The United States dominates 66 percent of Taiwan's tree nut market, with imports in 2024 increasing by 19 percent to almost 13,000 metric tons, valued at USD 76 million. Lower crop costs in 2023 resulted in increased stockpiling, attracting new importers who expanded product variety and offered premium options. read more

The Italian horticultural sector, particularly the cultivation of zucchinis, is facing a growing threat: the New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV), which is causing difficulties in productions especially in Central-Southern Italy. In response to this challenge, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds will introduce Lambda. read more

The head office of the AAI Group is located in the UK, with additional offices in South Africa, China, and Europe, as well as 150 brand affiliates worldwide. The South African branch specializes in perishables, primarily shipping from Cape Town to West Africa and the Middle East, as well as Europe and the UK. read more

Produkcja pomidorów w Tunezji ma spaść w tym sezonie, co skutkować będzie mniejszymi ilościami dostępnymi do przetwarzania. Taka informacja pochodzi od Mahera Bouguerry, CEO firmy Le Défi Tunisie, producenta suszonych pomidorów. Bouguerry wyjaśnia: "Do tej pory mieliśmy normalny i raczej dobry sezon pod względem ilości". read more

As part of a three-day state visit, the Dutch King and Queen are exploring the Kenyan flower and young plant industry. Today, on the second day, they visited the Inland Container Depot (ICD) and Florensis in Naivasha. At the same time, a four-day trade mission is taking place, with delegates participating in various business activities. read more

Mauritania, a one million square kilometer country in northwest Africa, aims to become a major producer of fresh produce. This ambition is supported by the country's considerable untapped potential, its desire for self-sufficiency, and a widespread enthusiasm for agriculture. read more

Heavy rainfall was recorded in Morocco during the first two weeks of March, breaking a long spell of drought. The Larache region, which is the main growing center for avocados and soft fruit, received some of the most generous rainfall. While avocados were unaffected by the rains, according to industry sources read more

The volume of exotic fruit imports to the Krasnodar region, Russia reached 36.7 thousand tons in 2024, marking an almost 6% increase compared to 2023, according to the Rosselkhoznadzor press service. Since the beginning of 2025, the region has already received 247 tons of exotic fruits, including… read more

In Los Angeles, the luxury supermarket chain Erewhon has launched a new product on its shelves: a single strawberry branded Elly Amai, imported from Kyoto, Japan, and sold for a whopping $18.99. The sky-high price has sparked a debate on social media, particularly on TikTok. read more

While the domestic citrus season in the U.S. is still ongoing, preparations are already being made for the summer import program from South Africa. "Even though citrus from South Africa won't be available in stores until June, this is the time of year when retailers begin discussing their programs," says Suhanra. read more

The Portuguese apple export season has come to an end, with United Growers shifting their focus to supplying the Middle East for the remaining part of the season, according to Joao Juma, the export manager for the Portuguese apple exporter. "Our predictions of high prices have proven to be accurate since the beginning of the season. read more

Mercadona continues to grow and in 2024 reaches a turnover of 38.8 billion euros, an increase of 9% compared to the previous year, as reported by revistamercados.com. A turnover that is based on 37 billion euros from its business in Spain, while the remaining 1.8 billion euros... read more

The banana producers' and exporters' associations of Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru, and the Dominican Republic issued a statement on Monday rejecting the actions of German retailer Kaufland, which has resumed offering a kilo of bananas of Latin American origin at 0.88 euros. read more

Twenty years ago, Granny Smith, Top Red, and Golden Delicious were the only apple varieties being exported to African markets, with red apples primarily being sold locally in South Africa. read more

A dendrometer is a device that is placed around the trunk of a tree to measure changes in trunk diameter. When it sends its data over the internet or via radio to the irrigation system in the field, a decrease in trunk diameter triggers the irrigation. read more

Dole Nordic has announced its participation in the inaugural Push Report, a Swedish initiative supported by Vinnova, the innovation agency of Sweden. read more

On radiofrance.fr, the topic is being explored: As part of the Farm-to-Fork strategy, the European Commission had considered implementing a mandatory logo in 2020, which was supposed to be implemented by the end of 2022 - however, nothing happened. "There was a very intense... read more

The pumpkin industry is experiencing significant changes on a global scale, with new emerging participants and a more diversified demand. In recent years, Africa has emerged as a crucial region for pumpkin cultivation, with growing investments from countries like Morocco, Egypt, Senegal, and Ghana. read more

To był nietypowy sezon dla zielonego szparaga z głównego regionu uprawy szparagów w Meksyku, czyli z Caborcy. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, sezon trwa od końca stycznia do połowy kwietnia i przynosi duże ilości szparagów. "W tym sezonie mamy do czynienia z niższymi poziomami produkcji niż oczekiwano i nietypową pogodą... read more

The data shows that fiber intake is still low in the UK and Europe. According to the British Dietetic Association (BDA), adults in the UK consume about two-thirds of the recommended daily intake of 30g. Even in Germany and Norway, the highest consumers in Europe, people are not meeting the recommended fiber intake. read more