Avocado is no longer an exotic niche in the fruit and vegetable department: today it is one of the most dynamic categories, with consumption continuing to grow at double digits and playing an increasingly stable role in the spending of Italians. Driving this evolution is not just a more curious consumer. read more

The indiscriminate increase in agricultural diesel, recorded in recent days and linked to the Middle Eastern crisis, is occurring at a particularly sensitive time for agricultural businesses: after the winter rest period when, with the arrival of spring, agronomic activities intensify. read more

On the upcoming 22nd of March, Acea Run Rome The Marathon returns to Rome, featuring one of the most fascinating routes in the international road race scene, transforming the Capital into an open-air stage. Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of fresh fruit, will be part of the event. read more

Among the protagonists of integrated pest management (IPM) in pear orchards, a small insect stands out for its effectiveness and timing: the Deraeocoris brevis. This natural predator is at the forefront against two of the main enemies of orchards: the pear psylla and the red spider mite. read more

The prices of fresh food in the United Kingdom may increase due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East impacting energy markets, freight routes, and input costs throughout the food supply chain. Imported fruits and vegetables such as grapes, tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers may be particularly affected. read more

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday called for making the Union Territory self-reliant in tulip bulb production, emphasizing the need to reduce the recurring expenditure on imports from the Netherlands to save foreign exchange. The Chief Minister instructed the Floriculture Department... read more

For a year now, RAAD (Inter-)national has been operating with its own office in South Africa. "We came up with this structure two years ago, started it more than a year ago, and it has turned out to be a success," says John van Wijk, who has been supporting entrepreneurs with international. read more

In Colombia, the relationship between women and flowers extends beyond traditional ideas of beauty or sensitivity, according to Asocolflores. With the growth of the export floriculture industry over the past six decades, it has become a catalyst for social transformation for thousands of rural women. read more

Global Macadamias announced updated pricing during the release of its national price list in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. Waldo de Klerk, the company's grower liaison manager, said the U.S. dollar price for whole macadamia kernels increased by 4.4 per cent, from US$13.50/kg last year to US$14.10/kg. read more

The resilience of young farmers is crucial for the sector. Farms run by individuals under 35 years old in agriculture are more resilient than in the rest of the Italian economy, and they are the most active in investing in technological innovation, an increasingly important lever to overcome challenges. read more

Zespri's first charter shipment of the season has left the Port of Tauranga and is en route to Japan and South Korea. read more

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Analysts from the EastFruit project report that in Ukraine, there is an extremely low demand for potatoes, leading producers to lower wholesale prices. The main reason for the decrease in potato prices is attributed to the significant rise in low-quality products available on the market, according to experts. read more

For the second week in a row, Ukraine has been experiencing a decline in wholesale carrot prices, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Experts attribute this phenomenon primarily to the relatively warm weather, which is causing a deterioration in the quality of stored carrots. read more