Nowa Zelandia wyeksportowała rekordowe 1,65 miliona ton świeżych owoców i warzyw w ostatnim roku sprawozdawczym. Ten najwyższy jak dotąd wolumen był całkowicie napędzany przez eksport kiwi, który osiągnął około 926 000 ton, co stanowi wzrost o 17% w porównaniu z poprzednim rekordowym rokiem. read more

Belstat reported that Belarus harvested 3 million tons of potatoes last year, which was a lower volume than in 2024. The weaker harvest in 2024 contributed to a shortage of root vegetables in early 2025. "In 2025, farms of all categories harvested 3 million tons of potatoes," Belstat reported. read more

South African plums, sugar plums (or prunes), and nectarines have the highest potential in China, according to Jacques du Preez, Hortgro's manager for trade and markets. He made this statement while speaking at a seminar organized by the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). Similar to Australia and Chile, South Africa has a strong supply. read more

Bejo is expanding its greenhouse area in the Netherlands in response to increasing demand for seed production. In Velden, in the province of Limburg, the company has acquired a greenhouse complex previously operated by a hydrangea grower. The greenhouse was purchased from Queens Flower. read more

Germany's retail and wholesale sector has been experiencing a significant increase in business insolvencies, with traditional, well-established companies being particularly impacted. According to data from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, the number of corporate bankruptcies has been on the rise. read more

Chrysanthemums that have been cut will be exported from Japan to the United States for the first time this year. The Aichi Minami branch of the Japan Agricultural Cooperatives (JA) in Tahara, Aichi Prefecture, will be conducting the exports in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. read more

A.R. Chiranjeevi of Scion Agricos, an Indian fresh produce importer and exporter, states that India's trade of fresh produce with Europe depends on establishing trust through systems and transparency, rather than focusing on short-term price agreements. He mentions that Europe has taught him that building long-term relationships is more beneficial than prioritizing immediate profits. read more

"We received Peruvian, South African, and Zimbabwean blueberries in mid-November," says Horacio Ozer Ami Gimenez, co-owner of ByBlue, a Dutch company solely focused on that fruit. "Last year, we received about 40% more blueberries from Peru than in 2024, but demand is good, and export prices are." read more

The month of January is proving to be challenging for greenhouse horticulture, as it is being negatively affected by unfavorable weather conditions that are directly impacting volumes and prices. In Spain, the low temperatures and poor solar radiation in the first weeks of the year have read more

"Z powodu niskich temperatur, zbiory spowolniły, a ceny wzrosły" - mówi Francesco Marangio, dyrektor sprzedaży w firmie Marangio Farm w Vittorii, w prowincji Ragusa. Sycylijska firma posiada około trzech hektarów ziemi, z których wszystkie są wykorzystywane do uprawy chronionych roślin. read more

Aby zbierać ziemniaki, gruszki lub cytryny, niezbędna jest okazjonalna ulewa. W miarę dostosowywania wyboru upraw do przeciętnych warunków klimatycznych każdej okolicy, plantatorzy zazwyczaj zadowalają się "normalnym" rokiem pod względem opadów deszczu. Tak nie było natychmiast w 2025 roku w Hiszpanii i read more

The price of Crispy Honey Kumquats from Rong'an, Guangxi, China, have been highly popular in recent years and have enjoyed strong sales. This season, weather conditions in the production area have been favorable, resulting in stable fruit quality; however, sales are currently under pressure. read more

The Carottes de France producers' association has been renamed as the Association Carottes et Radis de France (ACRF). French radish producers have joined the association that was established in 2009. The inclusion of radish in the association was officially recognized through a decree issued on December 18th, sanctioned by Annie Genevard, French. read more

After Roberto Corea was recently named the Canadian Greenhouse Grower of the Year, Jolly Farmer is reflecting on nearly six decades of evolution. From its beginnings as a bedding plant grower to becoming one of North America's leading plug and liner producers, the Canadian company has built its...

Po RobertoCorea being recently awarded the title of Canadian Greenhouse Grower of the Year, Jolly Farmer is looking back on nearly six decades of evolution. Starting as a bedding plant grower and transforming into one of North America's top plug and liner producers, the Canadian company has... read more

Established in 2017, Virunga Biotech Limited has become a reliable exporter of fresh horticultural produce from Rwanda to high-demand international markets. Despite the increasing global demand for its products, the company is currently prioritizing responsible production scaling. read more

The first trial shipment of avocados from Angola has arrived in the Netherlands, meeting European Union customs, phytosanitary, and quality requirements. The container reached Rotterdam this week and passed all required EU inspections. read more

Pablo Fitskie of Scott Farms International reported that the sweet potato market is currently robust. He stated, "There is a good supply from the United States, as well as ample Egyptian products available. Demand is strong this season." Scott Farms has made investments in its own production in Egypt. read more

The signing of the free trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur countries - Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, with Bolivia recently becoming a full member and Venezuela suspended - formally closes, after 25 years, one of the longest and most controversial trade negotiations. read more

"Lidl Italy launches 'A commitment that really counts': a paper flyer that, for the first time, is delivered directly into the hands of consumers to illustrate, in detail, all the actions already taken and the future objectives of the company for sustainable practices. The brochure, which..." read more

METRO Italy, a company specialized in wholesale trade for the Horeca sector with 3,600 employees in Italy, has obtained the "Top Employer" certification for the thirteenth consecutive year. In 2026, they achieved an overall score of 88.66%, showing growth. read more