At Au Viet Farm Cooperative in Kim Thanh, Director Bui Van Duy joined farmers on February 1 to harvest crops such as tomatoes, pumpkins, and bell peppers. Favorable weather during Tet facilitated crop growth, necessitating timely harvests to maintain quality. Post-Tet, increased vegetable read more

Over 200 participants, including growers, agronomists, and researchers, attended the inaugural Vegetables Big Day Out in Pukekohe, New Zealand. The event was hosted by the Te Ahikawariki Vegetable Industry Centre of Excellence (VICE) with contributions from A Lighter Touch, Plant & Food. read more

The Armenian greenhouse company Atanesyans LLC started its operations in 2022 by investing in 2 hectares of rose greenhouses in Gagarin village, Gegharkunik province. The project expanded rapidly, and by 2024, it had grown to 7 hectares of state-of-the-art greenhouses for rose production, as well as 0.5 hectares for tulip production. read more

Max van Ooijen of the Tolpoort Vegetables Cooperative, the market leader in the Netherlands, reports that the chicory market had an unusual year in 2024. He mentioned that prices were particularly good, with auction prices in Belgium even exceeding €5, which is rare. However, there was a downside: the rain. read more

Mexico is a major global producer of blueberries, ranking sixth in the world. The production forecast for the calendar year (CY) 2025 is 73,500 metric tons (MT), which is a nine percent decrease from CY 2024 due to a shortened harvest period. Mexico is expected to export 70,000 MT of blueberries in CY 2025. read more

Zimbabwe's berry export sector has experienced a 50% growth in 2024, with exports increasing from 6 million kilograms in 2023 to 8 million kilograms this year. Data from ZimStats shows a rise from 5,605,894 kg in 2023 to 8,395,217 kg in 2024, indicating the sector's expansion and global demand. read more

The Mexican Persian lime industry is relieved, but also anxious about the potential trade tariffs from their main market, the U.S., which have been postponed for 30 days. An exporter of Persian Limes from Veracruz in Mexico stated, "With the 30-day postponement, there is still uncertainty about what will happen next." read more

The avocado market is currently facing a challenging period. Demand in Europe is very low, and January saw minimal consumption. "We are coming off a tough month following the Christmas holidays. There is a shortage of fruit in Europe. The Pinkerton variety from Israel is... read more

According to the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor, Russia has observed an increase in the volume of fruits and vegetables imported from Kazakhstan. Cabbage imports have increased by 1.5 times, reaching about 30,000 tons. Tomato imports have increased by 1.2 times, amounting to almost 20,000 tons. Carrot imports have increased by 15%, totaling 15,000 tons. read more

"Ecotomato" CJSC, specializing in flower cultivation, plans to invest 3.8 billion drams in establishing a high-tech greenhouse farm. During a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government decided to exempt the company from customs duties. The greenhouse farm will cover a total area of 8.3 hectares. read more

Po rekordowym zbiorze w Egipcie w 2024 roku, w tym roku na europejskim rynku może być o 30% mniej egipskich pomarańczy. Sezon na cytrusy w tym kraju trwa od końca grudnia do czerwca, a głównym produktem są pomarańcze. W 2022 roku Egipt wyprodukował 3,4 miliona ton pomarańczy, więcej niż Hiszpania (2,8 miliona). read more

W roku 2024, pomidory uprawiane w szklarniach stanowiły znaczną część eksportu rolniczego Turkmenistanu, osiągając 149 000 ton. Ta liczba oznacza wzrost o 43% w porównaniu z rokiem 2022. Rozkład tych eksportów pokazuje, że 56% kierowanych jest do Federacji Rosyjskiej, 28% do Kazachstanu, a ponad 11% do… read more

Shri Indrajit Sarkar, a farmer who used to depend on rain-fed agriculture for growing vegetables and rice, has successfully shifted to commercial floriculture, greatly increasing his earnings. His transformation from subsistence farming to a successful entrepreneur was made possible through a read more

Floriculture in Assam has significant potential, but research in the Kamrup Metro region, especially in Sonapur, is limited. This study aims to fill this research gap by analyzing the socioeconomic aspects, operational functioning, and profitability of floricultural businesses in Guwahati. read more

The Dutch company Olympic Fruit has reported an increase in grape sales in the Netherlands over the past year, with a change in demand towards white and black varieties over red and mixed ones, as reported by Fruitnet. read more

Wild imports and climate crisis threaten the records of Made in Italy fruit and vegetable production, making it necessary to implement policies that can ensure reciprocity of rules with foreign countries, strengthen supply chains, and protect crops from disasters. read more

The geo-climatic conditions in Vattavada, India, are conducive to the cultivation of various horticultural crops, including a local variety of passion fruit. This fruit is known for its orange color with a greenish tint, as well as its sweet and slightly tangy flavor. There is a high demand for this fruit in the market due to these desirable qualities. read more

Carriers prioritizing profit over efficiency in deploying freighter capacity have caused problems for Kenyan flower shippers, who have had to discard a large amount of their produce. At the recent World Cargo Summit in Bruges, the Managing Director of Florius International, Willum Van den Hoogen, surprised attendees by read more

Holland: Ruud van Munster succeeds John van der Ent as CEO of SPAR Holding B.V. SPAR Netherlands announced that Ruud van Munster will become the CEO of SPAR Holdings B.V. starting from May 1, 2025. John van der Ent, who served as CEO of SPAR Netherlands for seven years, resigned from his position for personal reasons on May 1st. read more

More than three million trays, or 10,800 tonnes, of Zespri RubyRed™ Kiwifruit will be available this season, with its berry-like taste being offered for the first time in several exciting new markets. The RubyRed harvest will begin in New Zealand in the coming weeks, with a large volume expected. read more