Moroccan blueberries, especially those from the northern region of Larache, are coming to market three weeks later than last season. Although volumes are still small, growers anticipate that total production will surpass last season's due to a significant expansion in acreage. Zouhir Disouria read more

The Spanish company El Ciruelo recently concluded its New Year's Eve campaign, during which its brand Las Uvas de Nochevieja by El Ciruelo set a production record, with approximately 2,700,000 units of its popular grape clock (containing the twelve grapes traditionally eaten in Spain at the stroke of midnight). read more

The Sindh government is working on a project to establish dedicated floricultural farms across the province in an effort to diversify agriculture and unlock new income opportunities for farmers. The initiative, spearheaded by the Agriculture Extension Sindh in coordination with other provincial departments, aims to promote the cultivation of flowers and plants as a way to boost agricultural productivity and provide additional sources of revenue for farmers. read more

Marketing of celeriac has been very poor this season. "Eastern Europe has been able to harvest late thanks to relatively favourable temperatures, and that is where the main weakness lies. Demand is fairly average across the board. No market really stands out at the moment," says Pierre. read more

The Namibian Agronomic Board reports that formal potato production in Namibia totals around 8,534 tons, leaving the country dependent on imports to meet domestic demand. Informal markets account for an estimated 41 percent of locally produced potatoes, emphasizing the significance of unregulated trade. read more

India's domestic demand for raspberries significantly exceeds the supply, primarily because of import restrictions. Tanvi Karvat from Berryland by Parth Farms explains that all raspberry consumption in India must come from locally grown produce, as importing fresh raspberries is hindered by economic and regulatory challenges. Berryland is recognized by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) for its tissue culture work. read more

The Nadorcott mandarin, one of the most commercially successful varieties in the global citrus market, originates from Morocco. However, its current market model has been influenced by the international system of plant variety rights protection. It is the unique combination of local origins, read more

U.S. President Donald Trump is once again threatening to impose import duties on eight European countries, including the Netherlands. These countries have supported Greenland by sending troops to the autonomous region under Danish responsibility. read more

At this time of year, the U.S. market heavily relies on imported mangoes to meet demand. Ecuador finished exporting mangoes by the end of December, leaving Peru as the sole South American country shipping mangoes to the U.S., particularly the Kent variety. The supply from Peru is lower this season, as their mango production ramped up slowly due to unusual circumstances. read more

When war swept across Ukraine in May 2022, most businesses were focused on survival. In Kamyanka-Buzka, Lviv region, a different story was unfolding: The foundation of a new berry processing plant was quietly being laid. No big announcements, no fanfare, just steady work. "We had planned this" read more