With an annual production of 1900 tons of pasteurized compost, which serves as a substrate for cultivation, Funghi Mara in Malalbergo (Bologna, Italy) constitutes a thriving entity in the industry and holds a significant presence. "Indeed," as Matteo Lanzi, the 42-year-old son of the founders Giuseppe and... read more

In 2024, the production of geothermal heat in the Netherlands increased once again. This is seen as crucial, according to the industry association Geothermie Nederland, as there is still a significant catch-up required to meet the target of 40-50 PJ by 2035. In 2024, 7.9 PJ (petajoules) of geothermal heat was produced. read more

Wraz z nadchodzącym sezonem cebuli egipskiej, producenci ogłaszają stabilne ilości i pewne brak zakazu eksportu, jak miało to miejsce dwa sezony temu. Słowa te pochodzą od Mostafy Medhata, dyrektora zarządzającego Tut Produce. Producent stwierdza: "Wszystko wskazuje na stabilny sezon, zarówno w read more

In southern Kazakhstan, in the Sairam district, bananas are grown in a greenhouse operated by GenGroup Kazakhstan. This may seem unusual for a country with cold winters, but controlled conditions make it possible. Inside the greenhouse, rows of tall banana plants grow under carefully maintained conditions. read more

Zniszczenie Elektrowni Wodnej w Kachowie w 2023 roku poważnie wpłynęło na system irygacyjny na Ukrainie, zwłaszcza w regionach południowych. Główny System Irugacyjny w Kachowie, który wcześniej zraszał tysiące hektarów ziemi uprawnej, doznał największych szkód. Przed read more

The Netherlands is the second-largest global exporter of agricultural products by value, after the United States. This includes top exports such as tomatoes, potatoes, and onions, as well as a strong presence in the vegetable sector overall. Dutch expertise plays a key role in enabling the production and. read more

Shell has decided to reduce its involvement in geothermal projects in the Netherlands. "While we believe that geothermal energy can be a significant player in the Dutch heat transition in the future, Shell does not currently see enough potential to expand its geothermal operations," a... read more

During MEWA India 2025, in addition to the daily support to our associates, we organize an additional one through Misri Goradia, commercial representative at ProChile in India, who knows the buyers. With her, we agree. read more

According to the WAPA report, which collects data from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa, apple production is expected to increase by 5.5% compared to 2024, while pear harvest is projected to decrease by 3.3%. read more

The Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has called on the government to speed up reforms in ports and rail infrastructure, in line with the commitments made by President Cyril Ramaphosa during his recent State of the Nation Address (Sona). The CGA anticipates that the parliamentary read more

South Africa is one of the leading players in the global fruit industry, known for its high production levels and exports. The country has undergone numerous significant changes over the years, with the era of deregulation in the late 1990s now seeming like a distant memory. Some of the changes observed since then include... read more

Nergi-branded kiwi berries have made significant progress over the past two decades. Originally from Asia and unfamiliar in Europe, these small, green, tangy fruits – often mistaken for olives by Europeans – are now commonly found in many European supermarkets. read more

The National Banana Corporation of Costa Rica (Corbana) has received ISO 50001:2018 certification for its energy management system from the Technical Standards Institute of Costa Rica (Inteco). This certification applies to the activities and services that utilize energy at the research center. read more

The apple and pear industry in New Zealand has exceeded NZ$1 billion (€550 million) in revenue at the orchard gate for the first time, as indicated by new economic impact data published by New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI). read more

During the SONA, he highlighted the repositioning of companies like Transnet, which aim to provide world-class infrastructure while enabling competition in their operations. The CGA hopes that parliamentary debate will bring the much-needed urgency for a logistics reform. read more

State-owned enterprises in South Africa that are not functioning properly have faced significant obstacles in exporting fresh produce effectively. read more

The estate located on the Costa Tropical of Granada has 120 hectares for organic avocado and mango cultivation. read more

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is introducing new transportation routes in anticipation of the upcoming melon season in Senegal and Mauritania. read more

It is expected that this upward trend will continue, as NZAPI predicts a 10% increase in exports for the 2025 harvest, from 19.1 million Tray Carton Equivalents (TCE) in 2024 (current) to potentially 21 million TCE in 2025. Thanks to ideal winter and read more

Mexico's blueberry production is expected to decrease by 9 percent to 73,500 tonnes in 2025, as reported by the US Department of Agriculture. The country is projected to export 70,000 tonnes while importing around 20,000 tonnes of the fruit this year. read more