Accordingly, Chilean cherries dominate the Chinese market due to their large volume and the timing coinciding with the Chinese New Year. The two countries have signed a bilateral free trade agreement that allows Chilean fruits to enter the Chinese market duty-free. read more

Istnieje powszechna obawa wśród rodziców dotycząca niskiej jakości śniadań szkolnych i dzieci rozpoczynających dzień na czczo, wskazały nowe badania przeprowadzone przez British Berry Growers (BBG). read more

Hortifrut has officially launched its 2025/26 season by shipping the first container of blueberries from Peru to the Asian market. read more

Portugal has approved the emergency use of Vestaron's bioinsecticide Spear LEP, which allows farmers to protect tomato crops from tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta) infestations. read more

The Italian producers of Zespri's SunGold kiwifruit have achieved their highest-ever returns this past season, as reported by the Horeca News website. read more

The logistics giant Maersk has recently inaugurated a new packing and cold chain logistics center in Olmos, Peru. This strategic decision aims to support the country's growing agro-export industry, particularly in light of the increasing fresh fruit exports. read more

The 39 family businesses of the cooperative are now harvesting fresh cucumbers, aromatic tomatoes in various colors and shapes, juicy peppers, and fine eggplants daily - all fresh from Lake Constance. read more

This year, a higher than average plum harvest is expected overall. This was the result of a survey conducted by AMI among representative producer organizations. In Northern Germany, the harvest could start a bit earlier than usual, leading to a delay in the harvest schedule. read more

The sektor rolnictwa pionowego wchodzi w kluczową fazę. Kiedyś uważany za wysokowydajne, ale o ograniczonych możliwościach skalowania, teraz stopniowo rozwija się w praktyczny składnik zrównoważonych systemów żywnościowych i czynnik odporności na zmiany klimatu na skalę globalną. Tegoroczny Szczyt AVF odbywa się w Monachium.

The vertical farming sector is entering a critical phase. Once considered a high-tech niche with limited scalability, it is now steadily evolving into a practical component of sustainable food systems and a contributor to global climate resilience. This year's AVF Summit is taking place in Munich. read more

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The 2025/26 season for Egyptian sweet potatoes is about to begin in a few days. The industry has experienced a consistent growth in production volume in the past few years, leading to concerns about the ability to meet demand while also preserving the value of the product. Price fluctuations have been a significant issue in the last two seasons, with several challenges arising. read more

Climate change and a shortage of skilled workers are affecting agricultural work. Early frosts are destroying stone fruit, while the limited availability of trained labor is raising costs for fruit and vegetable businesses. Engineers have already suggested solutions, but implementing them will require a gradual revolution. read more

Mitrofresh has not only opened new premises in Maasdijk but also in China. The exotic mushroom specialist proudly announces the opening of a new office in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province. With this step, the company, active in the production, import, and export of Asian food, expands its presence in the Chinese market. read more

Eksport orzechów włoskich z Ukrainy prawie całkowicie zatrzymał się po wprowadzeniu nowych ograniczeń rządowych, określonych w rozporządzeniu Rady Ministrów, które weszło w życie 1 grudnia 2024 roku. Nowe przepisy mają na celu zaostrzenie kontroli nad eksportem i poważnie zakłóciły przepływy handlowe. Według Hennadija Judina, Prezydenta

The export of walnuts from Ukraine has nearly come to a halt following new government restrictions introduced under a Cabinet Resolution that took effect on December 1, 2024. The regulation, aimed at tightening export controls, has severely disrupted trade flows. According to Hennadii Yudin, President read more

Is Val Venosta a paradise only for apples? No, there is more. read more

The European seed potato industry has a long-standing reputation for providing high-quality products worldwide. Compliance with phytosanitary standards is a top priority, with EU production regulations being among the strictest in the world. Numerous European suppliers export seed potatoes, with Turkey ranking fourth among them. read more

Zespri is experiencing a strong demand for SunGold kiwifruit in the main European markets. The recently concluded season in the northern hemisphere has shown positive results: stable volumes, improved fruit quality, and an increasingly efficient supply chain. The company has managed to read more

In the first four months of 2025, Spanish imports of fresh fruits and vegetables reached 1.6 million tons, recording a 5% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. At the same time, the total expenditure reached 2 billion euros, for a... read more

Egyptian pomegranates arrive on the market in late July/early August, with an expected increase in volumes, according to Amr Kadah, export manager at Fruit.Farm. The exporter says, "We will start the season's harvest with the Early 116 variety, followed later by Manfaluti, Baladi in South Egypt." read more

The arrival of the first crates of red currants and blackberries heralds the start of the summer season at HANOS. "Seasonal products deserve more attention," begins Henk Verwoert, fruit and vegetable buyer at this Dutch hospitality wholesaler. "We're using these fruits to refocus the spotlight". read more