From 6th to 9th October, the foyer of Veiling Rhein-Maas was transformed into a colorful display for African Week. Rose and summer flower growers from Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Ghana, and South Africa showcased an assortment of their products. Veiling Rhein-Maas' African Week focused on celebrating the beauty and diversity of African flora. read more

Vlissingen is more than just a port in the Netherlands. It has become Western Europe's premier onion port. In 12 years, the North Sea Port has grown into a logistics hub for the international onion trade. Jean Ruinard, who has been working at that port for over 12 years, has seen it expand from. read more

The new "Da komm' ich her!" potato variety "Benjamin" has been available on Billa shelves since the end of August. The market launch of this exclusive variety is the result of many years of cooperation between partners along the entire potato supply chain: from Austria, for Austria. read more

JBT Marel introduced the Fresh'n Squeeze® 1800 Citrus Juicer at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce and Floral Show. The juicer incorporates the same whole fruit extraction technology found in the larger free-standing models within the Fresh'n Squeeze® product range. read more

The Durban High Court has rejected a request by Maersk's APM Terminals to stop Transnet's US$603 million (R11 billion) deal with Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) for the partial privatization of Durban Container Terminal 2 (DCT2). read more

It was quite a spectacle on Wednesday inside the greenhouse at Tomatoworld: people wearing special headsets were "clicking" into thin air, their excitement growing by the minute. Around them, others without the headsets watched curiously as the participants gestured and moved. While the headset wearers... read more

Mango markets across Europe and the Americas are displaying varied trends as seasonal changes impact supply and pricing. In Italy, there has been a transition from Spanish to Brazilian fruit, leading to price adjustments as the Osteen season comes to a close. Meanwhile, the Netherlands is experiencing strong prices due to limited supply. read more

Surprises are not uncommon in the Dutch onion trade. In mid-September, a ship scheduled to load 5,400 tons of onions for JP Beemsterboer was detained in Rotterdam. "A ship detained due to fuel issues? I have never witnessed that before. It just goes to show: Our industry is always full of excitement," says William. read more

Fruit Attraction 2025, organized by IFEMA Madrid and Fepex, wrapped up its 17th edition with a new all-time record attendance of 121,137 professionals from 152 countries. This represents a 3% increase in total attendees and a 5% increase in country representation compared to the previous edition. read more

Albaugh has recently become a part of the North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative (N.C. PSI) Innovation Hub, situated in the Plant Sciences Building at NC State University on Centennial Campus in Raleigh. The Innovation Hub acts as a shared space where industry professionals, researchers, and students collaborate. read more

Ananas stał się jednym z kluczowych produktów rolniczych eksportowanych przez Wietnam, z wartością eksportu w sierpniu sięgającą 950 000 dolarów amerykańskich, co oznacza wzrost o ponad 400%, według danych Wietnamskiej Służby Celną. Łączna wartość eksportu ananasa w ciągu pierwszych dziewięciu miesięcy roku wyniosła 8 milionów dolarów amerykańskich, co stanowi wzrost o 114%. read more

In an agricultural context that is increasingly focused on environmental sustainability and economic competitiveness, Arrigoni, a leading group in Europe in the design and production of agrotextiles for agriculture, offers innovative solutions for crop protection in open fields. read more

On the evening of June 6, 2025, a severe thunderstorm cell passed through the town of Nidek in Małopolska, Poland. It lasted only eight minutes, but caused massive damage. "It was a tragedy," recalls Zbigniew Zacny, a blueberry grower. "Hail destroyed everything I had." read more

The Morocco Berry Conference 2025 will be held on November 13 in Agadir, bringing together professionals from across the berry industry for a day of technical discussions, networking, and knowledge exchange. Now in its sixth year, the conference has become a key platform for growers, researchers,... read more

Despite the self-sufficiency of many countries in domestic ginger production, the global ginger market sees annual exports totaling nearly $1.314 billion, as estimated by the industry. China leads in global trade with 52% of exports, followed by Peru with 11%, positioning it as the second-largest exporter. read more

Można śmiało powiedzieć, że pierwsza połowa sezonu warzywnego w Wielkiej Brytanii w 2025 roku była godna zapomnienia. Większość Anglii była dotknięta suszą, a temperatury sięgały nawet 30 stopni przez długi czas. "W końcu nadeszła zmiana pogody i trochę deszczu" - powiedział Nigel Clare z firmy Peloton Produce.

It is safe to say that the first half of the UK vegetable season in 2025 was one to forget. Most of England was in drought conditions with temperatures around 30 degrees for extended periods. "We eventually got a change in the weather and some rain," said Nigel Clare from Peloton Produce. read more

"Sprzedaż była dobra przez całe lato, ale gdy szkoły zaczęły się ponownie, popyt był zauważalnie bardzo wysoki" - mówi Noud van den Broek, Dyrektor Handlowy holenderskiej firmy Banken Champignons, opisując sytuację na rynku. "Popyt na białe pieczarki jest stabilny, podczas gdy na pieczarki kasztanowe wzrasta" read more

The issue of pesticide residues in organic products remains one of the most delicate and debated topics in the sector. This is not only due to technical and regulatory aspects, but also because of the commercial and trust implications along the supply chain. This was discussed in the webinar organized by CCPB. read more

W kraju, gdzie trzy czwarte świeżych owoców jest importowanych, nowa firma agritech pracuje nad zmianą sposobu produkcji i konsumpcji jagód w Kanadzie. Zlokalizowana w Chilliwack, Kolumbia Brytyjska, BeriTech rozwija systemy środowisk kontrolowanych do uprawy wysokiej jakości borówek, malin oraz. read more

The 18th edition of the Godavari (Chrysanthemum) Flower Exhibition started in Lalitpur on October 15. The flower fair, organized by the Floriculture Association of Nepal (FAN), showcases a total of 90 stalls. Dr. Govinda Prasad Sharma, Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, inaugurated the exhibition. read more