The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has stated that Ghana's cashew industry could potentially generate over US$660 million in annual revenue with enhanced regulation, processing infrastructure, and export support. Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, the Chief Executive Officer of TCDA, made this presentation. read more

The bad weather that affected Sicily between Friday and Saturday brought heavy rain and locally intense thunderstorms in the Ragusa area, particularly in the area of Vittoria, where flooding and traffic disruptions were reported. The precipitation, which fell in a few hours, caused read more

SecondBloom, in partnership with M. Davis Group, will oversee the full liquidation of Bowery Farming's $70 million vertical farming facility in Locust Grove, Georgia. The 200,000 square foot operation is one of the largest vertical farming liquidations in the industry's history, showcasing... read more

The first edition of Myplant & Garden Middle East 2025, scheduled to take place from November 15 to 17 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, aims to establish itself as the premier regional hub for the green and landscaping industries. Positioned at the center of a market focused on green redevelopment and urban landscaping, read more

Representatives of major onion growers from across Europe and beyond gathered yesterday at the seed company Bejo in Warmenhuizen for the annual European onion congress, Euronion. In addition to European countries, this edition also welcomed representatives from the United States and South America. read more

Jako że zbliża się termin 2030 r. UE na wycofanie jednorazowej plastikowej opakowalni, szwedzka firma technologiczna zajmująca się żywnością, Saveggy, testuje jadalną, roślinną alternatywę dla konwencjonalnej folii plastikowej do świeżych produktów spożywczych. Innowacja, wykonana z oleju rzepakowego i bezglutenowego oleju owsianego, ma na celu przedłużenie świeżości ogórka. read more

Dutch exports of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and aubergines have seen an increase in sales in Germany and the UK this year. This information is based on export figures (volume) from January to September 2025, as reported by GroentenFruit Huis. Two-thirds of the total Dutch exports have contributed to this growth. read more

Heavy rainfall in some parts of Karnataka this year could lead to a delay in mango flowering, causing uncertainty for growers in important producing regions. Mango flowering usually takes place between November and December in districts like Ramanagara, Channapatna, Dharwad, and others in the north, while in the Kolar district,... read more

The situation for grapes in India seems to be even worse than previously thought, according to Swapnil Aware, a board member of Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods. "With the weather finally clearing this week, the overall scenario for this grape season has become much clearer and significantly. read more

Potato growers in Tasmania report that the state is starting to experience the impacts of the potato shortage affecting mainland Australia. The industry representatives believe that the mop-top virus outbreak is one of the reasons for this issue, as it has restricted potato exports from Tasmania to other areas. Despite the shortages... read more

Banana workers in Costa Rica have received compensation payments as a result of a complaint filed by Oxfam Germany and the Costa Rican trade union SITRAP under the German Supply Chain Law. The complaint addressed alleged violations of labor rights at a banana supplier for Aldi in Costa Rica, including. read more

Kenya is addressing key challenges that hinder the export of horticultural products through legislative reforms and the establishment of a new technical barriers committee. These initiatives aim to facilitate market access for the country's important flower, fruit, and vegetable industries, which generate billions in annual revenue. The timing of these efforts is crucial. read more

A platform funded by the EU and TradeMark Africa was launched this week to introduce electronic phytosanitary (ePhyto) certification to Ethiopia's export sector. This change is expected to have the most significant impact on the country's horticulture industry, which has long struggled with compliance challenges. The Integrated Export and read more

The tomato remains one of the main protagonists in the fruit and vegetable department, and the numbers confirm it: according to the data from the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, the consumption of fresh tomatoes in Italy - considering all channels - remains stable from 2020 to 2024 around the... read more

Agrico Ukraine has successfully accomplished its objective of making Agrico potato varieties available to Ukrainian consumers, after starting efforts in 2018. The company's potato varieties Ranomi and Alouette are now sold in three of Ukraine's largest retail chains: Silpo, Novus, and Metro. read more

The maincrop potato harvest in Northern Ireland is about 80% complete, but recent heavy rainfall has caused delays in operations in various growing regions. Stuart Meredith, agronomist at Wilson's Country, stated, "The progress made in this year's harvest so far is similar to that achieved in 2024. The recent" read more

Farmers in Turkey's Pasinler Valley, located in the eastern Erzurum province, have completed their cabbage harvest with individual heads exceeding 50 kilograms. The crop was cultivated across 500 hectares, with growers reporting higher-than-expected yields this season, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Seeka, one of New Zealand's largest fruit companies and a significant grower-distributor of products such as kiwifruit and avocados, has discovered what it refers to as "a series of invoicing irregularities" that could total up to NZ$350,000. read more

Seeka, one of the largest fruit companies in New Zealand and a significant grower and distributor of products such as kiwifruit and avocados, has discovered what it refers to as "a series of invoicing irregularities" that could total up to NZ$350 million. read more

Spanish citrus exporters are feeling optimistic as the 2025/26 campaign begins. Despite facing the shortest crop in 16 years, the quality is said to be high. With reduced production in other Mediterranean countries such as Turkey and Morocco, there is optimism that... read more