Since Saturday, January 18, four Moroccan truck drivers, along with a Togolese and a Burkinabe, have gone missing at the border between Burkina Faso and Niger. Their GPS was deactivated and they have had no contact with the outside world. It was later revealed that they were kidnapped by terrorist groups. read more

Despite their nutritional similarities, green and yellow kiwis differ slightly in taste, texture, and the sensation they cause when eaten, especially regarding the peculiar "itchy" sensation that remains on the tongue and that is popularly associated with green kiwi. The explanation for this lies in the specific enzymes present in green kiwi that are not as prominent in yellow kiwi. read more

The lemon harvest is currently taking place in the Spanish province of Alicante, with prices being favorable and potentially increasing in the coming weeks. "The season is progressing smoothly in our farm's region, with good sizes and volumes, and current prices at the source exceeding 40 cents per kilo." read more

Po długotrwałym spadku na rynku gruszek, nastąpiła fala popytu na gruszki odmiany Conference w ciągu ostatnich dziesięciu dni, zgodnie z informacjami Emmanuela Sluisa z platformy handlowej Service2Fruit. "To pozytywnie wpłynęło na ceny, choć wzrost pozostaje umiarkowany. Obserwujemy, że handel jest... read more

Madeleine Wilson made a career shift, moving on from her indoor office job to an apprenticeship in the vibrant field of horticulture at the Botanic Gardens of Sydney in New South Wales, Australia. "I have dreamt of working with plants for years, and now I have finally turned that dream into reality." read more

In 2024, Ecuador exported a 'record-breaking' 26,466 tons of flowers from Quito's Mariscal Sucre Airport—a 17% growth compared to 2023—underscoring the importance of reliable and agile logistics solutions like DHL's to sustain the sector's continued growth and satisfy increasing global demand. read more

With a decade of presence in the province, this fruit has seen its cultivated area multiplied, going from just 5 hectares in 2014 to nearly 1,000 in 2023. This growth reflects a transition motivated by the competitive prices of this fruit, which can reach up to 2.70. read more

Despite the numerous challenges in floriculture both domestically and internationally, the question on everyone's mind was how the past year would unfold. Nonetheless, 2024 has proven to be a successful year for Kenyan growers, according to Aart Buizer of Fresco Flowers. "There were certainly many challenges that we faced extensively." read more

Since receiving AIPH approval in March 2024, preparations for the Nakhon Ratchasima International Horticultural Expo 2029 (A1) have been intensifying. On 27 November, the AIPH Expo Committee visited Thailand for a site inspection, engaging with key members of the Expo organization to ensure. read more

Senator Ron Wyden, Jeanne Shaheen, and Tim Kaine have introduced the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes on Imported Goods Act in the U.S. Senate. This bill is designed to protect consumers and small businesses from increased costs resulting from tariffs on imported goods. The legislation aims to restrict the President's power to... read more

The Fruit and Vegetable Fair will take place once again at the Kielce Trade Fairs. Participants of this year's edition can expect a lot of attractions not only among the 455 exhibitors, but also in numerous accompanying events. You won't be disappointed!

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India: Mizoram's ginger, chili, and passion fruit hit Mumbai's Jio World Drive and Reliance stores

In a significant boost for farmers in Mizoram, the Mizoram State Rural Livelihood Mission has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reliance Retail. As part of the MoU, five fruits and vegetables from Mizoram will be available for sale at Jio World Drive and Reliance stores in Mumbai. read more

ALDI reinforces its commitment to seasonal and locally sourced products. This year, the supermarket chain expects to increase its purchases of calçots from local suppliers in Tarragona and Lleida by 15 to 20%, reaffirming its

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The company NSG, a leader in research and development of strawberry and red fruit varieties, has strengthened its position in the 2024-2025 campaign with significant growth in Spain. The companies

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In the period from July to December 2024, Pakistan's citrus fruit exports reached 105,690.3 metric tons, generating a revenue of $30.9 million. Afghanistan emerged as the top importer, buying 77,547.44 MT, which amounted to $16.72 million or over 54% of the total revenue. read more

The global market for organic products (food and beverages) has shown sustained growth in the last two decades, with China leading the way. This is revealed in the report 'The World of Organic'. read more

"Since our establishment over 50 years ago, our sole focus has been on one product, which is ethylene for fruit ripening," says Greg Akins, President & CEO of Catalytic Generators. Since then, fruit consumption has significantly grown, further increasing the need for ripening. read more

This week, Multiflora A/S introduced the Red Naomi Futura roses. The company is the first in Denmark to select roses from the Dutch grower Porta Nova. Managing director Christian Eggert explains this move as a contribution to the green transition: "We have been collaborating with Porta Nova roses for many years and have. read more

Eucalyptus cinerea, with its subtle menthol scent and silver-grey leaves, is a beloved choice for cut greens in floral arrangements and bouquets. This popular variety, also called the silver dollar tree, is native to Australia but is now extensively grown in southern Tuscany, Italy. read more

In the words of Salvo Garipoli, director of SG Marketing, a summary of the two-day Marca Fresh event, the area at Marca 2025 dedicated to the meeting between fruit and vegetable companies and production, which saw the participation of over 50 companies, a number that has grown compared to the past. read more