In the heart of Central Oahu, Hawaii, Dole Food Company, a major player in the region's agricultural industry with 2,700 acres devoted to growing pineapples, is facing a controversial issue. The city's plan to create a 150-acre landfill next to Dole's pineapple fields has raised concerns. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture in Iran has reported a 10,000-ton increase in pomegranate production for the current Iranian calendar year. Zahra Jalili-Moghaddam, who oversees tropical and semi-tropical fruits, emphasized that the country's pomegranate orchards cover 96,000 hectares, resulting in... read more

The transition from northern hemisphere to imported grapes is happening, with seedless grapes dominating once again this year, becoming increasingly popular in French households. Eric Godard Durand, president of Agence Laparra, which has been offering Candy grapes for several years now, assesses the situation. read more

Mustafa Arslan, owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter MDA Agricultural Products, has announced that the Turkish Mayer lemon season ended early. However, the season will now continue with another variety called Lamas. Arslan stated, "Our lemon season continues with our Lamas variety. Unfortunately, due to climate." read more

Israel has ceased importing tomatoes for the first time since the war began. The Ministry of Agriculture attributes this to a substantial recovery in farming operations in border areas like Otef Aza, which now provide over 90% of the domestic market. It is worth mentioning that from August to read more

The herbaceous peony (Paeonia lactiflora Pall.) flower is one of the most important ornamental plants in current international flower markets and is widely used for festive occasions because of its bright colors, large flowers, pleasant scent, and plump flower shape. However, the cut peony is read more

According to a recent update from the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration in Ethiopia, the horticulture sector has generated over 216 million USD in export revenues in the first five months of the 2024/25 fiscal year. Specifically, the flower export segment contributed 186,361,000 USD. read more

Ahold Delhaize announced that it has completed the acquisition of Romanian grocery retailer Profi Rom Food SRL (Profi) from MidEuropa for approximately €1.3 billion Enterprise Value. This acquisition has doubled Ahold Delhaize's retail presence in Romania, where it currently operates. read more

Ecuadorian banana exports have increased for the third consecutive month. By November, the country has exported an additional 4.53 million boxes, marking a 1.39% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The European Union remains the primary destination market for these fruits. read more

Morocco has launched a maritime route linking Agadir to Dakar, Senegal, with the goal of boosting trade, especially for the shipping of perishable goods like fruits and vegetables. This partnership between the Moroccan government and the British company Atlas Marine aims to offer a read more

A team of researchers from the Strawberry Genetic Improvement and Biotechnology group of the Andalusian Institute of Agricultural, Fisheries, Food, and Organic Production Research and Training (Ifapa) in Malaga have identified specific regions of the strawberry genome for enhancing its firmness. read more

Workers at numerous orchid farms in Lam Dong province are diligently getting ready for the most significant flower season of the year: The Lunar New Year (Tet). From early morning till late in the night, the farms are filled with hustle and bustle to meet deadlines for shipments heading to northern provinces. read more

The agricultural organization Asaja Cordoba has reported that around 20-30% of this season's citrus fruits in the Vega del Guadalquivir have been harvested, a percentage that varies depending on the area and varieties. The Navelina variety is the most advanced at the moment, and producers are... read more