Andaluzji zostało już wdrożone. Plan ten, zatwierdzony przez rząd regionalny, obejmuje read more

The new campaigns for apricots and melons have started: the sale of smooth variety has also begun. The Italian nectarine campaign has started early. Volumes are still low for peaches, Platicarpa or Tabacchiera cultivars. Demand remains low for watermelons too. read more

Vergers Cancel launched the cherry season last week with the Burlat variety. This is the first variety that consumers will be able to enjoy this week. "Cherries officially kick off the summer fruit season, and we are in a normal year in terms of the calendar. We usually start marketing the first read more

Ostatnio, firma We Prove Solutions (WPS) odwiedziła nową lokalizację Gebr. Valstar w Bleiswijk, aby zobaczyć instalację w akcji. WPS zapewniło kompletną automatyzację procesu dostawy w tej szkółce. Poprzez zautomatyzowanie prawie całego procesu, Valstar optymalizuje wykorzystanie dostępnej przestrzeni. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries has provided preliminary estimates indicating that Tunisia's summer stone fruit harvest for 2025 is expected to reach 251,500 tons, which represents a 2.8% increase from the 244,700 tons harvested in the previous season. This increase comes despite a slight decrease in cultivated areas. read more

British Tomato Fortnight (BTF) is back for the 2025 season, highlighting the outstanding quality, delicious flavor, and versatility of British-grown tomatoes. This year, the campaign will be at its peak between the 2nd and 15th of June, aiming to support UK growers and promote their produce. read more

With the arrival of warm spring weather, concerns about drought are beginning to arise among farmers. Reports from the potato industry indicate that rain is needed soon. The situation is already critical for onions and shallots, and organic grower Pieter Vandooren emphasizes the urgent need for rain. read more

Freight forwarders in South Africa are uncertain about the future of direct weekly sailings to the U.S., known as the American Express (Amex) service. This service, a partnership between Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has been running since 2019, providing. read more

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, Sakata inaugurated a new research station in Gaziler, located in the Kepez district of Antalya, Turkey. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Şakir Fırat Erkal, Antalya Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry; Dr. Hüseyin Çancı, Assistant Dean of the read more