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Zainteresowanie stało się teraz ambicją. Dla Perdiepa Kumara Gangi, uprawa cebuli nie jest już eksperymentem, ale realną szansą dla surinamskiego ogrodnictwa. Ganga mieszkał w Holandii przez 15 lat, gdzie zdobył szerokie doświadczenie praktyczne w szklarniach. Pracował...

Curiosity has now turned into ambition. For Perdiep Kumar Ganga, onion cultivation is no longer an experiment, but a genuine opportunity for Surinamese horticulture. Ganga lived in the Netherlands for 15 years, where he gained broad practical experience in greenhouse horticulture. He worked in... read more

Hortgro has appointed Jacques du Preez as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 August 2026. He succeeds Anton Rabe, who is retiring after leading the South African deciduous fruit industry through multiple industry changes, including deregulation in 1997. Du Preez currently serves as General Manager. read more

Yesterday, Bas van der Waal was honored with a farewell reception hosted by Marni Fruit at 't Waaltje in Heerjansdam. The high regard for Bas was evident as even a customer from Estonia flew in specifically for the occasion, along with the presence of suppliers and transport... read more

South Africa is now officially the world's largest citrus exporter, and it's companies like the FPT Group, operator of private port terminals at Durban, Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), and Cape Town, that make the last leg happen. Recent floods have caused major disruptions in the Eastern and Western Cape regions. read more

Gifco - acronym for Italian Corrugated Cardboard Manufacturers Group - is a specialized group within Assografici, the national trade association of Confindustria representing graphic, cardboard, paper transformation companies in Italy. read more

South Africa: Pick n Pay is making progress on all six of its strategic priorities as investment in the turnaround gains momentum. Pick n Pay announced its results for the 52 weeks ending on March 1, 2026 (FY26), showing steady advancement in its multi-year turnaround strategy, with underlying... read more

At the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) in Nigeria, greenhouse production, livestock systems, and campus infrastructure projects have been expanded alongside research and training activities focused on food production systems and applied agriculture. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor [...] read more

On strawberry plantations, the Asia variety enters one of the most crucial moments of the season. The flowering period is coming to an end, and the plants are entering the phase of intensive fruit growth. It is at this stage that the size of the harvest, the caliber of the fruits, and their commercial quality are determined. During read more

Anecoop has been awarded the Cooperative of the Year prize by Agri-food Cooperatives of Spain. read more

The recent stormy weather and floods in South Africa's Western Cape region are not expected to impact the export volumes of South African citrus to the US. However, the bulk shipment program from Cape Town to the American East Coast will start slightly later. read more

Thailand's agricultural exports rebounded in April, driven by increased fruit shipments, particularly durian exports, as reported by the Commerce Ministry. Overall agricultural exports rose by 17.9% in April, marking the end of eight consecutive months of decline. read more

The sixth edition of the Morocco Tomato Conference took place on May 21 in Agadir. The event brought together key players in the Moroccan tomato industry to discuss pressing issues shaping the 2025–2026 season and the sector as a whole. According to Siham Zahidi of Green Smile, the event's read more

At P. Solleveld in Maasdijk, most customers have now switched to Dutch greenhouse vegetables. "Towards Easter, everything was expensive. Very little was available from Spain because of the bad weather there. Dutch products were also not yet available in large quantities at that time. Prices for read more

Three months into the conflict impacting Gulf shipping routes, freight markets continue to show uneven performance across different trade lanes, types of cargo, and regions. Reefer and air freight are still experiencing high costs. Routes that are directly connected to the Gulf region are significantly disrupted, while those between Asia and Europe are also affected. read more

On June 11th, the World Cup will start in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We are organizing a World Cup Football Pool through our international fresh produce and horticulture platforms. Who is the biggest football expert in the international fresh produce and horticulture sector? read more

What started as a small propagation nursery supplying conifers and open field plants to municipalities in the Netherlands has, over more than fifty years, developed into a modern, full-range growing operation. Van der Peijl Tuinplanten, based in Zundert in the Dutch province of North Brabant, is read more

The Italian melon has made a qualitative leap but has not yet translated this progress into a real structural growth in volumes. The domestic market holds more in value than in quantity, is strongly influenced by the weather, and continues to demand good, consistent products. read more

EU and Mexican leaders met in Mexico City on 22 May for the eighth EU-Mexico summit, where both sides advanced trade and cooperation discussions alongside the signing of the EU-Mexico Modernised Global Agreement and the Interim Agreement on Trade. The summit brought together António Costa, read more

Sezon 2025/26 stał się punktem zwrotnym dla odmiany mandarynek Valley Gold, nie tylko ze względu na wzrost obszaru upraw i woluminu, ale także ze względu na strategiczne znaczenie okna handlowego. "Valley Gold wykazało niezwykłą odporność w roku z dużymi opadami deszczu. read more

In April 2026, Georgia exported 1,100 tonnes of hazelnuts valued at $11 million. This represented a 7% increase in export volume compared to April of the previous year, equivalent to 70.1 tonnes. The export value also saw a significant rise of 45%, amounting to a $3.4 million increase. Over recent years, both the export volumes and prices of Georgian hazelnuts have been on the rise. read more