Key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors gathered in Kampala to validate Uganda's national avocado sector roadmap and action plan for the upcoming three years. This event marks the culmination of collaborative efforts spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry. read more

In 2024, Mexico surpassed Spain in global pepper export value, a position that the two countries have exchanged over the past decade. Together, they account for half of the global exports of this vegetable. According to a report by Hortoinfo, despite a decrease in the worldwide export volume since 2021, the... read more

Morocco's mandarin exports, which have been declining since 2022, are experiencing a strong recovery, according to EastFruit. Data from Morocco’s Office des Changes indicates that from July 2024 to February 2025, Morocco exported 436,000 tons of mandarins valued at $369 million. read more

An unexpected cold spell in late April required the staff at the Zaporizhzhia City Botanical Garden in Ukraine to heat their tropical greenhouse overnight using wood stoves in order to protect rare plants. The sudden snowfall covered blooming magnolias, cherry blossom trees, and tulips in the park, causing damage to the delicate flowers. read more

The project 'Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica' is coming to an end. The goal of this initiative is to improve adherence to sanitary and phytosanitary standards for Jamaica's hot pepper exports to the European Union. read more

W maju FreshPlaza skupi się na wszystkim, co azjatyckie. Czy jesteś producentem, importerem czy eksporterem w Azji lub zajmujesz się krajami azjatyckimi? Jeśli w jakikolwiek sposób jesteś zaangażowany w branżę świeżych produktów rolnych w Azji, chcielibyśmy usłyszeć od Ciebie. Możesz przesłać nam informacje, lub możemy zadzwonić do Ciebie w tej sprawie. read more

Brazil has reached an agreement with the Indian government to export five citrus fruits, including Tahiti lime, Sicilian lemon, sweet orange, and tangerine. This agreement is part of a broader strategy to enhance trade relations between Brazil and India, which already includes exports such as. read more

Soon, the Netherlands will once again become the center of horticulture as the FlowerTrials and GreenTech events will be held concurrently. The FlowerTrials will take place from June 10-13 at various locations in the Netherlands and some venues in Germany, while GreenTech will be held from June. read more

Because after a season interrupted by heavy rainfalls, hail, and floods, this year's harvest benefited from nearly perfect weather during the critical summer ripening period, resulting in an excellent harvest. read more

"The Day of German Asparagus" is a tribute to a culinary icon that connects generations, shapes landscapes, and becomes the main actor on plates and weekly markets during the short harvest season. Hardly any other food combines agricultural tradition, regional... read more

This operation ensures the preservation of the Air Belgium brand, jobs, and expertise of the Belgian teams, while also maintaining a robust air freight network that meets market demands. This step is in line with the strategy. read more

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) in India has announced a series of reforms aimed at enhancing air cargo movement, as reported by RuralVoice. read more

The Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group has launched its Taste the Wonders of Australia campaign in Tokyo, to commemorate the enduring trade partnership between Australia and Japan. read more

Grupa Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group wprowadziła swoją inicjatywę Taste the Wonders of Australia do Tokio, celebrując długotrwałe relacje handlowe między Australią a Japonią. read more

The upcoming Winter edition of Produce Plus is our annual Hort Connections Special, distributed at Australia and New Zealand's largest horticulture conference and trade show on June 4-6. read more

Nigeria's cold chain logistics are experiencing a shortage, with less than 1,000 cold trucks available, which is significantly below the required 25,000 to handle over 11 million metric tons of perishable goods annually, as reported by the U.S. International Trade Administration. This gap underscores the need for investment. read more

We are currently at a key point in the mango campaigns, as the Peruvian season is coming to a close and the West African season is just starting. "Peru should have completed its campaign earlier, but due to logistical issues, some containers arrived late," explains Bruno Chartier, the manager of Sun7fruits. read more

The mango season in Mexico started early and positively this year. "This allowed many importers to start the season with a good volume," said Cindy Schwing from Splendid by Porvenir. Last year, the Mexican season started very late, resulting in a decrease in overall production. read more

The Dutch Spring Trials, also known as the Pack Trials, are taking place this week. Eight breeders are showcasing the latest novelty assortments to growers, retailers, and industry peers. Visitors have traveled from as far as Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Canada, with the majority attending from European countries. read more

The Igp Cauliflower from the Sele Plain and DolceClementina are being introduced in Gdo today with an additional added value: an innovative, eco-friendly packaging certified according to the "Vaschette Bestack" protocol. These two horticultural excellences from Italy - produced by Op - are now offering a sustainable packaging solution. read more