The production of oranges in Australia for fresh consumption and juicing is projected to increase by 1.7 per cent to 590,000 metric tons (MT) in marketing year (MY) 2025/26. This would be the highest level in over twenty years and marks the sixth consecutive year of growth. The production of fresh-market oranges is expected to read more

Rok 2026 rozpoczął się z oczekiwaniami na ogólnie stabilny rynek egipskiego sektora ziemniaczanego, stałe poziomy cen i dalsze znaczenie głównych kierunków eksportu, w tym Rosji, krajów arabskich i Unii Europejskiej. Przewiduje się pewne zmiany między sezonem zimowym, a. read more

Despite the arrival of Egyptian Navel oranges and the peak season in terms of volume for Egyptian mandarins, Moroccan citrus fruit exporters are reporting strong demand at the start of the year. This is according to Mehdi Benchekroun, CEO of DMB & Co, who nevertheless reports a slowdown in the read more

Prospects for the agriculture sector in South Africa are looking up for 2026, with input costs expected to decrease and grain harvests indicating higher output. Loffie Brandt, head of sales enablement at Absa AgriBusiness, discussed strategies for producers to adopt in the new year in an interview with Farmer's Weekly. read more

Sezon winogron w Południowej Afryce rozwija się zupełnie inaczej niż pierwotnie oczekiwano. "Jest to głównie spowodowane słabą wydajnością w porcie w Kapsztadzie. Od początku sezonu port jest pod presją ze względu na silne wiatry. Faktycznie, statystyki pokazują, że to read more

In 2024, an independent trial was conducted at the Research Institute for Horticulture (LVG) in Hannover-Ahlem, Germany, examining the cultivation of pot and bedding plants using Growcoon. This biodegradable cultivation plug proved to be a complete replacement for conventional plastic pots. read more

Someone purchasing a ripe avocado or juicy mango at a European supermarket may assume that's how they naturally come from the tree. However, this is not the case. These fruits usually require a stop at a ripening facility, especially for imported produce. Niels van Hassel, a ripening specialist from Logistics Business Partners (LBP), plays a vital role in this process. read more

W Szwajcarii znajduje się osiem dużych zakładów wytwarzających sałatę endywę, a jednym z nich jest zakład Gamper w Stettfurt. Dostarcza on do czołowych sieci handlowych żywności w kraju. Wytwarza on około 2500 ton główek endywy rocznie, z czego 500 ton jest certyfikowane jako organiczne. Gamper ma udział w rynku około 30% read more

Vegetable production is a key component of Michigan's agricultural system, facing challenges such as increasing input costs, availability of labor, and regulatory demands. Specific climatic conditions and soil types, such as sandy and muck soils, create favorable conditions for vegetable cultivation in certain parts of the state. read more

More than a year after the beginning of the cooperation between Freight Line Europe B.V. (FLE) and Transportbedrijf Joh. van der Haas B.V. (Van der Haas), the merger of the two companies has proven to be successful. They enhance each other's services, expand their presence across Europe together, and... read more

Dla ukraińskich producentów warzyw i owoców, rok 2025 został naznaczony stratami związanymi z pogodą, zakłóceniami logistycznymi związanymi z wojną oraz nierówną rentownością. Według ocen podzielonych przez Tarasa Basztannika, prezydenta Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Owoców i Warzyw, wyniki różniły się. read more

Gospodarstwo sadownicze Fruit Garden na Ukrainie, w regionie Winnickim, nadal rozwija produkcję owoców i przygotowuje ilości na rynki zewnętrzne pomimo wyzwań związanych z pogodą i niedoborem siły roboczej – informuje agronews.ua. Serhiy Zykin, właściciel przedsiębiorstwa rolniczego, powiedział, że sezon 2025 był. read more

SnapDragon apples from New York state lived up to expectations this season as growers delivered the largest crop to date. Sister variety RubyFrost also came in strong with solid volumes, consistent with target numbers. "The quality of both varieties has been outstanding this season," says. read more

Huelva's raspberry season for 2025/2026 has started with stable prices at the source, despite lower volumes compared to last year. This has led to increased commercial activity in the berry sector in the province, as reported by the Andalusian Regional Government's Price and Market Observatory. The autumn harvest reached its peak between... read more

The consecutive climatic events impacting Morocco, with Storm Francis currently hitting the country shortly after Storm Emilia, are causing unusual scenes of heavy and continuous rainfall, breaking a period of several years of drought, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

As the floriculture industry looks to the future, Danziger introduces its new 2026-2027 Cut Flowers Catalog - a forward-thinking collection created to address the changing requirements of growers, wholesalers, retailers, and floral designers globally. With over 70 years of breeding experience, Danziger... read more

Circle K has expanded its partnership with Too Good To Go to include more than 120 participating stores in Ireland. By offering over 120 stores across Dublin, the east, and midlands on the Too Good To Go app, Circle K is making it easier than ever to rescue good food from being wasted. Too Good To Go is the world's largest app dedicated to fighting food waste. read more

Early-season Sato Nishiki cherries from Japan's Yamagata Prefecture fetched record prices at the first auctions of the year on January 5th. At a wholesale market in Tokyo, a box of cherries sold for 1.8 million yen, which is approximately US$12,000, equivalent to over 26,000 yen. read more

Europe is a large, stable market for fresh fruit and vegetables, with a strong dependence on imports to satisfy year-round demand and consumer preferences for variety. Suppliers from developing countries are increasingly important, particularly for tropical and off-season produce. read more

The sektor owoców i warzyw w Wietnamie cieszy się silnym impulsem, ze zdecydowanym wzrostem eksportu. Według Wietnamskiego Stowarzyszenia Owoców i Warzyw (Vinafruit), przychody z eksportu powinny osiągnąć poziom od 8 do 8,4 miliarda dolarów w 2025 roku, co oznacza wzrost o około 18% w porównaniu do 2024 roku, dalece przewyższając. read more