According to Alison Tolson from Avorama, based in New South Wales, the 2024 Australian avocado harvest was a bumper one for most growers. "We had good crops and good prices last year," said Alison. "As avocados tend to be bi-annual, the 2025 season volumes are looking to be 20% down on last." read more

For most companies, the focus is on mass production, efficiency, and low costs. However, at PUURgroenten in the Netherlands, purity is the primary concern. In 2012, Han Lammers and his wife Saskia began cultivating edible flowers, herbs, and vegetables innovatively in ponds. read more

In February, Peru exported 17,799 tons of fresh onions for $7.69 million. The export volume increased by 11%, but the value decreased by 6% due to a 15.5% drop in the average price, which was $0.43 per kilogram. Spain became the main destination, replacing the United States. read more

In southwestern Yunnan Province, China, early-ripening blueberry varieties are currently being harvested, while most regions in the country are just beginning to see their blueberry bushes bloom. Farmers are engaged in the picking and packing process, ensuring that fresh berries reach markets. read more

Confagricoltura expresses concern about the decision of the European Council to introduce tariffs on agricultural products and fertilizers coming from Russia and Belarus. The measure is supposed to also affect nitrogen-based fertilizers imported from Russia – by more than 25%. read more

The production of ornamental plants in Mexico is a job-generating activity that has been growing in recent years. However, it is negatively affected by phytosanitary issues, particularly those caused by Phytophthora. Studies on Phytophthora in ornamental nurseries are scarce in Mexico. The objective is to read more

Predicting and managing the risk of late frosts more effectively, one of the meteorological phenomena that, in recent years, has caused the most serious damage to thousands of farms in the country. An achievable goal thanks to the new frontiers of innovation. read more

Jest powszechnie wiadomo, że Maroko przeżywa jedno z najgorszych susz w swojej zarejestrowanej historii meteorologicznej. Raport opublikowany przez Generalną Dyrekcję Meteorologii opisuje skalę kryzysu: To najdłuższa susza, jaką kiedykolwiek doświadczyło to państwo; 2023 rok był najsuchszym w read more

Maf Roda Group has announced the acquisition of Strauss, a company specializing in processing and automation in the horticultural sector. Based in Germany, Strauss is known for its expertise in asparagus technology, making it a strategic addition for Maf Roda and enabling the company to diversify its operations. read more

Authorities at Transnet have initiated measures to improve operations at South African ports following disruptions caused by wind which impacted fruit exports in February. Oscar Borchards, Transnet's acting managing executive for terminals in the province, announced a recovery plan, which includes acquiring... read more

Bonifruit, a company based in Ternopil, Ukraine, has established a successful collaboration with local farmers to develop the berry business. Specializing in frozen fruit, the company not only purchases berries from farmers but also provides them with high-quality strawberry seedlings free of charge. read more

The initiation of the first shipment of anthurium from Aizawl to Singapore last month has sparked new optimism for the growth of commercial floriculture in the Northeast region. The increasing demand for fresh flowers in the area has also created new opportunities for commercial floriculture... read more

The Italian Fruit and Vegetable Service Center (CSO Italy) has announced that the official launch of the promotional project dedicated to berries called "Berry Swing" will take place during the Macfrut 2025 fair in Rimini (6-8 May). This event is part of the "Berry Area" conference. read more

Recent research in Spain is investigating the potential of edible mushrooms as a substitute for salt in meat products. Excessive salt consumption has been linked to cardiovascular risks, with processed foods, such as meat, being a major contributor to daily salt intake. The meat industry is currently facing the challenge of finding healthier alternatives. read more

The vertical microgreen farm established in Kyiv, Ukraine, by partners Oleksandr Bilyak and Roman Mykhalevych has been operating since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, continuously improving its technologies, reports EastFruit. read more

W 2024 roku Francja i Maroko umocniły swoje pozycje jako dwa największe dostawcy na hiszpańskim rynku pod względem ilości, z 1,1 miliona ton (+19%) i 455 086 ton (+4%) odpowiednio. Hiszpania głównie importuje ziemniaki z Francji. Ziemniaki stanowią 86% wszystkich importów z tego kraju. read more

At Staay Food Group in Venlo, both the Dutch greenhouse strawberry season and the asparagus season started last week. Christoph Jöris, the product manager for soft fruit, mentioned that volumes are now increasing substantially. Nearly 90 hectares of land at Staay have been dedicated to strawberry cultivation. read more

At this time of year, the strawberry harvest in southern Italy should be at its peak. Unfortunately, the quantities of strawberries on the market in the last couple of weeks tell a different story. Indeed, growers have complained of low yields and find it difficult to fill orders. "Demand is read more

Sodexo UK & Ireland is on track to achieve its goal of reducing food waste by 50 percent by 2025, which is five years ahead of the UN's Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target of 2030. read more

Describing the situation in southern Spain, Freshuelva, the Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters of Huelva, reported that recent weeks of rain and humidity have led to significant damage to strawberry production. read more