W środowisku presji kosztowej, niepewności klimatycznej i poszukiwania opłacalnych i bezpiecznych odmian, niektórzy producenci cytrusów coraz częściej zwracają się ku alternatywom, takim jak chroniony mandarynka Valley Gold, która stała się bardziej popularna w Hiszpanii. "Pracowałem z odmianami dotkniętymi wieloma problemami. read more

A company that has been in business for 140 years experiences both prosperous and challenging times. This is especially evident in the horticulture industry, which is greatly influenced by economic and market fluctuations. Royal Brinkman, a family-owned business based in Westland, Netherlands, is well aware of this reality as it marks its 140th anniversary this year. read more

The Green Line looks to the Midwest. And confirms the opening of its first plant in the United States, in North Baltimore, in Northwest Ohio, to produce fresh soups. The new plant, covering 9,500 square meters, is the result of a $15 million investment. It will start... read more

Eksport owoców Nowej Zelandii wzrósł o 28 procent do 6,1 miliarda nowozelandzkich dolarów w roku zakończonym w listopadzie 2025 roku, zgodnie z danymi opublikowanymi przez Stats NZ. Przy założonym kursie wymiany oznacza to około 3,54 miliarda dolarów amerykańskich. Wzrost był wspierany przez popyt z Chin na złoto.

New Zealand's fruit exports increased by 28 percent to 6.1 billion New Zealand dollars in the year ended November 2025, according to data released by Stats NZ. Based on the stated exchange rate, this equals approximately US$3.54 billion. The increase was supported by demand from China for gold. read more

At Asia Fruit Logistica in September, Detpak showcased the first product from its latest Berry Fresh packaging collection, a strawberry punnet that aims to establish new benchmarks in berry packaging. Developed in partnership with industry collaborators from Australasia, Asia, and the Americas, this punnet prioritizes... read more

Tuttofood will take place in Milan from 11 to 14 May 2026, with an expanded focus on fruit and vegetables through its Tutto fruit & veg area. According to the organizers, around 80% of exhibitors have already been confirmed, including approximately 30% from outside Italy. More than 70 countries will be participating. read more

Ibrahim Dawa, general manager of Al Mostafa, stated that the current Egyptian orange season will provide much-needed relief to exporters after two to three turbulent seasons. "We anticipate a more tranquil, predictable, and stable export season. Additionally, the local orange processing industry is expected to benefit from the improved conditions." read more

An organized agricultural zone will be established in Antalya, which plays a significant role in Turkey's production and export of cut flowers and ornamental plants, to enhance productivity in the sector. Many cut flowers, particularly carnations, grown in Antalya's greenhouses are exported to 80... read more

Polska wprowadzi nowe wymagania dotyczące etykietowania świeżych owoców i warzyw sprzedawanych na poziomie detalicznym, zgodnie z informacjami zamieszczonymi przez ministerstwo rolnictwa kraju. Zgodnie z zaktualizowanymi przepisami, luzem sprzedawane świeże owoce i warzywa będą musiały wyświetlać flagę kraju pochodzenia. read more

In Greece, for another week now, farmers have been taking to the streets with their tractors, blocking the country's main roadways. The organizers of the strike are threatening even greater mobilization among producers if their demands are not met.

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The red bracts and green foliage of the poinsettia may be a seasonal icon, but behind every flawless display is high-tech glasshouse production, round-the-clock attention, and thin margins. Today, only four Irish nurseries produce poinsettias (down from seven a decade ago), growing over read more

Świeże pomarańcze pozostają głównym składnikiem egipskich eksportów owoców i warzyw, stanowiąc ponad 20 procent dochodów z dewiz zagranicznych sektora. Egipt nadal utrzymuje swoją pozycję jako wiodący na świecie eksporter pomarańczy. W roku marketingowym 2025/26 FAS/Kair. read more

The mandarin exports from Turkey reached a record level in the first eleven months of the year, as per the data from the Aegean Exporters' Associations. Between January and November, the export value surged by 61% year-on-year to US$614.99 million. The export volume during the same period also saw an 18% increase, reaching... read more

Orange varieties developed by the Western Mediterranean Agricultural Research Institute, known as BATEM, were showcased during a promotional event in Antalya. These varieties have been bred, registered, and introduced to international markets as part of the institute's ongoing research and development efforts. read more

Produkcja melonów kantalup i miodowych nadal utrzymuje się na stałym poziomie w Gwatemali. „Rozpoczęliśmy naszą produkcję w drugim tygodniu listopada i obecnie jest nieznacznie więcej dostaw niż w zeszłym roku, chociaż nie spodziewamy się, że wzrost będzie znaczący", mówi Steve Martori, dyrektor generalny firmy Martori. read more

Yesterday European farmers made their voice heard at the heart of the EU institutions, bringing a massive protest to Brussels in terms of numbers, resources, and intensity. Thousands of farmers and over a thousand tractors flooded the European quarter to protest against the agreement. read more

This week, the American team of North American greenhouse builder Prospiant drove to a new address to work. The company has moved its U.S. headquarters and operations into a new facility in Cincinnati. It may only be a seven-minute drive from their old venue, but President Burk Metzger says the read more

Three years ago, Agristo made the decision to double production at one of its sites in Belgium. The company is currently adding a new French fry production line, with the capability for future expansion, according to Michaël Godaert, Agristo's Civil Engineering Project Manager. In addition, Agristo is currently constructing facilities in France and the United States. read more

The imported apple market in India is currently going through a transitional phase, with prices getting firmer, limited early European supply, and an increasing interest in new sources, according to Suresh Ramakrishnan, CEO of Swaanush Fruit Oasis Pvt. Ltd., which is presently importing Polish apples. read more

Brussels is once again becoming the stage for European agricultural protests. Thousands of farmers from various countries in the Union have taken to the streets to protest against the European Commission's proposal on the Common Agricultural Policy post-2027, which includes a significant cut in... read more