Just like in previous years, the second half of the Dutch onion export season started off somewhat quietly. However, according to Rinus Wisse of Wiscomex, there is no reason to be nervous. "The positive aspect is that we had strong exports up to week 52. The first three weeks of this year have also been positive," he says. read more

A survey conducted by independent auditing firms with each of CitrusBR's members, and later confidentially consolidated by an external audit, revealed that the global inventories of Brazilian orange juice, converted into FCOJ Equivalent, held by CitrusBR members on December 31, 2024, were. read more

North Yorkshire potato grower Tim Rooke has been re-elected as the chair of the NFU Potato Forum. Edward Backhouse, a Yorkshire potato and arable grower, has been elected as vice chair. Tim, who farms 240 hectares of potatoes, also cultivates crops on 400 hectares of his farm. He stated, "I'm delighted to." read more

Omics technologies generate huge amounts of data, known as "Big Data", and allow the study of biological systems at different molecular scales. The Laimburg Experimentation Center has been using these technologies for years. Researchers use them to read more

Smart agriculture solutions are growing, with a market worth 2.3 billion euros in Italy. The new integrated software for agriculture 4.0 is called Tyf (Trace your flow), which allows to manage not only field operations but also supply chain logistics. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry has officially recognized the Consortium for the Protection of the Piana del Sele IGP Cauliflower, following the registration of the Protected Geographical Indication in the Official Journal of the European Union on July 2, 2024. read more

Since last week, the new Mexican mango season has started at Aztec Fruits. "The Ataulfo mango harvest began last week, and this week we have the first shipment ready for transport to Europe. Things are looking very positive so far, with larger volumes compared to last year," read more

President Lai Ching-te spoke at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Asia Pacific Orchid Conference (APOC) and Taiwan International Orchid Show (TIOS) in Tainan on Friday, stating that Taiwan, known as the "Orchid Kingdom," has been continuously enhancing its flower industry through advancements in technology, branding, and... read more

Ostatnio w Hamburgu powstał nowy punkt kontaktowy dla greckich owoców i warzyw. „Wszyscy są mile widziani w naszym nowym magazynie, bez względu na to czy są to klienci hurtowi czy detaliczni” – mówi Georgios Tsekouras, właściciel nowego marketu typu cash & carry oraz dyrektor zarządzający Fresh Line Imports. Oferujemy szeroki wybór owoców. read more

Members of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) voted to induct new members and approve two International Horticultural Trade Expos at their Spring Meeting in Chiang Rai, Thailand. The newly admitted members represent the growing... read more

Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia, states that the Polish apple season has been characterized by quick and steep price changes: "The season is favorable for growers but challenging for exporters. Every cold storage that opens with high-quality apples leads to swift fluctuations in prices." read more

On Friday, March 7th, the ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Mexico, H.E. Wilfred Mohr, honored the indigenous women of Mexico and H.E. President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo by gifting her a new tulip variety that from that day onwards will carry the name "La Mujer Indígena." read more

The contact group of France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, met on March 5 and 6 in Policoro, Italy, to analyze the current strawberry campaign and actions to improve the availability of phytosanitary products, highlighted that one of the major difficulties being faced is in the. read more

The 2025 Facility Blueberry Industry Chain Integration and Development Exchange Conference was successfully held in Kunming, Yunnan, China, on March 1st and 2nd. The two-day event attracted university researchers, industry experts, growers, and international companies. Since 2021, China has been working on integrating and developing the blueberry industry chain. read more

Ready-to-eat dishes continue to run on the shelves of large organized retail stores, driven by a winning mix of convenience, long shelf life, and a constantly expanding offer. Among the most successful subcategories are fresh first courses, which on their own... read more

On March 8th, the 115th International Women's Day was celebrated, and it has become an increasingly important holiday in China. As flowers are a popular gift for women, the flower market was particularly busy throughout the week. This year, with March 8th falling on a Saturday, people had more opportunities to celebrate. read more

According to Vietnam Customs, dragon fruit has surpassed durian as the top exported fruit from Vietnam in January. Dragon fruit exports saw a 35% increase from December, totaling $58 million. Meanwhile, durian exports dropped by 73% compared to the previous year, amounting to $31 million, largely attributed to an 83% decrease in. read more

As part of its efforts to promote research, technological development, innovation, and transfer in agricultural matters, the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation (Midagri) has introduced the new INIA 105 Donajus garlic variety. This high-quality genetic variety can yield more than 14. read more

The Macadamia Nut Processors Association of Kenya (MACNUT) and local growers have refuted allegations that government policies have caused a decrease in macadamia prices from around $1.00 to $0.60 per kilogram. Jane Maigua, Chairperson of MACNUT, clarified that the policy guarantees that no farmer will receive less than $0.67 per kilogram. read more

Z powodu trwającej suszy zbieranie cytryn w tym sezonie ma się opóźnić. Obecnie ceny zakupu na miejscach produkcji wzrosły o prawie 80% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu zeszłego roku, osłabiając przewagę cenową chińskich cytryn w tym sezonie. Cytryny Xuewang działają read more