Marco Groenewold discussed onion cultivation and trade in Senegal at the Onion Theme Day in Dronten. Born in Portugal but raised in the Netherlands, he established a cultivation company in Senegal in 2011 for Van Oers (now Primeale United). The goal was to grow and pack vegetables year-round for. read more

In the second week of 2025, there was a gradual increase in activity levels on regional trade platforms for fruits and vegetables, although they had not yet reached the levels seen before the holiday season. The market dynamics were influenced by the availability of produce and regional pricing... read more

Rozpoczęcie sezonu na południowoafrykańskie owoce kamienne było w tym roku niezwykle trudne. "Zima w regionie była bardzo deszczowa, co oznaczało, że wszystkie tamy były pełne, ale następna wiosna była głównie zbyt zimna, dlatego załadunek mógł się rozpocząć z opóźnieniem o 10-12 dni. Niestety, to" read more

Dr. Wojciech Nowacki from the Polish Potato Association shared his thoughts on the future of potato farming in Poland, highlighting the significance of the 2024 cultivation data. That year, Poland witnessed its potato cultivation area expand to nearly 195 thousand hectares, with yields averaging 300 dt/ha and a read more

Cooperativa La Palma and Cajamar are organizing the 2nd Agriculture with Purpose Congress, this time focusing on Tomatoes, which will take place on January 31st. It is an open event that will bring together expert voices in tomato cultivation, and registration is already open.

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Spanish fresh fruit exports are poised to set a new record in 2024. According to data from the exporters' federation Fepex, reported by fruitnet.com, based on official customs records from January to October and estimates for the last two months of the year, the read more

66% of the fresh fruits and vegetables imported by Spain from January to October 2024 came from third countries, while the remaining 34% came from the EU. Spanish imports of fresh fruits and vegetables from third countries totaled 2,696 million euros, and from the EU they amounted to 1,390 million euros. read more

During the 41st Strawberry Day in December 2024, Tobias Linnemannstöns, Head of Supply Chain at Frutania, discussed the 'Production Possibilities for Continuing to Produce Berries in Morocco and Southern Europe despite Heat, Drought, and Water Shortages'. He primarily emphasized the two growing regions. read more

The Spanish artichoke season is proving to be challenging, as has been the trend in recent years. Prices are strong and artichoke sales are going well, "but production volumes, which are closely tied to field and labor costs, are decreasing, causing the market to gradually consolidate into fewer hands. read more

W drugim tygodniu 2025 roku odnotowano stopniową poprawę aktywności uczestników na regionalnych platformach handlowych owocami i warzywami, chociaż nie wróciła jeszcze do poziomów sprzed świąt. Dynamikę rynku wpłynęły różne czynniki, w tym dostępność różnych produktów. read more

Created by the French Interprofessional Kiwi Agency (BIK) to promote and celebrate France's most exotic fruit, KIWIK, the Kiwi Week will be back for its 3rd edition from January 13th to 19th, 2025. This annual event is a highlight where the 1,150 producers across France proudly showcase their products. read more

"The New Zealand horticulture sector is rapidly transitioning from traditional greenhouse production to more efficient and sustainable cultivation practices. A recent report has been published outlining an energy emission reduction framework that can be adopted by any Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) grower to reduce energy consumption. DG-12 at" read more

Sales of Medjool dates have traditionally been influenced by the Islamic calendar, as exporters and retailers make a significant portion of their yearly sales leading up to the month of Ramadan. Recently, though, Medjool dates have gained popularity among a broader consumer base, resulting in increased sales. read more

The Bielefeld-based fruit trading company Albert Schmidt is starting the new year confidently. According to Michael Wehmeyer, who runs the company together with his brother Tim, the entire range of lettuces is currently selling well. "We source colorful lettuces primarily from France, while." read more

The Empress Botanical Garden in Pune will host a flower show from January 24 to 27 this year. The event is organized by the Agri-Horticulture Society of Western India, which has been hosting the show since 1890. The inauguration of this year's flower show will be done by Commissioner Jamabandi and Dr. Suhas, the director of land records. read more

Fructícola Empordà, the only producer and marketer of Tessa apples in Spain, harvested 700,000 kg of this variety last year, the highest production it has ever recorded. This Catalan company, based in Sant Pere Pescador (Girona), has doubled its production. read more

The trend in fruit sales during the autumn-winter period seems to be subdued, as indicated by Ettore Ceccarelli from the marketing company that owns the Julius brand. He mentioned, "In recent years, purchases of fruits and vegetables have become more focused and restricted. It is concerning that fruit consumption... read more

Extreme weather events, which are considered the most destructive natural hazards associated with rapid climate change in the temperate zone of Europe, require quick adaptations in the selection of ornamental plants for cultivation in high-stress urban areas, public green spaces, and gardens. read more

The internationally focused event, the International Soft Fruit Conference, took place in Den Bosch on Thursday, following Strawberry Day, which was already covered on this channel. At the exhibition, we met visitors from Korea, Canada, the United States, Germany, Finland, and Eastern Europe. read more

W roku 2023 sezon mango był niezwykle krótki, ponieważ wpływ suszy i upałów spowodował, że początek sezonu przesunął się na środek sierpnia, a zakończył się gwałtownie w pierwszym tygodniu października, ale w tym roku sytuacja znacznie poprawiła się dla subtropikalnego sektora Malagi. "W naszym przypadku, mamy" read more