Because of its strategic location, the Middle East has always been an important hub for the global fruit trade. The local market offers a wide variety of fruits, with consumers placing a high value on taste and texture. In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards healthy eating, influenced by the fast-paced lifestyle. read more

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is predicting a rise in citrus production in Morocco for the 2025/26 season. read more

Zainteresowanie rośnie na Ukrainie koncepcją "domu w domu", gdzie w istniejących już obiektach przemysłowych zakładane są w pełni hermetyzowane farmy wewnętrzne. W ostatnim artykule w magazynie Plantator podano przykład zamkniętego projektu farmy w Kramfors, w Szwecji. Podejście "dom w domu" read more

Chiny zwiększą cła importowe na świeże i suszone żurawiny od 1 stycznia 2026 r., w związku z zakończeniem dotychczasowych obowiązujących stawek celnych na zasadzie najwyższej ulgi taryfowej. Zgodnie z harmonogramem taryfowym na rok 2026, cło importowe na świeżą żurawinę sklasyfikowaną pod kodem HS 08104000 wzrośnie. read more

A trial of a multi-function tree management platform has been initiated in Western Australia as part of a study on technology-enabled Narrow Orchard Systems. The Western Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has acquired an electric-powered Frucotec Berglady platform. read more

Maroko has zwiększyło swoją pozycję na niemieckim rynku, dostarczając po raz pierwszy ponad 50 000 ton słodkich papryk w ciągu jednego sezonu, zgodnie z informacjami EastFruit. read more

Wholesale fruit prices showed mixed movements this week, with apples recording the most consistent increases across categories, while pears presented a more divided picture. Apple prices strengthened overall. Bramley's Seedling apples averaged £1.26 per kg, up £0.02 from the previous week. read more

The Italian bell pepper market is ready for a revolution. HM.CLAUSE is introducing two new varieties born in Sicily: MOZZAFIATO F1 (red) and SORPRENDOR F1 (yellow). read more

Gospodarka Rwandy nadal w dużej mierze opiera się na rolnictwie samowystarczalnym. Jednak w ostatnich latach coraz więcej firm zaczęło konsolidować produkcję drobnych rolników i przygotowywać ją do eksportu. Chociaż wiele z tych eksportowanych produktów trafia na rynki regionalne, produkty takie jak chili read more

The obtaining of the IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) mark represents the beginning of a new phase for the agriculture of the Basilicata region for the Basilicata Strawberry: a product capable of meeting a growing demand for quality and healthiness. read more

A group of enthusiastic horticulture staff from JSW Steel, Dolvi, organized a one-day hands-on flower arrangement workshop for their skill development. The event was guided by Pandharinath Mhaske, an award-winning and certified floral designer and Coordinator of the India Florist Association. read more

At the end of the last century, Egypt was essentially absent from analyses and rankings of the global fruit and vegetable trade. Exports did not exceed 500,000 tons, concentrated almost exclusively on fresh potatoes and onions, low-value-added products. read more

After spending over 18 years in the banana industry as a key account manager at Chiquita and in the ginger industry as the sales director retail at Sawari Fresh, Mark Grim has now taken a plunge into a new venture. Starting from 1 January, after the usual New Year slowdown, he has begun working as an independent. read more

Ponieważ Boże Narodzenie i Nowy Rok wypadły w dni powszednie, wpływ na łańcuch dostaw świeżych produktów był znaczący w ostatnich tygodniach. Harmonogramy zbiorów, pakowania i wysyłki zostały wszystkie zaburzone. Dodać do tego zimną pogodę w różnych częściach USA i rezultatem jest zator i read more

Hazera and HM.Clause, both part of the Limagrain Group, will participate together at Fruit Logistica from 4 to 6 February in Berlin. The two companies will showcase their product portfolios at a shared booth, with a focus on varietal development for various segments of the fresh produce industry. read more

As reported by La Gazzetta di Mantova, Tonino Zerbinati, a 70-year-old farmer from Sermide, has gone missing. read more

Week 51, the second to last of the year which ended on Sunday, December 21, records a negative trend in the sales of fruits and vegetables, accompanied by a slight decrease in the average price mix. The decline affects all physical channels, with particularly weak performance for... read more

Agriculture experts on Tuesday urged farmers to closely adhere to an irrigation schedule for spring sunflower crops, emphasizing the critical role of timely watering in maximizing per-acre yields and enhancing oil quality. A spokesperson from the agriculture department stressed the importance of. read more

María Cecilia Gutiérrez has been in the Netherlands for seven months now as Ecuador's new Trade Commissioner for the Benelux region. Based in The Hague, she represents Ecuador's commercial interests in a market that she describes as very different from the United States, where she previously worked. read more

The use of drones in agriculture has now surpassed the stage of simple agronomic monitoring, evolving into crucial areas for the economic sustainability of the sector: for example, protecting new varieties from illegal reproductions and counterfeiting. In a market where the development of a read more