"Pravda jest taka, że większość ludzi nigdy nie skosztowała prawdziwego wasabi. Jedzą zielono-barwiony chrzan, masowo produkowany i oddalony od złożonego aromatu oraz delikatnego ognia prawdziwego produktu. Postanowiliśmy to zmienić, tutaj w Stanach Zjednoczonych" - mówi Shun Sano, współzałożyciel Cai Foods. read more

Zespri, a New Zealand company that is a world leader in the production and global marketing of kiwifruit, has been chosen as the official partner for the World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) 2025 by UNESCO. The event was launched at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris on March 4, 2025. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project reported that the demand for greenhouse tomatoes on the Ukrainian market continued to decline rapidly. Market operators stated that trade in the tomato segment remained disappointing for Ukrainian traders, with large retail chains dominating the market. read more

Decentralization of vegetable storage facilities in frontline regions, particularly in Mykolaiv and Kherson oblasts, is expected to assist Ukrainian farmers in preserving their harvests. Ukraine's Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, Vitalii Koval, stated that small and medium-sized storage facilities will benefit from this initiative. read more

The Irish strawberry season began on a high note last week with the first berries from Sunglow Nurseries now available at Aldi Ireland. Sunglow's berries are overseen and distributed by Donnelly Fresh Produce. The first harvest of the year took place on the 18th of March, 10 days ago. read more

Ethiopia is all set to host the 9th edition of HortiFlora Ethiopia from April 1–3, 2025, at Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa. Covering an exhibition space of 10,000 square meters, this event will gather industry leaders, investors, buyers, input suppliers, and logistics service providers from around the world. read more

The Florists' Guild of Catalonia (Gremi de Floristes de Catalunya) expects to sell more roses for Sant Jordi 2025 than the seven million sold last year. The sector is also optimistic they can reach €20 million in sales, the guild's president explained during a press conference on Wednesday. read more

The acute labor shortage is driving Ukrainian farmers towards rapid technological advancements. Optical sorting machines, previously viewed as a costly luxury, are now becoming a necessity, following the trends in European agriculture. Andrii Marushchak, Commercial Director of Van Dijk, stated that... read more

Secretary of State at the Ministry of Agriculture, Vasile Șarban, highlighted the importance for Moldova to enhance its tomato production. "It is essential to guarantee local production for our domestic market. We require access to water, cost-effective fertilizers, plant protection products, and high-quality seeds. read more

As part of the collaborative efforts of the Embassy of Ukraine in India, the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to open new markets for exporting domestic agricultural products, the first shipment of Ukrainian apples was sent. read more

Uganda Airlines has started a direct flight route from Entebbe International Airport to London Gatwick, which is anticipated to greatly boost the export of Ugandan agricultural products, especially bananas and vegetables, to the United Kingdom. The new service officially commences on read more

De Vroomen Garden Products is supplying thousands of premium tulip bulbs for The Magnificent Mile Tulip Display along Chicago's Michigan Avenue for spring 2025. The Magnificent Mile Tulip Display, a Chicago tradition for decades, transforms Michigan Avenue—one of the city's most iconic and read more

Among all the sources of agricultural technologies, Kenyan players predominantly depend on Indian technology across various equipment categories, as stated by Denis Karema, CEO of Soko Fresh. Karema elaborates on his company's activities: "At Soko Fresh, we focus on providing solar-powered cold rooms for." read more

Dalsem is pleased to announce that it has been contracted to design, manufacture, and install a new 65-acre (26-hectare), low-carbon greenhouse on a greenfield site in Virginia, USA. The new greenhouse project in Carroll County, Virginia will feature two greenhouse blocks complete with. read more

A Sydney resident, Daniel Daher, has grown a nearly world-record pomegranate weighing 2.519 kg from a vine that was originally planted by his late mother. The current Guinness World Record for the heaviest pomegranate is 2.60 kg, set by Zhang Yuanpeng in China in 2017. Daher attributes the success to. read more

The first year of LemOn has concluded, the project aimed at promoting the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Sicilian Lemon, co-financed by the Consortium for Protection and the European Union. The numbers are impressive, with 102 million consumers reached in the target countries of Italy, Poland, and Romania. read more

In the last few weeks, fewer Moroccan cherry tomatoes have been reaching the European market. However, there is an abundance of volumes in Morocco, where growers are experiencing a production peak. Oumaima Ibnoutabet, Area Export Manager at ô Fresh, is explaining the situation. The exporter states, "March saw a slowdown in the distribution of our cherry tomatoes, but the production levels remain high in Morocco." read more

The lime market dynamics vary significantly across global regions as demand, supply, and pricing fluctuate in early 2025. In North America, food service demand is rising, driven by seasonal events, while larger fruit sizes are becoming scarce, and potential U.S. tariffs on Mexican limes add uncertainty. read more

The export licensing for potatoes from Belarus has been extended for an additional three months, as per a decree issued by the Council of Ministers on March 25, 2025. The decree was published today on the National Legal Portal. As per the document, fresh or chilled potatoes, excluding seed potatoes, are subject to this regulation. read more

Six tygodni temu nowa chłodnia Maersk na Maasvlakte II w Rotterdamie została oficjalnie otwarta. Tymczasem pierwsze egipskie pomarańcze już są schładzane w obiekcie, a według Leona van Vlieta, kierownika nowego terminalu przeładunkowego i magazynu chłodniczego, dużo więcej produktów będzie.

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