Driving the wholesale market forward with innovation and technology is the new Smart Market Strategy of Joburg Market, Johannesburg's wholesale market. Speaking at the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) conference, CEO Sello Makhubela discussed the challenges and opportunities. read more

India's pineapple industry has been experiencing consistent growth in recent years, with a 60% increase in acreage since 2020, according to Githu James, Managing Director of Pineco Foods Pvt. Ltd, located in Kerala, South India. "The favorable climate and advancements in agronomic practices have contributed to the strengthening of India's pineapple sector," said James. read more

Last week, Schreurs hosted its Open Days 2025, welcoming visitors from around the world to its facilities in De Kwakel, the Netherlands. The event brought together growers, partners, and industry professionals for conversations and exchanges about innovation in floriculture. Visitors had the opportunity to interact with the latest technologies and varieties. read more

Today's phytosanitary products are becoming increasingly safer, modern, and efficient in response to the growing demands for sustainable and innovative agriculture. The trend of decreasing sales of agrochemicals continues, a clear signal of how the sector is evolving towards a more. read more

Moldova exported close to 2,500 tonnes of walnut kernels to the European Union from January to October 2025, which was almost the same as the previous year, as reported by Logos Press. This places Moldova as the fifth largest supplier of walnut kernels to the EU, following Ukraine (13,870 tonnes) and Chile (17,140 tonnes). read more

Kwek Global Pte Ltd started importing Ethiopian Strawberries last year. "Ethiopian Strawberries are a premium product that tastes sweet and has good shelf life. We are getting 12 to 15 berries per 250 punnet," said Hong Chew Kwek, Managing Director at the company. The season for Ethiopian… read more

Od 1 marca 2025 roku Program Kredytowy dla Rolnictwa (FCA) w Mołdawii wspierał 203 przedsiębiorstwa rolnicze, a całkowite finansowanie wyniosło 201,78 miliona lejów (10,3 miliona euro), według Logos Press. W samym tylko październiku 49 przedsiębiorstw otrzymało finansowanie w łącznej kwocie około 44,24 miliona lejów. read more

As part of the "Greenhouse Development Project" in Turkey, which aims to increase agricultural productivity and support rural development, the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality is providing farmers with a 50% grant for modern greenhouse assistance. The program is being implemented by the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality Affairs Department. read more

Tunisia's 2025 citrus production is estimated at 265,000 tons, which is about 3% lower than last year, according to Imed Bey, President of the Regional Union of Agriculture and Fisheries of Nabeul Governorate. Speaking to Express FM, Bey noted that fruit size is smaller this year, with about 35% of the crop being affected. read more

The Samba district is quickly becoming a symbol of agricultural innovation in Jammu and Kashmir. Many farmers are transitioning from traditional methods to modern farming techniques. One of these pioneers is Rampal Sharma, a forward-thinking farmer from Tarore village. His journey from read more

Morocco has overtaken Spain to become the world's third-largest exporter of fresh tomatoes, according to UN COMTRADE data cited by Hortinfo. This development signifies a shift in global tomato trade, placing Morocco behind only Mexico and the Netherlands in terms of export volume. In 2024, Morocco... read more

Czarna porzeczka może przestać być owocem wyłącznie przeznaczonym do soków i dżemów. Badacze z Instytutu Jamesa Huttona w Szkocji otrzymali pięcioletni grant na opracowanie odmian tego owocu odpowiednich do spożycia na surowo. Według portalu FreshFruitPortal, zespół prowadzi pracę. read more

The logistics sector in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is undergoing changes with the development of new cold storage facilities and logistics hubs in Cato Ridge, near Durban. The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has highlighted various projects in the region that are anticipated to enhance the citrus industry. read more

Pierwsze próby eksportu awokado z Etiopii, przeprowadzone w ciągu ostatnich dwóch lat, są bardzo obiecujące i zapowiadają nadchodzący przyjazd Etiopii jako nowego gracza na rynku światowym. Tak twierdzi Kaleab Getaneh, dyrektor generalny Ethio Fresh Export. Eksporter dzieli się swoim doświadczeniem. read more

In the autumn of 2025, cabbage prices in Bulgaria experienced a significant decline as a result of overproduction. Farm-gate prices plummeted to approximately 0.30 BGN/kg (€0.15/kg), which was about 0.15 BGN (€0.08) below production costs, while retail prices remained as high as 1.29 BGN/kg (€0.65/kg). The previous year, reduced yields due to drought...

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Dutch strawberry growers are paying closer attention to the situation in the German market. They believe that growing these fruits for export to their larger neighbor has significant potential, as production in that country is gradually shrinking.

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Rumors are circulating that the Belarusian government is planning to introduce new mandatory size requirements for potatoes supplied under the state procurement program, following public complaints earlier this year about small potatoes being sold in retail outlets. Prime Minister Alyaksandr has reportedly signed a resolution to this effect. read more

Two prominent fruit marketers in Italy, Melinda and Vip, have agreed to jointly sell cherries grown in the mountainous region of Trentino-South Tyrol starting in 2026. read more

Two of Italy’s top fruit marketers, Melinda and Vip, have signed a deal to jointly sell cherries grown in the mountainous region of Trentino-South Tyrol, starting in 2026. read more

With vegetable consumption at critically low levels across Australia, Hort Innovation and Ausveg have supported targeted interventions to help change vegetables from being seen as a "good to have" to a "must-have" in the lives of Australians. The industry aims to increase vegetable consumption in order to create a read more