W strategicznym posunięciu mającym na celu wzmacnianie więzi handlowych z Afryką Subsaharyjską Maroko wprowadziło nową trasę morską, zapewniając kierowcom alternatywną trasę transportu towarów do regionu. Ta inicjatywa, będąca współpracą pomiędzy marokańskim rządem a brytyjską firmą Atlas Marine, read more

As South Africa's 2025 pomegranate season is set to begin later in December, one of the top exporters of this fruit from South Africa, Star South, has adopted a new strategy to rethink the entire value chain. In this follow-up article on the subject (read the first one here), Jaco Rheeder,... read more

The kiwifruit growers in New Zealand have overwhelmingly approved the expansion of Zespri Global Supply (ZGS), allowing for the allocation of up to 420 additional hectares of Zespri™ SunGold™ Kiwifruit per year over a six-year period in Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Greece. The decision was supported by the majority of producers. read more

The latest data from Kantar shows that take-home grocery sales in the UK rose by 2.5% in the four weeks leading up to December 1, 2024, as shoppers geared up for Christmas. Supermarket sales are anticipated to keep increasing in the coming weeks. read more

Cultures Gen V is a family-owned greenhouse growing company in Quebec, Canada. The second generation, which includes a brother, sister, and cousin in their 30s, is planning to take over the company in the coming years. "We love what we do, but all three of us are sensitive to the need for sustainable practices," they said. read more

It is a rather long story that has seen Bimi, the promising baby broccoli developed in the 1990s in Japan by Sakata Seed Company, trying to enter the Italian market. Just by scrolling through our archives, we can discover that they tried in Maremma in 2017. read more

Exports of lychees from Mozambique to Europe are increasing, thanks to higher production, improved promotion, and technical support for local farmers. This was announced by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Celso Correia, during a recent visit. read more

Regulatory measures in the U.S., Canada, and the EU are pushing for increased sustainability in packaging. A significant initiative worth $25 million by the USDA, as part of its Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) program, is leading this effort. The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)… read more

Kunming, located in southwest China and known as the "Spring City," has emerged as a bustling center for flower production, drawing entrepreneurs from both sides of the Taiwan Straits. One such entrepreneur is Christopher Chen, a second-generation businessman who has successfully elevated his family's orchid business to new levels of success. read more

Vreugdenhil Bulbs & Plants is pleased to announce that the company is once again able to make a contribution to nature conservation in Africa. This time, the donation amounts to €9,590, raised from the sales proceeds of African Breeze products. This is the sixth time Vreugdenhil Bulbs & Plants has made such a donation. read more

Marco van Noord, Jan Verbaarschot, Gilbert Heijens, Peter Schoenmakers, Wilbert van Oers, and Ton van Kessel from Horti-Consult International visited South Africa last month. The team of crop consultants goes on an annual trip, and South Africa had been a long-time destination on their wish list. read more

New Zealand kiwi producers Zespri have approved the expansion of Zespri Global Supply (ZGS), agreeing to allocate a maximum of 420 additional hectares of SunGold per year for six years in Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Greece. The allocation and... read more

Cartón Circular, the Collective Extended Producer Responsibility System (SCRAP) specialized in the management and recycling of industrial packaging, has received authorization.

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Morocco is about to start a new blueberry production season, with the first harvests of early varieties scheduled to begin in early December. This signals the start of a campaign that is expected to peak in the following months. Despite the peak production read more

As part of the efforts to strengthen the export of Colombian flowers to Japan and Korea, Asocolflores organized a tour with Colombian flower growers to these countries between November 11th and 15th, 2024. During the tour, it was possible to see the diversity of colors, shapes, textures, and read more

The upcoming ASEAN Landscape & Gardening Expo will be held at the Impact Exhibition Center in Bangkok, Thailand from September 2-4, 2025. The expo is co-organized by the Thai Association of Landscape Architects, COMPASS Exhibition, and Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition Group. read more

Dia España strengthens its Management Committee with the addition of Pedro Devesa as the new Director of Growth, a role created to lead the development of key areas such as Customer Experience, Marketing, and E-commerce. This appointment reaffirms Dia's commitment to innovation, digitalization, and strengthening its position in the competitive Spanish market.

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In an address to the Indian Parliament, Pankaj Chaudhary, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, revealed that apple imports are subject to a 50% customs duty, in line with the maximum allowed rate set by the World Trade Organization. This clarification was made in response to inquiries from. read more

Zerbinati, a leading company in Italy in the production of salads, fresh vegetables, and ready-to-eat meals, is launching its first collaboration: a print featuring the brand's iconic dish, vegetable minestrone. read more

Verita Holland, an exporter of exotic and soft fruit to Turkey based in Ridderkerk, is currently experiencing one of the busiest weeks of the year. "This is traditionally a very busy week for us, with long hours," says Muhammet Cakir. Turkish supermarkets are Verita Holland's largest customers. read more