The Midelt region, situated in the high Moroccan plains at an altitude of over 1400 meters, is known as the apple-growing hub of the country. This region used to be famous for its abundant water resources and regular snowfall. Unfortunately, seven consecutive years of drought have caused significant damage to the growers in the area. read more

Namibia is close to finalizing an agreement to enter China's grape market, which consists of 1.3 billion consumers. It is expected that this deal will result in approximately US$10.5 million in seasonal revenue from this market. Currently, Namibia's grape sector brings in about US$68.4 million. read more

Morocco is rapidly becoming a key player in the global fruit and vegetable trade, as reported by EastFruit. Despite its arid climate and chronic water scarcity, the country has emerged as the third fastest-growing exporter of fruits and vegetables in the world, thanks to a resilient and read more

W Hiszpanii, nowe regulacje nakazują, aby szkoły włączały owoce, warzywa i ryby w swoje tygodniowe menu obiadowe. Ta inicjatywa, wprowadzona drogą królewskiego dekretu, ma na celu przeciwdziałanie otyłości dzieci poprzez ograniczenie spożycia smażonych i tłustych potraw. Szkoły są teraz zobowiązane do zapewnienia opcji wegetariańskich. read more

The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has received components for the first nine out of 28 new rubber-tyred gantry cranes. These cranes are being assembled on site by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Liebherr Africa. The terminal's investment in new equipment will greatly benefit the agricultural sector. read more

In the Strawberry Farm operated by Farmer Truskawki, located in Mieszkow near Krakow, strawberry cultivation has been carried out for over 20 years, with the last five years being done in foil tunnels. In recent years, the farm has become one of the first in Poland where harvests begin. read more

"Ponieważ włókno kokosowe jest produktem ubocznym przemysłu kokosowego, jest ono z natury odnawialne" - tłumaczy Chris Vaos, Dyrektor ds. Produktu i Rozwoju Biznesu w firmie Hortgrow Solutions. "Tak długo jak istnieje popyt na olej kokosowy i produkty spożywcze, będziemy mieli stabilne, przyjazne dla środowiska źródło surowca". read more

Imports of fruits and berries to Kazakhstan reached a record level in 2024, with over 835,000 tons imported into the country, marking a 33.3% increase compared to the previous year. The total value of these imports was $455.7 million. A significant surge was observed in the import of apples. read more

Dwa lata temu, plantatorzy brzoskwiń z Georgii stracili większość swojego zbioru z powodu wiosennych przymrozków, ale w ubiegłym roku wrócili w wielkim stylu. "Mieliśmy wspaniały zbiór w 2024 roku" - mówi Will McGehee z Genuine Georgia, reprezentujący plantatorów brzoskwiń w Georgii. Za kilka tygodni rozpocznie się zbieranie plonów w 2025 roku. read more

The European market is driving demand for Brazilian tropical fruits, leading to seasonal price increases and creating new opportunities for exporters. The family business Sebastião da Manga, with over 500 employees and offices in Portugal, Spain, and the Netherlands, has established a strong presence in the market. read more

Konsumpcja jest stabilna, a popyt zarówno na sektor detaliczny, jak i usługi gastronomiczne powinien wzrosnąć przed nadchodzącym weekendem wielkanocnym. Siew nadal trwa w całym kraju; niektóre deszczowe warunki pogodowe w tym tygodniu mogą spowolnić postęp w pewnym stopniu. Istnieje duża różnorodność w obszarach zasianych w... read more

The melon market is currently in a transitional phase. Overseas volumes are rapidly declining, while Morocco and Spain are preparing to start their seasons. Jacob Akatalan of MG Fruit in Ridderkerk takes stock: "The recent sunny weather has often led to strong melon sales, but that only works if read more

Egyptian Valencias are very small, creating an opportunity for South Africa's early orange exporters. "Everyone's very optimistic, a lot of farmers are very positive that it'll be a good year," says Lavhengwa Nemaorani of Muka Tangi Farm, previously known as Easy Farm, in Tshivhilwi village. read more

Potatoes Australia Ltd has announced its new role as a Gold Sustaining Partner of the World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC), following the conclusion of the 2024 World Potato Congress held in Adelaide. The partnership reflects Potatoes Australia's intent to remain engaged in the international potato industry. read more

VitaFresh Exports is kicking off the South African citrus export season. The company exports a wide variety of citrus fruits, including lemons, grapefruits, and oranges. "Our main exports are lemons and oranges, but we export the entire range from South Africa and Zimbabwe. We have a trustworthy team of..." read more

Po decyzji Departamentu Handlu Stanów Zjednoczonych (Commerce) z wtorku o zerwaniu zawieszonej umowy handlowej między USA a Meksykiem dotyczącej pomidorów z 2019 roku i nałożeniu cła w wysokości 20,91 procent na importowane pomidory, organizacje takie jak Florida Tomato Exchange przyjęły tę decyzję z zadowoleniem, ale istnieją pewne zastrzeżenia. read more

Amy Sangaré's misson when she founded Safi Roots last year was to promote exotic African fruits on the international market. "We now have an African sector that is becoming more professional, with good, healthy products that are unfortunately still relatively unknown. Our goal is therefore to..." read more

Belgium: Renewed Spar Alken to reopen on 22 May
On Thursday, May 22, the Spar Colruyt Group store in Alken will reopen after a thorough renovation and expansion. As a store in the heart of the fruit-growing region, Spar Alken focuses on offering delicious local products, such as strawberries and... read more

The Indian grape season is currently in full swing. Jaap den Boer from Olympic Fruit mentions, "We are now entering the final packing week, but with the Suez Canal still closed, arrivals will continue until mid-May." He expresses positive surprise at the Indian season this year compared to last year when growers and exporters in India had. read more

"These unfavorable weather conditions led to one of the largest agricultural frost events in our history, following the major agricultural frost event in 2014," said Yumaklı. read more