The first strawberries of the season are already growing at S&A Produce. This may seem early in the year, but it shows how much the British berry sector has advanced in lengthening the season and investing in new growing technology. "At S&A, we began picking on March 4th, so we..." read more

Peru is currently at the beginning of its avocado season, which starts in December and ends in April. During this time, the volume of avocados remains relatively low and mainly comes from the highlands where many small-scale growers work. This early period presents an attractive opportunity for... read more

The export of citrus fruits from South Africa to the United States is a few months away, but preparations are well underway. The situation this year is different compared to last year. Despite some lingering uncertainty regarding tariffs, the overall outlook is more positive. "Last year, South African citrus growers demonstrated their resilience..." read more

The 11% tariff on Brazilian grape exports to Europe will be eliminated starting from May 1, when the provisional agreement between Mercosur and the European Union comes into effect. With the Brazilian government confirming the implementation of the agreement, grapes are among the products expected to benefit from the removal of tariffs. read more

Selecta continues to expand international IP protection for RCS® 2.0, with granted patents secured in global markets such as Europe and the US, and further applications pending in additional strategic jurisdictions including Colombia, China, and India. RCS 2.0 represents a new... read more

In the Kleve district—in the far west of North Rhine-Westphalia—the asparagus harvest also got underway at the start of week 13. "Due to the weather and generally good growing conditions, we're starting the new season nearly a week earlier than last year," reports Winfried Derksen, who grows read more

After a decade of complex negotiations, the European Union and Australia have finally reached an agreement on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). As reported by Valencia Fruits, the pact signed on Tuesday, March 24 represents a strategic piece for Brussels in a geopolitical framework. read more

The apple harvest is well underway at Wairepo Holdings in Lower Moutere, in the Tasman District of New Zealand's South Island. "The weather has been fantastic so far, but it is turning wet at the end of the week," said Simon Easton from Wairepo Holdings. At the start of the harvest, Simon had... read more

Employing seasonal workers, especially foreigners, is now a standard practice in farms producing berries. However, the key is not only finding an employee, but above all ensuring their legal employment and meeting all deadlines.

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If you are interested in learning about the developments in the Mexican greenhouse market, new technologies available in the country, enhancing your cultivation through knowledge or tools, or simply networking with growers and industry representatives, today is your last chance to visit GreenTech Americas. read more

South Africa wastes over 10 million tons of food annually, which is roughly one-third of the 31 million tons produced, costing an estimated US$3.4 billion. This is happening while about one in five households in the country suffer from hunger. Lize Barclay states that this problem highlights systemic challenges within the food system. read more

Rynek globalnego soku pomarańczowego zwolnił, zgodnie z źródłami rynkowymi, w miarę narastania konfliktu na Bliskim Wschodzie, co zwiększa niepewność dotyczącą zachowań konsumenckich. Po amerykańskiej i izraelskiej akcji wojskowej w Iranie pod koniec lutego, ceny energii wzrosły, z oczekiwaniami, że. read more

Nooyenskopje's kiwi harvest started four weeks ago, amid what is likely the most challenging season the emerging yellow kiwi industry has faced so far, with the Middle East being removed from the marketing options this season, or kiwis being flown there at a high cost. Back in Magoebaskloof, read more

On March 19, 2026, a new tulip variety called Kosmo Quynza was officially named at the Bogotá Botanical Garden in Bogotá. The ceremony was held at the Biodiversario of the botanical garden as part of the celebrations commemorating 200 years of diplomatic relations between Colombia and. read more