After a timid sign of recovery in the volumes of fruit and vegetables Lcc in the Large-Scale Retail Trade (Gdo), week 11 shows a negative balance; the increase in the average mix price, furthermore, is not enough to defend the value. Supermarkets and free services manage to contain the decline, while hypermarkets and discount stores... read more

When Area 2 Farms co-founder Oren Falkowitz discusses the future of vertical farming, he doesn't begin with the technology. Instead, he focuses on the farmer. The company cultivates certified organic produce, which is sold directly to local residents through weekly CSA baskets containing leafy greens, herbs, and… read more

Zespri has issued its initial guidance to growers for the 2026/27 season, offering an early insight into projected returns as the new season commences. The kiwifruit marketer typically provides indicative guidance in March, coinciding with the arrival of early-season fruit in the market, with anticipated returns expected to be similar. read more

Senegalese mango exporters are getting ready for the upcoming season while dealing with European Union phytosanitary requirements and increasing logistics and energy costs. In February, the European Commission issued a warning urging a decrease in fruit fly presence in the shipments. This directive is in response to imports… read more

Rynek ogórków w Finlandii nadal się rozwija, z konsumpcją i produkcją osiągającymi nowe poziomy, podczas gdy dostawy pozostają głównie krajowe. Produkcja ogórków osiągnęła w zeszłym roku 56 milionów kilogramów, co stanowi wzrost o 2 miliony kilogramów w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Średnio, szacuje się, że konsumpcja wynosi. read more

At Fruit Attraction São Paulo, Marta Bentancur from Upefruy shared Uruguay's perspective as a global fresh fruit supplier, emphasizing that although Uruguay is "a small country, it is highly capable of serving international markets." With only three million residents, the country produces read more

During the Opportunities in Horticulture & Floristry event, students at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)'s Greenmount Campus were provided with an overview of the wide variety of opportunities available within their field. Industry professionals shared their career paths, read more

With a recent sunny spell, the new strawberry season has started cautiously at Kwekerij Demedts - De Mey. Benoit Demedts' nursery has already had the first picking of strawberries, but the volumes are still limited. Production is expected to increase from the beginning of next week. read more

Niemal jedna trzecia gatunków kaktusów jest obecnie zagrożona wyginięciem, a naukowcy mają nadzieję, że nowa baza danych o otwartym dostępie pomoże odwrócić ten trend. Stworzona przez badaczy z Uniwersytetów w Bath i Reading, CactEcoDB jest najbardziej szczegółowym zasobem dotychczas stworzonym dotyczącym ekologii kaktusów. read more

Okan Imancer, co-founder and export manager of the Turkish apple exporting company The Fresh Apple, claims that the Turkish apple season has been extremely challenging. "For growers who had sufficient production and sold their fruit directly at harvest, it was actually a very profitable year. However, for... read more

On Saturday, March 28th and Sunday, March 29th, the Half Marathon of Italy returns, and Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, announces its participation as an Official Supplier. read more

Podaż ogórków jest obecnie niższa niż zazwyczaj na tę porę roku. „Główną przyczyną jest wolniejszy i bardziej zakłócony sezonowy przejście” - mówi Tony Incaviglia z GR Fresh. „Mroźny styczeń we Floridzie opóźnił wczesną produkcję, a wiosenne ilości tam są wolne w powrocie do normy”. read more

Jako sezon winogron w Indiach trwa, została tylko ograniczona ilość winogron o jakości nadającej się do eksportu - mówi Swapnil Aware, członek zarządu indyjskiego eksportera winogron Mersel Foods: "W miarę postępowania sezonu winogronowego, ogólna ilość winogron stopniowo maleje, a dostępność wysokiej jakości produktów również" read more

Toluna, a world leader in the market research sector, announces the appointment of Roberto Amedei as Managing Director for Italy. Reporting directly to Angela Morgans, Chief Commercial Officer Europe at Toluna, Amedei will be responsible for leading the commercial strategy. read more

Zostały tylko dwa tygodnie do zakończenia zbiorów, a Deon Steicke z firmy Sunny Boy Nuts twierdzi, że sezon pistacji rozwija się z dużą siłą, głównie dzięki dojrzewającym sadom, które wchodzą w pełną produkcję. „Dla naszego sadu w tym sezonie produkcja jest o około 30-40% większa niż w zeszłym roku, ponieważ nasze młode drzewa" read more

India harvests around 58-60 million metric tons of potatoes across 2.2-2.5 million hectares annually, with over 60% coming from the Indo-Gangetic plains of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal, explains Dr. Akhilesh Kumar, CEO of Eden Horticulture Services. "That's a whopping 20 million tonnes." read more

Kenya's flower industry is currently experiencing a crisis due to the increasing conflict in the Middle East. This conflict is disrupting global air cargo routes, leading to higher freight costs, delayed shipments, and jeopardizing thousands of jobs. The industry has already suffered millions of dollars in losses, with supply chains severely impacted. read more

Global trade flows are experiencing disruptions, as numerous data sources point to significant port congestion and delays due to ongoing geopolitical events involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Over 80 percent of the world's 454 mapped ports are currently classified as being in critical status, with 60. read more

The Belgian zoo and botanical park Pairi Daiza, located in Brugelette in the Walloon region of Belgium, has expanded with Edenya, a new ecologically designed tropical world featuring waterfalls, rivers, exotic animals, and rare plants. Guinness World Records has officially recognized Edenya as the. read more

The 2026 asparagus campaign in Italy begins with a scenario of substantial stability: cultivated areas amount to about 8,230 hectares (-1% compared to 2025), with Puglia leading (35% of the total), followed by Veneto (21%) and Campania (15%), which are on the rise. read more