Swiss men and women consumed over seven kilos per capita of carrots last year, according to the Agricultural Information Service (LID). Tomatoes come in second place. If cherry tomatoes were included, however, they would displace carrots from the top spot. read more

According to the Austrian corporation, the repurchase of the RWA shares previously held by BayWa AG was completed last Friday after intense negotiations. This step increases flexibility and allows for a consistent focus on core areas. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association ANZ (IFPA ANZ) has awarded its first-ever Lifetime Membership to Michael Simonetta, chief executive officer (CEO) of Perfection Fresh Australia, in recognition of his decades of leadership and service to the fresh produce and floral industry. read more

Chiny certyfikowały dodatkowe siedem laboratoriów w Tajlandii do sprawdzania barwnika Basic Yellow 2 (BY2), zgodnie z doniesieniami Bangkok Post. read more

Rząd Tajlandii podejmuje wysiłki w celu zwiększenia środków bezpieczeństwa żywnościowego dla owoców przeznaczonych na rynki eksportowe, zgodnie z raportem opublikowanym przez Bangkok Post. read more

The stone fruit production in Moldova has been significantly affected by two frost periods, leading to reduced yield potential this season, according to Stefan Pislaru, the commercial director of Moldovan cherry exporter StarAgro Group. "In April 2025, Moldova faced two severe frost events that resulted in." read more

Tomorrow, the Rimini Expo Centre will officially open its doors to the 42nd edition of Macfrut, a central event for the fruit and vegetable sector. The president of the event Renzo Piraccini will cut the ribbon, accompanied by the Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida and by... read more

A wide variety of fruits, both common and exotic, are being imported into Telangana from other Indian states and abroad. These include apples, guavas, oranges, pomegranates, strawberries, grapes, kiwis, avocados, and dragon fruits. Among these, apples, dragon fruits, and avocados are some of the most popular imports. read more

The Agriculture Bureau of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, is expanding its fruit export operations to Canada, with export earnings exceeding NT$10 million (approximately $324,000 USD). This growth has been driven by activities such as supermarket tastings and educational events. The bureau revealed that its sales team has been actively working with prominent Canadian... read more

With the majority of orchids in the Russian market still being imported, the government is promoting the opening of a local facility. In Yaroslavl, the Gorkunov Group has established Russia's first complete-cycle orchid greenhouse. Spanning 8 hectares, the facility aims to cultivate 2.5 million Phalaenopsis orchids. read more

Investing in the next generation of leaders is crucial for fostering innovation in Australian horticulture. The Nuffield Scholarship provides primary producers with a transformative opportunity to travel abroad and research an agricultural subject of their choosing, promoting ongoing education. read more

Wczesne wejście w życie Umowy o Wolnym Handlu Nowa Zelandia-Unia Europejska (FTA) przynosi już znaczące rezultaty, z eksportem towarów Nowej Zelandii do UE wzrastającym o 28% w pierwszym roku. "W ciągu ostatnich 12 miesięcy nasz eksport towarów do UE wzrósł z 3,8 miliarda dolarów do ponad read more

Serbia has become a significant player in the global blueberry market, despite its relatively small size. With around 2,500 hectares devoted to blueberry cultivation, Serbia produces an estimated 6,000-7,000 tons of blueberries annually. The blueberry season in the country lasts from early June to. read more

The A.O.P. CSC Lazio, the main horticultural company in the Piana di Fondi area, with an annual production of about 40 thousand tons, is ready to participate in Macfrut, the leading trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector that opens its doors tomorrow. read more

Sustainabloom is collaborating with GlobalG.A.P. North America to host a webinar for professionals in the floriculture industry titled "Demystifying Certifications." This complimentary webinar is scheduled for May 29th at 1 PM EST and aims to provide growers and producers with insights on how to make the most of certifications. read more

In 2024, against a backdrop of declining Moldovan exports, fruit exports increased for the second consecutive year. Despite a small agricultural harvest the previous year, the rise in monetary volume was fueled by higher fruit export prices. Veaceslav Ionita, an expert from the Institute for. read more

EastFruit analysts observe that export prices for Egyptian oranges on FOB terms are increasing rapidly once again. In mid-April 2025, Egyptian exporters were selling oranges for $0.43-0.45 per kg, but prices have now surged to $0.66 per kg. This upward trend is influenced by various factors, including read more

During this year's Blueberry Conference in Ożarów Mazowiecki, Yara Poland once again presented innovative and proven solutions in the field of blueberry fertilization. Michał Wojcieszek, representing the company, introduced the current offer. read more

The mango market is currently transitioning from Peru to Côte d'Ivoire. This means that a lot is converging in the market. The delayed final shipments from Peru are arriving at the same time as the first cargoes from Côte d'Ivoire, and the market is struggling to absorb those volumes during this transition. read more

Sezon cebuli egipskiej powoli się zbliża. „Wszystko wygląda dobrze, i nie spodziewam się żadnych problemów z jakością ani dostępnością” – mówi Adriaan van Belzen z Daily Onions. „W zeszłym roku było kilka problemów pod koniec sezonu, który przedwcześnie się skończył.” Jednakże, read more