So far, as reefertrends reports, Mexico has been exclusively supplied with oranges from the United States. This market opening is therefore a strategic step for Chile, as it gains access to a market with more than 100 million consumers. read more

The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has allocated almost US$363,000 in funding to support commercial apple orchards in County Armagh during the 2025 season. Armagh, often known as the Orchard County, is where the PGI-protected Armagh Bramley Apple is grown. read more

At the Canadian Greenhouse Conference 2025, Metazet will be introducing the FormFlex® FormBase growing gutter to the North American market for the first time. FormBase was first launched last year at GreenTech in the Netherlands and is specifically designed to meet the current, more stringent hygiene standards in greenhouse operations. read more

W roku 2022 została uruchomiona nowa międzynarodowa strategia rolnicza mająca na celu rozszerzenie produkcji awokado, cytrusów i mango na nowe regiony. Inicjatywa ta, nazwana Global Farming, ma na celu poszerzenie kategorii upraw i zapewnienie dostaw przez cały rok z gospodarstw należących do firmy. Pierwszy krok został podjęty w 2023 roku. read more

An investment of €4.8 million (US$5.2 million) is planned for a 35-hectare farm near Coimbra, which is expected to create 25 direct jobs. The project includes a citrus-based beverage production facility, an interpretive center, and a restaurant space, according to Arnaldo Baptista, the owner of the farm. read more

In Ukrain, conditions are emerging for the development of industrial almond production. The first harvests have been recorded at the nursery "Almond Gardens" near Svitlovodsk in the Kirovohrad region, where trees produced fruit in their third year after planting, according to the Ukrainian Nut… read more

Pakistani scientists have developed a new variety of rose, Rosa Centifolia UAF, which offers a fresh opportunity in the global floriculture market and helps in tackling the challenges posed by increasing temperatures. This new rose variety was developed by the Institute of Horticultural Sciences at the University of Agriculture. read more

In Great Britain, winds of change are blowing for Amazon Fresh. The Bezos-owned chain of physical supermarkets is indeed preparing to close all 19 stores in the United Kingdom, with the idea of transforming five of them into Whole Foods Market stores, the American brand owned by the group. read more

Owoce importowane stanowią istotną część kategorii świeżych produktów spożywczych w detalu w Indiach, co przyczynia się do wzrostu ogólnych sprzedaży - twierdzi Yogi Pokal, zastępca kierownika w Reliance Retail. "Klienci nie trzymają się już tylko bananów i jabłek. Owoce takie jak awokado, borówki oraz nowe odmiany jabłek są teraz coraz bardziej popularne". read more

Według danych z Kameruńskiego Stowarzyszenia Bananów (Assobacam), Kameruńska Korporacja Rozwoju (CDC) wyeksportowała 23 416 ton bananów w ciągu pierwszych siedmiu miesięcy 2025 roku. Wolumen ten jest mniejszy niż połowa poziomu z 2015 roku, kiedy państwowe przedsiębiorstwo rolnicze wysłało 57 630 ton. read more

Fatiha Charrat, Deputy Managing Director of the Delassus Group, states that Morocco's citrus industry is a powerhouse in the country's agriculture sector, with a value of over €1 billion annually and providing employment to nearly 200,000 people. She highlights that Moroccan citrus, including flagship varieties like the Nadorcott, is highly sought after. read more

Bubbly Wine Weigela, an outstanding variety in the Proven Winners ColorChoice collection, has received two European awards, recently acknowledged in Poland and Belgium. The accolades were bestowed during the 32nd edition of the Green is Life International Trade Fair for Plants, Horticultural Technology, and Landscape. read more

Blueberry cultivation in Turkey started around 2000 but was initially hindered by disputes over variety rights. As a member of the UPOV (International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants), the country has since obtained access to protected genetics and has expanded its production. Local... read more

The global avocado market is currently experiencing a challenging season, as high volumes are causing prices to remain low despite consistent consumption. By week 38, Peru has sent over 20,800 containers to Europe, marking an increase of more than 30% compared to the previous year. Additionally, South Africa, Kenya, and other summer suppliers have also contributed to the market. read more

Lavender is still being harvested in the Turkish city of Burdur. It has become one of the most popular crops for farmers due to its low production costs, and the oil it produces is now being exported overseas. Lavender, which only grows with rainfall and does not require irrigation, is a favorite among farmers. read more

The citrus sector in Southern Portugal's Algarve region is getting ready to launch a promotional campaign aimed at increasing the international presence of the Algarve Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) label in Spain, France, Germany, and Canada, as reported by AlgarOrange, the regional association of citrus producers. read more

Cameroon is promoting cassava as a substitute for wheat in order to decrease imports and create more opportunities within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The government is emphasizing the use of cassava-based flour to enhance food security and support women-led cooperatives involved in processing and trading. read more

Po kilku kolejnych latach przymrozków, styryjski przemysł jabłkowy znowu cieszy się normalnym plonem. Nie tylko austriacki rynek krajowy korzysta z tegorocznej obfitej zbiorów, ale rynki eksportowe mogą teraz być ponownie w pełni zaopatrzone - informuje Michael Pichler, kierownik sprzedaży w firmie. read more

Flower vendors across the twin cities are struggling this festive season as rates remain low and wastage high. Just days after a steep hike during Ganesh Chaturthi, prices crashed during Bathukamma, leaving sellers disappointed. At Gudimalkapur flower market, the city's biggest wholesale hub. read more

Although blueberries from Peru arrived in Europe earlier this season than last year, we can still find fruits from Polish plantations on the domestic market. While they may not be available in all retail chains and wholesale markets, they can still be found. read more