The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Mopani district hosted an avocado study group at Magalies Boerdery's Kgapane farm. The initiative is part of efforts to provide training for farmers and support inclusive economic growth. The session focused on practical avocado production. read more

According to Fresh Fruit Portal, the citrus sector in South Africa has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the world's leading exporter in the industry and surpassing Spain, despite the recent severe weather waves that have hit the African country. read more

The apple sector in Himachal Pradesh, the Indian region historically most dedicated to this crop, is in serious trouble due to a dramatic production season. In areas with higher agricultural density, in fact, there are production collapses reaching nearly 70%. As reported read more

"Oversupply of Chilean cherries in the Chinese market, which accounts for over 90% of exports, has resulted in reduced profits. Additionally, there are challenges related to irregular quality and condition of the fruit post-transit, and logistics that are starting to become saturated as Chilean cherries flood the market." read more

Belarus has the highest potato consumption in Europe, with an annual intake of 170 kg per person in 2020, according to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. These figures underscore the ongoing regional variations in potato consumption patterns across Europe. read more

The government in Poland has initiated a campaign urging consumers to purchase local potatoes as growers are being impacted by lower prices and increasing imports. The country's agriculture ministry reported that average wholesale potato prices for this month were 43% lower compared to the previous year. The ministry stated... read more

On May 18th at Chelsea, David Austin Roses welcomed Sir David Beckham to its Cotswolds-inspired stand at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, to celebrate the launch of a new rose named in his honor. A stunning white rose, Sir David Beckham (Ausa34b16) is a key feature of the rose breeder's immersive display. read more

Semillas Fitó, a global company specializing in plant breeding and seed development with over 145 years of family-owned history, has announced the opening of its new subsidiary in Egypt. With 10 subsidiaries already established in key markets, this strategic move signifies a new chapter. read more

W trakcie wiosennego sezonu, Meksyk dostarczył solidną podstawę dostaw borówek. Warunki uprawy były dobre, a spójna jakość owoców pomogła utrzymać ciągłość dostaw dla klientów podczas zwiększania produkcji krajowej w USA. Niektóre regiony południowo-wschodnich Stanów Zjednoczonych doświadczyły zmienności w ilości owoców z powodu warunków pogodowych. read more

"It is with great sorrow and deep sadness that we have learned of the sudden passing of our beloved and valued colleague Jacques Hollaar," the team at Origin Fruit Group announced. Jacques became unwell last Tuesday evening and was subsequently admitted to the hospital. Initially, his condition read more

At Tuttofood 2026, The Great Italian Beauty highlighted the importance of focusing on attractiveness and enhancing the product with packaging that combines aesthetics, content, and sustainability in order to stand out on the shelves. The key is storytelling. read more

AD Ports Group has signed an agreement to acquire Germany-based MBS Logistics for an enterprise value of AED300 million (€70 million/US$79.4 million). The acquisition includes 100% ownership of MBS Logistics' core business, excluding its joint ventures, and is still subject to EU approval. read more

The Atlas shipping service, connecting Morocco with the United Kingdom and northern Europe, successfully completed its first six months of operations after being launched in November 2025. The service, managed by DP World, was established to transport fresh produce from Agadir and Casablanca in Morocco directly to. read more

For the second year in a row, biosensors created by Vivent Biosignals have been tested in tomato farming at Tomatoworld in the Netherlands. Just like in the previous trial, the outcomes indicate increased yields in the crop monitored by the sensors. A recent session on results was held to explain. read more

Ukraina dodała nowy odmianę czosnku zimowego "Ocheretinsky Purple" do Państwowego Rejestru Odmian Roślin. Odmiana została opracowana przez Agroinnovation do produkcji przemysłowej, przetwórstwa i zastosowań w gastronomii. Według firmy, dostępny jest już wystarczający materiał siewny. read more

In Karczmiska, a new raspberry plantation was established as part of the Malinowe Factory project. The site is not an easy one – for about 12-14 years, intensive raspberry cultivation was carried out here, with the 'Glen Caron' variety growing in the last season. After it froze and fell, read more

Eksporterzy grejpfrutów z RPA przewidują znaczny wzrost wysyłek w tym roku, szacując liczbę na 15,7 miliona kartonów. read more