The Coordinator of Agricultural and Livestock Organizations (COAG) of Almeria has warned that the persistent rains in the province in March are already causing damage to some crops, especially vegetable, outdoor, and greenhouse crops, such as broccoli, cucumber, pepper, watermelon, and melon. read more

Food packaging is filled with labels and logos, many of which indicate certifications and quality marks. For growers and traders, these have become a necessary requirement to engage in business with retailers—a sector that is responsible for around 90% of vegetable and fruit sales for home consumption. read more

Nowadays, new lifestyles and household routines are making the consumption of ready-made or quick meals increasingly necessary. As a result, there has been a growing demand for fresh-cut products, particularly from supermarkets and the hospitality and restaurant sector. In order to stay competitive, it is essential to have the right... read more

According to the weather forecast, rain will continue in the Spanish province of Huelva after a brief break during the weekend, following two long weeks of continuous rainfall that have put many strawberry producers in a difficult situation. In fact, the supply has decreased considerably as a result. read more

Maria Arden of Turkish apple exporter Arden Fruit stated that the lower production of Turkish apples this season was due to weather conditions. She mentioned that the apple season in Turkey began in July 2024, with Gala varieties being the first apples to be harvested. read more

The Red Label strawberry from Lot-et-Garonne launched its campaign at the 2025 Paris International Agricultural Show, accompanied by a chosen ambassador, pastry chef Noémie Honiat, a finalist from Top Chef. Production saw an increase in 2024, with 557 tons of Red Label strawberries being produced by 100. read more

"We are very satisfied with the early harvesting period for Dori," says Roelof du Toit, technical director at The Kiwi Connection. Over the next two weeks, the yellow kiwi variety will be harvested in Grabouw and Rawsonville, and shortly after in George. He also mentions that they are pleased with the results. read more

The influx of Hapus mangoes in Vashi's APMC market has increased, leading to a decrease in prices. Higher temperatures have caused early harvesting, and 6,000 crates arrived on Tuesday. Due to the early picking, many mangoes are smaller in size. Prices have dropped by $6 to $12 per crate. Prior to this, the... read more

Lots of ice is used in the transportation of broccoli from the field to a warehouse and then to the store. Ice not only increases the weight of each box of product significantly but also poses food safety risks. Hazel Technologies has developed packaging with BreatheWay® membrane technology that addresses these issues. read more

Peach season has entered the blooming phase, creating a beautiful sight in the plain of Naoussa, the most significant peach-growing region in Greece. The market trend for peaches has shifted positively. After years of declining cultivation and widespread uprooting, peach trees are now among the most. read more

Tak jak było w przypadku wielu towarów w pierwszym kwartale 2025 roku, popyt na paprykę jest niższy. "W ciągu ostatnich kilku miesięcy zatrzymujemy produkt z powodu ogólnego popytu. To prawie tak, jakby rzeczy po prostu jeszcze nie wróciły do nawyków zakupowych sprzed pandemii" - mówi Tony Incaviglia.

In the first quarter of 2025, similar to many other commodities, the demand for bell peppers has been softer. "In the last several months, we've been holding back product because of demand in general. It's almost like things just aren't back to the pre-pandemic buying habits," says Tony Incaviglia. read more

W 2024 roku w Niemczech zebrano 75 700 ton pieczarek. Jak informuje Federalny Urząd Statystyczny (Destatis), było to o 2,7 procent mniej niż w poprzednim roku, ale o 5,7 procent więcej niż średnia dziesięcioletnia z lat 2014-2023. Całkowite zbiory grzybów jadalnych to... read more

W Turcji rosnące koszty uprawy oraz zmienność klimatyczna skłaniają producentów owoców i warzyw do przesiadki na "bezpieczniejsze" alternatywy uprawne. Według Eurofruit, tureccy rolnicy coraz częściej stawiają na pszenicę i kukurydzę zamiast tradycyjnych upraw, takich jak arbuz, pomidory, i...

In Turkey, escalating cultivation expenses and climate volatility are prompting a shift among fruit and vegetable growers toward "safer" crop alternatives. According to Eurofruit, Turkish farmers are increasingly prioritizing wheat and corn over traditional crops like watermelons, tomatoes, and... read more

With regulations changing constantly, sometimes even minute by minute, uncertainty is a major factor in the North American Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) market. However, despite this, the CEA industry presents numerous opportunities when considering the bigger picture. This was the main takeaway from the keynote panel discussion at Indoor Ag-Con. read more

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to impact the supply of produce in Queensland and New South Wales. The movement of climate-affected produce, including the 'ugly' food trend, is becoming more popular as extreme weather events become more common worldwide. Weather conditions like heavy read more

This year marks the 70th anniversary of De Groot en Slot, a Dutch family business specializing in onion seed breeding and production. The company was established in 1955 through a merger between the horticultural companies of brothers Jacob and Cornelis de Groot and their brother-in-law Jan Slot. De Groot en Slot has a long-standing tradition of expertise in its field. read more

As a show of support, Anecoop, Spain's largest fruit and vegetable marketing cooperative, has announced the results of the 2023-2024 season at the headquarters of the citrus fruit cooperative COPAL, in the Valencian municipality of Algemesí, one of the areas most heavily impacted by the severe storms. read more

Egypt, the world's leading date producer with an annual output of 1.87 million tons, exports only two percent of its production. This figure highlights the potential for expansion. According to the Agricultural Export Council (AEC), date exports contribute $90 million annually, representing just one percent of the total production. read more

Thabile Nkunjana, senior agricultural economist with the National Agricultural Marketing Council's (NAMC) trade research unit, reports that 2025 marks a promising start for South Africa's agricultural sector. The country has secured new markets for grapes in the Philippines and apples in. read more

Po wprowadzeniu orzechów pili do Europy w 2024 roku przez firmę Pili Pi Nuts, ten egzotyczny orzech zanotował znaczący postęp w ciągu ostatniego roku. "Masłowy orzech pili jest teraz dostępny w kilku sieciach supermarketów i sklepach ze zdrową żywnością w Szwajcarii, we Włoszech, Niemczech i Danii" - mówi Ties Minnen z read more