The Taiwan Orchid Growers Association stated that the government should assist in furthering the expansion of the growth of Taiwan's Phalaenopsis orchids, commonly known as moth orchids, in order to strengthen its competitive position in the US market. Moth orchids are Taiwan's primary agricultural export to the US, facing competition from Canada. read more

Ziemniaki są żywym produktem, a ich jakość i użytkowość w dużej mierze zależą od przechowywania i obsługi po zakupie. Europatat opublikował nowy przewodnik dla konsumentów dotyczący przechowywania i używania ziemniaków, skupiający się na tym, w jaki sposób codzienne praktyki w domu wpływają na okres przydatności do spożycia, bezpieczeństwo żywności oraz poziom marnotrawstwa. Przewodnik. read more

MSC has announced a temporary operational change to its South Africa to Europe service structure in response to peak fresh produce export volumes. During January and February 2026, the Eastern Cape Express will be renamed the Western Cape Express, with a change in the call at. read more

The shelf of apples confirms one of the most interesting terrains on which to read the strategies of modern distribution. Behind the apparent stability of a "classic" category, very different choices are made in terms of assortment breadth, dedicated space, and importance. read more

Over 240 tons of freshly harvested tomatoes from Ghana's Upper East Region have been supplied to markets in Accra as part of the West Africa Food System Resilience Program. The goal of these deliveries is to combat frequent tomato shortages and price fluctuations, especially during the dry season. read more

The third season of the 'Divino - The Italian Persimmon' brand concludes on a high note, surpassing even the most optimistic sales projections. While initial estimates in mid-December anticipated sales to continue until the end of January, the market reality is that stocks are depleting earlier than expected. read more

Professionals in the Rwandan avocado industry are hopeful for a significant advancement in the upcoming season. Progress in recent years towards expanding into new markets has been hindered by the Red Sea crisis, but improvements in logistics are anticipated to boost export volumes. This insight was shared by Patrick. read more

Three-year agreement between Macfrut and the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of the Dominican Republic. The signing took place in Santo Domingo in recent days during a mission in the presence of important authorities from the institutional and political world. read more

Producers in the tropical fruit sector in Australia's Northern Territory are worried that the proposed import of pomelo from Vietnam could impact the domestic market and the sustainability of local production. Last year, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry recommended that... read more

On January 15th, the Open Day was held for the field presentation of the "Suit F1" cherry tomato, organized by the Verisem Seedium group. The event took place at the Adriano di Portopalo di Capo Passero (SR) Agricultural Company in Italy and attracted numerous attendees, including producers. read more

Blueberry pruning has been a key topic for professional growers for years. This is especially true as new varieties are introduced to production, often requiring different approaches to shaping the bushes. This issue has been thoroughly researched and discussed. read more

Perspektywy popytu na kiwi Zespri są pozytywne i opierają się na jakości produktu, smaku, ciągłych inwestycjach w sprzedaż i marketing, wydajności łańcucha dostaw oraz dalszym promowaniu korzyści zdrowotnych i odżywczych. Patrząc w przyszłość, skupiamy się na budowaniu popytu prowadzonego przez markę, rozwijając... read more

U.K.-based plant biotechnology specialist Phytoform Labs will be the first startup outside of North Carolina State University's research community to utilize the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative's Seed2Grow agricultural technology incubator. As the winner of Bayer's Golden Ticket program, Phytoform Labs was granted this opportunity. read more

The beginning of the Dutch top fruit season was challenging this year. "Volumes, especially of apples, were higher than anticipated overall. Additionally, many pears were harvested late, necessitating earlier clearance. This led to market pressure, particularly in the... read more

The Hass avocado harvest in the Valencian Community, Spain, is ending earlier than usual this year due to lower yields and hailstorms in some producing areas. Market supply is low, keeping prices high. The next variety to be harvested will be the Lamb. read more

The European Potato Processors' Association has released a new Facts and Figures sheet outlining the scale of the EU potato-processing sector, covering production, employment, cultivated supply, and trade flows. EUPPA represents the potato-processing industry in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy. read more

Jersey's primary exporters of goods, the island's farmers who transport tens of thousands of tonnes of Jersey Royals to the UK annually, have expressed worries about recent rises in ferry-related fees. Growers argue that the increases should have been restricted to inflation for the present year. read more

It's a year of celebrations for Sam Agri, as the company has been operating for a quarter of a decade now, says GVK Naidu, managing director of the integrated Indian fresh-cut produce supplier, processor, and exporter: "As Sam Agri Group completes 25 years in the global fresh produce industry, read more

"Gale-force winds have been blowing since yesterday until today in Aetolia-Acarnania, a key citrus-growing region of Greece, paralyzing local production and causing extensive damage. Mr. Konstantinos Ifantis, owner of the citrus company Ifantis Fruits, describes the situation as follows: "First read more

By Week 02 of the 2025-26 season, table grape packing was in progress in all five South African production regions: the Northern Provinces, Orange River, Olifants River, Berg River, and Hex River. At this stage, a total of 38.65 million cartons, equivalent to 4.5 kg each, had been inspected. read more