Delicate fruit varieties such as cherries or apricots require particularly careful handling. AZCAVAL has developed the new Belt-80 Lowest packaging line specifically for stone fruit, which is prone to pitting or easily cracked skin. The design has been optimized to avoid blockages, especially. read more

Oleksandr Nechyporenko, a member of Ukraine's National Academy of Agrarian Sciences, stated that the increase in vegetable prices will motivate farmers to increase production in 2025. The significant loss of agricultural land as a result of Russia's full-scale invasion had severe consequences. Nevertheless, the area under read more

The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced improvements to its Southern Africa network to boost trade between the region and Europe. The updates involve revising the North-West Continent (NWC) to South Africa service and introducing two new shuttles. read more

Po latach obrad na skutek jednostronnego zamknięcia granic celnych przez Maroko w 2018 roku, Hiszpania i Maroko postanowiły kontynuować prace nad nową strukturą handlową, pomimo opozycji ze strony lokalnych liderów w Melilli. Negocjacje mają na celu zmodernizowanie operacji celnych w Ceucie i Melilli, podkreślając... read more

Plant Empowerment is expanding its presence in Mexico in the upcoming years. Mexico is considered one of its key markets, offering great potential for the implementation of Plant Empowerment principles. The initial collaboration with a grower in Querétaro, Mexico started several years ago. Now, Plant Empowerment is... read more

Kenya's floriculture industry is a crucial component of the economy, generating millions of dollars in revenue and creating employment opportunities for thousands of individuals. As the leading exporter of rose cut flowers to the European Union (EU), Kenya holds almost 40% of the market share, with a significant portion of the flowers being sold through Dutch auctions. read more

Aldi has announced its investment plans for Scotland, with a commitment to invest over £40 million in expanding its operations over the next two years. The company is set to open three new stores in Arbroath, Baillieston, and Kirkintilloch by 2025. Additionally, Aldi has committed to extending its operations in the region. read more

In collaboration with Machinefabriek Akerboom B.V. from Noordwijkerhout, the Netherlands, Holex Flower has developed the world's first bulb flower washing machine. The introduction of this machine marks a step for Holex Flower in easing production tasks and meeting the strict phytosanitary requirements. read more

The Brassica and Leafy Salad Conference will be held this month on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Leicester Tigers Conference Centre. This event offers a stimulating day of innovation, collaboration, and celebration within the brassica and leafy salad industries. Keynote speaker includes Naz Ahmed of BASF. read more

Whether you support veganism or not, if I were a carrot in Veganuary, I would feel very left out. Founded in 2014, the annual movement sees a flurry of promotional activity. It is reported that 25 million people worldwide gave up animal products during January 2024, which is no mean feat. read more

A new program that allows supply chains to incentivize farmers for reducing greenhouse gas emissions is now available. read more

The retail price war in the UK intensified during the holiday season, as many supermarkets were selling vegetables for just a few pence. read more

Peru has completed its first-ever break-bulk shipment of fresh fruit. The plant health authority Senasa announced that a vessel carrying 4,000 pallets of table grapes (equivalent to nearly 200 containers) has departed from the port of Paracas, heading to the US. read more

In the heart of Central Oahu, Hawaii, Dole Food Company, a major player in the region's agricultural industry with 2,700 acres devoted to growing pineapples, is facing a controversial issue. The city's plan to create a 150-acre landfill next to Dole's pineapple fields has raised concerns. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture in Iran has reported a 10,000-ton increase in pomegranate production for the current Iranian calendar year. Zahra Jalili-Moghaddam, who oversees tropical and semi-tropical fruits, emphasized that the country's pomegranate orchards cover 96,000 hectares, resulting in... read more

The transition from northern hemisphere to imported grapes is happening, with seedless grapes dominating once again this year, becoming increasingly popular in French households. Eric Godard Durand, president of Agence Laparra, which has been offering Candy grapes for several years now, assesses the situation. read more

Mustafa Arslan, owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter MDA Agricultural Products, has announced that the Turkish Mayer lemon season ended early. However, the season will now continue with another variety called Lamas. Arslan stated, "Our lemon season continues with our Lamas variety. Unfortunately, due to climate." read more

Israel has ceased importing tomatoes for the first time since the war began. The Ministry of Agriculture attributes this to a substantial recovery in farming operations in border areas like Otef Aza, which now provide over 90% of the domestic market. It is worth mentioning that from August to read more

The herbaceous peony (Paeonia lactiflora Pall.) flower is one of the most important ornamental plants in current international flower markets and is widely used for festive occasions because of its bright colors, large flowers, pleasant scent, and plump flower shape. However, the cut peony is read more

According to a recent update from the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration in Ethiopia, the horticulture sector has generated over 216 million USD in export revenues in the first five months of the 2024/25 fiscal year. Specifically, the flower export segment contributed 186,361,000 USD. read more