Citrus production in Syria's coastal Tartous province continues to be a key aspect of the local agricultural economy, with annual output estimated at around 146,000 tons, as reported by provincial agriculture officials. Approximately 9,200 hectares of land in the province are dedicated to citrus tree cultivation. read more

The kiwifruit industry in New Zealand continues to be one of the country's most valuable horticultural sectors. In the 2024/2025 season, the industry set a new record for global sales and direct returns to producers, thanks to high production volumes and the global marketing efforts of its main company, Zespri. read more

La Conchita is taking a step forward by expanding into the production of customized bouquets, designed to meet the specific needs of different customers and destination markets. This move responds to the growing demand for ready-to-sell solutions that align with retail programs and seasonal trends. read more

Brazil is home to some of the world's largest fruit-growing operations, with production systems spanning citrus, coconut, açaí, and jabuticaba. These operations combine large planted areas with mechanization, digital monitoring, and export-oriented logistics. read more

Ukrainian farms are increasing the production of winter onions and creating export shipments to Romania and other European markets as part of a Ukrainian-South Korean project. Important criteria for export include meeting EU packaging regulations and having access to specialized storage facilities. read more

Rijk Zwaan Italia enriches its range with Merens RZ F1, an elongated watermelon variety developed to ensure agronomic reliability, internal quality, and optimal post-harvest management, in response to the needs of the entire supply chain, from producers to retailers. read more

An integrated offer that combines next-generation seeds, advanced defense strategies, and digital solutions for efficient management of processing tomatoes: this is the proposal that BASF Agricultural Solutions and Nunhems will present at Tomato World 2026, scheduled for 19th and 20th. read more

The new production campaign from Senegal is ready to start for the Francescon PO and, consequently, for the Mantuafruit PO. Among the protagonists of the season are Delica pumpkins, netted melons, and, starting this year, also mini watermelons with seeds. read more

As demand for sustainable agriculture and energy-efficient systems increases, Atomizing Systems, Inc. offers a practical solution for greenhouse operations with its Cold Fog® high-pressure fog technology. Designed for precision and efficiency, Cold Fog is a humidification system that enables. read more

Podczas targów Fruit Logistica w Berlinie Flikweert Vision przedstawił nową maszynę do sortowania skupioną na producentach: Divider Select. Holenderska firma zajmuje się projektowaniem i produkcją maszyn do optycznego sortowania, skupiając się głównie na ziemniakach i cebuli. Ponad 500 maszyn tej firmy jest obecnie używanych w 22 krajach. read more

Wczoraj opublikowano artykuł dotyczący zamiaru Kanadyjskiej Agencji Inspekcji Żywności zlikwidowania ich działu Destination Inspection Service (DIS). Dzisiaj więcej szczegółów zostaje podzielonych podczas sesji Q&A z Ronem Lemaire, Prezesem Kanadyjskiego Stowarzyszenia Marketingu Produkcji. Wyjaśnia on dlaczego to... read more

Operational conditions across several African trade lanes are showing mixed developments. Reliability is improving in parts of East Africa, recovery measures are underway in Southern and West Africa, and selected Red Sea services are gradually resuming under defined safety frameworks. At the same time,... read more

"There is a sense that carrots are approaching a turning point. 'There have been some supply issues when you consider the broader perspective,' says Mark Sato from Fortune Growers, a Mexican-based producer with packing partners in California and the East Coast. Regarding Canada, the country has concluded its season." read more

At Marni Fruit in Barendrecht, the South African pumpkin season has started. "Last week we received the first containers of bottle gourds, and from now on we will have weekly arrivals," says Niek Haerkens. Muscat pumpkins and Hokkaido pumpkins will follow in a fortnight. read more

During Fruit Logistica in Berlin, FruitMasters and BrightBerries unveiled the new name for the raspberry Rubin. Going forward, the raspberry will be marketed under the name Yumio®. Alongside the brand launch, the BrightBerries Yumio Club was formed: a coalition of growers and supply chain partners. read more

The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the Republic of South Africa has been granted market access to export fresh table grapes to the Republic of Korea. The Korean authorities informed South Africa of this market opening on 23 January 2026, enabling exports to begin promptly. read more

From 4 to 6 February 2026, around 90,000 participants from 151 countries gathered in Berlin for Fruit Logistica, according to the organizers. Despite the harshest winter weather in 15 years and delayed flights, overall satisfaction with the trade fair was reported to be high. With 2,600 read more

Moyca, a company specializing in seedless table grapes, has introduced heart-shaped packaging for Valentine's Day, featuring a 400-gram selection of grapes. This initiative aims to offer a unique, practical gift idea for those looking to surprise someone with a small present on Valentine's Day. read more

The Israeli fruit and vegetable sector is experiencing an unprecedented crisis. The international boycott of the country's products, already well-known, has halted exports and left farmers with thousands of tons of unsold fruit. Between mangoes, citrus fruits, and the iconic oranges... read more