Vietnam's coconut exports exceeded $1 billion last year, boosted by a new trade agreement with China and initiatives to expand into new markets. According to Vietnam Customs, exports of all coconut products grew by 20% to reach nearly $1.1 billion, with fresh coconuts alone increasing by 61% to $390 million. read more

The fruit sector constantly faces challenges in adapting to new climatic and international market conditions. In response to this, the Agricultural Research Institute (INIA) and the Biofruit Consortium are leading a genetic improvement program (PMG) for table grapes. One of the varieties being developed is the INIA G-4 variety, which aims to. read more

Firma Green Wave z siedzibą we Lwowie planuje uruchomić projekt farmy pionowej w celu uprawy rzadkich odmian pomidorów handlowych, takich jak "Czarny Książę", pomidory koktajlowe, pomidory koktajlowe oraz pomidory "Bottle". Te premium pomidory będą sprzedawane zarówno pojedynczo, jak i w zestawach mieszańców. O tym poinformowano w. read more

Thaco Agri, a subsidiary of Vietnam's Truong Hai Group Corporation (THACO), has been developing agricultural projects in Cambodia's Kratie and Ratanakiri provinces since 2018. The focus is on bananas, cattle, and other fruits and vegetables. The company anticipates generating $800 million in revenue. read more

Wzrost popytu na mandarynki bezpestkowe był znaczący w ostatnich latach, zwłaszcza w Stanach Zjednoczonych. „W Urugwaju producenci wprowadzili strategie mające na celu poprawę efektywności, standaryzacji jakości i skrócenie czasów eksportu” - powiedział Marcos Araujo, dyrektor handlowy Frutura Uruguay.

The demand for seedless mandarins has grown significantly in recent years, especially in the United States. "In Uruguay, producers have implemented strategies to improve efficiency, standardize quality, and reduce export times," stated Marcos Araujo, commercial manager of Frutura Uruguay. read more

Royal Gold is a company based in Paternò (CT) and holds a prominent position in the Sicilian fruit and vegetable sector. The company has sold 500,000 kg of products, with 60% of sales in the Italian market (Veneto, Lombardy, Piedmont, Liguria, Lazio), 20% in Germany, 10% in Austria, and the remaining. read more

Early indications from China customs inspections suggest that several containers filled with cherries on the long-delayed Maersk-chartered container ship Saltoro will need to be destroyed. The container ship finally reached Nansha Port in China on February 17, 2025, after a lengthy delay. read more

Australian grape growers are experiencing an excellent large crop this season, with high-quality grapes, as stated by Jeff Scott, CEO of the Australian Table Grape Association. "The harvest began in mid-December, with numerous new varieties in full production this season and we anticipate a successful season." read more

The average price of Braeburn apples this week is £1.23 per kilogram, which is slightly higher than last week's average of £1.19 per kilogram. This reflects a 3% increase in price compared to last week. The minor fluctuation indicates stable market conditions for Braeburn apples, with no read more

The shipping company Maersk has reported that the container ship Maersk Saltoro, which departed from San Antonio (Chile) on December 27 carrying over 1,300 containers of cherries destined for China, arrived at the port of Nansha, terminal GZ on February 17. The original scheduled arrival date in China was January 15. read more

Sezon konferencyjnych gruszek w 2024 roku był krótszy niż zwykle w Hiszpanii, a sektor zmaga się z pierwszym kwartałem roku z dużo niższymi zapasami niż w poprzednich latach. "Rzeczywistość jest taka, że luty, kiedy konsumpcja gruszek teoretycznie powinna wzrosnąć, nie rozpoczął się tak silnie, jak oczekiwano. read more

In the most recent banana pricing data, the average price of Colombian bananas has slightly increased from £0.94 per kilogram last week to £0.96 per kilogram this week. This represents a £0.02 increase, indicating a 2% price hike. The price range for Colombian bananas this week is between £0.95 read more

Sezon słodkich ziemniaków w Egipcie nadal trwa dla eksporterów korzystających z logistyki chłodzenia. „Coraz trudniej jest znaleźć dobrej jakości słodkie ziemniaki, co skutkuje podwajaniem się cen między grudniem a styczniem” - mówi Zayed Lasheen z AfriGoodGrow. "Sezon rozpoczął się w Egipcie w read more

Vegetable growers in Ireland have raised concerns following Storm Éowyn, which reportedly decimated up to 80% of early harvest crops in some cases. The Irish Farmers Association, Organic Growers of Ireland, and Teagasc are assessing the damage, estimating losses from polytunnel and glasshouse crops. read more

In the village of Bobrivnyk, located in Poltava, Ukraine, agronomist Oleksii Kravchenko has established a distinctive vineyard on his property. He cultivates around 260 different grape varieties, encompassing both table grapes and wine grapes. Oleksii has been involved in viticulture for almost 30 years. read more

The production cycles of greenhouse vegetables are becoming shorter, and yields are decreasing due to the limited availability of active substances to control the spread of pests. However, high vegetable prices this season are helping to offset this situation. read more

Regenerative agriculture is becoming increasingly popular due to its ability to enhance productivity and soil health in a natural and sustainable manner. One of the most effective practices is the use of vermicompost, which has been proven to have remarkable effects on soil fertility. read more

Wzrost eksportu borówek peruwiańskich w styczniu 2025 r. zmniejszył się w porównaniu do tego samego okresu zeszłego roku. Eksport wyniósł 23 454 tony, osiągając wartość 110,31 miliona dolarów. Oznacza to spadek o 15% wolumenu i o 41% wartości. Średnia cena wyniosła 4,70 dolarów za kilogram (-31,3%). Jednym z decydujących czynników była... read more

A średnio jadowity wąż z Ekwadoru został odkryty w przesyłce bananów w sklepie spożywczym w stanie New Hampshire. Departament Rybołówstwa i Gospodarki w New Hampshire poinformował na Facebooku, że funkcjonariusze ochrony przyrody zostali poinformowani o obserwacji gada w sekcji bananów sklepu. Wąż został zidentyfikowany jako read more

The season for one of the most exclusive Navel oranges grown in Spain's Valencian Community, the Chocolate orange, came to a close at the end of January. "This orange appeared many years ago in the Picassent area due to a spontaneous genetic mutation in a Navelina tree, and little by little, read more