The quality of the Spanish garlic in storage is good and the country has just enough stock to complete the sales season, as this year the area devoted to this crop has shrunk considerably. Most Spanish companies are limiting sales on the free market, outside the established supply contracts. read more

The previous harvesting season witnessed comprehensive testing of the apple-picking robot at Proeftuin Randwijk. Munckhof Fruit Tech Innovators and Riwo started developing this robot in 2020. The current version includes a suction nozzle with two air chambers that can apply 6 kilograms of force to pick an apple. read more

In a milestone for Peruvian agro-exports, the first shipment of 18 containers has already been made from the recently inaugurated port of Chancay, bound for Shanghai, China. This shipment, transported on the ship Xin Shanghai 150W, includes 230 metric tons of fresh blueberries that will cross the Pacific Ocean. read more

Włoskie kalafiory dominują na rynku, obok francuskich i belgijskich kalafiorów. Ich obecność wzrosła ogólnie. Wzrosło również znaczenie dodatkowych holenderskich i hiszpańskich kalafiorów. W przeciwieństwie do tego, znaczenie krajowych produktów wydaje się maleć. read more

Last week, the annual Thanksgiving holiday was celebrated across the US. Now that the celebrations are over, Joost Bongaerts, CEO of Florabundance, is taking the time to reflect on this year's Thanksgiving sales in the US. His flower wholesale company ships flowers throughout the country. read more

A curious and potentially risky trend is spreading on TikTok: Tadpole Water, also known as "tadpole water," a drink made with hot water, chia seeds, and lemon juice that has captivated Gen Z. But what is it and why is it attracting so much attention? read more

Deciding to outsource the handling of perishable goods at John F. Kennedy Airport to a private company has sparked concerns among Dutch vegetable exporters to North America. "JFK is currently the largest airport with the most capacity, but due to this policy change, it will become four times more." read more

The main challenges in aubergine cultivation are the three key stages of the production season, which typically take place between September and December, January and March, and April and June. These periods coincide with significant climatic changes, making them particularly challenging. read more

This winter, the lights are once again shining brightly in Belgian and Dutch cucumber greenhouses. Stable energy prices and the use of energy-efficient LED lighting have allowed growers and buyers to quickly reach agreements. Despite the high cost of illuminated cultivation, trading partners and supermarkets are able to collaborate more effectively. read more

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan has revised the customs/export value of seasonal fruits, including Kino, for the period from December 1, 2024, to May 15, 2025. This update is being made due to a substantial backlog of refunds for exporters of seasonal fruits. read more

Bloom Fresh™ International Limited has appointed Paul Farmer as its innovation & quality director. Farmer brings a wealth of experience to the company from his decade-long tenure in the retail industry. He began his career 16 years ago as a Source Technologist for grapes at Amfresh Group. read more

Known for its strong presence in grape cultivation, Nashik district has started exporting early pre-season grapes to countries such as Russia, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates, despite facing various challenges. Within a month, 109 containers carrying a total of 1,764.53 metric tons of grapes have been exported. read more

Freshuelva, the Association of Producers and Exporters of the Strawberry from Huelva, has published the planted area estimates for the 2025 campaign, highlighting a 4% overall increase in the area

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Turkey stands as the world's largest producer and exporter of figs. In 2020, Turkey's fig production covered an area of 575,000 decares, yielding 356,000 tons of figs. Among this area, 57.3% is located in Aydın, where an impressive 203,000 tons are produced. In addition to Aydın, İzmir and Bursa are also significant areas for fig production. read more

The decision to outsource the handling of perishable goods at John F. Kennedy Airport to a private company has raised concerns among Dutch vegetable exporters to North America. JFK is currently the largest airport with the most capacity, but due to this policy change, it will become four times more. read more

This year, Ukraine faced a situation where it needed to increase the supply of certain vegetables. Bohdan Dukhnytskyi, a senior researcher at the Department of Economics of Agrarian Production and International Integration of the Institute of Agrarian Economics, emphasized this. read more

Ciężka burza, która nawiedziła wschodnią Hiszpanię 29 października, spowodowała ogromne straty ekonomiczne w prowincji Walencja, przy czym kampania kaki była najbardziej dotknięta tym niezwykle destrukcyjnym zjawiskiem meteorologicznym. Niestety, obszar La Ribera, który odpowiada za większość upraw kaki, został szczególnie dotknięty. read more

After over 7 years of efforts, another market in the Far East has been opened up for Polish blueberries. The Plant Protection Department of the Ministry of Agriculture of Vietnam has published a list of Polish growers and entrepreneurs who have expressed interest

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For Christmas, F.lli Orsero dresses up avocados for the occasion with a festive gift package, limited edition, reminiscent of classic gingerbread houses. read more

When it comes to maintaining an active lifestyle and healthy eating, lemons and grapefruits are two fruits that should not be missing in your diet. These citrus fruits, besides being delicious and versatile in the kitchen, are packed with vitamin C, a nutrient. read more