As the agriculture sector in South Africa emerges as a significant driver of economic growth once again, we are delighted to announce that South Africa has secured market access for exporting fresh table grapes from the Republic of South Africa to the Philippines, states the Ministry of Agriculture. read more

The OrtoRogel Chunky Minestrone has been elected 'Product of the Year 2025' in the frozen vegetables category. The Romagna-based company specializing in fresh frozen vegetables has won the prestigious award with a new product that has received high customer satisfaction. read more

The arrival of the first South African pears of the Rosemarie and Williams Bon Chrétien varieties in calendar weeks 8 to 9 officially marked the start of the overseas top fruit season. "The last German pears will be available until well into April, but in terms of volume, they have less." read more

There is a big innovation on the market: the lineFruit Energy by Frullà Sport has arrived just a few days ago. Comprising four flavors - Blueberry, Pineapple, Banana, and Mango - 100% natural and with exceptional taste, this range combines blended fruit, a distinctive feature of the Frullà brand, with read more

Manoj Barai, director of Indian fresh produce exporter M.K. Exports, has stated that there will be a higher volume of mangoes from India this season. He mentioned, "We are expecting increased mango production this season compared to last year. The yield of Indian fresh mangoes is anticipated to be higher due to." read more

The 42nd edition of the international Macfrut trade fair is ahead of us, which will take place from May 6th to 8th in Rimini, Italy. The organizers will focus heavily on innovations in the cultivation of fruits and vegetables. Visitors can expect, among other things,

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Po otrzymaniu informacji o ponownym otwarciu granic, włoskie firmy organizują eksport śliwek do Brazylii. Wśród nich jest spółdzielnia Sapore di Romagna, prowadzona przez braci Canonici. "Kiedyś eksportowaliśmy śliwki do Brazylii ponad 10 lat temu", mówi Luca Canonici, "ale potem granice zostały". read more

While many Dutch people are excited about the sunny spring weather, in the outdoor vegetable trade, it often comes with a downside. "For sales, nice weather is never very favorable because everything tends to slow down significantly," notes Mike Glas of Glas-Groenten from Broek op Langedijk. Nevertheless, read more

W styczniu 2025 roku Uzbekistan znacząco zwiększył eksport orzeszków ziemnych, wysyłając za granicę 1 384 tony o wartości 1,5 miliona dolarów. Według informacji podanych przez AZERTAC, powołując się na UZ DAILY, dane z Narodowej Agencji Statystycznej pokazują, że Uzbekistan eksportował orzeszki ziemne zarówno do sąsiednich, jak i odległych krajów. read more

The CEO of Sixto Lemon, Bartolomé Rodríguez, stated that the Primofiori lemon season is currently facing a "challenging" period due to a decrease in supply and lower-than-expected quality. Consequently, prices have risen to the extent that we have been purchasing lemons at. read more

The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers-Exporters of the Region of Murcia (PROEXPORT) is the official distributor of fruits and vegetables to students in schools in the Community of Madrid, having been awarded the contract. read more

The 2025 asparagus season has officially begun. Due to low night temperatures, this year's harvest was delayed. The soil temperature took longer than usual to reach the optimal level, causing the first asparagus to become available later. Meanwhile, the first asparagus from the cold greenhouse is also starting to be harvested. read more

The Fresh Gourmet Company is expanding its citrus product line to meet the increasing demand for high-quality lemon and lime juices. One of its brands, Italia Garden, now offers authentic Italian citrus juices in a new elegant design with a wider range of options, including organic (4 oz.) versions. read more

What first attracted you to the berry industry, and how did you start your journey in this sector? read more

"Erdbeerfans can now enjoy the first fresh and locally grown strawberries from BelOrta again," says BelOrta. The first strawberries were purchased by Koen De Leeuw from Horeca Totaal (Bruges). In 2024, BelOrta marketed a total of 10.5 million kg of strawberries." read more

The difficulties in the sector were reportedly exacerbated by the rise in cheap imported walnuts, extreme weather conditions, and the increasing occurrence of pests, according to reports from the news portals 'Trademagazine' and 'Agrárszektor'. read more

It includes an estimation of the variety composition, expressed as a percentage of the planted plants, and shows the participation of the main strawberry breeding programs with relevant presence in Huelva. read more

This year, the Association of German Mushroom and Specialty Mushroom Growers (BDC) was able to participate as an associate member and present the challenges and achievements of specialty mushroom cultivation. The BDC presented mushroom cultivation in the flower hall as vividly as possible: from the read more

Fepex has announced that Spanish fruit and vegetable sales to the US have increased in terms of both volume and value in 2024. read more

At the same time, the increasing demand for potatoes in Switzerland offers a promising future. What priorities are being set by potato producers and what measures are being taken to make the industry sustainable? This question was investigated by the agricultural read more