Morocco is consistently increasing its sweet pepper export program, achieving a new record for the fifth consecutive marketing year, as reported by EastFruit. In the marketing year 2024/25, which spans from October to September, sweet pepper exports reached 189.2 thousand tons, resulting in export revenue of US$240 million. read more

Australia is home to over 1,800 orchid species, many of which are not found anywhere else. However, these unique plants are increasingly threatened. For research scientist Dr. Heidi Zimmer, her favorite orchid changes over time, but currently, it is the Common Onion Orchid (Microtis unifolia). "It's small and underrated," she says. read more

The prices of cucumbers have increased significantly over the past week. By the end of week 49, auctions organized by the Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives, VBT, reported an average price of over €1.27 per cucumber. This is an unprecedented level, matching the record previously set in week. read more

"The agricultural war is brewing," declared Annie Genevard on December 8th at the inauguration of the Conferences on Food Sovereignty, urging for a "Great Awakening." The objective is to develop a 10-year production strategy for France to "regain its food sovereignty." The majority of farming unions are... read more

The 2025 melon campaign will be remembered as one of the most complex in recent years: a journey marked by unpredictable weather, intermittent consumption, exceptional peaks, and challenging phases to manage both from a production and commercial point of view. Truly understanding its scope, read more

Over the past decade, cherries have become Chile's leading crop, with exports increasing from $12 million to over $1.8 billion by 2025. This expansion is driven by favorable climate conditions, advances in agricultural technology, and robust Asian demand, particularly from China, which holds the. read more

To Mr. Thanasis Liakopoulos, manager of the Greek packing company ALKA from Nevrokopi, Greece's most important potato-cultivating zone, it seems that it is not a good season underway for Greek potatoes. "Stocks are still very high at the end of the first third of December, more than 50%. Sales are." read more

Ceny słodkich ziemniaków z Karoliny Północnej są nieco niższe w porównaniu do tego samego czasu zeszłego roku. "Ceny są nieco niższe, ponieważ w tym roku jest większe dostępne zaopatrzenie. Będzie również więcej dostępnych ziemniaków, gdyż zbiorów będą lepsze i większe zapasy podczas lata" - mówi Matt Solana, wiceprezes. read more

PPM Technologies, a member of Duravant's Food Sorting and Handling Group, has launched the third edition of its FlavorWright All-in-One seasoning system. This unit is a compact, portable solution that can apply both liquid and dry seasonings continuously during processing for items such as. read more

Nearly 50 hectares of a new cherry orchard have been planted in Volyn, Ukraine, on the farm "Hayenka," which previously focused on grain and oilseed crops. Co-founder Taras Shcherbliuk noted that despite challenges caused by the war, higher fuel and fertilizer costs, disrupted supply chains, and... read more

Egyptian exporters of cauliflower and broccoli have been steadily increasing their market presence in the UK for the fourth season in a row, as reported by EastFruit. In the 2024/25 marketing year, which runs from October to September, the export volume hit a record 879 tons. The export value surpassed US$3 million. read more

Renetta DOP, the renowned apple from Val di Non, is once again at the center of a major initiative to support research, prevention campaigns, and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. Following the positive experience started in May of this year, Melinda and the AIRC Foundation... read more

The artichoke harvesting season is now in full swing in Sardinia, with the Spinoso, Tema, and Romanesco varieties being currently harvested. Salvatore Lotta, sales manager at OP Agricola Campidanese, provides a very positive evaluation of the progress of the 2025/26 artichoke season. read more

FreshCap Farms, co-owned by Freddie Kirsten and Noud Visschers, is solidifying its position as one of South Africa's leading diversified exporters of fynbos cut flowers. With offices in South Africa and the Netherlands, the company exports to 39 countries, serving various markets. read more

The agroservice provider Niadagi Group is evaluating the potential for blueberry cultivation in Eastern Georgia. Founder Nikoloz Didebashvili discussed the opportunities presented by modern production systems, such as potted blueberry cultivation, on the Business Morning program. Georgia currently has read more

The Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Agricultores y Ganaderos (COAG) of Almeria announced that starting today, Tuesday, December 9, farmers can apply for compensation aid for greenhouse pepper farms severely impacted by the Thrips parvispinus pest, one of the most damaging pests in the region. read more

The Peruvian mango sector is currently experiencing one of its most challenging seasons in recent years. According to an anonymous Peruvian exporter, the situation is marked by domestic prices not aligning with international market conditions, issues with fruit maturity, and tense social... read more

Sektor winogron stołowych rozwija się dynamicznie, a branża poszukuje genetyki, która upraszcza prace polowe, redukuje ryzyko i dostarcza wyjątkowe doświadczenie smakowe. "Nasza globalna strategia hodowlana pozwoliła nam zweryfikować istotne cechy i opracować odmiany spełniające te wymagania" - mówi. read more

"It is a challenging potato season. There are a lot of potatoes, and the quality is worse than last year," says Michiel Meijering of potato wholesaler Landjuweel. "I therefore expect many growers will be eager to get their product out of the sheds, because during storage the quality will not" read more

Thomsen is fully embracing PCR, advancing the company's goal to operate in a fully circular manner. Thomsen states that the new PCR range ensures high quality and a polished appearance. The pots are Cyclos-certified, indicating their excellent recyclability. read more