The Saudi Arabian brand Milaf Cola, which is said to be the world's first date-based soft drink, will be available for purchase in the UK starting in May. read more

After many parts of Germany have already enjoyed numerous hours of sunshine and spring-like weather, the weather pattern has changed once again recently. In many regions, it remained overcast and nighttime temperatures dropped further. This affected the availability of asparagus. read more

Dutch greenhouse experts from the HortiRoad2India public-private partnership will be traveling to Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai in India this April to explore new opportunities to assist growers in the country in developing year-round production of fresh produce. read more

Together with colleagues from Ukrainian and Dutch universities, Wilfred Dolfsma, Professor of Business Management and Organization at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), estimated the costs of restoring agricultural land in Kharkiv, where... read more

Thus, the share of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany utilizing AI remains above the EU average, but significantly below the proportion of comparable companies in Denmark (26%), Sweden (24%), or Belgium (23%). Additionally, in Germany, the gap between SMEs and the rest is widening. read more

At the leading Belgian fruit and vegetable distributor, the first asparagus sales started in early February, with the proceeds - as with all the company's primeur sales - being donated to a good cause. Towards the end of February, eggplants followed. read more

The premium New Zealand-grown pear, Piqa Boo, has been rebranded with a new look and name in preparation for the 2025 export season. read more

Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. and a high-level delegation, along with representatives from the Philippine banana industry, recently held a meeting with Japanese importers in Tokyo to discuss and overcome challenges faced by the country's banana exports in the competitive Japanese market. read more

South Africa's pome and stonefruit industries are getting ready to comply with the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations (PPWR), with the effective date set for 18 months from now. Historically, South Africa has used plastic packaging to maintain the fruits' optimal condition during transportation. read more

The wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean fluctuated in various European markets during the week ending on 23 March 2025. Several countries saw significant increases in prices compared to the previous week, indicating changes in pricing trends. The following data shows the average price per kilogram for each country: read more

In many agricultural regions in Germany, the first local asparagus is already being harvested. However, asparagus from Greece and Peru is still available at the discount supermarket Netto. This has sparked a heated discussion among consumers. At the same time, an initiative is raising concerns about wages and... read more

Superplum unveiled its new mango packaging solution, designed to enhance food safety, traceability, and consumer confidence. "Our latest packaging innovation includes individual mangoes sealed in tamper-proof pouches, each with scannable QR codes. Supported by India's most advanced supply chain, we read more

Achieving the safe and sustainable use of drones for phytosanitary treatments in Mediterranean agriculture is both desirable and feasible in the near future. This is the goal of the DRONSafe Operational Group, which recently organized a theoretical-practical conference at Ava-Asaja's Sinyent Farm to showcase how this can be done. read more

Much of the processing of mini cucumbers is already automated. There are Aweta machines available for automatic feeding, sorting, and packing mini cucumbers into crates or trays. In the North American market, mini cucumbers are also commonly packaged in bags. The remaining manual work is minimal. read more

Aartsen has been a market leader in the free fruit and vegetable market for many years. With locations in the Netherlands (Breda, Venlo), Belgium (St. Katelijne Waver), and Asia (Hong Kong), they provide a wide range of products to their customers throughout the year. What sets Aartsen apart is their read more

Kenya's horticultural sector plays a crucial role in its economy, accounting for 70% of the country's exports. Most of these products are shipped to the Netherlands, a major trading partner. Historically, air freight has been the main method of transporting these goods. However, read more

South Africa's gold kiwis have a very promising marketing opportunity, notes Malcolm Deacon. He cultivates gold kiwis, all of which are exported and packed under the Primland's Oscar Gold brand, on Gold Tree Farms in White River, Mpumalanga Province. Deacon is confident that Gold Tree Farms has the capacity to reach 360 tonnes. read more

"Pravda jest taka, że większość ludzi nigdy nie skosztowała prawdziwego wasabi. Jedzą zielono-barwiony chrzan, masowo produkowany i oddalony od złożonego aromatu oraz delikatnego ognia prawdziwego produktu. Postanowiliśmy to zmienić, tutaj w Stanach Zjednoczonych" - mówi Shun Sano, współzałożyciel Cai Foods. read more

Zespri, a New Zealand company that is a world leader in the production and global marketing of kiwifruit, has been chosen as the official partner for the World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) 2025 by UNESCO. The event was launched at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris on March 4, 2025. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project reported that the demand for greenhouse tomatoes on the Ukrainian market continued to decline rapidly. Market operators stated that trade in the tomato segment remained disappointing for Ukrainian traders, with large retail chains dominating the market. read more