Omer-Decugis & Cie, an international group specializing in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, and PrepWorld, a UK-based supplier of fresh-cut fruit, have established a strategic joint venture named PrepWorld France. read more

Produkcja ziemniaków w Izraelu osiągnęła poziom około 350 000 ton w 2025 roku, z czego około 80 procent pochodzi z południowego regionu Western Negev/Gaza Envelope. read more

Leaders of the banana industry in Ecuador have denied the allegations made by Venezuela's interim vice-president Delcy Rodríguez, claiming that the Ecuadorean government was involved in the smuggling of cocaine through banana export facilities. read more

In India's protected cultivation sector, automation is typically implemented gradually. Greenhouses and indoor farms gradually integrate sensors, controllers, and software from various suppliers over time, leading to challenges in managing systems that may not always communicate efficiently. read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie and PrepWorld have announced the creation of a joint venture called PrepWorld France, with a focus on the fresh-cut fruit segment in France and selected European markets. The agreement was confirmed on January 7, 2026. PrepWorld France will be established within Omer-Decugis & Cie's future operations. read more

The Greek sweet potato trading season is progressing smoothly, despite facing a harvest delay. "In Ilia, one of the two sweet potato growing regions in Greece, we completed the harvest one month later than usual. Normally, the harvest finishes in early October, but due to persistent read more

Mandarins are in short supply in the United States and are expected to remain so for the rest of January. Casey Kio, the executive vice president of global sourcing for Consalo, stated, "Both Morocco and California have experienced a significant amount of rain. It has been raining consistently throughout December in both regions." read more

Because of its strategic location, the Middle East has always been an important hub for the global fruit trade. The local market offers a wide variety of fruits, with consumers placing a high value on taste and texture. In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards healthy eating, influenced by the fast-paced lifestyle. read more

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is predicting a rise in citrus production in Morocco for the 2025/26 season. read more

Zainteresowanie rośnie na Ukrainie koncepcją "domu w domu", gdzie w istniejących już obiektach przemysłowych zakładane są w pełni hermetyzowane farmy wewnętrzne. W ostatnim artykule w magazynie Plantator podano przykład zamkniętego projektu farmy w Kramfors, w Szwecji. Podejście "dom w domu" read more

Chiny zwiększą cła importowe na świeże i suszone żurawiny od 1 stycznia 2026 r., w związku z zakończeniem dotychczasowych obowiązujących stawek celnych na zasadzie najwyższej ulgi taryfowej. Zgodnie z harmonogramem taryfowym na rok 2026, cło importowe na świeżą żurawinę sklasyfikowaną pod kodem HS 08104000 wzrośnie. read more

A trial of a multi-function tree management platform has been initiated in Western Australia as part of a study on technology-enabled Narrow Orchard Systems. The Western Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has acquired an electric-powered Frucotec Berglady platform. read more

Maroko has zwiększyło swoją pozycję na niemieckim rynku, dostarczając po raz pierwszy ponad 50 000 ton słodkich papryk w ciągu jednego sezonu, zgodnie z informacjami EastFruit. read more

Gospodarka Rwandy nadal w dużej mierze opiera się na rolnictwie samowystarczalnym. Jednak w ostatnich latach coraz więcej firm zaczęło konsolidować produkcję drobnych rolników i przygotowywać ją do eksportu. Chociaż wiele z tych eksportowanych produktów trafia na rynki regionalne, produkty takie jak chili read more

A group of enthusiastic horticulture staff from JSW Steel, Dolvi, organized a one-day hands-on flower arrangement workshop for their skill development. The event was guided by Pandharinath Mhaske, an award-winning and certified floral designer and Coordinator of the India Florist Association. read more

At the end of the last century, Egypt was essentially absent from analyses and rankings of the global fruit and vegetable trade. Exports did not exceed 500,000 tons, concentrated almost exclusively on fresh potatoes and onions, low-value-added products. read more

Ponieważ Boże Narodzenie i Nowy Rok wypadły w dni powszednie, wpływ na łańcuch dostaw świeżych produktów był znaczący w ostatnich tygodniach. Harmonogramy zbiorów, pakowania i wysyłki zostały wszystkie zaburzone. Dodać do tego zimną pogodę w różnych częściach USA i rezultatem jest zator i read more

Agriculture experts on Tuesday urged farmers to closely adhere to an irrigation schedule for spring sunflower crops, emphasizing the critical role of timely watering in maximizing per-acre yields and enhancing oil quality. A spokesperson from the agriculture department stressed the importance of. read more

María Cecilia Gutiérrez has been in the Netherlands for seven months now as Ecuador's new Trade Commissioner for the Benelux region. Based in The Hague, she represents Ecuador's commercial interests in a market that she describes as very different from the United States, where she previously worked. read more

Maroko rozszerzyło swoją pozycję na rynku niemieckiego słodkiego pieprzu, dostarczając po raz pierwszy w jednym sezonie ponad 50 000 ton - informuje EastFruit. W sezonie 2024/25, który trwa od października do września, Niemcy importowały 52,4 tysiąca ton marokańskich słodkich papryk. read more