Promising start to the season of Sicilian Red Oranges PGI - as the president of the Consortium, Gerardo Diana, tells IFN. "The campaign for Sicilian Red Oranges PGI is starting off in an encouraging way, with favorable weather conditions characterized by temperature fluctuations." read more

The Egyptian delegation to Fruit Logistica in Berlin is ready to take part in the fair with a record number of exhibitors. Dalia Kabeel, CEO and co-founder of Konzept, overseeing the Egyptian pavilion, tells more about her preparations. "The 2025 edition of Fruit Logistica will see a record number of exhibitors from Egypt showcasing their produce." read more

A rare winter storm has brought snow from Texas to North Florida. This cold spell is due to a disturbance in the polar vortex, a band of cold air typically encircling the earth's poles. Record low temperatures are forecasted to persist in two-thirds of the eastern U.S. read more

The representative entities of the citrus sector in Spain, France, Italy, and Portugal joined forces during the Citrus Contact Group held in Corsica to address the most pressing issues facing the sector.

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Years of exploring the wilderness and breeding efforts at The University of Queensland have led to the development of new varieties of a native Australian plant that is valuable to the global pharmaceutical industry. Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr. Patrick Mason stated that Duboisia leaves have high levels of alkaloids. read more

In the midst of the campaign dedicated to national kiwis, it is interesting to analyze the choices made by the retail signs and evaluate some trends that characterize this category. Among these, the development of types available in different flesh colors and sales methods stand out. read more

Ceny pomarańczy wykazały wyraźne wzorce w Hiszpanii, Grecji, Włoszech i Portugalii w okresie od października do lutego w bieżącym sezonie (2024/2025) w porównaniu do poprzedniego sezonu (2023/2024). W Hiszpanii ceny w sezonie 2024/2025 (linia czerwona) zaczęły się od niższego poziomu w październiku, wynosząc 88 euro za 100 kg. read more

In an era where sustainability is paramount, the agricultural and apparel industries are witnessing the emergence of groundbreaking materials. A material science entity in London, Fibe, recently unveiled a novel textile fiber derived from potato harvest remnants, marking a significant stride in... read more

As emphasized by Adam Nowak, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, the TSW fair illustrates how important the fruit and vegetable sector is for Polish agriculture. Today's event is taking place with broad support from institutions providing knowledge and expertise to producers. Thanks to this, farmers... read more

Despite the rains in Seville, Spain, causing a temporary halt in the orange harvest in the province, the second-season varieties are gradually arriving. "Nonetheless, there are still quite a few Navelinas left in the fields," says Miguel Sanz of Naranjas Miguelito. "The season started off." read more

Purchasing flowers to decorate homes during the Lunar New Year festival (Tet) has become a beloved cultural tradition among the Vietnamese. While traditional spring blooms were once the most popular choice, there has been a significant increase in demand for wax flowers and pigeon orchids in Ho Chi Minh City. read more

More sweet potatoes will be on their way from Brazil to Europe starting from next month to meet the increasing winter demand. This decision comes in the wake of last year's rain in Brazil affecting the harvest and causing a drop in exports. Cassiano Berol, representing the Brazilian exporter Agricola Plantar, stated, "Demand is... read more

Bollo's Piel de Sapo melon has been awarded the Flavor of the Year award for the ninth consecutive year. This makes Bollo one of the Spanish brands that has received this award the most, consolidating its leading position in agri-food. In addition, another of its star products, the Sweetheart, read more

With Chinese New Year just around the corner, there is always peak traffic for Belgian Fruit Valley. The company, which became part of BelOrta last year, has been working on promoting Belgian Conference pears to the Asian market once again. "The rush is carefully planned because we know that leading up to the holiday... read more

In 2025, Annatura, a company specializing in fifth-range vegetables, starts off on the right foot. Among the novelties, the launch of the new packaging stands out - which further enhances the strengths of the products - and has found success at Marca, the international fair. read more

A new and original way to introduce even the youngest to the consumption of fruits and vegetables was showcased at Marca Fresh at the stand of La Grande Bellezza Italiana, the business network that brings together six historic fruit and vegetable producers from the national landscape. read more

In 2024, the Netherlands exported agricultural goods worth €128.9 billion, marking a nearly 5% increase from the previous year. The growth was primarily attributed to price changes, although export volume also experienced a slight rise. Key exports included dairy and eggs, ornamental plant products, and meat. read more

The polski sektor warzywny odnotował wzrost eksportu między lipcem a październikiem 2024 roku, pomimo spadku konsumpcji krajowej, jak donosi Główny Urząd Statystyczny (GUS). Eksport w sektorze warzywnym (CN07) wzrósł o ponad 4% w ujęciu rocznym, napędzany przez read more

In an interview with Lavan Guardia, nutritionist Luis Zamora emphasized the importance of incorporating certain vegetables into daily meals due to their health benefits. Zamora highlighted the presence of sulforaphane in broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts, noting its role in reducing. read more

Morocco has successfully resumed its orange exports to the USA, following a significant decline in 2023, according to EastFruit. Impressively, in the first 11 months of 2024, Moroccan orange exports reached a new record high. read more