Fresh-cut flowers from Yunnan Province in southwest China are gaining international popularity, with exports increasing thanks to improved cultivation techniques, higher quality, efficient transportation, and innovative partnerships. Yunnan, also known as the "Kingdom of Flowers," produces a wide range of blooms that are in high demand worldwide. read more

Zgodnie z danymi monitorowania codziennego projektu EastFruit, ceny ogórków szklarniowych na ukraińskim rynku rosły przez drugi tydzień z rzędu. Jednym z powodów tej sytuacji jest zmniejszenie dostaw importowanych towarów w tym tygodniu.

According to daily monitoring data from the EastFruit project, prices for greenhouse cucumbers in the Ukrainian market have been rising for the second consecutive week. One of the reasons for this situation is the reduction in the supply of imported goods this week. read more

Food waste reduction company It’s Fresh has reached a major milestone by selling one million Rypen Case Liners since the launch of their second-generation ethylene moderating technology less than four months ago. read more

KWS Vegetables, a global leader in spinach seeds, recently hosted its open days from 11-13 February at its trial field in Miranda, Murcia. The Dutch multinational showcased new and improved varieties and welcomed customers from across Europe to its 20-hectare facility. read more

Sinclair showcased a timelapse of its compostable fruit labels at the recent Fruit Logistica event. The company reported significant interest in its Sinclair-T55 label since its launch in partnership with the Zespri Group at Fruit Attraction in October 2024, as the industry seeks to adopt more sustainable practices. read more

The total consumption of fresh vegetables in the Netherlands has decreased by 2% compared to the previous year. This information is based on data from YouGov (formerly GfK) as reported by GroentenFruit Huis. read more

Kaufland was able to recruit trade manager Jochen Baab for the purchasing department of the executive board. Baab has worked in various responsible positions in the food retail sector in recent years. read more

The fruit cultivation area also decreased, with 13,500 hectares, 14% below the level recorded in 2017. Around one-third of the total area was under organic management. Apples accounted for nearly half of the fruit area in the reporting year, with approximately 6,500 hectares. read more

Stakeholders in the export-oriented fruit value chain, along with the Western Cape Government and Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), have announced a new collaboration to improve operations at the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT). read more

According to the industry association Proarándanos, nine varieties account for 80 percent of Peru's blueberry export production. These include Ventura, Biloxi, Sekoya Pop, Rocío, Mágica, Atlasblue, Emerald, Rosita, and Sekoya Beauty. read more

Red and green California peppers reached prices of 1.70 Euros/kg to 1.40 Euros/kg, yellow California peppers 1.60 Euros/kg to 1.40 Euros/kg, green Italian peppers 2 Euros/kg to 1.70 Euros/kg, red Italian peppers averaged 1.80 Euros/kg, and green and red Lamuyo peppers 2 Euros/kg to 1.50 Euros/kg. read more

Ponad 6 500 ton kolumbijskich awokado Hass zostało sprzedanych przed zeszłotygodniowym Super Bowl, co stanowi wzrost o 350 procent w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem.

More than 6,500 tonnes of Colombian Hass avocados were sold ahead of last week’s Super Bowl, an increase of 350 per cent on last year. read more

South Africa's return to Thailand after more than a decade will be celebrated in mid-March when the first container of apples is unloaded in Bangkok. read more

"80% of these hectares are accounted for by nine varieties: Ventura, Biloxi, Sekoya Pop, Rocío, Mágica, Atlasblue, Emerald, Rosita, and Sekoya Beauty," according to the institution. And looking at the information, it becomes clear that Ventura, with 5,355 hectares, represents 26% of all varieties. read more

The Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture, Cem Özdemir, congratulates: "For 75 years, the Scientific Advisory Board for Agricultural Policy, Nutrition and Consumer Protection has been providing valuable analyses and food for thought. As a seismograph for future topics, it helps us..." read more

Chile has exported over 17,000 tonnes of fruit to South Korea so far in the 2024/25 season, which represents an almost 57 percent increase compared to the same period last year. read more

The Australian controlled environment agriculture specialist Stacked Farm has started construction on its second fully automated indoor vertical farm at Melbourne Airport. read more

An ongoing crisis in production costs and a lack of profitability in farming have once again resulted in a third of vegetable growers considering leaving the industry within the next year. More farmers are also indicating that they would exit the industry if offered a fair price to buy their farm, according to a new survey. read more

The vegetable industry in Australia is currently experiencing a crisis, with one-third of growers contemplating leaving the sector in the next year due to increasing production costs and low profitability. Many others have expressed their intention to exit if they were offered a reasonable price for their farm, leading to significant concerns about the future of the industry. read more

At the Dutch rose grower Porta Nova in Waddinxveen, Valentine's Day is always a special time. While the production of roses remains consistent throughout the year to maintain quality, the Valentine's Day rush brings additional hectic activity, particularly in sales and logistics. "For some departments, it is busier." read more