Polyhouse farming has become a key practice for farmers in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), significantly improving their economic conditions. The transition from traditional farming to polyhouse farming, encouraged by the Agriculture Department, has resulted in higher crop yields and increased incomes for them. read more

This month, Gerard Kempen is celebrating his 60th anniversary as the director of Kempen Transport in Venlo. It's a perfect occasion to look back with the enthusiastic transport entrepreneur who oversees 135 trucks on the road daily, as well as 20 chartered vehicles, transporting fruit and vegetables across Germany. read more

The Flower Art Museum in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands, has added a new exhibition space: a glass greenhouse adorned with plants. It serves as a green oasis where visitors can witness the beauty and vitality of plants firsthand, while also hearing from a gardener about their experiences. Photo credit: Flower Art Museum read more

In the weeks ending December 1, 2024 (week 48) and December 8, 2024 (week 49), banana prices showed subtle changes across Germany (DE), Latvia (LV), Croatia (HR), and Poland (PL), reflecting regional market adjustments. In Germany (DE), the price of bananas experienced a slight decrease from read more

A company based in the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy has recently implemented a new commercial strategy and is now offering its own medium-sized fresh-cut line for sale. The fresh-cut vegetable range consists of three tanks with attached conveyor belts for baby lettuce and. read more

Fruits and vegetables (F&V) are unquestionably important for a balanced and healthy diet. Moreover, they significantly contribute to various Sustainable Development Goals outlined by the United Nations in 2015, which set the agenda for tackling global challenges (Figure 1). Given that fruits and vegetables are crucial sources of read more

South Korea has announced a 14 trillion won (US$10 billion) investment to expand Busan Port, with the goal of creating the world's leading container handling facility by 2045. As part of this initiative, a new port will be built in Changwon and integrated with the current Busan Port. read more

The supply of small Persian limes – 200, 230, and 250 ct. – from Veracruz, Mexico has recently been limited. "Due to its extremely limited availability, small limes are fetching higher prices," says Mario Cisneros of Perlag Imports. The shortage of small fruit is due to the crop cycle of the product. read more

Colle d'Oro celebrates 50 years of fruit and vegetable production and a deep connection with the Sicilian territory, particularly Ispica, where the company is based, and the province of Ragusa. It is an entrepreneurial story started by Pietro Calabrese and his brothers in 1974, and over the course of half a century, has seen... read more

In the first 10 months of 2024, Armenia imported approximately 24,726.2 tons of citrus fruits, marking a 16.7% increase compared to the same period in 2023, when imports totaled around 21,172.5 tons. The Ministry also shared initial data from Armenia's Customs Service regarding imports. read more

Piecioro studentów z West Virginia University (WVU), studiujących architekturę krajobrazu i ogrodnictwo, otrzymuje po 5000 dolarów każdy, dzięki programowi stypendialnemu Marcusa W. Rennixa West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA). Robert Gompers, prezydent WVNLA i właściciel firmy Highland Landscaping... read more

Kampania eksportu irańskich jabłek trwa, po zakończeniu zbiorów w październiku. Danial Shahabazi, założyciel i dyrektor generalny firmy Daniur Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, zapewnia, że rynek jest obecnie dynamiczny pomimo rosnących cen. Shahabazi mówi: "Od strony produkcji, było... read more

Pizzoli, the Italian potato specialist, is - thanks to Sky Brand Solutions, a department of Sky Media, together with Endemol Shine Italy - among the partners of MasterChef Italy for the new season of the Sky Original show produced by Endemol Shine Italy, which will start tonight. read more

Eksport polskich jabłek na rynek egipski zdaje się ponownie rosnąć, twierdzi Mohamed Marawan, właściciel eksportera polskich jabłek Sarafruit: "Sezon polskich jabłek przebiega pomyślnie, eksport rośnie. Jednak wciąż trudno jest znaleźć jabłka dobrej jakości w sadach. On". read more

In recent weeks, Sicily, one of the main areas in Italy for pepper production, has been hit by a severe outbreak of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus. The latest generation Rijk Zwaan pepper varieties are showing excellent performance thanks to their package of traits. read more

A family-owned farming business, Australian Strawberry Distributors, has been working with Woolworths since 1974 and was recently named Woolworths Fruit and Veg Trade Partner of the Year. Woolworths hosted its annual awards ceremony last week to celebrate the achievements and contributions of its various trade partners. read more

The families of managers working on banana farms around Moamba in the south of Mozambique, very close to the South African border, have left the farms for the safety of South Africa. Only the managers remained ahead of the strikes that ended yesterday. This was the latest in a series of strikes called by former workers. read more

Olha Samoilichenko, the executive director of the Ukrainian Potato Growers Association, stated that the 2024 potato season in Ukraine faced numerous challenges which impacted the harvest yields. She mentioned that the biggest challenge was and continues to be the war, as some potato producers have the front line in close proximity. read more

During the event dedicated to the table grape supply chain, held from October 22nd to 24th in Bari, Italy, Sorma Group was reaffirmed as a key player in the sector. read more

Według EastFruit, FRUIT LOGISTICA Trend Report 2025 podkreśla dynamiczny i ewoluujący krajobraz globalnego rynku świeżych produktów rolnych. Wśród znaczących uczestników tej kompleksowej analizy są trzej eksperci z Ukrainy: Andriy Yarmak, Oleksandr Ukrainets i Yevgen Kuzin. read more