Early indications from China customs inspections suggest that several containers filled with cherries on the long-delayed Maersk-chartered container ship Saltoro will need to be destroyed. The container ship finally reached Nansha Port in China on February 17, 2025, after a lengthy delay. read more

After the successful collaboration for the second consecutive year with the Ski World Cup in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Zespri Kiwifruit, a leading New Zealand company in the production and global marketing of kiwifruit, continues to strengthen its bond with the world of sports. read more

Australian grape growers are experiencing an excellent large crop this season, with high-quality grapes, as stated by Jeff Scott, CEO of the Australian Table Grape Association. "The harvest began in mid-December, with numerous new varieties in full production this season and we anticipate a successful season." read more

The average price of Braeburn apples this week is £1.23 per kilogram, which is slightly higher than last week's average of £1.19 per kilogram. This reflects a 3% increase in price compared to last week. The minor fluctuation indicates stable market conditions for Braeburn apples, with no read more

Potatoes are an essential food in the shopping of Italians: this is confirmed by the second edition of the Potatoes Forever! survey - the campaign co-financed by the European Union and promoted in Italy by UNAPA - National Union of Potato Producers' Associations - carried out. read more

The Dolce Passione Consortium aims to develop foreign markets, with a share of the product exceeding 40% of production, focusing not only on Europe but also on the United Arab Emirates. The announcement will be made at Fruit Logistica 2025. The surfaces will increase to 400 hectares. read more

The development of new varieties of table grapes represents a crucial challenge for enhancing the cultivation. The need to offer products that meet both the requirements of producers and the preferences of consumers has become increasingly stringent, especially in a context where. read more

The shipping company Maersk has reported that the container ship Maersk Saltoro, which departed from San Antonio (Chile) on December 27 carrying over 1,300 containers of cherries destined for China, arrived at the port of Nansha, terminal GZ on February 17. The original scheduled arrival date in China was January 15. read more

Sezon konferencyjnych gruszek w 2024 roku był krótszy niż zwykle w Hiszpanii, a sektor zmaga się z pierwszym kwartałem roku z dużo niższymi zapasami niż w poprzednich latach. "Rzeczywistość jest taka, że luty, kiedy konsumpcja gruszek teoretycznie powinna wzrosnąć, nie rozpoczął się tak silnie, jak oczekiwano. read more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has launched the updated Environmental Horticulture and Industry Insights 2025 stats booklet at this year's Garden Press Event. Designed as an easy-to-use and convenient resource, the booklet offers the most recent data on the UK's environmental horticulture industry. read more

Ventura, a leading brand in the dried fruit sector, confirms its commitment to supporting sports and wellness by once again participating in the Naples Half Marathon 2025, scheduled for February 23rd. Following the success of the previous edition, Ventura is back to participate. read more

W ramach działań mających na celu rozwój rolnictwa i wsparcie małych gospodarstw rolnych w Północno-Zachodniej prowincji, MEC Madoda Sambatha z Ministerstwa Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Obszarów Wiejskich oficjalnie przekazał tunele szklarniowe o wartości 2,5 miliona randów firmie JT Farm Fresh. Przedsiębiorstwo z siedzibą w Bokfontein, read more

In the most recent banana pricing data, the average price of Colombian bananas has slightly increased from £0.94 per kilogram last week to £0.96 per kilogram this week. This represents a £0.02 increase, indicating a 2% price hike. The price range for Colombian bananas this week is between £0.95 read more

Sezon słodkich ziemniaków w Egipcie nadal trwa dla eksporterów korzystających z logistyki chłodzenia. „Coraz trudniej jest znaleźć dobrej jakości słodkie ziemniaki, co skutkuje podwajaniem się cen między grudniem a styczniem” - mówi Zayed Lasheen z AfriGoodGrow. "Sezon rozpoczął się w Egipcie w read more

Vegetable growers in Ireland have raised concerns following Storm Éowyn, which reportedly decimated up to 80% of early harvest crops in some cases. The Irish Farmers Association, Organic Growers of Ireland, and Teagasc are assessing the damage, estimating losses from polytunnel and glasshouse crops. read more

"Valentine's Day remains one of the most significant sales periods for the floral industry, with consumer demand surging across retail, mass-market, and wholesale channels. Despite economic concerns and price sensitivity, floral sales in 2025 were robust in the U.S., demonstrating the industry's..." read more

In the village of Bobrivnyk, located in Poltava, Ukraine, agronomist Oleksii Kravchenko has established a distinctive vineyard on his property. He cultivates around 260 different grape varieties, encompassing both table grapes and wine grapes. Oleksii has been involved in viticulture for almost 30 years. read more

Dr. Andrzej Grendaz from Yara Poland will discuss the impact of using certain biostimulants on the yield and quality of raspberry fruits. Three products will be presented: YaraVita Actisil and its effect on increasing fruit firmness, the amino acid bioregulator YaraAmplix. read more

The new campaign for agretti has started, with the first arrivals for the Sabrosa Lucana strawberry. The commercialization of oranges continues, with a preference for smaller sizes. There is an increasing demand for cauliflower and broccoli. The campaign for common clementines from the South is coming to an end. read more

Hendin Solutions announced the expansion of Advocom Global and Baskin Livestock into recycling waste from the greenhouse and wholesale produce industries. Advocom Global is located in Ontario, Canada, while Baskin Livestock is based in New York State. The two companies are affiliated. read more