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The West Coast of North America is a crucial area for the cultivation of fresh fruits and vegetables. However, growers in this region are experiencing challenges due to the effects of heat, rain, wind, and insects. For example, in Canada's Okanagan Valley, cherry growers did not have a full crop between 2018 and 2024. read more

Fall is approaching, and the first wild mushroom harvests are already underway in some areas of Spain. The weather has been favorable, and the outlook is good. Dried and fresh mushrooms have been losing ground to frozen mushrooms due to their ease of supply and long shelf life. read more

The Italian pear industry is currently going through a significant transformation. The traditional specialized regions in Northern Italy are facing a decrease in production due to urgent phytosanitary challenges. On the other hand, Southern Italy is becoming a new center for growth and innovation, drawing in new opportunities. read more

After years of decline, fruit and vegetable sales are once again growing in Italy. In the first half of the year, sales increased by 5.7% for vegetables and 4.3% for fruit compared to the same period in 2023. However, this is a recovery that is not yet fully complete. read more

Organic agriculture remains popular in Spain, Italy, and Portugal, with Spain being more of a producer than a consumer. Conventional production techniques are gradually aligning with organic practices due to the requirements of the Common Agricultural Policy and supermarkets. read more

The anniversary edition of the National Young Growers' Day took place last Friday at Edens Plants & Creations in Wezep, the Netherlands, and it turned out to be a real success. According to one of the organizers, Christiaan Rietberg, it was "a fantastic day" with a strong turnout and plenty of excitement. read more

181 firms and procurement delegations from 20 different countries will participate in the PSB Anatolia Fair, scheduled to be held in Sapanca Kirkpinar from September 10 to 13. The expo is expected to attract over 30,000 attendees and will showcase thousands of ornamental products. read more

Citronex is a family-owned company that already has ripening facilities in Poland, Romania, and Hungary, and is now expanding into Western markets. Marek Szulc, the COO of Citronex, has high ambitions for the new facility: "The new ripening facility is being built in Zele, Belgium. read more

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Belarus is looking to enhance its flower production industry with the assistance of Chinese investors. President Alexander Lukashenko extended an invitation to Chinese companies during his visit to Beijing to establish greenhouse complexes for growing roses, orchids, chrysanthemums, and various other flowers. read more

Namibia's grape export sector recorded a year-on-year growth of 16.7%, increasing from US$400,000 (N$7.7 million) in the final quarter of 2023 to US$66.9 million (N$1.29 billion) in the final quarter of 2024. Production is mainly focused in the Aussenkehr Valley on the Orange River. read more

Pure Flavor® is expanding its state-of-the-art Southern Flavor Farms greenhouse in Georgia by 25 acres. This expansion reinforces the company's dedication to growing sustainably and ensuring that families and retailers have reliable access to fresh, flavorful produce. read more

Uprawianie owoców w Chile przechodzi istotne zmiany. Z większości przesyłek kierowanych do Chin oraz globalnego rynku cechującego się nadmiernym nadwyżką, zmieniającymi się preferencjami konsumentów i rosnącą konkurencją, eksporterzy z Chile mają trudności z dostosowaniem się do nowych trendów oraz dywersyfikacją swoich rynków. Wiśnie, read more

Poland maintains its position as a leader in raspberry production in the European Union, but the situation for growers is not easy - especially for those focused on industrial raspberry production. When it comes to doing this in a profitable way, what... read more

W MY 2024/25, Maroko wyeksportowało 21 800 ton świeżej kukurydzy cukrowej, generując ponad 20 milionów dolarów przychodu, według EastFruit z danymi z Global Trade Tracker za pośrednictwem marokańskiego Office des Changes. Oznacza to wzrost o 28% w porównaniu z W MY 2023/24 i o 61% wzrost w stosunku do W MY 2022/23. To read more

In an unusual occurrence, the abundant supply of flowers has caused wholesale rates to plummet by nearly one-third compared to last week, despite the ongoing Onam festive season. While this price drop has been beneficial for buyers, wholesale sellers have reported difficulties in covering their costs. "The decrease in prices is a result of increased production." read more

Egzport arbuza z Maroka do Unii Europejskiej wzrósł o ponad 53% między styczniem a czerwcem, według danych handlowych z Eurostatu. Dzięki temu Maroko wyprzedziło Hiszpanię jako największego dostawcę tego owocu do UE. W pierwszej połowie roku Maroko wysłało ponad 130 000 ton. read more

Tropicaux, a company based in Guinea specializing in dried fruit production and exports, has implemented machinery from Kronen GmbH to enhance its pineapple processing operations. The company manufactures dried pineapple rings for global markets, including the U.S., the EU, and various African countries. read more

A team of scientists led by Dr. D. M. Firake, Senior Scientist from the ICAR-Directorate of Floricultural Research (ICAR-DFR), Pune, have discovered a new species of blossom midge, Contarinia icardiflores sp. nov., infesting Jasminum sambac (jasmine) flower buds in India. The species name read more

Nayan Dhameja, founder of fresh produce importer Ognam Global, mentioned that India's orange imports cover multiple supply periods. This year, the usual dominance of Egyptian oranges is facing significant price challenges. Egyptian Valencia, Navel, and Baladi varieties are meeting the demand from January onwards. read more