More. Go to the article read more

Tunisia's date harvest reached a historic high in the 2025/2026 season, with 404,000 tons, including 347,000 tons of the Deglet Nour variety, according to Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh, Tunisia's Minister of Agriculture. This is the first time that Tunisian date production has exceeded 400,000 tons. read more

A persistent cutoff low pressure system over northeastern South Africa and Mozambique has resulted in hundreds of millimetres of rain over a handful of days, after an already above-average rainfall in December has saturated soils and filled up farm dams. Much of the northeast of South Africa is... read more

Peruwian garlic exports in 2025 ended with a positive balance in both value and volume compared to the previous year. However, the trade structure is still marked by a high level of geographical concentration. Total shipments for the year amounted to $48.2 million, an increase from $41.4 million. read more

The Marca fair in Bologna, which took place on January 14 and 15, was selected as the venue for the launch of a high-value-added product in the exotic fruits sector of national origin. On this occasion, Masseria Fruttirossi unveiled the prototype of the new raw and 100% Italian avocado pulp. Dario De Lisi, the read more

The benefits of fruits and vegetables have been discussed for decades by doctors, nutritionists, and agricultural experts. However, one key question remains unanswered for many people: how much do we actually need to eat for these benefits to have a real impact on health and life expectancy, rather than just being symbolic? read more

Lion Foods, a subsidiary of TOP The Onion Group, produces crispy fried onions for popular brands and private labels, accounting for 80% of crispy onion sales to Dutch supermarkets. The company used to stack everything manually, but now has five Verbruggen palletizing machines delivering neat, read more

The Washington State Fruit Commission is deeply saddened to announce the passing of its longtime president, B.J. Thurlby, who died early Saturday, Jan. 10, following surgery for cancer. He was 60. Thurlby's professional passion was serving growers. He did so with humor, patience and grace for 30 years. read more

Packaging specialist Tosca has partnered with Kebol to implement a circular, reusable crate system that dramatically reduces waste and improves operational efficiency. Founded in 1989, Kebol exports more than 70 million premium-quality flower bulbs annually to customers in over 40 countries. read more

At IPM Essen 2026, Flora Dania will present its Danish joint booth, featuring over 380 m² dedicated to showcasing high-quality products and Denmark's expertise in horticulture. The joint booth will bring together a variety of Danish growers and sales companies, collectively presenting. read more

The 22nd edition of Marca opened its doors yesterday, and from the very first day the International Private Label Trade Show has shown all its energy, particularly in the fruit and vegetable sector. In the corridors of the exhibition center, among colorful stands and scheduled meetings, it... read more

Despite being affected by Storm Goretti over the weekend, vegetable production in Cornwall is going well, with no issues reported. Nigel Clare from Peloton Produce mentioned, "We are on track for this time of year in both Cornwall and Lincolnshire. We experienced a cold spell a week ago and now, of course,..." read more

The updated price report for week 1 indicates a stronger opening compared to the same period in the previous season. For producers and exporters, key factors to consider are the price trend relative to volume, variations between different destination markets, and the performance of organic products. read more

Visitors to Deliflor in the Netherlands are currently welcomed into what feels like a real shopping street called the Deli Flower Market. The street showcases a music shop, a candy store, a paint shop, and displays with large bags. Each "shop" represents a chrysanthemum grower that includes Deliflor varieties. read more

Despar Italia is participating once again this year in Marca by Bolognafiere & ADM, the leading trade fair event for private label products, now in its 22nd edition. This reaffirms the increasingly central role of the distributor's brand in their development strategy. read more

Ok, here is the translation:

"Ok, here is the translation:
Sześćdziesięciu rolników blokuje port lotniczy Ostenda od poniedziałku rano. Aktywiści to członkowie Generalnego Związku Rolników (ABS) z Flandrii Zachodniej. Ich protest jest skierowany przeciwko umowie UE-Merkosur, która została zatwierdzona przez większość państw członkowskich UE i wciąż..." read more

"Ecuador's progress is largely attributed to the expansion of phytosanitary protocols in over 30 countries, which has allowed it to diversify its destinations and enhance its international presence," explained Sebastián Muñoz, general coordinator of the Ecuadorian Federation of Blueberry Producers. read more