While the greenhouse asparagus season is currently in full swing, we are still waiting for open-field production to begin. Over the next few weeks, more greenhouse growers will start harvesting, leading to a gradual increase in volumes. Leo Henckens, who grows asparagus outdoors with his wife Carine Snijkers at Hoeve 't... read more

Wczoraj po południu prezydent Trump potwierdził swoją decyzję o wprowadzeniu 25-procentowego cła na towary importowane z Meksyku i Kanady, oraz dodatkowe 10 procentowe cło na towary chińskie. Trzy kraje są największymi partnerami handlowymi w rolnictwie Stanów Zjednoczonych. Cła weszły w życie. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture in Cyprus has introduced a €15.5 million package to assist farmers affected by drought and adverse weather conditions. This initiative, spearheaded by Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, is aimed at supporting farmers who have experienced production losses of over 30%, with a specific emphasis on professional farmers. read more

In calendar week 9, the first Italian strawberries of this year's season arrived at the Stuttgart Wholesale Market. "We are starting the new season almost the same way as in previous years," reports Bünyamin Hamurcu from ALEM GmbH. "We received two pallets in the night from Wednesday to" read more

The reaction of Indian apple importers to Iran's export ban on the product was immediate. "For the past few days, I have been receiving many calls from Indian apple importers requesting European fruit. The inquiries I personally receive mainly concern Italian apples, but our commercial read more

Obecnie import mandarynek konwencjonalnych z Maroka wydaje się być silny. "Jakość owoców jest fantastyczna, a istnieje potencjał importowy dla promocji uzupełniających markowe owoce krajowe" - mówi Nelly Czajkowski z DiSilva Fruit, dodając, że... read more

Last week, Capp-Plast NL delivered a second large shipment of plastic pallet boxes to FruitMasters in Geldermalsen. Gerald Langerak, the representative of Capp-Plast NL, said: "My initial contact with FruitMasters was during the Fruitteeltvakbeurs event in Houten in 2020. However, due to the coronavirus... read more

W porównaniu do 2024 roku, perspektywy na tegoroczny rynek awokado są bardzo różne. „Perspektywy podaży na rok 2025 są dynamiczne i godne uwagi” - mówi Deb Willmann, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w firmie Index Fresh. Obecnie dostawy awokado do Stanów Zjednoczonych pochodzą z Meksyku, Kolumbii, Kalifornii i Dominikany. read more

The asparagus at New Forest Fruit was cut a week later than last year, on 24th February. "If the sun stays out it could help us make up for the later start," said Sandy Booth, Director and owner of New Forest Fruit, based in The New Forest, Hampshire. "We hope to cut 100 tons of early asparagus." read more

At Fruit Logistica Berlin, which took place from February 5 to 7, 2025, Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. unveiled an enhanced version of its wireless temperature and humidity data logger, capturing the attention of many participants. To demonstrate their newest innovation, the company distributed a large. read more

Table grape growers in the Hex River Valley region of South Africa, and beyond, are pleased that the weather cooperated well, allowing them to have a successful 2024/25 harvest season. Brothers Gabriël and Reynecke Viljoen, from De Vlei farm in the Hex River, expressed their satisfaction, stating "It is the first time in many read more

Eviso SpA has launched SmartMele Fruits Trading in Dubai to enhance its position in the global fruit import and export industry. This subsidiary will oversee fruit trading activities, taking advantage of Dubai's position as a major international trade center. SmartMele Fruits Trading aims to streamline supply chain processes and optimize operations. read more

The Mexican berry market is constantly expanding, driven by ongoing growth and diversification efforts aimed at expanding its reach beyond North America. Mexico exports around 500,000 tons of berries annually, with 90% of them going to the United States and Canada, and 5% to Europe. read more

The Sicilian late tangerine campaign started around January 20th. The quality is satisfactory, mainly due to the well-draining soils in the Paternò (CT) area, which have prevented any negative impact from the recent flooding. Carmelo Frisenna stated, "The sizes of our tangerines are consistent." read more

The recently chosen Actinidia Rufa rootstock variety, Spice24, is now being offered for commercial use in kiwi orchards across Europe. A statement from the Italian nursery La mentions that "Spice24 has shown resistance to heavy soils that have high water retention and to soils with elevated salinity levels." read more

Sektor eksportowy Dominikany doświadczył znaczącego wzrostu, napędzanego strategiami rządowymi i dywersyfikacją swojej podaży. "Dominikana skorzystała z doskonałego połączenia morskiego i lotniczego, aby umocnić się jako centrum logistyczne na Karaibach. read more

Months of drought, followed by sudden violent weather events, have disrupted the production schedules of farms. Science is working to provide new solutions to adapt to climate change and other challenges on a global scale. The EUR 8 million Harnesstom project aims to address these issues, particularly focusing on tomatoes. read more

The beginning of March signals the start of the 2025 asparagus season for Maïsadour. The campaign has kicked off well, despite the rainy weather that caused challenges in accessing the plots. "Our growers are spread from the southern Gironde to the south of the Landes. read more

Kazakhstan is taking steps to develop its onion processing industry. Officials in the Zhetysu region are collaborating with Chinese investors to establish a plant that will process and freeze onions for export. The project aims to create jobs, generate tax revenue, and decrease the country's reliance on. read more

W ciągu ostatnich pięciu lat doszło do kilku fuzji dużych firm cytrusowych, co doprowadziło do powstania potężnych grup popartych funduszami private equity. Produkty cytrusowe nadal przyciągają zainteresowanie dużych firm inwestycyjnych, ułatwiając transformację sektora. Teraz brytyjski fundusz Sunridge... read more