The supply of garlic is currently very low. There is almost no product available for import into the U.S. until Mexico begins exporting at the end of the month, followed by Spain in June. Habib ElAchkar of L.A. Garlic states, "Garlic is a highly seasonal product, so it is essential to diversify our sourcing." read more

"Investment appetite is significantly decreasing this year," reports Franz Führer, owner of the trading agency bearing his name and representative of renowned machinery manufacturers such as Kronen, Feuma, and Boss Vakuum in the Austrian market. "In terms of sales, 2024 was my best year ever, but..." read more

The World Garden Show launched its 2025 edition on April 27th in Haining, Zhejiang Province, China. Since its inception in 2018, the event has grown significantly, attracting participants from over 20 countries, including the United States, the Netherlands, France, Spain, and Germany. read more

The prices for banana exports from major Latin American suppliers have shown an upward trend in the latest week, as reported averages indicate. In Costa Rica, the average price per kilogram rose from £0.97 in the previous week to £0.99 in the current week, representing a £0.02 increase. read more

Orange prices in major southern European producers such as Spain, Greece, Italy, and Portugal have displayed different trends in the first quarter of the 2025 season, as per the most recent data provided by member states. The 2024/2025 season (represented by the red line) indicates some deviation from the 2023/2024 season. read more

The campaign for Sicilian netted melons is proceeding at a good pace, similar to the one for strawberries in Southern Italy: the less sought-after Campania and Sicilian varieties compared to the popular Sabrosa under the Candonga Lucana brand and Inspire Matera. There is a high demand for eggplants, while demand for read more

Sun World has announced a strategic partnership with Clarifresh, an AI-powered quality management software for fresh food. This collaboration will allow Sun World to provide new tools to its network of growers and packer-shippers in Egypt and Italy, enabling them to optimize quality. read more

The current position of the U.S. administration towards South Africa has sparked concerns about the possible exclusion of South Africa from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), which is set for renewal in 2025. Agoa, a trade preference program created by the U.S. in 2000, grants certain read more

The Verna lemon campaign in Spain, which has been severely affected by Spain's massive electricity blackout, has unexpectedly started early this year. "Due to the drop in Primofiori production this year, initially estimated at 20%, but in the end will reach read more

Sun World has announced a strategic partnership with Clarifresh, an AI-powered quality management software for fresh food. This collaboration will provide Sun World's network of growers and packer-shippers with new tools to optimize quality, starting in Egypt and Italy. read more

Wyhodowane w workach foliowych i glinianych doniczkach, setki sadzonek kwiatów ułożone są w doskonałym porządku w małej szkółce założonej przez duet męża i żony w dystrykcie Pulwama na południu Kaszmiru. W ubiegłym roku Sabiya Mushtaq i jej mąż Ishfaq Ahmed założyli szkółkę i w ciągu niecałego roku stała się ona... read more

Prince de Bretagne is a cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers based in Brittany, France. The cooperative is known for its high-quality produce and commitment to sustainable agriculture practices.

The structure of Prince de Bretagne is based on cooperation among its members, who are independent farmers working together to market and sell their products. The cooperative enables small-scale producers to pool their resources, share knowledge and expertise, and access markets that they might not be able to reach on their own. This cooperative structure allows farmers to benefit from economies of scale while maintaining their independence and autonomy.

In terms of philosophy, Prince de Bretagne is dedicated to producing fresh, flavorful, and healthy fruits and vegetables that are grown in harmony with the environment. The cooperative promotes sustainable farming practices, including organic farming, crop rotation, and biodiversity conservation. They prioritize the well-being of their workers, the health of their consumers, and the protection of the natural resources on which their farms depend.

Overall, Prince de Bretagne's philosophy is centered around producing high-quality, sustainable fruits and vegetables while supporting the livelihoods of its member farmers and contributing to the well-being of the community and the environment. read more

The question arises of how this development will affect the production of fruits in Ukraine. read more

The Dutch marketer The Greenery is planning to increase the production of its branded Sweet Sensation pears, which have been consistently popular among consumers in Germany, Scandinavia, and southern Europe. read more

With a successful campaign underway, Namibian and South African grape growers are now faced with crucial decisions to make before the upcoming season begins later this year. read more

In its second report on climate-related disclosures (CRD), the corporation highlighted significant strategic changes in response to climate risk, particularly in its apple production and export business, Mr. Apple. read more

The industry association Raisins SA originally expected a total production of 104,000 tons, and the season started promisingly thanks to an excellent early harvest. However, rainfall in several regions in February and further heavy precipitation at the end of March led to... read more

China's Onedayone is reporting a positive forecast for the upcoming pomelo season. Unless there are severe weather disturbances, they anticipate that yields will continue to increase in 2025. read more

End Food Waste Australia (EFWA) ogłosiło mianowanie Tristana Butta na stanowisko nowego dyrektora generalnego, po przeprowadzeniu obszernego krajowego przeglądu i rygorystycznego procesu selekcji. read more

Around 180 participants from 20 countries followed the invitation of the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE) this year and gathered in Bonn for the "International Working Conference on Quality Control of Fruits & Vegetables". One of the key topics was the read more