"Last year wasn't a bad year at all: the yield was good, and prices too," says Josua van Straaten, a pineapple farmer in Hluhluwe, northern KwaZulu-Natal. The only thing hampering now is the rainfall for January and February, far above the monthly averages, and tractors getting stuck in waterlogged fields. read more

For over 25 years, the Italian breeder and young plant supplier Lazzeri has been breeding poinsettias. All of this work is carried out at their headquarters in Sabaudia (LT), located 100 km south of Rome. Curious to see behind the scenes of their production process? Check out the video below, where they showcase every stage of the process, from... read more

Luiza, Venice, and Isadora are varieties of apples that have gained recognition for Santa Catarina in Europe. Developed by the Agricultural Research and Rural Extension Company of Santa Catarina (Epagri), these apples are grown and sold in Italy under the Sambóa brand. They have received read more

Despite the expansion of Africa's agricultural sector, post-harvest losses remain a major challenge for farmers and food producers. Dryers for Africa, a South African company that is 100% female-owned, is addressing food waste and enhancing the value of agricultural products through customized agro-processing solutions. read more

Fruit emerged as Thailand's top agricultural export last year, with durian shipments exceeding US$3.79 billion, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO). Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, director-general of TPSO, attributed this success to growing global demand and the appeal of Thai. read more

In 2024, Italian fruit and vegetable exports recorded an increase both in volume (+9%) and in value (+5%), surpassing the threshold of 6 billion euros in sales. However, the increase in imports has followed an even more rapid pace in terms of value (+13%), while the volume is... read more

Carrefour, Les Mousquetaires, and Auchan Retail have gained market share in France in February, as reported by Kantar. This growth during the P03 period was attributed to their network expansion. read more

"Our organization was founded and held its first meeting in Bonn in 1993 with the participation of representatives from Germany, France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Belgium, Denmark, Greece, and Italy. Since then, many other countries have been invited and joined. read more

Drzwi Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) w Ho Chi Minh City są otwarte dla targów HortEx Vietnam. Po ceremonii otwarcia, witano wystawców, odwiedzających i liderów branży, aby zapoznać się z najnowszymi osiągnięciami w dziedzinie ogrodnictwa, florystyki i rolnictwa. A w tym roku jest dodatkowo.

The doors of the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City are open for HortEx Vietnam. After the opening ceremony, they welcomed exhibitors, visitors, and industry leaders to explore the latest in horticulture, floriculture, and agriculture. And this year is extra. read more

Główny okres zbiorów cebuli w Nowej Zelandii rozpoczął się w styczniu w rejonach Pukekohe i Matamata. "Pogoda była doskonała dla nas" - powiedział Simon Vale z Balle Bros. "Nie mieliśmy zbyt wielu opadów deszczu, a nieco chłodniejsze warunki pomogły w uzyskaniu dobrego wyglądu skórek. Mamy również dobre zróżnicowanie wielkości i
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Kwek Global, a Singapore-based import and export company, has recently received their first shipments of South African lemons for the new season. Hong Chew Kwek, the Managing Director, mentioned that the quality of the first shipment from South Africa looked promising. "We import one to two loads a week," he added. read more

The euro reached a five-month peak after Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposal. At the same time, the U.S. dollar reached a one-week high before weakening against the Canadian dollar. U.S. President Donald Trump then raised tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports to 50%. read more

Główny nowozelandzki zbior cebuli rozpoczął się w strefach Pukekohe i Matamata w styczniu. "Pogoda była dla nas doskonała" - powiedział Simon Vale z firmy Balle Bros. "Nie było zbyt wielu opadów deszczu, a nieco chłodniejsza pogoda pomogła w produkcji dobrej skórki. Mamy również dobrze zróżnicowane rozmiary. read more

Powerplants is collaborating with Apollo LLC on a 2-hectare greenhouse expansion for Phalaenopsis orchid cultivation in Vietnam. This partnership was announced during the ongoing Hortex Vietnam event in Ho Chi Minh City. Alastair McLean, Laurence How, and Âu Hồng Lê of Powerplants are involved in this project. read more

Next to the traditional elongated striped watermelons that have been available in the market since last month, Agence Laparra has just received a shipment of seedless black watermelons. Antoine Godard-Durand is providing updates on the beginning of the season. "Currently, we have boxes of Mauritanian striped watermelons. read more

Vietnam's agricultural sector, which accounts for 73.3% of the economy, focuses on exports. The United States and Europe are the main markets, holding shares of 21.7% and 11.3% respectively as of 2024. Tran Tuan Minh from the Vietnam-ASEAN Trade and Investment Promotion Centre emphasizes the presence of tariff barriers such as... read more

Aniruddh Ramesh, director of the Polish apple exporter LVMG Grupa, mentioned that the exporters of Polish apples have not been very active lately due to high prices restraining demand. He stated, "The current extremely high prices in Poland have significantly slowed down the apple export market." read more

From February 26 to 28, Jan Spek Roses, along with other breeders, showcased their varieties at the "Rose Breeders Shopping Mall for Rose Growers" at Nini Farm in Naivasha, Kenya. Erik Spek of Jan Spek Roses described the event as a success. Steve Outram, General Manager Africa for Jan Spek Roses, also participated in the event. read more

An anticipated bilateral agreement between Moroccan and French tomato producers is expected to be reached in mid-March to regulate the entry of Moroccan cherry tomatoes into the French market. According to FreshPlaza, the agreement aims to manage competition with local production at the beginning of the French season. read more

At Fresh2You, the Moroccan sprout season has started. "We are selling the final batch of Dutch sprouts this week, to ensure a smooth transition to the Moroccan season," says Menno Molenaar. "The Netherlands, as well as Belgium and the UK, have all finished their seasons. This means there are read more