"It's not a bumper crop, but it's a stable, attractive, high-quality harvest that we're bringing in," says Gabriël Viljoen, chairperson of the Orange River Producers' Association, referring to the harvest that is meeting expectations. The first target market is the pre-Christmas market in Europe, which has been evident for the past two months. read more

Romanian people have a tradition of buying flowers on holidays, and they have several occasions to do so, such as Names days or Romanian Valentine's Day (24th of February) which is called Dragobete. In March, there is another reason to buy flowers as the country celebrates the Spring festival on the 1st of March. read more

iSuccosi once again confirm themselves as one of the most beloved orange juice brands by Italians, winning this year's prestigious quality award, the QUALITY AWARD 2025, now in its tenth edition. The QUALITY AWARD is given to widely consumed products. read more

The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) has conducted an analysis of the potential impacts of the European Union's proposed changes to maximum residue levels (MRLs) on South African agriculture, specifically focusing on table grapes and other crops. These adjustments are a part of the EU's Green Deal initiative. read more

The conference promoted within the Novarancia Project, measure 16.1, on Innovative Technologies and Sustainable Citrus Farming took place on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the Conference Hall of CREA in Acireale. The event saw a strong participation of professionals, producers, university professors, and stakeholders. read more

"Osiągnięcie wzrostu cen w tym sezonie pomimo rekordowego zbioru jest naprawdę godne uwagi" - mówi Adriaan van Belzen z Daily Onions. "Jest już sześć miesięcy w trakcie sezonu zbiorów 2024, a jak zawsze, ostateczne tygodnie eksportu będą wyjątkowe. Oczekuję, że dane eksportowe" read more

W obliczu eskalacji zagrożeń dla rolnictwa, takich jak globalne ocieplenie, susza i choroby roślin w południowych regionach Włoch, nowa inicjatywa start-upu założona przez Andreę Ortenzi, byłego menedżera telekomunikacyjnego, zyskuje uwagę. Ortenzi, zainspirowany wykorzystaniem Opuntia ficus, powszechnie znanego read more

The pear industry has become quite complex, but La Grande Bellezza italiana, Italy's first fruit and vegetable network, remains dedicated to a sector that has been a driving force for the industry. "Italian pears," says founding member Leonardo Odorizzi, "boast unique characteristics." read more

Freshuelva, the Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters of Huelva, has announced its area estimate for the 2025 season, noting a 4% overall increase in the area dedicated to berry cultivation compared to the previous year. This growth is attributed to the resurgence in raspberry cultivation. read more

Firma Alzarro Dönerworld zmienia kebaba döner, oferując konsumentom możliwość zakupienia świeżej wersji do zabrania i pieczenia w domu z chłodzonych stoisk i przygotowania jej w domu. Wykonany z świeżych składników takich jak sałata, kapusta, cebula i pomidory - przetworzony bez konserwantów. read more

Commercial Cold Holdings (CCH) Cold Storage officially opened its Greenbushes facility in Gqeberha on December 5th, with the goal of boosting the agricultural and logistics sectors in the Eastern Cape. The facility is specifically designed to improve export capabilities and meet the growing need for cold storage. read more

"Kampania hiszpańskiego białego czosnku przynosi obiecujące wyniki w tym roku. W porównaniu do ubiegłego roku, obecne ceny wzrosły o około 10-15%, odzwierciedlając zauważalną poprawę jakości produktu w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem. Popyt na rynku również jest silny, z pozytywnym spożyciem." read more

The Greek chestnut market is already experiencing a shortage of Greek chestnuts before the first week of December is over. This situation is making space for Christmas imports, as nearly all Greek cooperatives have sold out their supplies. This shortage also applies to A.C. Kapa, located on Mount Paiko in northern Greece. read more

The Drewry WCI composite index rose by 6% to $3,533 per feu. This is 66% lower than the previous peak of $10,377 in September 2021, but 149% higher than the average of $1,420 in 2019 (pre-pandemic). The year-to-date average composite index stands at $3,958 per feu, which is $1,104 higher than the 10-year average. read more

Aby osiągnąć hiper-specjalizację w danym sektorze, należy zainwestować znaczne środki. Dokładnie to zrobiła firma F.lli Candiano, z siedzibą w Ispicy (Sycylia). We współpracy z Bulltec firma opracowała technologię dedykowaną wyłącznie do uprawy cukinii. read more

Chilean garlic is gaining more significance in international markets, particularly during periods of scarcity. This year, the weather has presented both obstacles and chances for Chilean garlic. "Having registered 800 chilling hours, as opposed to 400 in the previous year, the product has. read more

Located behind the 10th sideline in Milton, Ontario is Brownridge Greenhouses, a wholesale grower that has been supplying independent garden centers and retailers with a wide range of perennials, annuals, herbs, and vegetables for over fifty years. Variety is Brownridge's calling card. read more

While February is known as the month of Valentine's Day, March is recognized as Women's Day. This year, Mother's Day in the UK was observed on March 10. Fortunately, Women's Day appeared to be a successful day for businesses this year. However, more events unfolded in the first part of the year. read more

The port dock workers in India have announced an indefinite strike at all major ports starting on December 17, 2024, if the government does not implement wage revisions and productivity schemes by December 15, 2024. In September 2024, the labor federations postponed a planned strike. read more

With the beginning of the winter season, RedStar is launching year-round beef tomatoes under its own brand name, Mayra. These premium tomatoes are cultivated in Morocco during the winter and in RedStar's Dutch greenhouses during the summer. The tomatoes are subsequently packaged using their cutting-edge packaging technology. read more