Morocco has reached a new milestone in its citrus trade by setting a seasonal record for mandarin and clementine exports to Germany. According to EastFruit, shipments increased significantly during the 2024/25 season, pushing Morocco to the fourth position among suppliers to the German market. read more

Indonesia's fresh ginger export sector is starting the new season with a stronger foundation, as there is a more stable supply and better quality coming from the main growing regions in Java, according to Ndaru Setyaningrum from Tropifres Alam Raya. "The availability is slightly higher compared to last year, thanks to more favorable weather and..." read more

A niedawne śledztwo przeprowadzone przez szwajcarski program radiowy On en parle zwróciło uwagę na niską reprezentację promocji owoców i warzyw w głównych sieciach detalicznych. Przegląd listopadowej aktywności promocyjnej wykazał, że tylko 10% ofert koncentrowało się na owocach i warzywach, podczas gdy około 60% promowało... read more

Amazon plans to invest over $35 billion in India by 2030 to expand its operations by enhancing artificial intelligence capabilities and increasing exports. The U.S. e-commerce giant made this announcement as part of the global tech firms' efforts to strengthen their presence in Asia. read more

The presence of pickled gherkins imported from India in Polish supermarkets has sparked a debate within the fresh produce industry. Consumer feedback and social media posts questioning why cucumbers are being imported from a faraway location have led the industry to reevaluate the situation. read more

The fresh fruit market in India is currently witnessing significant growth, especially for apples, pears, and grapes. This growth is fueled by increasing demand for premium and diverse varieties, both locally sourced and imported. The apple market, in particular, is thriving due to robust domestic production and sustained high demand. read more

Banana suppliers to India's quick commerce platforms often face a challenge with fruits becoming unsellable after just three days, according to Ketan Wagh from Haitech Solution. Haitech Solution has been distributing StePac's advanced packaging solutions in India for over a decade. Ketan Wagh mentions that preserving inventory becomes difficult when... read more

In view of the TSW 2026, Anna Wize, author and conference moderator, recounts the main themes of the January 24th edition dedicated to greenhouse vegetable production in Poland. Among viruses, parasites, "zero residue" cultivation, and innovations such as cultivation. read more

The mandarin season in South Africa for 2025 ended with higher production volumes, surpassing initial expectations. The Focus Group consistently revised its projections upwards throughout the season, ultimately reaching a final packed volume of 53.5 million cartons, compared to an early estimate of. read more

The Food Africa fair in Cairo is moving into its second day. The most prominent product at the stands is oranges, and according to several exhibitors, oranges are the most popular product among visitors in the fresh produce category, due to the timing of the fair being just before. read more

The maincrop potato harvest in Northern Ireland for 2025 is reported to be 95% complete, as stated by agronomist Richard Owens from Co. Down. He mentioned to Agriland that the very wet ground conditions will postpone the lifting of the remaining potatoes until January or February. Owens commented, "The 2025 growing season has been one of." read more

The temperatures still above the average have slowed down the demand for various seasonal fruit and vegetable productions, which is slowly growing. This is the case for artichokes and clementines. As for oranges, the demand is shifting towards Sicilian Tarocco variety, although the sizes are still... read more

Yuriy Falé, Executive Director of Moldova Fruct, provides an overview of the current status of apple production in Moldova, export patterns, and the implementation of high-density orchards. This year, despite two waves of April frosts severely affecting stone fruits and cherries, Moldova managed to harvest approximately 412,000. read more

The poinsettia season is in full swing, and at Beekenkamp Plants, the Kayla series is stealing the show. This poinsettia family has once again proven itself in trials and promises a bright future. With its unique characteristics and new color variations, Kayla is ready to impress growers. read more

The pepper thrips, Thrips parvispinus, is an invasive and highly polyphagous species that has recently established itself in Dutch greenhouses. It is now causing significant concern in ornamental plants and fruiting vegetables like sweet peppers. Just like many other thrips species, read more

Morocco is consistently increasing its sweet pepper export program, achieving a new record for the fifth consecutive marketing year, as reported by EastFruit. In the marketing year 2024/25, which spans from October to September, sweet pepper exports reached 189.2 thousand tons, resulting in export revenue of US$240 million. read more

Australia is home to over 1,800 orchid species, many of which are not found anywhere else. However, these unique plants are increasingly threatened. For research scientist Dr. Heidi Zimmer, her favorite orchid changes over time, but currently, it is the Common Onion Orchid (Microtis unifolia). "It's small and underrated," she says. read more

"The agricultural war is brewing," declared Annie Genevard on December 8th at the inauguration of the Conferences on Food Sovereignty, urging for a "Great Awakening." The objective is to develop a 10-year production strategy for France to "regain its food sovereignty." The majority of farming unions are... read more

Over the past decade, cherries have become Chile's leading crop, with exports increasing from $12 million to over $1.8 billion by 2025. This expansion is driven by favorable climate conditions, advances in agricultural technology, and robust Asian demand, particularly from China, which holds the. read more

To Mr. Thanasis Liakopoulos, manager of the Greek packing company ALKA from Nevrokopi, Greece's most important potato-cultivating zone, it seems that it is not a good season underway for Greek potatoes. "Stocks are still very high at the end of the first third of December, more than 50%. Sales are." read more