China, which produces about 25% of the world's potatoes, is still dealing with production challenges due to the fact that 60% of its cultivation takes place in arid and semi-arid regions in the northwest. Potatoes, with their shallow root systems and short growing seasons, are highly susceptible to drought stress. read more

From 6th to 9th October, the foyer of Veiling Rhein-Maas was transformed into a colorful display for African Week. Rose and summer flower growers from Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Ghana, and South Africa showcased an assortment of their products. Veiling Rhein-Maas' African Week focused on celebrating the beauty and diversity of African flora. read more

Vlissingen is more than just a port in the Netherlands. It has become Western Europe's premier onion port. In 12 years, the North Sea Port has grown into a logistics hub for the international onion trade. Jean Ruinard, who has been working at that port for over 12 years, has seen it expand from. read more

The new "Da komm' ich her!" potato variety "Benjamin" has been available on Billa shelves since the end of August. The market launch of this exclusive variety is the result of many years of cooperation between partners along the entire potato supply chain: from Austria, for Austria. read more

The Durban High Court has rejected a request by Maersk's APM Terminals to stop Transnet's US$603 million (R11 billion) deal with Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) for the partial privatization of Durban Container Terminal 2 (DCT2). read more

Mango markets across Europe and the Americas are displaying varied trends as seasonal changes impact supply and pricing. In Italy, there has been a transition from Spanish to Brazilian fruit, leading to price adjustments as the Osteen season comes to a close. Meanwhile, the Netherlands is experiencing strong prices due to limited supply. read more

Ananas stał się jednym z kluczowych produktów rolniczych eksportowanych przez Wietnam, z wartością eksportu w sierpniu sięgającą 950 000 dolarów amerykańskich, co oznacza wzrost o ponad 400%, według danych Wietnamskiej Służby Celną. Łączna wartość eksportu ananasa w ciągu pierwszych dziewięciu miesięcy roku wyniosła 8 milionów dolarów amerykańskich, co stanowi wzrost o 114%. read more

On the evening of June 6, 2025, a severe thunderstorm cell passed through the town of Nidek in Małopolska, Poland. It lasted only eight minutes, but caused massive damage. "It was a tragedy," recalls Zbigniew Zacny, a blueberry grower. "Hail destroyed everything I had." read more

The Morocco Berry Conference 2025 will be held on November 13 in Agadir, bringing together professionals from across the berry industry for a day of technical discussions, networking, and knowledge exchange. Now in its sixth year, the conference has become a key platform for growers, researchers,... read more

Despite the self-sufficiency of many countries in domestic ginger production, the global ginger market sees annual exports totaling nearly $1.314 billion, as estimated by the industry. China leads in global trade with 52% of exports, followed by Peru with 11%, positioning it as the second-largest exporter. read more

W kraju, gdzie trzy czwarte świeżych owoców jest importowanych, nowa firma agritech pracuje nad zmianą sposobu produkcji i konsumpcji jagód w Kanadzie. Zlokalizowana w Chilliwack, Kolumbia Brytyjska, BeriTech rozwija systemy środowisk kontrolowanych do uprawy wysokiej jakości borówek, malin oraz. read more

The 18th edition of the Godavari (Chrysanthemum) Flower Exhibition started in Lalitpur on October 15. The flower fair, organized by the Floriculture Association of Nepal (FAN), showcases a total of 90 stalls. Dr. Govinda Prasad Sharma, Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, inaugurated the exhibition. read more

The 18th edition of the Godavari (Chrysanthemum) Flower Exhibition started in Lalitpur on October 15. The exhibition, organized by the Floriculture Association of Nepal (FAN), includes a total of 90 stalls. Dr. Govinda Prasad Sharma, Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, inaugurated the exhibition. read more

The President of Cesena Fiera, Patrizio Neri, met with the Minister of Agriculture of the Dominican Republic, Limber Cruz López, along with the Vice Minister of Industry and Commerce of the same Central American country, Joaquín Antonio González Ramírez, at FAO headquarters in Rome. read more

Cranberries remain the most consumed berry in Latvia due to their long shelf life, according to the Latvian Fruit Growers Association (LAA). This season, the harvest at Latgale Cranberries, based in Ludza municipality near the Latvian-Russian border, has been notably high, with 50 tons harvested. read more

The Myanmar Avocado Producers and Exporters Association (MAVO) anticipates surpassing 10,000 tons of avocado exports in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with intentions to venture into new markets such as India and Russia. In the 2023-2024 season, Myanmar exported approximately 7,600 tons of avocados. read more

Potato prices in Ukraine are expected to rise sharply this winter, reaching 50–55 UAH (US$1.30–1.45) per kilogram in supermarkets, according to analyst Maxim Hopka of the Ukrainian Agrarian Business Club. Currently, wholesale prices range from 19–22 UAH (US$0.50–0.57), while retail prices are expected to follow suit. read more

"Vietnam continues to be a major supplier of dragon fruit to India, with exports maintaining steady volumes over the past few years," says Vivek Aggarwal, Business Head at Angel Fine Foods Company Ltd., based in Vietnam. "We have been consistently exporting dragon fruit to India for two years now." read more

Saudi Arabia's involvement in major international trade fairs is heavily centered around, if not entirely focused on, dates. The most recent edition of Fruit Attraction in Madrid was no different. Mohammed Aldubaykhi, from the Saudi company Atayeb Altomor, shared his impressions after participating in the event. read more

This season, the popular American reality competition show The Amazing Race traveled through Europe and made a stop in the Netherlands. In the very first episode of Season 38, contestants faced a challenge at Van der Wilt Gerbera's in Mijdrecht, where they encountered a colorful and exciting task. read more