The strawberry planting season in Morocco started late this year, but the weather conditions have led to an earlier-than-expected harvest. Amine Bennani, president of the Moroccan Association of Soft Fruit Producers, stated: "We have had warm temperatures recently, and all the plants, whether planted late or early, are now maturing." read more

Patrick Larèrre from Fermes Larèrre has been cultivating ginger for 4 years now, producing a rare, fresh, and 100% organic product. This is a unique endeavor in France, viewing climate change as an opportunity rather than a challenge. "Ginger requires heat and humidity for growth. read more

Marketing of table potatoes was mainly controlled by German suppliers. Deliveries from France and the Netherlands were irregular. The selection was slightly wider with the French Regina variety. Overall, business was relatively slow. According to the BLE, traders seldom needed to make adjustments to their strategies. read more

The sales of Spanish vegetables at ZON started a little later this year. "We only began auctioning in week 43, but because of DANA, the supply was slow to arrive in November. We have a daily supply ready for sale, but the volumes were still relatively small in November," says Clock Sales Manager Els van. read more

The Spanish Spring garlic season, currently underway in provinces such as Cuenca, has not been affected by the rains in Valencia, another one of the country's most important production areas. According to Miguel Antonio Olivares from La Olma, "the main production area in the Levante region was not." read more

The stabilization fund system in Belarus, aimed at ensuring the availability of affordable vegetables during the off-season, has caused tension among farmers, retailers, and government officials. Attempts to keep prices low have created challenges throughout the supply chain. read more

+Brócoli, a Spanish association dedicated to promoting broccoli consumption, has recently welcomed a new partner: Agrícola Marvic, a company based in Alicante specializing in the production of organic broccoli. "Recognizing the important and necessary work the association is doing to read more

Od czasu uruchomienia kampanii Hass w trzecim tygodniu października, marokańscy eksporterzy osiągnęli dobrą wydajność wolumenu eksportu. Według Abdellaha El Yamlahiego, Prezesa Marokańskiego Stowarzyszenia Awokado, "do tej pory z Maroka wyeksportowano 30 tysięcy ton awokado. read more

Obecnie podaż guavy jest stabilna, ale prognozy wskazują, że wkrótce spadnie. "W porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem, podaż na polach jest podobna, ale podaż wysokiej jakości do eksportu jest krótsza," mówi Alberto Diaz z firmy Spring Valley Fruits. Alberto Diaz starszy przy rosnącej guawie. Guava. read more

Fatih Toger, owner of the Turkish strawberry producer Trida Global Co, stated that this year's Turkish strawberry season has seen an increase in production. He mentioned, "It has been about a month since we started the strawberry season, and the Turkish season is about to gain momentum. So far, everything is fine, the." read more

Niedawna analiza strat w produkcji ziemniaków w krajach europejskich, mierzona w tysiącach euro i dostosowana do poziomu cen z 2022 roku, ujawnia znaczne różnice w skutkach ekonomicznych między poszczególnymi państwami. Niemcy zajmują pierwsze miejsce na liście z przerażającą stratą w produkcji w wysokości 196,94 miliona euro, odzwierciedlającą... read more

The Fairtrade certification is seen as a valuable asset for Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exporters looking to take advantage of the United Kingdom – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA). This certification plays a crucial role in guaranteeing that products are produced ethically, including fair practices. read more

Peruvian agricultural exports have resumed to several countries, including French Polynesia, Guinea-Bissau, Moldova, Angola, North Korea, Tanzania, Luxembourg, the Cayman Islands, and Nepal. According to the Association of Exporters (ADEX), from January to October 2024, these exports reached. read more

W sezonie 2023/2024 Hiszpania importowała rekordową liczbę 16,32 miliona kilogramów cukinii za 18,05 miliona euro, według obliczeń hiszpańskiej agencji informacyjnej Hortoinfo opartych na danych z usługi statystycznej Estacom. Maroko było głównym dostawcą Hiszpanii, przynosząc 10,75 miliona kilogramów (65,90% całkowitej dostawy). read more

As South Africa's 2025 pomegranate season is set to begin later in December, one of the top exporters of this fruit from South Africa, Star South, has adopted a new strategy to rethink the entire value chain. In this follow-up article on the subject (read the first one here), Jaco Rheeder,... read more

The kiwifruit growers in New Zealand have overwhelmingly approved the expansion of Zespri Global Supply (ZGS), allowing for the allocation of up to 420 additional hectares of Zespri™ SunGold™ Kiwifruit per year over a six-year period in Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Greece. The decision was supported by the majority of producers. read more

Exports of lychees from Mozambique to Europe are increasing, thanks to higher production, improved promotion, and technical support for local farmers. This was announced by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Celso Correia, during a recent visit. read more

The harvest season for Sichuan Anyue lemons is coming to an end. It is known that this season's production has decreased due to the citrus off-year and the impact of drought, resulting in an early conclusion to the harvesting. "Last year was a peak year for lemons, with high production driving" read more

Fruit-picking robots have been in existence for some time, but Extend Robotics has recently created one specifically for harvesting grapes at Saffron Grange Vineyard in Essex. Developed in partnership with researchers from Queen Mary University, this robotic system is equipped with AI-powered visual sensors to detect ripe grapes. read more

Dee Harrison, 56, from Ipswich, mistook the pink and red glow from Suffolk Sweet Tomatoes' LED lights for the Northern Lights. Driving early Wednesday, she spotted the vibrant sky above Bramford, believing it was an aurora. Sharing photos online, she received praise for the "impressive" sight. read more