Kiwifruit marketer Zespri is moving forward with the ongoing expansion of its new variety programme in the Northern Hemisphere, as production and demand for its SunGold product continue to increase, generating excitement for the red variety R19. read more

In his opening speech, DKHV President Thomas Herkenrath pointed out the special starting position of the season: Thanks to favorable growth conditions and an expansion of cultivation areas, a large potato harvest is expected in Germany and Europe this year. While a large part... read more

Shipping group CMA CGM has announced that it will provide cherry exporters in Chile with a higher number of weekly services to China this year, as the South American country enters a critical season. read more

In the year 2024, according to the current factsheet of the O+G umbrella organization GroentenFruit Huis, a total of 59 million kilograms of eggplants were produced in the Netherlands on an area of 123 hectares. The main production area is the province of North Brabant, accounting for 42%, followed by... read more

Freshfel has raised concerns about the advantages of the European Union's new Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Indonesia, especially regarding trade in fresh produce. read more

Planasa recently hosted an event at Berry Brothers’ facilities in the Netherlands, where it presented its new raspberry variety, Pink Rosita, to over 50 visitors, including nurseries, growers, and retailers from across Europe. read more

The Potato mop-top virus (PMTV) National Management Group (NMG), in consultation with the Consultative Committee on Emergency Plant Pests, has announced that it is not technically feasible to eradicate the virus from Australia. read more

For over nine years, Simon and Malissa Levitsky have been growing flowers together. They started while living in the Little Italy neighborhood in Montreal and renting land in Laval. In 2019, the two moved to Hemmingford and have been living and working on rented land there ever since. read more

Until now lagging behind other neighboring origins in terms of avocado cultivation and export, Egypt is on track to become a major player in the industry within the next 5 to 7 years. This is according to Mohamed Ashraf, COO of Egyptian producer PICO. The producer states that Egypt has read more

"We currently do not have any blood orange or pomegranate juice available. The entire production from the 2024/25 season has been sold and most of it has already been delivered," explains Salvatore Imbesi, the manager of Agrumi-Gel, a Sicilian company specializing in fruit processing. The high demand has exceeded the supply." read more

The garlic industry in South Africa is growing, with support from farmers in multiple provinces who are working to improve the local supply chain. The South African Garlic Growers Association (SAGGA) was created to advocate for producers and tackle industry-wide challenges. According to SAGGA, the most... read more

Morocco has achieved a new record in cucumber exports, as its shipments to Spain exceeded $20 million in a single season for the first time. According to EastFruit, Morocco exported 18,200 tons of cucumbers to Spain between July 2024 and June 2025, resulting in revenue of $21.1 million. read more

South Africa's agricultural exports to the United States increased by 26% in the second quarter of 2025, reaching US$161 million, despite concerns about possible tariff increases and market access. Data from the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) indicated that citrus, wine, fruit juices, and... read more

Simon and Malissa Levitsky, have a passion for growing flowers and have dedicated over nine years to cultivating them together. They began their journey in the Little Italy neighborhood of Montreal, where they rented land in Laval. In 2019, they relocated to Hemmingford and have continued their flower-growing venture on rented land ever since. read more

Bad weather conditions can sometimes affect the growth of crops. read more

The blueberry season in Ukraine in 2025 has been characterized by a decrease in prices, with levels returning to those seen last year, as reported by local producers. Bogdan Bodnar, the director of Organic Garden LLC in the Lviv region, mentioned in the article that the price situation for this season is uncertain. read more

India’s apple market is expected to see a rise in imports this season, fueled by robust domestic demand that cannot be met by local production alone, according to Mukesh Kumar Jaiswal, CEO of fresh produce importer Agro Aira Greens Pvt. Ltd. "We are projecting a 10% increase in apple imports. read more

According to the Draft National Food Security Blueprint (NFSB) 2030 published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Malaysia, up to 20% to 50% of fruits and vegetables are lost in the country's food supply chain due to insufficient packaging, storage, and transportation. read more

The season for salads and vegetables in Ukraine has been described as atypical, both in greenhouse production and in open field cultivation. Cold and prolonged spring conditions delayed seedling planting by nearly a month, resulting in later-than-usual harvests, according to agronews.ua. Roman read more

OptiGroup today announced the acquisition of important segments within the FRIS (Food, Retail, Industry, and Services) division of Paardekooper. The parent company, Koninklijke Paardekooper Group, was recently declared bankrupt in the Netherlands. The acquisition does not include the Paardekooper Horti division. read more