The Coordination Committee of Agricultural and Livestock Organizations (COAG) of Almería has raised the alarm: the persistent rains in March are putting the fruit and vegetable season at risk in the province, as reported by valenciafruits.com. The most severe damages are being recorded. read more

A prominent economist has pointed out that wage increases and cash handouts in Russia are not signs of economic strength but rather indications of a struggling economy. The closure of businesses and the risks faced by banks suggest the presence of artificial support measures. In 2024, wages rose by almost 18%. read more

The construction of Opti-Flor's 3.3-hectare greenhouse in Monster, the Netherlands, is proceeding according to schedule. The innovative greenhouse is expected to be finished by June, with commissioning starting soon after. The significant relocation of the initial Phalaenopsis plants is scheduled for week 33. read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has approved GreenItaly, an international horticultural exhibition scheduled to take place from 15 to 17 October 2025. This event will showcase the finest examples of sustainable and innovative horticulture. The approval for GreenItaly 2025 was granted by AIPH Members during the... read more

The theme of a Logistics Hub session that took place on the opening day of Fruit Logistica in Berlin was the potential of fresh produce from North Africa. read more

The customer is always right, as retailers have long opined, albeit with a hint of cynicism attached to that dubious statement. In reality, however, the customer can only be consistently right if they have access to all the relevant data available and have not been influenced by misleading information. read more

The trigger for the "application" as the first solo fruit was a French producer who approached the consumer brand. This was followed by a meeting at his farm to better understand current challenges in cultivation. "Within ten years, the [French] read more

South Africa is expected to surpass the original forecast for table grape exports this season. read more

Even the sugar and watermelon sector is deeply concerned. On a positive note, water reserves have increased by five percentage points compared to February, reaching 65.8% of total capacity. And they will continue to rise, as additional precipitation is forecasted for this week (week 12). read more

With South Africa's citrus industry now in the final stages of preparation ahead of the 2025 season, growers and exporters to the US are increasingly concerned that the benefits they currently have under the AGOA agreement are at serious risk. read more

With a cultivation area of 2,000 hectares to 2,500 hectares throughout the season, the Palatinate region is the undisputed European champion in spring onion cultivation. From March to November, over 350 million bunches of the delicious and particularly healthy superfood are grown here, contributing to food security in Germany. read more

In the past year, 76% of the harvested raspberries came from protected cultivation. In 2015, the share was only 30%. In the linear trend from 2015 to 2024, the area under protected cultivation in Germany has been growing annually by 31 hectares or just under 9%. This has led to an increase in the production of raspberries. read more

"The value added tax law in Germany is already complicated and the administration is expensive enough. If new reductions are added in addition to the existing differentiations, these administrative costs will increase even further," said Stefan Genth, Managing Director of HDE. read more

The Germany-based company Strauss is known for its innovative approach in the field of asparagus technology and is seen as a strategic expansion for Maf Roda, allowing the company to diversify its offerings. read more

The years 2023 and 2024 were two seasons with high prices. This was due to a low supply resulting from a difficult root harvest. In 2023, it was too wet for a good root production. Last year (2024), the production was much better, not only in Belgium, read more

Zespri has announced that it will start commercial production of red-fleshed kiwifruit in Italy after conducting several pre-commercial trials. read more

Zespri has announced that it will start commercial production of red-fleshed kiwifruit in Italy after conducting several pre-commercial trials. read more

Zespri has announced that it will start commercial production of RubyRed kiwifruit in Italy after conducting several pre-commercial trials. read more

Zespri has announced that it will start commercial production of red-fleshed kiwifruit in Italy after conducting several pre-commercial trials. read more

Seeka has begun testing a prototype robotic stacker developed in New Zealand at its Kiwi Kool packhouse (KPP) in Te Puke. read more