Alwyn Kraamwinkel, CEO of the South African Milk Processors' Organisation, pointed out to Farmer's Weekly the expected occurrence of load-shedding as a result of the strained power grid. However, the unforeseen severity and lack of prior notice have impacted certain producers. "Load-shedding should not have a." read more

BerryWorld has reached an agreement with Tropic Cool detailing the collaboration between the two companies in setting up a top-quality commercial berry farm in Rwanda, to be named Rwanda Berries. read more

Vietnam's exports continue to have a competitive advantage in the Dutch market thanks to tariff reductions facilitated by the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), as stated by the Vietnam Trade Office in the Netherlands. Trade Counsellor Vo Thi Ngoc Diep emphasized that the Netherlands is Vietnam's largest trading partner in the European Union. read more

On February 24, 2025, the Guangdong Phalaenopsis Exhibition opened in Nanhai, Guangzhou, China. The three-day event, running until February 26, has attracted over 100 Phalaenopsis companies showcasing approximately 3,000 varieties. Supported by the Guangdong Orchid Association, Foshan Nanhai read more

New Zealand's fruit and vegetable exports have rebounded after a decline over the previous two years. In early 2023, a cyclone caused significant damage across the country. As a result, exports dropped sharply in 2024. However, last year's exports fell only slightly behind the record levels. read more

The Dounan Flower Market, the largest fresh-cut flower trading market in Asia, located in the southwestern Chinese city of Kunming, recorded a 5% increase in flower transaction volume last year, reaching 14.18 billion stems. With a transaction value of 11.57 billion yuan (approximately US$1.61 billion) in 2024, this market has been a leader in the country. read more

Nowe przepisy zostały wprowadzone w celu zapobieżenia Irlandii Północnej staniu się kanałem przemytu międzynarodowych produktów spożywczych do Wielkiej Brytanii. Od wtorku, produkty spożywcze i pasze muszą być przetwarzane lub należeć do firmy zarejestrowanej w Irlandii Północnej, aby zachować nieskrępowany handel. read more

The growth of Italian organic products continues. This is confirmed by data concerning both the domestic market, thanks to a growing expansion of consumption, and international markets, driven by the combination of Bio-Made in Italy. In 2024, sales of organic food products on the market will continue to increase. read more

Liberty Exports, a agro-export company based in India, has expanded its operations to supply fresh fruits to international markets. The company is responding to growing global demand for high-quality, naturally grown produce by offering a range of Indian fruits aimed at wholesalers, retailers. read more

Liberty Exports, an agro-export company based in India, has expanded its operations to supply fresh fruits to international markets. The company is responding to the increasing global demand for high-quality, naturally grown produce by offering a variety of Indian fruits targeted at wholesalers, retailers, read more

On February 24, 2025, the Guangdong Phalaenopsis Exhibition opened in Nanhai, Guangzhou, China. The three-day event, running until February 26, has attracted over 100 Phalaenopsis companies showcasing approximately 3,000 varieties. Supported by the Guangdong Orchid Association, Foshan Nanhai read more

South American table grape growers had a successful 2024 season with prolonged high prices in the U.S. Consequently, Peru and Chile shifted their focus to the U.S. market for this season and reduced shipments to Asia and other international markets. However, this change in direction has unfortunately led to a shortage of South American table grapes in Asia and other global markets. read more

Francja, znana z uprawy ponad 100 odmian jabłek, utrzymała stosunkowo stabilne poziomy produkcji pomimo wyzwań stawianych przez zmiany klimatyczne. Unikalny klimat i żyzna gleba kraju tradycyjnie wspierały różnorodność odmian jabłek. Jednak zmieniająca się globalna pogoda. read more

The cherry sector in Chile, which is a significant contributor to the country's export economy, is encountering challenges in the 2024 season. Exports have exceeded US$ 3 billion, with China being the main market. Nevertheless, a 50% decrease in prices in the Asian market has caused worries among agricultural stakeholders. Despite a 55% read more

In calendar week 8, the first Hayward kiwis grown in Turkey arrived in Germany. "Due to the extreme weather fluctuations during the growing season in the Yalova growing region, south of Istanbul, there has been a significant decline in volume this year. In some plantations, not even a third of read more

The first participation in Fruit Logistica 2025 appears to have helped strengthen the presence of the newly established producer organization Tenute Zuccarella in key markets for the premium segment, such as Italy, Germany, and Great Britain. "We saw a significant increase in requests for..." read more

The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka celebrated its 50th anniversary with a fruit feast for its 68 elephants. The animals indulged in pineapples, bananas, melons, and cucumbers, while visitors were served milk rice and traditional sweets. Established in 1975, the orphanage has been successful in its mission. read more

That is the slogan of Javoy Plantes, one of the leading producers of climbers and clematis in France. Recently recognized with the Certificate of Merit by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) at IPM Essen 2025, the nursery also embraced the société à mission status. read more

Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of Emirates Airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Astral Aviation, an African cargo airline, to enhance global trade connectivity to and from Africa. The partnership aims to leverage the networks and expertise of both airlines to support... read more

The now Egyptian garlic season has just started, with production volumes expected to be high, as is typically observed every two seasons—unlike last year's lower yield. Mohamed Shaaban, the CEO of Garlico, stated: "We commenced the 2025 season on February 20 by sending shipments of fresh green garlic to Europe, and. read more