The sweet potato is a staple food for millions of people around the world, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where its ability to withstand extreme climates helps ensure food security. Scientists have recently deciphered its intricate genome, which offers new resources for precise enhancements in crop production. Unlike humans, who have two sets of chromosomes, the sweet potato has... read more

The Dutch exporter Montfleury supplies ready-to-sell bouquets primarily to French supermarkets. The company's core values are service, market knowledge, and high-quality products at competitive prices. Floriday recently interviewed senior account manager Clément Mallégol to discuss their collaboration. read more

MangoPoint, an exporter of chemical-free mangoes and mango-based products, has raised US$1 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The round also included The Chennai Angels, Native Angel Network, Keiretsu Forum India, Fondation Botnar, IIM-CAN, and Metis. read more

India's apple trade is set to undergo a seasonal transition, moving away from imported fruits towards the arrival of fresh harvests from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir, according to Santosh Chauhan of Chauhan EXIM, a local fresh fruit importer-exporter. "During this period of change, imported apples will... read more

The new board of directors of the Spanish Tropical Fruit Association has identified priorities and challenges that include ensuring sufficient infrastructure for Andalusian producers to access the water resources needed to secure the future of tropical crops, receiving institutional support, and promoting the quality of national products. read more

Against a backdrop of limited supply in both France and Europe, and with Spanish production struggling to meet demand in the European market - resulting in Spanish flat peach prices sometimes exceeding €4/kg [4.7 USD/kg] on the French market - the French season had a promising start and is now in full swing. read more

The 2024/2025 Spanish grapefruit season, which runs from September 1 to May 31, has closed with positive record data, strengthening the role of this minority citrus, which offers very interesting upward trends. Total production this season amounted to 102,000 tons, which means that Spain has read more

The Turkish fig production has been increasing in recent years, according to Bilal Aşkar, managing partner responsible for business development at Aşkar Tarım Ltd. "As the name suggests, Turkish Black Figs are mainly grown in the Bursa region of Turkey and have a special position in Turkish agriculture." read more

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A new campaign in Australia aims to encourage children to eat more fruits and vegetables with the support of children's entertainers The Wiggles. The initiative, called Fruit and Veggies Yummy Yummy, is supported by the Australian fresh produce industry and aims to promote long-term consumption of fruits and... read more

In just a few years, sweet potatoes have become a favorite among sports enthusiasts and a staple in healthy recipes featured across social media. Demand continues to grow steadily. Although the market is still largely dominated by imports, Fruidor Terroirs took a bold step ten years ago by read more

In week 30, average wholesale prices for bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean decreased across all selected countries compared to the previous week (week 29). In Germany (DE), prices dropped slightly from €131/100kg in week 29 to €129/100kg in week 30. Spain (ES) recorded a read more

In the past six weeks, more than half of Armenian flower suppliers have been denied export licenses to Russia, as reported by the Food Safety Inspection Body of Armenia. This action follows joint inspections conducted by Armenian authorities and Russia's Rosselkhoznadzor, the federal agency responsible for. read more

On July 28, the Frutas y Cítricos de Mula - Frucimu cooperative, based in Mula (Murcia), officially became a shareholder of Agricultura y Conservas SA - Agriconsa, a company based in Algemesí (Valencia) dedicated to processing fruit for juice and preserves. As a shareholder, Frucimu read more

The Malaysian state of Penang is working to register more varieties of local "durian kampung" from its orchards to enhance its collection of recognized durian species. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced this initiative during the launch of a durian outreach program at Rain Tree Farm in Taman... read more

Rijeka Gateway, now in its final testing phase, welcomed its first container vessel, the M/V Cape Fulmar, and the first test train operated by ENNA Logic. The M/V Cape Fulmar, which arrived from Port Said, Egypt, will stay docked at the terminal. read more

British plum production, which has been declining for over 35 years, is showing signs of recovery in 2025. This year's harvest is expected to be the largest in three years, with volumes projected to double compared to last year. The 2025 harvest is now available in Tesco stores across the UK. read more

Według Charlotte Pierron-Darbonne, córki byłego właściciela firmy Planasa oraz dyrektora generalnego Persea Group, zainteresowanie uprawą mango rośnie w Hiszpanii i innych krajach śródziemnomorskich. Brak infrastruktury wodnej w Maladze skłania wielu rolników do zmiany uprawy z awokado na mango... read more

The citrus fruit processing sector is redefining its stock management strategies in anticipation of reduced production in the upcoming season. Salvatore Imbesi, the sector's manager, emphasized the importance of this type of planning, stating that: "Faced with juice orders in line with the read more

On August 1, 2025, PB-tec, a company specializing in horticultural technology and a part of Atrium Agri, acquired all assets from the bankrupt estate of CE-Line. CE-Line was declared bankrupt on July 22, 2025, by the Court of Midden-Nederland, with Mr. B.J. van Dijen appointed as the trustee. The acquisition... read more