Saudi Arabia has recently shifted its focus to exporting fresh produce as part of a strategy to diversify its economy, which is heavily reliant on energy exports, while also aiming to ensure food security and reduce its reliance on imports. Among these products, dates are a sector in which the country excels. read more

An experiment was conducted during the winter season of 2022-2023 at the Horticultural Research Centre, SVPUA&T, Meerut, to evaluate the impact of Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) on Dahlia variabilis L. cv. Zail Singh using a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with 19 treatments. read more

During the International Strawberry Congress, Philippe Binard from Freshfel Europe shared insights on consumption trends in the European strawberry industry and the challenges that lie ahead in an uncertain world. "Fruits and vegetables can play a crucial role in promoting health and sustainability," Philippe emphasized. read more

Handel rolny Republiki Południowej Afryki z sąsiednimi krajami napotkał w ostatnich latach poważne trudności, głównie z powodu ograniczeń importowych narzucanych przez Namibię i Botswanę. read more

The Spanish fruit and vegetable exporter federation Fepex has denounced a new agreement between the European Union and Morocco that extends tariff benefits to products from Western Sahara. read more

The partner is the local agricultural cooperative Alba Bio. The production in the heart of Sicily creates a unique connection between tradition, innovation, and quality, according to the company. read more

The Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) has confirmed that 200.9 million cartons have been packed for the export market, of which 193.2 million cartons have already been shipped. read more

China is now the world's second largest market for blueberries, with consumption increasing at an annual rate of around 40 percent over the past five years. Much of this demand has been fueled by the growth in China's blueberry production in Yunnan province, and now the Chinese industry is booming. read more

China is currently the second largest market for blueberries in the world, with consumption growing at an annual rate of around 40 percent over the past five years. This increase in demand is largely due to the rapid growth of blueberry production in Yunnan province. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) hosted its 2025 Executive Leadership Summit – Asia in Hong Kong in conjunction with Asia Fruit Logistica in September. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Malaysia has reported that the country has exported 115,359 tonnes of durian products valued at M$6.37 billion (US$1.51 billion) in the last seven years. read more

Proven Winners has announced a new chapter. Historically operating as two distinct businesses that control and operate the Proven Winners brand in North America, Pleasant View Gardens (Loudon, NH) and Four Star Greenhouse (Carleton, MI) have decided to join forces and form one company, Proven Winners. read more

Yesterday, the European Commission officially announced the agreement reached with Morocco, which extends tariff benefits to products from Western Sahara, bypassing two rulings from the EU Court of Justice dated October 4, 2024. According to Fepex, this agreement, which is currently in effect on a provisional basis, is expected to... read more

The Dutch group Acomo N.V., listed on Euronext Amsterdam and active in the plant-based food ingredients sector, has announced the acquisition of Manuzzi S.r.l., a company based in Cesena specialized in processing and distributing dried and dehydrated fruits. read more

Spring frosts have had a significant impact on fruit orchards in Belarus, causing damage to a portion of the crop in both state-owned and private farms. Despite the losses, harvesting is ongoing in many regions as growers strive to salvage the remaining fruits. One of the orchards that suffered from frost damage was the. read more

Moroccan blueberry exporters have significantly increased their shipments to Canada, as reported by EastFruit. Between July 2024 and June 2025, Morocco exported 1,900 tons of blueberries to Canada, with a total value exceeding $19 million. This amount is nearly double the volume from the previous season, showing a significant growth in exports. read more

Nigeria is the second-largest producer of ginger in the world, accounting for 16% of global production in 2023. Despite this, the country captures less than 3% of global export revenues and remains outside the top ten exporters. Nigeria has, however, become the leading global exporter in the palm oil industry. read more

The banana sector in the Canary Islands has requested the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food to provide the complete text and timeline of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Ecuador. They are also asking for public clarification regarding the actual extent of the agreement. This request has been submitted. read more

"The imported apple season in India has just begun, with the initial shipments of Iran's Royal Gala apples already available in the market. Fresh arrivals from other sources are anticipated in the following weeks," reported Shashank Srivastav from the fresh produce import-export network, Ninja Global. "We are observing a positive start." read more

The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has officially been recognized as an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, joining a growing network of colleges, universities, and communities dedicated to establishing healthy, sustainable habitats for pollinators. This certification speaks volumes about... read more