Air New Zealand Cargo is currently facilitating the transportation of approximately 5,000,000 kilograms of cargo during December and January, with a focus on exporting New Zealand's fresh produce worldwide. Anne Dunne, General Manager of Cargo at Air New Zealand, emphasized the airline's role in connecting. read more

How are the new generation of growers dealing with the growing internationalization of the ornamental plant market? Peter Cheserem, the director at Sian Flowers, a Kenyan rose and summer flower nursery, says, "We research every day how to do things better or differently." He studied in Wales and Australia. read more

A DANA storm hit southern Spain just as the European market was transitioning to Spanish greenhouse vegetables. Two weeks later, torrential rains followed. Despite damage to an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 hectares of greenhouses, supplies remain steady. "There's varying levels of damage," says Jan van der Blom of… read more

The Eden Gold™ pear plantings and volumes are expected to experience significant growth starting next year. Ido Ben Dor, from Ben Dor Fruits and Nurseries in Israel, who developed the pear variety TP15-41 marketed as Eden Gold, recently returned from a trip to South Africa and stated, "Plantings will increase around the read more

Koppert Cress, a global leader in specialty microgreens and edible flowers, supplies thousands of the world's most renowned restaurants with a diverse range of products cultivated worldwide. This exceptional diversity positions the company as a market leader, but it also presents significant challenges. read more

Water quality and water management are crucial in the horticulture industry, that much is clear. These were key topics during the Erfgoed WaterEvent. Erfgoed is increasingly positioning itself as a provider of fully integrated water systems, in other words, turnkey projects. This includes groundwork, logistics, and. read more

2024 has been a successful year for the potato industry. In fact, there is increasing interest in potato cultivation to the point where it is overshadowing other crops. However, 2025 will bring a similar challenge to 2024: a shortage of seeds despite the growing demand. "We are coming to the end of a" read more

Pochodzący z Azji, osa-samuraj stała się obiecującą bronią w walce przeciwko diabelskiemu owadowi roślinnemu, notorycznej szkodnikowi, który siało spustoszenie w uprawach. Ostatnio zidentyfikowana w regionie Nowa Akwitania we Francji, ta osa parazytoidalna mogłaby stanowić naturalne i skuteczne rozwiązanie poprzez swoje read more

In marketing year (MY) 2024/25, with the increase in planted area and assuming normal yields, Post projects that lemon production will grow by 2.6 percent, reaching 197,000 metric tons (MT). Chilean lemon exports are expected to increase by 3.3 percent, totaling 93,000 metric tons in MY 2024/25. read more

The transition from northern hemisphere to imported grapes is currently happening, with a growing preference for seedless grapes in French households again this year. Eric Godard Durand, the president of Agence Laparra, which has been providing Candy grapes for several years, assesses the situation. read more

W magazynach greckich handlowców nadal jest dostępnych wiele czerwonych cebul. Według pana Nikosa Stamou, właściciela firmy pakującej cebule Stamou Onions z siedzibą w Thiva, głównym regionie uprawy cebuli w Grecji: „Zapasy są większe niż w wielu innych sezonach. Jest to spowodowane" read more

An agricultural outlook report has revealed that Morocco will maintain its position as a major provider of fresh tomatoes to the European Union from 2024 to 2035. The report also highlights a changing landscape in the EU's agricultural market, with a projected rise. read more

A target has been set to increase the country's orchid export value to up to RM4 billion in the next four years, announced Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, the Agriculture and Food Security Minister. This target represents a significant increase from the RM9.3 million recorded in 2022. Mohamad is confident that this goal can be achieved. read more

Exports of table potatoes maintained strong growth in October 2024, as reported by CNIPT in the December 19th edition of Pomme de terre Hebdo. "During the month of October, exports increased by 15% compared to October 2023, with over 236,000 tons being exported. In value terms, the growth from the previous year for the... read more

Orzechy włoskie spełniają zaktualizowane kryteria „zdrowej” żywności na podstawie istotnej roli, jaką odgrywają w zalecanych wzorcach żywieniowych, zgodnie z ogłoszeniem amerykańskiej Agencji Żywności i Leków (FDA) przedstawiającym nowe kryteria dla produktów, które można zidentyfikować lub oznaczyć jako „zdrowe”. read more

Rozwój sektora borówki w Indiach w ciągu ostatnich kilku lat charakteryzuje się znaczącym wzrostem, napędzanym rosnącym popytem konsumentów, postępami technologicznymi oraz wsparciem rządu - mówi Shubha Rawal, kierownik działu zaopatrzenia w IG International: "Zauważając istotny read more

Despite the complexities in diplomatic relations between South Africa and the United States, South Africa will continue to enjoy preferential access to the US market through 2025. This decision follows the Office of the US Trade Representative's annual review under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. read more

"The old news that each citizen consumes 250 grams of plastic per year is a fact, even within the European Union. Is this really possible? This amount is equivalent to 44 baskets, each weighing 5.60 grams (similar to those containing 125 grams of small fruits, to be precise). I therefore question those who are..." read more

According to The Moscow Times, citing data from Rosstat, the annual increase in food prices has reached 10.9%, the highest rate since November 2022. "Inflation in Russia continues to accelerate despite the Central Bank's interest rate hikes and the government's attempts to regulate prices." read more

South Africa's diminished litchi harvest due to poor fruit setting, cold weather, and subsequent sunburn damage will leave many without their favorite holiday fruit this summer. In a related development, litchis are being sold at Checkers retailer for R99.99 (5.2 euros) per one kilogram carton. read more