The Dutch ornamental horticulture and food horticulture sectors are projected to surpass the revenue level of 2023 in 2024. While official figures for Q4 are still pending, an estimate in a new report by BDO indicates that the total annual revenue will exceed that of the previous year. read more

The season for Cretan avocados is entering its final phase, with exporters now focusing on the Hass variety. Mr. Antonis Kokkalarakis, owner of Agrocreta, states: "The green avocados are coming to an end with the last fruits of the Fuerte variety. We are now concentrating on the Hass." read more

In recent years, new players have entered the global blueberry market, changing the supply landscape. Countries such as Colombia, Georgia, Ukraine, and Zimbabwe, which were previously minor players, are now becoming competitive exporters. Colombia, in particular, is experiencing rapid expansion in its blueberry sector. read more

During the last IFN live broadcast (click here to watch it), dedicated to the world of bananas, a key concept emerged clearly: segmentation is the real driver to increase the value of the product in every aspect. A strategic approach that finds concrete read more

The new yellow and red Actinidia Chinensis plants are currently being planted. In recent years, there has been a growing trend among producers to choose the Bounty 71 rootstock due to its increased resistance to issues like kiwi decline, which has been causing significant damage to production fields. read more

After Moldova, a small country located between Ukraine and Romania, witnessed a continuous decrease in its exports of vegetables and fruit to the significant Russian market following the outbreak of the war between its larger eastern neighbor and Russia, the country and its fruit sector have... read more

The supply of American oranges continued to decline this week, leading to further price increases. Traders observed that prices have risen from around $63-$64 per box two weeks ago to approximately $73-$75 per box. With fewer arrivals and a decreasing number of traders involved, the market supply is shrinking. read more

In the Calmar area of central Alberta, the Mooij family operates a seed potato business called Creek Side Potatoes. They cultivate multiple varieties across hundreds of hectares, and their seed potatoes are distributed across Canada and the United States. Their use of the Optica Q technology has enhanced their operations. read more

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan experienced a notable rise in vegetable imports, particularly from neighboring countries. According to the General Administration of Customs of China, the volume of imported potatoes into Kyrgyzstan showed a steady increase: 4,800 tonnes in January, over 8,000 tonnes in February, and... read more

Spotlight on combined weight technology. "From top-of-the-range solutions to options for those who need to package minimum quantities of product in trays and/or nets - we leverage all the experience we have accumulated over the years from installing various types of processing equipment to serve... read more

Visiting blueberry plantations in the first half of April conducted by Dr. Paweł Krawiec, we have the opportunity to observe changes in the approach to cultivation using products based on brown coal. In these plantations, the use of such products is increasingly widespread.

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Haygrove company and the publisher of the "Jagodnik" portal and magazine invite you to a training session where the latest models of polytunnels for growing berry plants (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, currants) and cherries will be presented for the first time in Poland. read more

In week 14, the fruit and vegetable department Lcc returns to growth, recording a double-digit increase after the decline of the previous week. However, the influence of the calendar being out of sync with Easter 2024 still remains. All channels show growth, with a strong performance. read more

Agra Claessens will start selling its first new potatoes today. While this time of year is mostly associated with asparagus and strawberries, in the Moerzeke region of East Flanders, people are also eagerly awaiting the arrival of the first Moese Patatten, a recognized Flemish regional specialty. read more

A day dedicated to innovation in the heart of the Bologna fruit and vegetable market. On April 18, during an Open Day at the CAAB (Agri-Food Center of Bologna), HM.Clause presented Dozza F1, a new variety of Bolognese zucchini that aims to redefine the standards of. read more

The Mexican lychee season will begin at the end of April or early May. "Our program starts in the south in the states of Veracruz and Oaxaca," says Jose Roggiero with Freshway Produce. From there, it will move up north, all the way to Sinaloa. It's a short season that will last eight weeks. read more

The week before Easter is a busy time for wholesalers, including the hospitality wholesaler Atilla Dagvers, who has observed that Easter sales are gradually exceeding those of Christmas. "In terms of overall sales, it's currently at a similar level, but more customers are making purchases between Christmas and New Year." read more

Zespół EastFruit kontynuuje analizę światowych rynków borówki, skupiając się na Chile, pierwszym krajem, który stał się globalnym liderem w eksporcie świeżych borówek. Chile zajmowało przez dziesięciolecia pierwsze miejsce w eksporcie borówek, zanim na scenie globalnej pojawiło się Peru, utrzymując silną obecność w branży. read more

The new wind blowing in Brussels on sustainability issues is well received by different industry associations. However, there are still several important issues on the table that could boost the fruit and vegetable sector: from the issue of the possible revocation of many active ingredients to the new developments. read more

Po zakończeniu kolejnego sezonu eksportu, Dywizja Awokado DMS poinformowała, że spakowano rekordową liczbę tac eksportowych na cykl 2024/2025. Menadżer biznesu DMS Avocados, Hamish McKain, podkreślił osiągnięcia zespołu, mówiąc: "Solidny wynik całego zespołu, read more