Despite the increasing demand for bananas in Namibia, the country continues to rely heavily on imports as local production remains minimal. The Namibian Agronomic Board's (NAB) Seasonal Harvest report states that bananas are one of the most widely consumed fruits globally and are considered the most popular. read more

In March, the 1,300-foot-long container ship Marco Polo sailed through the Delaware River to deliver clementines from Morocco to the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal. This historic moment signified the arrival of the largest ship to ever dock at an East Coast port, showcasing the Port of Philadelphia's capabilities. read more

Jasnoczerwone, odważne i czyste w smaku: Sezon na Red Egg Mini oficjalnie się rozpoczął. Dostępny od 16. do 46. tygodnia, ten uderzający mini pomidor śliwkowy jest uprawiany w regionie Westland, gdzie bracia Eric i Leon Slaman z Kwekerij Westpoel stosują swoje rzemiosło do tej unikalnej uprawy. read more

Po ubiegłorocznej obfitej uprawie cebuli Vidalia z Georgii, tegoroczna uprawa słodkiej cebuli wygląda prawie tak samo dobrze. „W ubiegłym roku mieliśmy wyjątkową uprawę w całej branży. Jeśli w zeszłym roku była ona na poziomie 10, to w tym roku prawdopodobnie jest na poziomie osiem” - mówi John Williams, dyrektor ds. sprzedaży i marketingu firmy LG. read more

The operations of Meadowbrook Farms (MBF) Savannah will be carried out from De Mooij Amsterdam's location at the Food Center starting May 5th. MBF Savannah specializes in importing exotic fruits and vegetables, including haricot verts, sugar snaps, mangetouts, and various specialties from Africa... read more

Dutch-based Europe Retail Packing has officially launched its 2025 local production season, marking the start of its indoor cultivation program for EU-grown fresh herbs. The company is currently growing coriander, chervil, and white asparagus, with basil, tarragon, thyme, Thai basil, and rosemary... read more

Dostawa szparagów jest na twardszej stronie. "Północnomeksykański region Sonora kończy sezon. Nadal w jakiś sposób funkcjonuje, ale zdecydowanie jest w fazie spadkowej" - mówi Patrick Cortes, dyrektor ds. rozwoju biznesu w Prime Time International. Co do importu, produkt z Peru również jest... read more

In mid-May, the stone fruit season will begin in the Spanish region of Aragon and in the province of Lleida, where, similar to what has occurred in other growing regions, the March rains have affected the pollination of certain varieties. "Overall, the initial forecast for the stone fruits is" read more

"Asparagus sales surged again last week in the lead-up to Easter. We started the week with decent volumes, and early on, I found the prices somewhat disappointing. But later in the week, it seemed like everyone in the Netherlands wanted to eat asparagus again, which drove prices up." read more

On 22 April, Exotifruit EU was declared bankrupt. Mr M.P.J. van der Linden has been appointed as the trustee. The company, located on Peterselieweg in Ridderkerk, specialized in year-round citrus and exotic fruits, primarily supplying European wholesalers. read more

The green asparagus harvest season in Granada and Spain is in full swing. Cooperatives and agricultural entities in at least eight provinces, including Granada, are operating at full capacity, with Spanish green asparagus being distributed to national and international markets. Granada is expecting to read more

Chirene Jelbert was working at a blueberry exporter as the industry was taking off in South Africa. She was present when the first export containers were packed, and also witnessed the conundrum of food waste that is, she says, inevitable in every growing industry. "The waste part is always." read more

The asparagus sector could be on the verge of a major transformation with the upcoming release of AsperCut, France's first robotic asparagus harvester, expected next season. This project was born out of a stark realization: the shortage of agricultural labor poses one of the greatest threats to... read more

Rząd Uttarakhand w Indiach kieruje rolników w kierunku uprawy wysoko wartościowych roślin pieniężnych poprzez nowe polityki skoncentrowane na uprawie kiwi i pitahai. Oczekuje się, że te inicjatywy będą korzystne dla ponad 35 000 rolników w kilku dystryktach. W ramach Polityki Kiwi, rolnicy otrzymują 70% read more

Dates, table grapes, blueberries, pomegranates, and citrus fruits are among the products that Namibian operators export to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The market for luxury fruits like grapes and dates is expanding in these regions. Namibian entrepreneurs will be participating in Macfrut (6-8 May). read more

While Spain has reduced quotas for winter tomato cultivation in favor of other crops and increased them for the summer harvest, and while Morocco remains one of Italy's main competitors, it is Turkey that is increasingly asserting itself in the Mediterranean basin. read more

The month of April is an important milestone for Coliman Bananas as the company celebrates the 47th anniversary of the AGGALL Group – Coliman Bananas. This family business has grown with passion, innovation, and a strong sense of social responsibility since it was founded by Jorge Aguilar. read more

The Giumarra Companies' blueberry deals in Florida and Georgia are currently in full swing, with significant volumes expected from Georgia. Alfredo Pena, general manager of West Coast berry sales for The Giumarra Companies, stated, "Our Georgia blueberries are currently being shipped and are expected to continue until early June." read more

At medFEL, Greype will introduce L'Amorosa, the company's first premium brand specifically dedicated to yellow and white peaches and nectarines. "MedFEL is a key event for industry professionals, signaling the start of the upcoming season. It was clear to us that we should showcase L'Amorosa." read more

As spring progresses in Pinghe, a primary pomelo growth region, the orchards are transitioning out of the blooming period and entering the young fruit period. Field observations across the growing regions indicate that optimal young fruit density has been achieved under favorable climatic conditions. read more