More sweet potatoes will be on their way from Brazil to Europe starting from next month to meet the increasing winter demand. This decision comes in the wake of last year's rain in Brazil affecting the harvest and causing a drop in exports. Cassiano Berol, representing the Brazilian exporter Agricola Plantar, stated, "Demand is... read more

Bollo's Piel de Sapo melon has been awarded the Flavor of the Year award for the ninth consecutive year. This makes Bollo one of the Spanish brands that has received this award the most, consolidating its leading position in agri-food. In addition, another of its star products, the Sweetheart, read more

With Chinese New Year just around the corner, there is always peak traffic for Belgian Fruit Valley. The company, which became part of BelOrta last year, has been working on promoting Belgian Conference pears to the Asian market once again. "The rush is carefully planned because we know that leading up to the holiday... read more

In 2025, Annatura, a company specializing in fifth-range vegetables, starts off on the right foot. Among the novelties, the launch of the new packaging stands out - which further enhances the strengths of the products - and has found success at Marca, the international fair. read more

A new and original way to introduce even the youngest to the consumption of fruits and vegetables was showcased at Marca Fresh at the stand of La Grande Bellezza Italiana, the business network that brings together six historic fruit and vegetable producers from the national landscape. read more

In 2024, the Netherlands exported agricultural goods worth €128.9 billion, marking a nearly 5% increase from the previous year. The growth was primarily attributed to price changes, although export volume also experienced a slight rise. Key exports included dairy and eggs, ornamental plant products, and meat. read more

The polski sektor warzywny odnotował wzrost eksportu między lipcem a październikiem 2024 roku, pomimo spadku konsumpcji krajowej, jak donosi Główny Urząd Statystyczny (GUS). Eksport w sektorze warzywnym (CN07) wzrósł o ponad 4% w ujęciu rocznym, napędzany przez read more

In an interview with Lavan Guardia, nutritionist Luis Zamora emphasized the importance of incorporating certain vegetables into daily meals due to their health benefits. Zamora highlighted the presence of sulforaphane in broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts, noting its role in reducing. read more

Morocco has successfully resumed its orange exports to the USA, following a significant decline in 2023, according to EastFruit. Impressively, in the first 11 months of 2024, Moroccan orange exports reached a new record high. read more

The volumes of broccoli and cauliflower are significantly lower compared to the same period last season. While there is a limited supply, there are no shortages, and prices remain high due to increased demand. The recent frosts in Murcia and Alicante have had a negative impact on the harvest of some products, including broccoli and cauliflower. read more

As the 2025 Lunar New Year approaches, the bustling Sa Dec flower village in Dong Thap Province is alive with traders, gardeners, and visitors preparing for the festive season. By the end of the twelfth lunar month, approximately 80% of the flowers in Sa Dec, one of Vietnam's most renowned flower villages, are sold for the upcoming Tet holiday. read more

Aranet is an environmental monitoring system developed by SAF Tehnika JSC, a wireless equipment manufacturer based in Riga, Latvia. Its wireless sensors, designed for remote monitoring of environmental conditions, optimize precision agriculture, especially for greenhouse growers and farmers. read more

Since early December, tomato prices have been increasing from a low point (reaching up to EUR2.20/kg), but last week the VBT median prices dropped again (to EUR1.77/kg for loose tomatoes and EUR1.67/kg for vine tomatoes). Prices are currently slightly above the five-year average. As for cucumbers, the situation is different. read more

Leonard Cohen's 1967 debut single, "Suzanne," references oranges from China, correctly identifying the country as the birthplace of the sweet orange variety, different from its bitter counterpart, with a history dating back at least 2,500 years. Nevertheless, the history of this citrus fruit is intricate, as it is a hybrid of wild origins... read more

Wydajność samowystarczalności żywnościowej w Eurazjatyckiej Unii Gospodarczej (EAEU) osiągnęła 92,2% w 2024 roku, według Marii Baygot, Kierownika Departamentu Polityki Agroprzemysłowej i Projektów Międzystanowych w Komisji Gospodarczej dla Eurazji (EEC). Pomimo silnej samowystarczalności w produktach takich jak mięso, zboża, i... read more

The Mediterranean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters' Association, led by Ferhat Gürüz as its Board Chairman, announced that Turkey's fresh fruit and vegetable exports reached 3.4 billion dollars in 2024. Gürüz emphasized that the association plays a key role in coordinating and managing the sector. read more

The NSG company, which specializes in researching and experimenting with new strawberry and berry varieties, has solidified its strong growth in Spain during the 2024-2025 season. 58 million plants of NSG varieties, including NSG 203-Marimbella, Melissa, NSG 207-Gioelita, and NSG 465-Rossetta, have... read more

While Rosy and Rob have stopped presenting their own floral displays and gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, they have remained involved in the show in some capacity. In 2024, Rosy mentored a young designer named Emma Tipping to create the UBS x RHS feature garden "A day in the life of a..." read more

The L'Ortofrutticola Cooperative in Albenga will participate in IPM 2025 (Hall 2, Stand A28) scheduled to be held in Essen, Germany from January 28-31, 2025, and in MyPlant & Garden (Hall 16, Stand C39), the fair to be held in Milan, Italy from February 19-21, 2025. During both events, the Cooperative will showcase its products and services. read more

The association expects that this year more and more products on supermarket shelves will be labeled with the origin marker introduced in 2024. "Our domestic agriculture produces high-quality and affordable food under the highest standards. read more