Kenyan avocado producer Enzispring is a newcomer to the European market, having started exporting to the continent in 2023. Headquartered in Nairobi, the company runs farms in the Mount Kenya region. Managing director Alice Okello expects an increase in export volumes in the near future. read more

On the second day of Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Anne Saris led a session on the Port of Rotterdam and the new Rotterdam Food Hub. read more

Ecuadorean banana exports grew by 2.95 percent year-on-year in January to 33.36 million boxes, according to the latest data from Acorbanec. read more

The most significant vegetable crop in the state of Brandenburg is asparagus. It was planted on nearly 70% of the cultivation area. Asparagus was harvested on an area of 3,500 hectares, which is only slightly less than in 2023. With 20,200 tons harvested, 2,000 tons less asparagus was harvested compared to the previous year. read more

Since 2016, the area of open-field vegetable cultivation in Thuringia has been declining for the eighth consecutive year, decreasing by 42% during this period. The three most important vegetable types in Thuringia are asparagus (standing in yield), table onions, and white cabbage. read more

The Irish roadside hospitality brand Applegreen will open 20 new M&S Food stores this year as part of a significant expansion of its partnership with the retailer. read more

In 2021, 4.3 million tons more vegetables were harvested. As the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) further reports, the total cultivation area for vegetables increased by 3.2% compared to the previous year to 126,800 hectares. The cultivation area in 2024 was thus 2.9% above the long-term average (2012). read more

The Pijnacker Innovation Center has a state-of-the-art greenhouse where around 300 varieties of tomatoes are grown, including those with advanced hybrid lighting systems (90 mmol HPS and 120 mmol LED). The greenhouse is designed to be more efficient than a traditional one. read more

A fresh new player has arrived in Australia's apple market, and it's bringing attitude, flavor, and crunch like never before. Sassy, the exciting new apple variety known for its vibrant red skin, crisp texture, and perfectly balanced sweet-tart flavor, is set to make a bold statement. read more

Najwcześniejszy w historii Nowej Zelandii zbiór kiwi właśnie się rozpoczął, pierwsze owoce RubyRed zostały zebrane tuż za Edgecumbe w Zatoce Fülöp. read more

The UK-based plant biotech company Tropic is set to introduce non-browning bananas in March, and bananas with extended shelf-life by the end of the year, as reported by AgFunderNews. These innovations are anticipated to boost the market for cut fruit, decrease food wastage, and lower shipping costs. read more

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) has introduced SB 628, a bill aimed at creating a tax credit for agricultural employers to help offset the costs of providing overtime wages to farmworkers. The legislation is co-sponsored by the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) and the. read more

An apple parading alongside models during Milan Fashion Week, and furthermore inside a flower market. It's not a dream, but a reality made possible by VOG and VIP with the envy™ apple, the protagonist yesterday of designer Marco Rambaldi's fashion show. A prominent name in the fashion world. read more

On February 25, the Government of Moldova announced that India has fully opened its market for Moldovan apples. According to the official statement, on January 21, the Indian Ministry of Agriculture completed all necessary procedures and included Moldova in the list of countries permitted to export apples to India. read more

This avocado season, Israel has exported approximately 100,000 tons of avocados and expects to reach a total of around 130,000 tons by the end of the season, similar to last year. The country is continuing to increase its avocado acreage, with an additional 500 to 1,000 hectares being planted. read more

The Valencian avocado campaign enters its decisive stage with the beginning of the harvest of its main variety, Lamb Hass, which represents more than 60% of the regional production. read more

Senegalese melons and watermelons are gradually starting to replace Brazil's position in the European market. The harvest in Senegal is anticipated to be lower than usual due to the impact of unfavorable weather conditions, resulting in smaller sizes during the initial weeks of the season. At the moment, the supply of melons and watermelons is... read more

Zapotrzebowanie na egzotyczne grzyby w Kanadzie niedawno wzrosło. „W ciągu ostatnich sześciu miesięcy zauważyliśmy znaczną poprawę naszych sprzedaży” - mówi Steven Rotiroti, współwłaściciel firmy Holburne Mushroom Farm Limited z Queensville w Ontario, dodając, że jego zdaniem jest to odzwierciedlenie poprawy w... read more

While persistent rainfall had a significant negative effect on planting, harvesting, and crop yields during the past two seasons, this year sees a return to more normal conditions for carrot farming in the Hauts-de-France region. Emmanuel Schaffner, Sales Director at Verduyn, provides an overview of the present circumstances. read more

The new wave of bad weather comes after a year that saw a 62% increase in extreme events compared to the same period in 2024, triggering alerts for crops, from flowering apricot and peach trees to vegetables in the fields. This is what is stated. read more