Accordingly, in the first eleven months of 2024, mainly fresh or chilled asparagus was shipped, reaching 29,206 tons, which represents a decrease of 7.8% compared to the same period in 2023. This product accounted for 35.49% of the total. read more

Some of the highlights of the trade fair this year include: read more

Out of the almost 218,000 tons of tomatoes that Poland imported during this period, around 40% (more than 84,000 tons) of the shipments came from the Netherlands. The peak month for Dutch deliveries was May 2024, when nearly 15,000 tons were exported to Poland. read more

Premier of New Zealand has revealed the government's strategies for the future of the New Zealand science sector and Crown Research Institutes (CRIs), including Plant & Food Research. read more

The first harvest of Norwegian-bred variety, QTee pears, took place in Australia in January this year - slightly earlier than anticipated, thanks to ideal growing conditions in Victoria and South Australia. read more

Freshmax Group, a prominent company in the fresh produce industry in Australasia, has announced that it has been acquired by Roc Partners, an alternative investment manager based in Sydney. read more

India's IG International has recently received its first shipment of premium cherries from Chile. The container, provided by grower-exporter Subsole, arrived in Mumbai on 22nd January. According to a statement from IG International, sales have been booming since then, with Indian consumers reacting positively to the fruit. read more

Badanie z Uniwersytetu Connecticut ujawniło nowatorskie postępy w hodowli trzech różnych odmian roślin, które obiecują podnieść poziom ogrodniczy i krajobrazowy. Prezentowane rośliny to: Northern Bayberry, 'UConnam012' (Ground Hug) i 'UConnam165' (Low Scape). read more

The event, organized by the Association of Avocado Producers (ASOPROA) and the Valencian Association of Farmers (AVA-ASAJA), with the support of AgroBank and other companies, focused on challenges and opportunities. read more

"The mission of the Emilia Romagna Markets Business Network in the United Arab Emirates has concluded to the satisfaction of everyone. In just a few days, but filled with visits, meetings, and contacts - explains the current president of the Network, Gianni Indino - where we continued to lay the foundations for the" read more

Wyniki badania sfinansowanego przez Międzynarodową Radę Orzechów i Owoców Suszonych zostały opublikowane w czasopiśmie Nutrients. Badanie wykazało, że dłuższe spożywanie mieszanki orzechów może obniżyć ryzyko chorób serca u starszych dorosłych z otyłością lub nadwagą, co potencjalnie pomaga w... read more

The weekly prices of bananas in different countries show interesting fluctuations, with significant changes seen in Spain (ES), Ireland (IE), the Netherlands (NL), and Slovakia (SK). Comparing prices from the week ending January 12, 2025, to the week ending January 19, 2025, reveals varying trends. read more

Sezon egipskich pomarańczy Valencia zaczyna się punktualnie, z owocami już trafiającymi do magazynów pakowaczy. Według Mostafy Alego z Premium Sourcing, kampania eksportowa zapowiada się być bardziej udaną niż poprzednia, choć oczekuje się, że będzie trudniejsza i krótsza niż zazwyczaj. read more

A team from the Ministry of Agriculture is currently in Guatemala exploring new potato varieties with the goal of transforming the country's farming industry. Led by Minister José Abelardo Mai, the delegation is visiting potato farms in Poptún, Guatemala, to identify promising new potato varieties. read more

De Keur is a 90-year-old grower-exporter based in Ceres, who, for two generations, has been connected to Dutoit Agri through shared DNA. Situated high in the Witzenberg Mountains, where Koue Bokkeveld apples get their famous color, De Keur also cultivates a small portion of cherries to be packed under the Dutoit Cherry Time brand. read more

The Ragusa-based company Op Platinum is among the pioneers in the Italian agricultural landscape in the cultivation of nickel-free certified vegetables. A project that, as explained by Salvatore Astuto, the company's sales manager, represents a successful bet, the result of commitment and vision. read more

The packaging manufacturer Weber Verpackungen from Wickede/Ruhr (Germany) will introduce brand new paper sleeve options to attendees at IPM. The company will exhibit a diverse selection of packaging solutions for flowers, herbs, and salads at their booth. Visitors will have the opportunity to view the different options available. read more

The horticultural industry has grown accustomed to selling plant products in plastic pots. Studies suggest that 95-98% of these plastic pots end up in landfills every year. In response, Blackmore company has decided "This is enough" and has developed a plastic-free retail solution, called... read more

Vertical is a machine designed for harvesting leafy vegetables in bunches, and it was introduced to the market as early as 2022 by Dari Ecomeccanica, a company based in Eboli (Salerno). This innovation is notable for its customized cutting and harvesting system, which enables efficient harvesting of vegetables in bunches. read more

Według Moldova Fruct, tempo eksportu jabłek z Mołdawii nadal jest powolne pomimo znacznych zapasów. W grudniu 2024 roku wyeksportowano nieco ponad 6000 ton jabłek - skromna liczba jak na zazwyczaj ruchliwy okres przedświąteczny. Jest to porównywalne z miesięcznymi woluminami eksportu obserwowanymi podczas


According to Moldova Fruct, the pace of Moldova's apple exports remains sluggish despite substantial stock levels. In December 2024, just over 6,000 tons of apples were exported—a modest figure for a typically busy pre-holiday season. This is comparable to monthly export volumes seen during. read more