Chinese mandarins are entering the markets in India early this season and are competing closely with imports from South Africa. Buyers are carefully assessing the quality and price, according to Bhavey Pilani from Fruitsify. "Although volumes are still increasing, the market is paying close attention to factors like size, sweetness, and appearance." read more

Sauerkraut has a long tradition, especially in southern and eastern Germany. Despite strong competition from numerous new products, this pickled vegetable remains an essential part of German cuisine today, as stated by Hans-Peter Rödel, managing director of the sauerkraut factory. read more

On the occasion of the International Student Day, the Conad ETS Foundation and the State Police promoted the event "Recognizing violence, choosing respect" at Roma Tre University, dedicated to students from all over Italy to understand how to. read more

Throughout his career as a crop advisor, Simon Voogt worked with crops grown under both glass and plastic. Now retired and back in the Netherlands, he shares what he has learned about one key factor in propagation: water. "Water, like sunlight, is essential for life," Simon says. read more

Dane celne pokazują, że handel importem i eksportem kwiatów w Chinach osiągnął wartość 782 milionów dolarów w 2024 roku, co oznacza wzrost o 72 miliony dolarów w porównaniu z rokiem 2023, co stanowi wzrost roczny na poziomie 10,15%. Z tego eksport wyniósł 516 milionów dolarów, co oznacza wzrost o 17,78% rok do roku, podczas gdy import spadł do 266 milionów dolarów. read more

On 13 November, Laos and China expanded their agricultural cooperation following discussions in Chongqing during the 9th ASEAN-China Ministerial SPS Cooperation Meeting. A new sanitary and phytosanitary protocol was signed between Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Kikeo Singnavong. read more

Caroline García, manager of the Dominican company Caribio Fresh Fruit, confirmed that the current season has been "very good," despite the challenges that the sector is facing. The company, which specializes in conventional and organic bananas, exports mainly to the United States, Spain. read more

With an imbalance between producer prices and international demand, the citrus season in Argolis, one of the main cultivation areas in Greece, has begun. Currently, packers are purchasing fruits from the region at truck prices ranging from €0.38–0.41 per kilo for Navelines. read more

Hydroponic cultivation is not very common in Greece. However, at Magic Garden, a hydroponic greenhouse in Boeotia, this method has achieved a high level of specialization, focusing exclusively on potted salad production. "Our facility started operating in 2020, and since then..." read more

Oppy has opened a new, significantly expanded office and warehouse facility in south Calgary. read more

Apples from the Venosta Valley in north-east Italy are currently touring the country this autumn as part of the Applepairing campaign. This initiative encourages consumers to pair different apple varieties with a variety of classic regional foods. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (Sati) has stated that the recent decision by the United States to lower import tariffs on certain agricultural products is seen as a positive move towards creating a more balanced international trade environment in agriculture. read more

This spring marks 40 years since the beginning of two of New Zealand's most successful apples - Scifresh and Scilate, marketed as Jazz and Envy respectively. read more

Volyn's favorable climate and soil conditions have made berry farming a rapidly growing sector. Since its founding in 2017, SAV Agro Partner has become a leading producer of organic berries and vegetables, working in partnership with Biofrozen LLC, responsible for freezing using modern IQF. read more

Consolidated Fruits is preparing to move into a new packhouse for the upcoming cherry season in 2025/26, signifying a significant milestone as the company kicks off harvesting next week in Central Otago, New Zealand. The parent company of the popular Kiwi Crunch brand and Prunus Orchards, which focuses on cherry production, is expanding its operations. read more

Łódź, Atlas Arena - The 35th anniversary of the BIO-GEN company has become an opportunity for one of the largest presentations of the potential of domestic agricultural biotechnology in Poland. The gala brought together trade partners, agronomic advisors, planters, scientists, and company representatives. read more

Morocco has set a new seasonal record in tomato exports to Ireland, doubling shipments compared to the previous year, as reported by EastFruit. read more

Demand for niche vegetable crops in Ukraine is increasing rapidly, with sweet potatoes and asparagus experiencing the most significant growth, according to a market overview published in the Ukrainian horticulture magazine. This information was reported by Ksenia Husieva, a fruit and vegetable market analyst at APK-Inform. read more

Zmiany klimatyczne sprawiają, że w Ukrainie wzrasta popularność uprawy roślin pod osłonami, co czyni produkcję w szklarniach strategicznym priorytetem dla sektora rolniczego kraju. Aby wesprzeć rolników, AgriAcademy, bezpłatna platforma edukacyjna online wspierana przez EBRD i FAO, uruchomiła "Greenhouse Agro". read more

Applications to work on banana farms in Changuinola exceeded initial expectations, according to data from the Ministry of Labor and Workforce Development. The company had planned to hire 3,000 workers in the first phase, but 5,837 people applied during the five-day job fair. read more