"Guatemala is a country blessed with fertile soils, favorable climates, and a strategic location, making it an ideal hub for the production and export of flowers, foliage, and ornamental plants," says Brigitte Obrock of AgExport, the Guatemalan Exporters Association. Throughout the year, they have... read more

Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, a leader in the fruit and vegetable sector for over 65 years, announces the launch of the Avocado Academy, an innovative training program dedicated to the avocado supply chain. The initiative aims to deepen and spread knowledge about one of the read more

The first Swiss harvest of heated asparagus took place at the end of week 12, which is approximately consistent with the timing of last year. "We currently have a slightly greater quantity available at the beginning of the season compared to last year," says Fabian Kummer from Schmitterhof in northeastern Switzerland, where approximately four hectares of asparagus are grown. read more

South Africa is planning to increase its avocado exports to China after the market was recently opened. In 2024, a 40ft container carrying 21 tons of avocados has already been sent to China. This shipment represents only 0.03% of South Africa's total avocado exports, which amount to 81,012 tons. Derek Donkin, the CEO of the company, is optimistic about the prospects of expanding avocado exports to China. read more

HAK Fresh has gained popularity in the Netherlands after acquiring vanRijsingenfreshservice's operations. The company has been involved in the freshly cut vegetables sector for the food industry and food service for a long time. They have expanded their offerings by including fresh, grilled, and roasted vegetables. read more

"Over the past three to four weeks, the pear market has completely turned around," says Christophe Van Haelst of VHM Fruit Trade. "After Berlin, stock figures were released showing that there was 1 percent less volume in the Netherlands than last year. That's a positive sign in itself, but..." read more

Capogreco Farms grows melons in Western Australia. The season runs from January to May in Hamel, 100km South of Perth, and June to December in Broome, 2,400km North of Perth. "We are currently producing on 400 hectares," said Dane Capogreco, Sales & Marketing Director at the company. "We grow. read more

On Wednesday, March 26th in Warsaw, a summary of the project "Time for sustainable fruit production" took place. It was a three-year informational and educational project carried out in Poland, Germany, and Austria by the Fruit Growers' Association.

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Podczas Narodowej Wystawy Rolniczej 2025 roku, Minister Rolnictwa Republiki Dominikany, Limber Cruz, powiedział, że ​​kraj rozpocznie eksport winogron do Stanów Zjednoczonych począwszy od tego tygodnia.

During the National Agricultural Fair 2025, the Minister of Agriculture of the Dominican Republic, Limber Cruz, announced that the country will start exporting table grapes to the United States beginning this week. read more

Recent frost events have had a significant impact on Serbia's fruit sector, especially apricots, with damage reaching up to 95% in certain regions, according to Zoran Keserovic, a professor at the Novi Sad Faculty of Agriculture. The warm weather earlier in the year accelerated the development of reproductive organs. read more

An początkujący plantator awokado z Centralnych Wyżyn Papui Nowej Gwinei powiedział, że awokado można uprawiać komercyjnie po tym, jak zebrał pierwsze owoce awokado z jego sadu próbnego w grudniu 2024 roku. Solepa Aganisafa po raz pierwszy rozpoczął swoją przygodę z awokado w 2021 roku i założył swoją

The aspiring avocado grower in the Central Highlands of Papua New Guinea has said that avocados can be grown commercially after he picked the first avocado fruits from his trial orchard last December (2024). Solepa Aganisafa first embarked on the avocado journey in 2021 and established his read more

Greek exporters are expressing worries about a proposed law in Bulgaria that mandates at least 50% of products in stores to be of Bulgarian origin. This law is intended to lower consumer prices by 20%, but it may contradict the European Union's principle of free movement of goods among the EU-27. read more

The agriculture network of the Netherlands Embassy in India organized a Stakeholder Consultation to validate the initial findings of their research on royalty payments and breeders' rights in the Indian floriculture sector. The consultation was held on March 21st at KF Bioplants' facility in Pune. read more

W powiecie Qiaojia, prowincja Junnan, pierwsza linia produkcyjna dla brązowego, białkowego ryżu pochodzącego z ziemniaków działa na pełnych obrotach. Ten "ryż ziemniaczany" wykorzystuje technologie takie jak chemia fizyczna polimerów, a konkretnie rekombinację łańcuchów skrobi. Poprzez kontrolowanie temperatury, wilgotności i... read more

On Sunday, March 30, Union Square was flooded with color as Tulip Day NYC 2025 brought together thousands of New Yorkers to celebrate the arrival of spring. The iconic park in Manhattan was transformed into a breathtaking garden with as many as 170,000 tulips. Visitors were able to create their own bouquets and enjoy the vibrant display of flowers. read more

In 2025, the area dedicated to early and extra early potatoes in Spain increased by almost 4% to over 17,700 hectares, as reported by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (MAPA). The area specifically reserved for extra-early varieties saw a 4.5% increase, rising from 2,117 hectares in 2024. read more

Six weeks ago, Maersk's new cold storage facility on Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam was officially opened. Egyptian oranges are already being chilled in the facility, and Leon van Vliet, the site manager of the new cross-dock and cold storage warehouse, expects a lot more produce to come through. read more

In the past few weeks, there has been a decrease in the number of Moroccan cherry tomatoes reaching the European market. However, the volumes in Morocco remain high, with growers experiencing a peak in production. Oumaima Ibnoutabet, the Area Export Manager at ô Fresh, is explaining the situation to FreshPlaza. read more

The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) expects a 5.5% increase in apple production in the Southern Hemisphere, with a total volume of 4.5 million tons. South Africa is projected to be the largest producer with an expected harvest of 1.47 million tons, a 3.4% increase from 2024. Brazil and Chile follow with 950,000 tons. read more

Tests conducted this year on the new strawberry varieties developed by UC Davis - the University of California - have highlighted the increasingly important role that Egypt and Jordan are playing in the global strawberry production landscape. This was stated by Rupert Hargreaves. read more