According to Agri.bg, a pilot project is currently being conducted on the farm of rose producer Dancho Petkov in Panicherevo. The project aims to test new ecological methods for weed control in organic rose cultivation. The goal is to develop a practical approach to managing weeds without the use of herbicides, which are prohibited in organic farming. read more

Over the past seven days, adverse weather conditions have had a significant impact on the vegetable sector. According to Massimiliano Ceccarini, the general manager of the Italian company Sipo, "The price of parsley has doubled as a result of decreased harvests in Apulia due to poor weather conditions." read more

The blueberry season in northern Morocco has just begun. Despite the weather conditions, the season looks promising and typical, according to Amine Bennani, president of the Moroccan Association of Soft Fruit Producers. Bennani says, "Low temperatures and dark days in Agadir meant that [...]" read more

A farm in Saxony has been left with 4,000 tons of potatoes after market demand fell below expectations, a situation described by Berliner Morgenpost as "a story about the absurdities of our food system". The potatoes were grown and harvested following an order from a trader. After harvesting and read more

Shipments of Kashmiri apples are now reaching international markets, showcasing improvements in quality management, grading, and post-harvest handling in the region. This season, Kashmiri apples have been sent to countries in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and selected European markets. read more

Sezon jagód borówki chilijskiej pokazuje obiecujące znaki, z większymi ilościami, lepszą jakością owoców i strategią coraz bardziej skoncentrowaną na jakości i odnawianiu odmian. "Sezon był dobry, z wzrostem produkcji w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem. Firma zarządza dwiema strefami produkcji: read more

Krishna Patil from Krishna International Trade, a Maharashtra-based coir products export consultancy, has stated that India's coco peat supply for exports remains constant despite processing challenges caused by heavy rains. "The availability is currently stable thanks to enhancements in coconut processing infrastructure in South India." read more

Planasa's Pink Hudson raspberry has been honored with a Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute in Brussels. This variety scored 90.7 points, securing the top rating of Three Stars in the fruit and vegetables category. read more

Morocco exported nearly 1.6 million tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables in 2025, with tomatoes, early vegetables, and avocados leading the way. However, prices experienced a decline following the inflationary pressures observed in 2022/23. read more

Brazilian table grape exporters see a great opportunity to increase their sales in Europe, following the European Union's approval of a free trade agreement with the Mercosur group of South American countries. read more

On 13 January, members of the Australian berry industry came together for the launch of the Berry Good Practice Guide, which was funded by the Australian and New South Wales governments as part of the Storm and Flood Recovery Package. read more

The California Avocado Commission (CAC) recently held elections for its board of directors, which were confirmed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. read more

The Australian table grape harvest started in mid-December, with early shipments already seeing high demand in important Asian export markets. Jeff Scott, CEO of the Australian Table Grape Association, noted that interest from international buyers was noticeable long before. read more

Vegetable prices in Egypt showed mixed day-on-day movements on Monday, January 12, according to data released by the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC). Tomato prices declined by 4.4 percent compared with the previous day, reaching EGP 12.4 per kilogram. Despite the daily decrease, read more

The orange season enters the heart of winter with a photograph that speaks of greater tactical maneuvering by distribution: less product range dispersion, more attention to space management, and - above all - a growing promotional lever. A strategy that can be read more

In Spain and Portugal, the supply of raspberries is lower than expected. Unfavorable weather conditions leading to lower yields and fruit quality mean that producers from the Iberian Peninsula can currently get 10-12 euros/kg for the best batches of fruit.

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A prominent presence for a top-notch event. But also, and above all, an appointment that is renewed thanks to the increasing popularity gained by a young and always "trendy" variety. Following the success of last year, Melinda Dolcevita, the refined and delicate apple, is back. read more

"Ostatni rok był bardzo pozytywny dla polskiego producenta maszyn do sortowania owoców Green Sort" - mówi Agnieszka Maziejuk, specjalistka ds. sprzedaży w firmie. "Rok 2025 pozostanie zapamiętany jako jeden z najbardziej intensywnych i przełomowych okresów w historii Green Sort. Wkraczamy" read more

In the Netherlands, the cold weeks after the New Year and the snowfall that followed caused significant disruption; the situation in Belgium seems to be less severe. The snowfall did pose some challenges for hauliers, but the cold weather appears to have had a positive impact on winter vegetables. read more

O.P. Agritalia, a producer organization based in Puglia and Sicily, supported the last marketing campaign of its fruits with a comprehensive communication and marketing mix activity aimed at both stakeholders in the supply chain and distribution buyers. read more