Egypt's early strawberry season is leading to increased demand for air freight capacity to Central and Western Europe. Charter operator AirMaster has commenced perishables flights from Cairo to Hahn Airport, utilizing two B737-800BCF aircraft with a capacity of 22 tons per flight. read more

During a visit to the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir had the chance to learn about the latest developments in horticulture. In a discussion with Kieran Lavelle, Senior Horticulture Policy Adviser at CAFRE, the Minister was able to gain insights into the field. read more

The supply of fresh fruits and vegetables to consumers in the United States still relies on three main sources: domestically grown produce harvested either by machines or migrant workers, and imported produce from countries with lower wages. Currently, the United States imports 60 percent of its fresh fruit and 35 percent. read more

The export markets for fruits and vegetables from the United States have demonstrated steady long-term resilience from 2015 to 2024, with gradual recovery after a decline in 2020 and renewed growth through 2024. Canada maintained its position as the primary destination throughout the period, while markets like Mexico, Japan, South Korea, read more

Long cane raspberry seedlings are increasingly popular in the cultivation structures established in tunnels. Mariusz Jurczyk, the production manager at Poland Plants, informs about the agrotechnical process in this company located there. read more

GrowTech Antalya is a trade show with two distinct aspects. On one hand, the aisles are crowded with thousands of Turkish growers eager to explore new varieties, fertilizers, and greenhouse coverings. On the other hand, many exhibitors are not primarily focused on the domestic market. Despite that, the exhibition continues to attract a diverse range of visitors and participants. read more

Shreedhar Bhat of agri-tech SaaS provider Scalion Commerce Pvt. Ltd. says that the global fresh produce industry is encountering various challenges such as banned input products, regulatory compliance lapses, and traceability gaps. These issues can have implications on food safety and hinder access to premium export markets. read more

For over twenty years, the High Atlas Foundation has been dedicated to improving rural livelihoods in Morocco by assisting smallholder farmers in accessing the necessary tools, technology, and resources to succeed. Established in 2000 by former Peace Corps volunteers, this Moroccan nonprofit organization has expanded its reach and impact. read more

As of October 1st, Stephan van Santen is the new director of the business unit Rooting at Van der Knaap Group. He is taking over from Perry van der Knaap, who will continue to be closely associated with the organization in an advisory capacity. Stephan will be responsible for managing the Rooting business unit. read more

Cut, close your eyes, taste, feel the strength of its sweetness. It has a red heart and fragrant tropical notes. Red Passion is the beginning of a new love story, that for the kiwi with red flesh, a treasure of sweet goodness. Red Passion, live the passion. read more

FreshPlaza reports that the winter cycle of early vegetable production in the Souss Massa region is still being negatively impacted by the adverse weather conditions experienced this summer. This has resulted in a lack of resilient plants and a general decrease in overall production volumes. read more