CABI scientists, in partnership with the Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), are working to increase and bulk up seeds of two Kinale kale varieties. These varieties, which were originally studied and registered more than two decades ago, are being reintroduced for their read more

The early potato harvest in Spain has already begun in the two main producing regions, Murcia and Andalusia. According to Juan Manuel Coello, Sales Director of Patatas Meléndez, which is increasing its acreage this year, the yield in Murcia is similar to last year's, but the harvest in Andalusia is... read more

The World Union of Wholesale Markets conference will be held in Johannesburg next week, providing a suitable setting to discuss the significance of wholesale food markets, according to Dr. Justy Range from Freshmark Systems. Freshmark Systems is a marketfloor trading data platform operating in twenty municipal markets in South Africa. read more

Andreas Kalser and Josef Obkircher from Aldein discovered a gap in the market in 2017 – and filled it with their company Kirnig: In a converted barn at an altitude of 1,500 meters, the young producers grow edible mushrooms that originally thrive in Asia: shiitake, king oyster mushrooms, and. read more

Farmers in the Rangpur district of Bangladesh are shifting towards vegetable cultivation in eight upazilas, as per the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE). This change is motivated by the profitable returns linked to vegetable farming. The adoption of modern technology is also being observed. read more

In 2024, Morocco surpassed Spain in tomato export value for the first time. Spain now ranks fourth globally in terms of value. Morocco had already exceeded Spain in terms of volume in 2022, according to a report by Hortoinfo, based on data from the United Nations Statistics Division. read more

Brak pomarańczy ma wpływ na rynek Bliskiego Wschodu, na skutek poważnych zakłóceń w dostawach z Hiszpanii i Egiptu. Według Kashifa Shahzada, szefa działu zaopatrzenia w Global Star Group, przyjazd wczesnych pomarańczy z RPA jest bardzo oczekiwany w tym roku. Importer donosi, "The". read more

BayWa AG has successfully divested its 47.53% share in RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria Aktiengesellschaft (RWA AG) after obtaining approval from antitrust and investment regulatory bodies in seven countries. The sale, which was first announced on December 27, 2024, entailed the transfer of the ownership stake. read more

Dostawa malin i jeżyn jest obecnie ograniczona. „Są bardzo trudne do zdobycia, a jeśli już się je dostanie, są drogie” - mówi Mike Soufan z Freestone Produce Inc., hurtownika detalicznego z rabatem w Calgary, Alberta. Jeśli chodzi o dostawy, Meksyk obecnie zmniejsza ilości malin... read more

We first visited the FlowerTrials in 2015, when 49 companies took part in the event. This year, 56 breeders across the Netherlands and Germany will open their doors to showcase the future of ornamental horticulture. Over the years, the event has seen many changes. New participants have joined. read more

Z okazji Fortnight Fairtrade 2025, Max Havelaar France ujawnił rosnące liczby dla 2024 roku i ogłosił kilka inicjatyw dla sektorów we Francji, w tym Observatorium Wynagrodzeń Rolniczych Fair Trade. Dane z 2024 roku: Zaufanie jest wysokie, a rynek rośnie do niemal 1,4 miliarda euro. read more

This year's avocado harvest in Kenya seems to be larger than the previous season's production, according to Muchui Maingi, the director of Kenyan avocado exporter Tomu Ltd. "In 2024, we experienced a 10% decline in avocado production due to reduced rainfall. However, this year's production is..." read more

The banana sector in Panama has lost 450,000 boxes of bananas in the past week due to the protests in the country, which prevented exports. Chiquita Panama, the company in charge of exporting the product, has stated that the plantations were affected by the suspension of agricultural operations. read more

Domestic apples remained the leading choice in the market, despite a slight decrease in overall availability. Varieties like Wellant, Boskoop, Braeburn, and Pinova seemed to experience a decrease in popularity. Pink Lady and Granny Smith apples were primarily imported from Italy, while Pink Lady and Jazz apples were sourced from France. Dutch fruit, particularly those in layered packaging, also played a significant role. read more

Macfrut - an international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector taking place at the Rimini Expo Centre until today - increasingly a stage for international initiatives. Such as the meeting "Opportunities of the Beira Corridor and the Manica Agri-Food Centre (CAAM):" read more

Tosca, a global leader in 100% reusable and recyclable plastic packaging solutions and pooling services, has once again been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal, placing it among the top 5% of organizations with the highest ratings in the last 12 months. read more

Zgodnie z szacunkami sporządzonymi 1 maja 2025 roku, „Francuska produkcja brzoskwiń powinna osiągnąć 236 200 ton w tym roku, co stanowi poziom równoważny produkcji z 2024 roku i o 7% powyżej średniej z lat 2020-2024.” Produkcja w 2025 roku powinna być stabilna w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Krajowa produkcja brzoskwiń i... read more

More than 1,500 industry leaders from the global nut and dried fruit sector have gathered in Mallorca, Spain, for the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) Congress. The event, running through May 10, has brought trade policy, particularly tariffs, to the forefront of discussions among... read more

Przemysł ananasów w Beninie zrobił krok w kierunku bliższej organizacji poprzez podpisanie umowy między przedstawicielami eksporterów i plantatorów. "To dobra wiadomość dla całego sektora i nadchodzi w czasie, gdy musimy zjednoczyć nasze wysiłki, aby osiągnąć większe uznanie dla". read more

An overall investment of over 45 million euros involving 21 agri-food companies in 8 Italian regions. The results of the "Paniere della" Supply Chain Contract were presented at Macfrut 2025, the international fruit and vegetable fair. read more