Panama is starting to gain recognition in international markets with products like pineapple and ginger, which are garnering increasing interest in Europe and the Middle East. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of local producers and exporters, the country is now exporting larger quantities. read more

In Puebla, the price of marigolds for 2025 could rise due to damage caused by rains to up to 33 percent of crops in the Huejotzingo Valley, one of the region's main production areas. Growers anticipate that by Día de Muertos, the cost of this flower could double, impacting both vendors and consumers. read more

Not only do the Valencian citrus farmers have to deal with fluctuating prices and weather challenges, but now they also have to defend their orchards from two increasingly fierce enemies — wild boars and orange thieves. read more

Egipt nadal umacnia swoją obecność na kanadyjskim rynku pomarańczy, osiągając rekordowy wzrost eksportu, według EastFruit. read more

The improvement in the security situation in the Middle East has been welcomed with relief by Lebanese avocado growers. Over the past two seasons, the war in the Levant has plunged the sector into crisis in Lebanon, with many growers losing access to their land. read more

Morocco, which used to be a significant producer of prickly pears, has suffered a significant decline in production of this fruit due to the invasion of the cochineal insect in 2014. Over 140,000 hectares of prickly pear fields have been affected, leading to a virtual disappearance of the fruit in many regions of the country. This has resulted in a sharp increase in prices. read more

W przypadku opakowań plastikowych, rośnie popyt na daty pakowania i suszone owoce, a także na tradycyjne produkty spożywcze - mówi Ashhish Ganeriwala, wiceprezes ds. rozwoju biznesu indyjskiego producenta opakowań na świeże produkty Star Ecopack India: "Jako firma specjalizujemy się w termoformowaniu. read more

Produkcja roślin ozdobnych w Torbali rośnie z dnia na dzień, przyczyniając się do regionalnej gospodarki. Jak w ostatnich latach, coraz więcej producentów przenosi się na rośliny ozdobne ze względu na ich wysoki potencjał zysku, a produkty z tego regionu są wysyłane do wszystkich zakątków Turcji. Produkcja roślin ozdobnych, read more

Promperú has launched its first national promotional campaign for Peruvian avocados in China, with the goal of expanding retail presence and online visibility in major urban markets. In Shanghai, in-store activations were carried out with More Yogurt, offering a themed experience centered around Peruvian avocados. read more

The production of dessert strawberries and raspberries in foil tunnels is experiencing a real boom in Poland. Currently, dessert fruit cultivation under cover occupies about 1,200 hectares for strawberries and about 1,400 hectares for raspberries (estimated data). The area of fruit cultivation under cover is increasing every year. read more

The Indian apple market is currently experiencing an unusual season characterized by a plentiful domestic supply and a significant decrease in imports from Turkey. Despite strong local production, particularly from Kashmir, changes in international trade patterns are starting to impact availability. read more

After the successful first edition in Milan in March 2025, which gathered more than 120 blueberry growers from various countries such as Italy, France, Germany, Portugal, Serbia, Romania, Belgium, Georgia, Morocco, Guatemala, and Chile, the second edition of the blueberry conference will once again be held in Milan. The event is... read more

Introducing Italian Agrifood Technology for Africa, a project aimed at creating a network of non-competing Italian companies in the agrifood sectors. These companies are looking to expand their business in Sub-Saharan African countries by establishing strategic partnerships. read more

Wild chimpanzees in Côte d'Ivoire and Uganda consume the equivalent of a bottle of beer's worth of alcohol daily by eating ripe, naturally fermented fruits such as figs and plums, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, suggest that this behavior supports the concept of the "drunken monkey." read more

A high-tech rose cultivation model is changing the lives of hundreds of K'Ho ethnic minority households in Lâm Đồng Province's Central Highlands. As Vietnamese Women's Day (October 20) approached, the rose-growing village at the base of Langbiang Mountain was filled with activity. read more

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Around two-thirds of Italy's clementine production, and more than 60% of its cultivated area, are located in Calabria. The province of Cosenza alone accounts for 46% of national output, with the Sibari Plain and Corigliano-Rossano as key production areas. read more

Entrepreneur Stijn Martens, a speaker at RetailDetail Night, continues to believe in the potential of online supermarkets. He hoped to make his Belgian online supermarket, Hopr, successful through an innovative marketplace model. At the event, he will explain why he still believes in this vision. read more

The Fruitnet Tomato Congress will be held in Malaga on 11-12 November, bringing together the key players and decision-makers in the European tomato industry for discussions and networking in southern Spain. read more

Robbert Biemans, the business development manager for high-tech tomatoes at Hazera Seeds in the Netherlands, believes that real tomato innovation begins by involving every participant in the supply chain - and that now, more than ever, includes retailers. read more

The Dutch horticultural cluster HortiRoad2India will be returning to India from 27th October to 2nd November for a mission that signifies the beginning of the newest phase in the collaboration between Dutch and Indian partners. read more