As the final pomegranates are being packed and a few Boland pomegranate packhouses transition to citrus, the shipping season is expected to continue until around July. The season may be longer this year due to the severe frost experienced in certain regions of Turkey. read more

Holenderscy eksporterzy skupiają się teraz na rynku europejskim, ponieważ amerykański staje się mniej atrakcyjny z powodu wysokich ceł. Wynika to z badań przeprowadzonych przez Evofenedex i Atradius wśród setek holenderskich firm. Jako przykład wymieniono CE-Line w artykule z Financieele Dagblad. read more

Dang Phuc Nguyen, general secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, pointed out that the recent 46% tariffs imposed by the U.S. on imports from Vietnam are not expected to have an impact on fruits and vegetables. The U.S. remains a major importer of these products. In 2024, Vietnam exported... read more

Fresh fruit importers in Herat, Afghanistan, are reporting a decrease in the fresh fruit market, which they attribute to the rise in customs duties. Prices of imported fresh fruits have gone up compared to the previous year, with importers pointing to high customs duties as the main reason for this surge. read more

In the heart of Silverdale, NSW, something exciting is growing—not just plants, but the future of greenhouse automation. Botanica Nurseries, one of New South Wales' premier wholesale growers, recently took a bold step toward smarter cultivation. Meet the growersBotanica Nurseries - led by read more

The rain has been a determining factor in the start of this year's white asparagus season on the banks of the Ebro in Spain, causing it to be slightly delayed compared to previous years. "In our case, we started the season with the first harvests around 20 days ago, but we have been lucky, because read more

PlantTape has recently announced promotions and new hires within its North American sales and product development teams. Mike McLane has been promoted to the position of Western Sales Manager, where he will be responsible for supporting growers and leading sales expansion in the western region. With his extensive experience in the industry, read more

In 2024, the horticultural sector in South Africa contributed 23% to the nation's agricultural Gross Value Added. Over the past decade, the sector has maintained an average growth rate of 11.4%, solidifying its position as a significant provider of employment and foreign exchange. Despite encountering logistical challenges, read more

The Giffoni Valle Piana Cinema Citadel is getting ready to host an extraordinary event, the final ceremony of Cinefrutta 2025, scheduled for Wednesday, April 30th. This national festival, a celebration of healthy eating and the promotion of young talents, will culminate with the read more

On the day of FreshPlaza's visit to the Bridelia Group in Levubu, Carmen Hass avocados are harvested. Typically, they achieve good sizes on the cultivar, which is exclusively grown for Westfalia, the company that handles Bridelia's avocado exports. Pictured on the right is Wiekus van der Walt, the general manager of the Bridelia Group. read more

Season of Egyptian table grapes is quickly approaching, with early varieties expected to be available starting from the beginning of May. Louay Elkout, co-founder of the Egyptian Growers Organization, provides updates on the preparations for the upcoming campaign. The early launch of the campaign presents a commercial opportunity for Egyptian growers. read more

In March, the fruit and vegetable department of the large-scale retail trade continues to grow in terms of volumes, although at a slower pace compared to previous months, with the increase in the average mix price further supporting the performance in terms of value. Among the main macro-categories, it is only the fruit that... read more

With Africa re-emerging in the Pinkerton avocado campaign, mangoes showing a slight increase, and limes seeking a new commercial position, the sector is undergoing a transitional period. Giorgio Donnarumma, Sales Manager of Nuovafrutta in Milan, discusses the current dynamics. read more

On 29 January 2025, during the international trade fair for horticulture IPM Essen (Germany), Valhor and MPS signed a partnership agreement to align MPS's record-keeping environment with the specifications of Plante Bleue, the social and environmental certification. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry in Moldova has announced that it will evaluate the effects of the recent frost on crops and provide guidance to farmers. Two meetings are scheduled for April 17th, one with regional agricultural departments and another with sector associations, to gather data. read more

PlantTape has recently made promotions and new hires within its North American sales and product development teams. Mike McLane has been promoted to the position of Western Sales Manager, where he will be responsible for supporting growers and driving sales expansion in the western region. With years of experience in the industry, read more

Turkey recently experienced one of its most severe agricultural frosts, with temperatures dropping significantly between April 10 and 12, as announced by Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı. "These unfavorable weather conditions resulted in one of the largest agricultural frosts." read more

Traverse Bay Farms, z siedzibą w Bellaire, Michigan, wprowadziła nową etykietę informującą o tym, że wiśnie pochodzą z USA i nigdy nie są importowane, która będzie teraz widoczna na opakowaniach i materiałach promocyjnych. Firma twierdzi, że ta etykieta jest częścią jej szerszego zaangażowania w korzystanie wyłącznie z krajowych źródeł wiśni,... read more

Last week on the EastFruit Trade Platform, there was a 10% decrease in the number of listings due to seasonal factors, but the geographic reach of participants expanded to include 13 countries. Supply from Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Egypt, and Iran decreased, while Poland and North Macedonia showed an increase. read more

W ostatnim odcinku (14 kwietnia) serii Blooming News Alert, Sahid Nahim rozmawiał z profesorem Charlie Hallem, znanym ekonomistą florystyki i profesorem na Uniwersytecie Texas A&M, który analizuje potencjalny wpływ gospodarczy proponowanych taryf na import kwiatów do USA. Obecnie, dla wszystkich read more