At the United Selections showhouse in Nakuru, Kenya, three standout rose varieties are catching the attention of visiting growers and buyers. Elvis Musyoka, Sales Manager at United Selections, walks us through Hot Wave, Rise & Shine, and Nova Vita, three promising varieties that are gaining traction. read more

W pierwszej połowie 2025 roku import warzyw do Ukrainy na zupę borszcz osiągnął wartość 152,018 miliona dolarów, obejmując ziemniaki, marchewki, buraki, kapustę i cebulę. Dane Służby Celnej państwa (SCS) wskazują na znaczący wzrost importu ziemniaków o 7,9 raza, łącznie 121 606 ton, kosztując read more

South Africa sells approximately one-fifth of its macadamias to the United States. The industry organization Macadamias South Africa (SAMAC) has calculated that, according to reports in the South African media, imposing a 30% tariff on macadamias could result in annual losses of R460 million (25.7 million euros). read more

"Canada has the opportunity to increase investment in the Western Cape," was the main message from a significant meeting in Cape Town between François-Philippe Champagne, Canada's Minister of Finance, and Dr. Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development, and Tourism. read more

Global fresh fruit markets are currently experiencing significant structural changes, as indicated in Rabobank's most recent World Fruit Map released in July 2025. Although several trends from the 2018 edition persist, such as the high demand for blueberries and avocados, as well as the leading roles of the U.S. and Europe in fruit imports, there are also emerging developments worth noting. read more

The harvest of red, oblong tomatoes began on 12 July 2025 in the inland areas of the province of Foggia in southern Italy's Apulia region. It was a complex start, though not unexpected. Massimo Cardente, the sales manager of Carden & Leon Corporation, assesses the current campaign for quality. read more

In the landscape of solutions for the defense of vegetable crops, Syngenta is launching PERGADO® VEG, an innovation based on a simple yet effective principle: combining two complementary active ingredients to ensure broader and more efficient control of the main fungal diseases. read more

"What's most important is that we listen carefully to customers," begins Miguel Demaeght, Fruit Sales Manager at the BelOrta cooperative in Belgium. "Based on that, we must find products that are interesting and profitable for clients as well as growers. That can sometimes be a challenging task." read more

Vietnam's ambitions to reach an export target of US$8 billion in fruits and vegetables may fall short amid a rebound in early 2025. Challenges such as seasonal surpluses, inadequate processing infrastructure, and inconsistent adherence to international quality standards hinder sustained growth. read more

Inside a greenhouse in the village of Jarkynbaevo, Kyrgyzstan, rows of flowerpots stretch across the floor. Each one, carefully planted and nurtured by young farmer Jologon Kozhoshev, tells a story of return, resilience, and ambition. After years spent working abroad, Jologon came home to his village to pursue his passion for farming. read more

Avisomo and Coop Norway have officially started production at their new joint venture facility, which they are calling "Norway's first fully automated vertical farm." The project is designed to enhance food security and support climate-resilient crop production in a country where leafy greens are primarily imported. read more

Bulgaria has a long-standing tradition of urban greenery. The capital, Sofia, is renowned for its numerous parks, tree-lined boulevards, and close proximity to the Vitosha Mountains. Plovdiv, which is Europe's oldest city and Bulgaria's second-largest, is also recognized for its green spaces, including parks and gardens. read more

The wholesale food markets in Milan and Turin, which are undergoing major renovations to make the facilities more modern and provide better services, are suddenly facing strikes and protests organized by fruit and vegetable wholesalers, creating a 1970s-like atmosphere. Strike read more

If you are in charge of overseeing produce procurement, the question is no longer whether to import fresh fruit from Egypt, but how to do it efficiently, according to the European Business Review. Thanks to year-round sunshine, fertile Nile soils, and strategic shipping lanes, Egypt has become a major player in the industry. read more

Last week, there was a predominance of price increases for sunflower on the domestic market in Ukraine due to a similar trend in the export direction of sunflower oil, as reported by agronews.ua. Purchase prices for oil varied within the range of 25,500-26,300 UAH/ton EXW-plant. Some processors read more

Sezon cytrusowy na półkuli południowej jest w pełnym toku, a dostawy pochodzą z kilku krajów. „Obserwujemy bardzo dobrą jakość z Południowej Afryki, Argentyny i Urugwaju” - mówi Mark Lacey z Lange Farms. Kontenery z Południowej Afryki regularnie docierają od końca. read more

Sektor rolnictwa i ogrodnictwa w Flandrii czyni solidne postępy w zrównoważonym rozwoju, dzięki częściowo wsparciu finansowemu dla inwestycji rolnych z Flamandzkiego Funduszu Inwestycji Rolniczych (VLIF). Ostatnia analiza skoncentrowała się na inwestycjach dokonanych w latach 2016-2024, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem...

The Flemish agriculture and horticulture sector is making solid progress in sustainability, thanks in part to financial support for farm investments from the Flemish Agricultural Investment Fund (VLIF). A recent analysis looked at investments made between 2016 and 2024, focusing in particular on... read more

Jammu & Kashmir, India's northernmost region, remains an important hub for the country's fruit basket. While significant progress has been made in cold storage, grading, and packing infrastructure, the region's apple and soft fruit sectors continue to face disruptions, especially in the read more

Potato yields in Eastern Africa are facing challenges due to a shortage of quality seed, yet a new hybrid breeding initiative in Kenya seeks to address this issue. Led by the International Potato Center (CIP) and Dutch seed company HZPC, the One-to-One project is focused on creating adaptable potato varieties with better yields and disease resistance. read more

The La Unió Llauradora reported that severe thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds over the weekend affected around 8,000 hectares of crops in the provinces of Castellón and Valencia. Initial losses are estimated at over 29 million euros, a figure that could rise depending on the situation. read more