New plantings of yellow- and red-fleshed kiwifruit varieties are contributing to the growth of South Africa's kiwifruit industry. Although kiwifruit farming began in the country more than 25 years ago, the sector has historically faced challenges in developing a strong export presence. Recent efforts… read more

The apple season has been a mixed bag so far, but there are no significant complaints for Polish apple exporter Galster, says Mateusz Wajnert, head of sales for the company: "There is no reason to be overly optimistic about the current apple season, but simultaneously, we can't really complain." read more

One year after signing an agreement with the French Ministry of Agriculture at the Paris International Agricultural Show 2024, the National Union of French Chestnut Producers (SNPC) presented the details of the National Chestnut Plan for the 4-year period 2025-2029 at this year's International Agricultural Show. read more

The global macadamia industry is experiencing a resurgence and significant growth, with rising prices and enhanced market positioning contributing to stabilizing a sector that had been facing challenges since the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Strategic marketing initiatives have successfully established macadamia nuts as a read more

In 2024, Kazakhstan exported 944,400 tons of fresh vegetables, which was a 50% increase compared to 2023. The country's agricultural sector generated over $100 million from these exports. A significant growth area was in potato exports, which increased by 37% to 563,900 tons. The largest shipment was sent to Uzbekistan. read more

Morning Star Tomatoes, located in Woodland, California, has acquired a Del Monte Foods facility near Hanford, as confirmed by owner Chris Rufer to the Hanford Sentinel. Morning Star, which operates three factories in California, currently processes about 40% of the state's tomato production. read more

Sezon słodkiego kukurydzy z Senegalu zaczyna teraz nabierać tempa w firmie Hermans Suikermaïs, chociaż dostępność pozostaje głównym wyzwaniem. "Mamy z tym do czynienia od grudnia. Wystąpiły problemy z kiełkowaniem nasion podczas uprawy, i teraz widzimy konsekwencje tego." read more

Peru is solidifying its position as the world's top blueberry exporter with record sales exceeding $2.27 billion in 2024 to major global markets. This season is expected to continue until April this year, as reported by the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) in Peru. read more

After a relatively early start to the season, the supply of Moroccan citrus fruits has slowed down lately. "Berkane clementines were continuously available in November and December, but the quality was rather poor. The first Navel oranges of Moroccan origin were available before Christmas, read more

Goodness Grown is building a 20-hectare high-tech greenhouse to produce premium gourmet and Roma tomatoes consistently, while also establishing new standards in efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). Central to this project is an ... read more

Maria Concetta Strano leads the CREA OFA team in Acireale, who are dedicated to developing edible anti-fungal coatings for high-value lemon fruits to be stored in cold conditions. This research is part of their ongoing project. read more

W Nowej Zelandii przewiduje się, że wolumeny tacki kiwi RubyRed podwoją się w miarę rosnącego zainteresowania konsumentów czerwoną odmianą. Zespri i Kiwifruit Breeding Centre zajmują się wyzwaniami, przed którymi stają plantatorzy, takimi jak mniejsze rozmiary owoców, niższe plony i podatność na Psa. Odmiana, będąca pod read more

Ghana's vegetable export revenue reached $48 million in 2024, as reported by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), marking an increase from over $26 million in 2023. This information was disclosed by Mr. Raymond Rashid Kramer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GEPA, during the Israel trade conference. read more

Falcorrugated cardboard is an essential material in the supply chain of various sectors, especially in the agricultural export industry. In Brazil, where demand for packaging is high due to the massive production of fruits and other products, the supply of cardboard faces logistical challenges. read more

The Fall Creek Field + Forum 2025 event was held on March 11 in the Spanish province of Seville. It provided the company with an opportunity to present its new varieties from the Fall Creek Collection program and its upcoming selections. These all possess the characteristics that the company aims for in all genetic developments. read more

The California Walnut Commission (CWC) is pleased to announce that it has successfully secured substantial funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support the growth of market opportunities and meet the increasing demand for California walnuts globally. The USDA has awarded the CWC read more

Chile is currently working on ensuring the access of fresh kiwis to the Vietnamese market. A Vietnamese delegation is anticipated to inspect and certify protocols in orchards and packing houses in April, as reported by Frutas de Chile. Miguel Canala-Echeverría, the general manager of Frutas de Chile, stated: read more

Berries production in Greece has been growing steadily over the past five years, with an increasing number of farmers choosing to cultivate these crops. "Up until 12-13 years ago, Greece primarily focused on growing strawberries as the main type of berry. However, a few growers began to explore other varieties of berries during that time. read more

The beginning of the asparagus season is always eagerly anticipated. Restaurants, in particular, enjoy featuring the first asparagus on their menus. This results in a busy period for catering wholesalers like Flemish Square Melon. "Volumes are still limited, but we're now delivering every." read more

India, the world's third-largest citrus fruit producer, has expressed interest in cultivating the Tang Gold mandarin in the country. A trade delegation, led by Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Transport, and Vilas Shinde, President of Sahyadri Farms, visited Spain to learn about innovations. read more