The horticulture sector in Kenya exported goods worth US$195.6 million between July and September 2025. The Netherlands maintained its position as the top destination, indicating ongoing demand from Europe for Kenyan flowers, vegetables, and fruits during the third quarter. The Netherlands accounted for read more

Consumption of fresh fruits among children in Europe is still low, with only 42.5% of children aged six to nine eating fresh fruit daily, as reported by the World Health Organization. At the same time, there is a growing concern about weight-related health issues. WHO data indicates that around 160 million children... read more

Preparations were being made and logistics closely monitored late last week in anticipation of the storm that affected large parts of the U.S. over the weekend. "It appears that in many areas along the I-95 corridor, stretching from the Carolinas up north to Massachusetts and Maine, there will be..." read more

The Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters of Huelva, Freshuelva, has incorporated 46 workers from Mauritania into its member companies. The workers are already in the province and have joined the current strawberry campaign as part of a circular migration pilot project developed. read more

At Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin, Poly-clip System will showcase its net-pak® packaging concept in collaboration with the Somi net clipping machine. The system is marketed as an industrially compostable net packaging solution for fruits, vegetables, pulses, and other produce, offering a combination of packaging benefits. read more

Kiwifruit imported from China is being sold at lower prices in Vietnam due to increased supply. In Ho Chi Minh City, green and gold kiwifruit are selling for approximately VND80,000 to VND120,000 per kilogram, which is equivalent to about US$3.05 to US$4.58 per kilogram. A consumer interviewed in the city... read more

Rwanda has initiated a new export program with the goal of enhancing market access for agricultural exporters who are focusing on West and Central Africa. The initiative is being spearheaded by the National Agricultural Export Development Board and concentrates on the direct air transportation of locally grown fruits. read more

At Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin, Poly-clip System will showcase its net-pak® packaging concept along with the Somi net clipping machine. This system is promoted as an industrially compostable net packaging solution for fruits, vegetables, pulses, and other produce, offering a combination of packaging. read more

Avocado and French beans are common crops in Rwanda, while strawberries are less prevalent. Evergreen Holding, the owner of AgriBloom Farms and Pure Harvest Farms, cultivates all three crops. AgriBloom Farms is currently utilizing 200 hectares of land in Bugesera, a region located southeast of Kigali. Out of this, 168 hectares are dedicated to agricultural activities. read more

For many years, Früchte Widmann has focused not only on marketing but also specifically on its own berry cultivation. After starting its own production in Romania in 2007, further cultivation projects were continuously established – today, the southern German company is active on a total of. read more

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Approximately 300 melon and watermelon growers and marketers attended the two conferences organized by BASF | Nunhems in Manzanares and Tomelloso (Ciudad Real). Under the theme "Connecting with production to generate value," the seed company addressed key issues and challenges facing the industry. read more

Ceny chilijskich wiśni nadal pozostają na spadkowym trendzie w tym tygodniu. Główne odmiany obecnie dostępne na rynku to Kordia i Regina, z mniejszymi ilościami Lapins i Sweetheart. Ceny wielu partii spadły o około 20% w porównaniu z zeszłym tygodniem. Obecnie, odniesienie. read more

The Chinese importer/exporter RiverKing International currently has blueberries from the Yunnan Province in southwestern China. Oliver Peng from the company mentioned that these blueberries are of the Sekoya variety. The blueberries from Yunnan are available from October to May in the southwest region and from July to... read more

BDA/Dorot Farm has launched its new export season of fresh and sweet carrots for the North American market. The new crop includes the company's large jumbo carrots and packaged cello carrots, which are currently being shipped to retail chains, foodservice distributors, and fresh-cut processors throughout the United States and Canada. read more

Australijski konsumenci mają dostęp do owoców przez cały rok, nawet gdy produkty są poza ich naturalnym okresem zbiorów. Jabłka zebrane w lutym 2025 roku mogą być wciąż dostępne do sprzedaży w 2026 roku, wspierane przez technologie przechowywania, które opóźniają dojrzewanie i wydłużają okres przydatności do spożycia. W całej Australii, read more

The Regional Government of Piura, Peru, through the Regional Directorate of Agriculture (DRAP), has successfully initiated the process of organic banana crop rotation to prevent the spread of Fusarium, a pathogenic fungus that has caused significant damage to banana production and the economy. read more

The Ukrainian government has introduced a new grant program to support agricultural producers in the construction of vegetable and fruit storage facilities. The decision was approved at a Cabinet meeting on January 21. Grants will cover up to 30% of construction costs, with a maximum of UAH 20 million. read more

Australian table grape harvesting has begun, with the majority of the produce intended for export markets, particularly in Asia. Despite experiencing several heatwave periods, the industry anticipates a wide range of grape varieties and consistent fruit quality for the 2025/26 season. The Chief of the Australian Table Grape Association stated that... read more

A rebound in demand for Greek kiwis has been recorded in January, according to Mr. Klearchos Sarantides, director of the Greek cooperative Kavala Coop. He stated, "Up until the end of 2025, we had observed a decline in our sales within the European Union of 20% compared to last year. We are, of course, read more

It is currently very busy at Sai World, as there are only 20 days left until Chinese New Year. They are working diligently to pick and pack their mainland and Tasmanian cherries in time for the Asian festival. "Our growers are behind schedule this year. We only started the harvest a week ago." read more