"We are preparing the land to transplant our native tomatoes so that we can start cultivating in April, following the usual crop rotation cycle to maintain soil fertility," says Marianna D'Auria, a young agricultural entrepreneur and owner of the Italian processing company Conserve Dama. read more

Last week, Rolf Weber from Global Producers traveled to Costa Rica to see for himself the effects of the continuous weather problems on all melon exports to Europe. "The expectations for an end to the consistent weekly rainfall that has been affecting Costa Rica since November have not been met," he stated. read more

The German authorities have recalled a shipment of peppers from Morocco from the market due to high levels of pesticide residues. The peppers were delivered to the German market through Spanish distributors. According to official documents reviewed by Hortoinfo on March 21, 2025, the specific pesticide found is... read more

Klimat śródziemnomorski i gleby o średniej teksturze, bogate w minerały, są najważniejszymi czynnikami wpływającymi na świeżość, smak, soczystość i chrupkość marchwi Carota Novella di Ispica PGI. Mechanizowana żniwa mogą pomijać niektóre marchewki, które następnie są zbierane ręcznie. read more

Goodness Grown (GG), a recently launched tomato farming business with a 20-hectare, state-of-the-art, and ultra-modern glasshouse, is thrilled to announce a strategic marketing and distribution partnership with Premier Fresh Australia (Premier), one of the top fresh produce supply chain companies in Australia. read more

Cooperativa Agricola San Tommaso from Licata, in the province of Agrigento, is starting its harvest of "netted melons". This year, the mild winter without cold spells or frost has led to an earlier development of the fruit compared to previous years. "Last weekend, we began harvesting the green-skinned melons." read more

Polyolefin cling film manufactured in Cape Town will now be produced in the United States due to increasing interest from the USA and Canada. "In the USA, we primarily use the film to wrap red meat, but we are also expanding into fresh produce applications like corn, baby cucumbers, and mushrooms," says Roy Keytel of the Cape Town-based company. read more

Holandia: Raport zrównoważonego rozwoju Albert Heijn 2024 podkreśla Ahold Delhaize zgłosił: "W tym miesiącu nasza holenderska marka Albert Heijn opublikowała swój Raport zrównoważonego rozwoju na rok 2024 - odzwierciedlając rok postępu w kierunku swojego celu: "Razem sprawiamy, że lepsze jedzenie staje się łatwym wyborem. Dla wszystkich". read more

In 2024, Peruvian asparagus faced challenges due to ongoing weather issues that began in 2023. These factors affected the first half of the year, making it difficult to conclude the season smoothly. Despite being an important part of Peru's agricultural export industry, asparagus has encountered obstacles both in terms of commercial and production aspects. read more

A research initiative at Teagasc Oak Park is aiming to improve apple production in Ireland by focusing on innovative training systems and rootstocks. The project, named Teagasc's Efficient Orchard 2024, aims to enhance yield efficiency and fruit quality by developing strategies tailored to the Irish climate. read more

Są to trudne tygodnie na rynku limonek. "Ceny są bardzo niskie. Trochę się teraz podnoszą, ale ostatnio były niezwykle niskie. Połączenie dużego podaży i ograniczonego popytu sprawia, że to trudny rynek," mówi Ive Lambert ze Starfruit. "Częściowo powodem są złe warunki pogodowe. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has projected growth in the pineapple industry for the upcoming year. In 2024, the country's global exports of pineapple and related products reached approximately USD787.12 million, showing a 7.5% increase from 2023, as reported by the... read more

Despite cold waves and heavy snowfall in some regions of China at the beginning of 2025, the country's garlic production and export levels are expected to remain stable. On March 3, the Central Meteorological Observatory issued multiple yellow alerts for cold waves and snowstorms, covering major... read more

"Być może dobry sezon mango, ale z własnymi wyzwaniami logistycznymi." Tak opisuje aktualny peruwiański sezon Joep Jongmans z firmy Special Fruit. "Kontrast jest wyraźny w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem, kiedy praktycznie nie było dostępnych mango. Na szczęście teraz sytuacja jest bardzo inna, ogólnie rzecz biorąc, read more

Almost half of the apples sold by South African fruit exporter Tru-Cape are distributed across the African continent, showing changes in consumer preferences and market conditions in the region. Previously, only a limited number of apple varieties—Granny Smith, Top Red, and Golden Delicious—were sold. read more

Sligro Food Group and Greenyard have announced a new partnership agreement. Greenyard, a Belgian company known for its global presence in fresh, frozen, and prepared fruits and vegetables, will now be supplying fresh potatoes, fruits, and vegetables to all Sligro stores in Belgium. This partnership marks a significant collaboration between Sligro and Greenyard. read more

For the past week, fruit growers have been on high alert for the possibility of sub-zero temperatures returning. They are utilizing various methods such as spraying, candles, and towers to protect apricot trees that are currently in full bloom. Temperatures as low as -5 degrees were recorded in the Rhone Valley on March 15th and 16th. read more

dVida will be showcasing their new tropical fruits selection at Viva Fresh 2025, including mango, yellow/red dragon fruit, ginger, lime, malanga, and golden berries. They will also present their dried fruit options such as mango, banana, and dragon fruit. With over 30 years of experience in the agricultural industry, dVida... read more

In Est, situated in the Betuwe region, Roel Wellner Fruit has been the main source for marketing Maribelle apples for many years. "One of the key benefits of Maribelle is its availability on shelves throughout the year. It's remarkable that this apple stays on the market from the beginning. read more

From early January to early March 2025, Georgia exported 27,500 tons of potatoes to Russia, worth $8 million. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, only 932 tons were exported, according to Geostat, the National Statistics Bureau of Georgia. The bureau notes that Georgian potato exports read more