According to a press release, BelOrta states that Lambrecht wants to "give a new direction" to his career with his own project. "We sincerely thank Jo for his many years of commitment, his great dedication to the fresh fruit and vegetable sector, and his contribution to growth." read more

Because the producers are under pressure: high import quantities, rising costs, and a lack of agricultural policy support make daily life difficult. Mushrooms are considered a primary agricultural product, but they play a minor role in agricultural policy. "We have no border protection, no read more

Aldo Pesce, export sales, states that the increasing demand for avocado oil due to its health benefits is leading more growers to enter its production. This trend is driven by heightened risks in the fresh market caused by logistical disruptions resulting from rising geopolitical tensions. read more

In August, the export volume from Peru increased by 56%, but the value only by 5%. The average price decreased by 33% to 1.71 US dollars per kilo. The market for Hass avocados in Spain and Italy experienced a significant decline. It is expected that prices will remain low until October. read more

These are significantly more than last year, with an increase of 60.1%. This results in a yield increase from 25.8 to 41.4 t/ha. The estimated harvest volume for 2025 exceeds the average of the past ten years (64,383 t) by 27.9%. The high apple harvest is due to the favorable conditions. read more

Amazon has announced its intention to close all 19 of its Amazon Fresh grocery stores in the UK, just four years after they were launched in London. read more

GoMicro, an Adelaide-based GenAI agritech innovator, has teamed up with Boratto Farms in Victoria to lead a breakthrough in quality control for leafy greens. read more

Packing soft fruits such as raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries is a daily balancing act. These products are valuable yet fragile, and getting them from the field to the customer in perfect condition becomes a big task. From labor shortages to costly overpacking and ever-tighter deadlines, the read more

Na tegorocznym evencie Seed Meets Technology w Holandii, Tozer otwiera swoje pola testowe po ubiegłorocznym sukcesie. Przez następne trzy dni odwiedzający z branży będą mieli okazję odkryć ponad sto odmian warzyw na 1300 metrowym kwadracie firmy. Firma prezentuje nowe. read more

Morocco has reached a significant achievement in the growth of its cucumber exports, as shipments to Spain surpassed $20 million in a single season for the first time. According to EastFruit, Morocco exported 18,200 tonnes of cucumbers to Spain between July 2024 and June 2025, generating $21.1 million. read more

W grudniu 2025 roku, projekt prowadzony przez FAO/EBRD zorganizuje misję dla egipskich eksporterów owoców i warzyw do Azji Południowo-Wschodniej. Inicjatywa ma na celu połączenie Egiptu, jednego z globalnych liderów w segmencie świeżych i mrożonych produktów rolnych, z Azją Południowo-Wschodnią, jednym z niewielu regionów świata, które... read more

HortiFlora is joining the Royal Lemkes Group. By leveraging economies of scale and sharing knowledge, Royal Lemkes and HortiFlora can provide even better support to their partners. Both organizations will retain their own identity and continue to operate under their respective names. read more

The Garden Salad at Fruit Attraction brings an absolute novelty to the fruit and vegetable department: the new MisSalad High Protein line, three 100% plant-based references with high protein content that pave the way for a new segmentation in ready-to-cook products. read more

Apofruit presents the results of the spring clearance sale 2025, which includes strawberries, asparagus, new potatoes, small fruits, and vegetables. The contribution of premium varieties and organic productions continues to be crucial. read more

The second half of September signals the beginning of the Moroccan pomegranate season, which is expected to last until the end of November. "Volumes are projected to be high, with good sizes despite water issues, so the season appears promising," says Mourad Jabri, manager of Primeur Fraîcheur, a company that markets... read more

New Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle recently visited a soft fruit farm in Kent for her first farm visit since assuming her role in Defra. During the visit, she met with representatives of the National Farmers' Union (NFU), including NFU President Tom Bradshaw and NFU Horticulture member Marion Regan. read more

The revision of the apple protocol for Vietnam has been successfully concluded. This was announced by CSO Italy on behalf of the other organizations that contributed to achieving this result, namely the Alliance of Italian Cooperatives, Assomela, and Fruitimprese, who worked together on this. read more

Ontario Growers Supply has teamed up with A&L Laboratories and A&L Biological to offer cutting-edge gardening products to the public. A&L is the largest private agricultural research laboratory in Canada, located in London, Ontario. Its products and services are globally renowned, but this partnership will make them more accessible to customers. read more

Streamlining agricultural inputs is one of the challenges to make the horticultural sector more sustainable: optimizing means acting on water and nutrient resources, reducing waste, but also identifying the most effective irrigation and fertigation methods to promote the read more

From January to July 2025, Azerbaijan exported 70,830 tonnes of potatoes, valued at USD 28.1 million, according to the State Statistics Committee. Compared to the same period in 2024, exports grew by 47% in volume and 37% in value. The main export destination was Russia, receiving 59,376 tonnes valued at USD 22.7 million, which represents a 40% increase. read more