Cornwall aims to take the lead in developing the UK geothermal sector with a new proposal launched last week. The proposal, developed by Cornwall Trade and Investment, seeks to capitalize on the advancements made in the US that have transformed deep geothermal technology, making it much more efficient. read more

The Liberian Senate has unanimously approved legislation to establish the Agriculture Enterprise Development Bank of Liberia, a specialized financial institution designed to expand access to affordable credit for farmers, cooperatives, agribusinesses, and agro-processors who have traditionally been excluded. read more

Maroko ciągle umacnia swoją pozycję na globalnym rynku awokado. Według EastFruit, eksport wzrósł przez pięć kolejnych lat marketingowych, systematycznie ustanawiając nowe rekordy. read more

Obecnie podaż papai jest umiarkowana, co utrzymuje mocniejsze ceny. "Nie ma tego zbyt wiele, ale też nie jest to zbyt mało" - mówi Lance Peterson z Super Starr International. "Myślę, że nie ma zbyt wiele owoców dobrej jakości." Ten problem jakości głównie wynika z corocznej read more

Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun announced that Thailand has made significant progress in enhancing its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Peru. The Department of Trade Negotiations reported that both countries have achieved a substantial agreement on key issues, with only minor technical details remaining. read more

Willem Dijk AGF in the Netherlands offers a diverse selection of Spanish produce during the winter season, ranging from juicy oranges to fragrant herbs and colorful bell peppers. The company has been providing customers in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany with high-quality products under well-known brands like Filosofo for many years. read more

It has always been a divisive vegetable like "Marmite" among Brits, especially during the festive season, but now the European favorite red cabbage has firmly established itself on the UK Christmas dinner table. Last year, demand for this highly nutritious vegetable surged by 150 percent during Christmas week compared to... read more

Sezon egipski rozpoczął się, a produkcja jest nieznacznie wyższa niż w zeszłym roku, mówi Rayan El Sawy, przewodniczący egipskiego eksportera świeżych produktów Egyptian Emirati Import & Export: "W Egyptian Emirati Import & Export rozpoczęliśmy sezon cytrusowy z Egiptu, w którym występują pomarańcze odmiany Valencia, read more

Port of Dover Cargo has successfully completed its second consecutive citrus season, solidifying its role as a vital entry point for fresh produce into the UK market. Through close collaboration with the Reefer Alliance service, a partnership between Seatrade and Cool Carriers, the Port of Dover efficiently managed the handling of... read more

In Ecuador, an alert has been issued for Fusarium R4T, one of the main threats to banana cultivation worldwide, in the absence of effective chemical controls and resistant commercial varieties. The pathogen was identified after the completion of laboratory analyses. read more

Global container shipping lines are showing significantly different strategies for a potential return to the Red Sea and Suez Canal, as changing regional security conditions lead to careful reassessments within the industry. While Maersk has started conducting limited test transits, CMA CGM is getting ready. read more

Sukanta Paul of Sukanta Overseas, a fresh produce exporter in the region, states that Tripura's orange orchards are currently yielding good volumes, with the harvest expected to continue until February-March. "Production has remained stable due to favorable weather conditions and improved orchard management by local growers." read more

The approach of the Christmas holidays shifts demand towards some traditional products, such as pineapples, puntarelle, and walnuts. There is also a strong presence of Italian strawberries. Oranges are in full production, with a division between Navelina and Tarocco varieties. Demand for clementines is still stagnant, being penalized. read more

The conclusion of the long-pending free trade agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand has drawn fresh attention to Kashmir, India's largest apple-producing region, as growers and policymakers assess its implications. Under the agreement, New Zealand apples will gain limited preferential access. read more

The Citrus Research Institute (CRI) in Sargodha has started developing seedless and pigmented kinnow varieties to better meet global market demand, marking a significant change in Punjab's efforts to improve its citrus industry. Punjab has 358,000 acres dedicated to citrus cultivation, with anticipated production this... read more

Starting from 1 November 2025, Jurgen Verheyen has joined Limgroup as an Account Manager for Strawberries. With extensive hands-on experience and a solid international network in the strawberry industry, Jurgen is bringing valuable expertise to the team, as stated by Limgroup. Prior to joining Limgroup, read more

The first Edamame beans from De Aardappelhoeve appeared on Colruyt's shelves at the start of September. It was a milestone for Belgium as these locally grown soybeans were showcased in Belgian stores for the first time. This was an experiment by De Aardappelhoeve, but their ambition is substantial. Ultimately, they aim to be able to. read more

Egipt has managed to reduce the number of additional inspections on its citrus exports to the European Union, as announced by the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk. The European Commission has approved a reduction in the extra inspection rate from 20% to 10%, as stated in an official report. read more

Let's take a look back at last month: November. With IFTF and Trade Fair Aalsmeer taking place side by side, the sector showcased new varieties, concepts, and innovations. At the same time, strategic collaborations, technological advances, and company farewells were discussed. Let's have a read! read more

Ethiopia's horticulture sector has the potential for significant advancement if the Ministry of Agriculture implements a geospatial planning tool like the Manufacturing Industry Resource Atlas recently developed in the country. This perspective is shared by Mekonnen Solomon, Senior Staff and Horticulture Export... read more