The Association of Pineapple Exporters of Benin renewed its governing bodies at the end of December, electing Choubiyi Edouard as president. According to Choubiyi, "Only a small portion of Benin's pineapple production is currently being exported, and we need to increase our efforts." read more

In Jharkhand, India, high-tech greenhouse growers are facing an unprecedented challenge as vegetable prices have dramatically decreased across the state, resulting in severe financial distress. This price drop is particularly acute in Ranchi's city markets, where staples such as cauliflower, read more

The total supply of pistachios from the two major producers, the United States and Iran, was reported to be about 760,000 tons in September 2024. The American pistachio industry accounts for approximately 530,000 tons, while Iran's share is 230,000 tons of this total amount. read more

The sales of cherries were robust in the days leading up to New Year's Day, with prices remaining relatively stable. The influx of multiple cherry shipments in late December resulted in an increase in overall supply, leading to a decline in prices compared to mid-December. Sales reached their highest point just before New Year's Day. Following this trend, read more

After nearly 14 years, Christoph Buchner is leaving Westfalia Fruit Group (formerly Hausladen Fruchthandelsgesellschaft mbH). "Our industry is a 'people business,' and I am proud to have worked in partnership with many talented, dedicated, and innovative professionals, including customers. read more

The first half of the season witnessed a substantial amount of Dutch onions being supplied to international buyers. It is unclear if this trend will persist in the second half. "In recent years, most of the stock had to be sold before Christmas, and this continues to be crucial. I am skeptical that we will observe read more

De Vroomen Garden Products will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2025. Jacobus Theodorus De Vroomen, born into a family of bulb growers, founded the company in 1925. What began as a small, family-owned horticultural business in the Netherlands has grown into a global leader in the import of. read more

W ostatniej aktualizacji z Ministerstwa Handlu i Integracji Regionalnej Etiopii, sektor ogrodnictwa miał wygenerować ponad 216 milionów USD przychodów z eksportu w ciągu pierwszych pięciu miesięcy fiskalnego roku 2024/25. W szczególności segment eksportu kwiatów przyczynił się kwotą 186 361 000 USD. read more

The Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development (PIBID) in Uganda has been operating for a decade within the banana subsector, with a focus on value addition and empowering banana farmers. Dr. Florence Muranga, the Director General of PIBID, highlighted the organization's journey. read more

Proven Winners, ColorChoice, Fairytrail Bride, Cascade Hydrangea (Hydrangea × 'USHYD0405') and Skinny Fit ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba 'Menhir'), (known as Runaway Bride garland hydrangea and Lemonlime Spire ginkgo in Australia) have been awarded the 2025 Plant of the Year titles by the Nursery & Garden Industry. read more

2025 has arrived, setting aside the few remaining volumes of Greek Zutano avocados that were already experiencing quality issues. Mr. Yorgos Katsouras, the director of the avocado grower and packer Creta Taste based in Crete, says, "It's time for Hass avocados, with the harvest set to begin soon." read more

Istnieje wiele dyskusji wokół rozwoju robotów do zbierania jabłek. Poniższe wideo demonstruje, w jaki sposób drony mogłyby potencjalnie być wykorzystane w przyszłości, aby ułatwić intensywny sezon zbiorów. read more

Delicate fruit varieties such as cherries or apricots require particularly careful handling. AZCAVAL has developed the new Belt-80 Lowest packaging line specifically for stone fruit, which is prone to pitting or easily cracked skin. The design has been optimized to avoid blockages, especially. read more

Oleksandr Nechyporenko, a member of Ukraine's National Academy of Agrarian Sciences, stated that the increase in vegetable prices will motivate farmers to increase production in 2025. The significant loss of agricultural land as a result of Russia's full-scale invasion had severe consequences. Nevertheless, the area under read more

The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced improvements to its Southern Africa network to boost trade between the region and Europe. The updates involve revising the North-West Continent (NWC) to South Africa service and introducing two new shuttles. read more

Po latach obrad na skutek jednostronnego zamknięcia granic celnych przez Maroko w 2018 roku, Hiszpania i Maroko postanowiły kontynuować prace nad nową strukturą handlową, pomimo opozycji ze strony lokalnych liderów w Melilli. Negocjacje mają na celu zmodernizowanie operacji celnych w Ceucie i Melilli, podkreślając... read more

Plant Empowerment is expanding its presence in Mexico in the upcoming years. Mexico is considered one of its key markets, offering great potential for the implementation of Plant Empowerment principles. The initial collaboration with a grower in Querétaro, Mexico started several years ago. Now, Plant Empowerment is... read more

Kenya's floriculture industry is a crucial component of the economy, generating millions of dollars in revenue and creating employment opportunities for thousands of individuals. As the leading exporter of rose cut flowers to the European Union (EU), Kenya holds almost 40% of the market share, with a significant portion of the flowers being sold through Dutch auctions. read more

Aldi has announced its investment plans for Scotland, with a commitment to invest over £40 million in expanding its operations over the next two years. The company is set to open three new stores in Arbroath, Baillieston, and Kirkintilloch by 2025. Additionally, Aldi has committed to extending its operations in the region. read more

In collaboration with Machinefabriek Akerboom B.V. from Noordwijkerhout, the Netherlands, Holex Flower has developed the world's first bulb flower washing machine. The introduction of this machine marks a step for Holex Flower in easing production tasks and meeting the strict phytosanitary requirements. read more