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The Fruit Farm Group South Africa starts its year alphabetically, with Avocados and Apples. "We want customers to get into the habit of buying avocados every week," says Trevor Dukes, CEO. 30% to 35% of the avocados they handle are retained in the country. "We don't want avocados to become a luxury. read more

Dublin High School's FFA is organizing its inaugural plant sale on April 12-13 at the high school's greenhouse, situated adjacent to the agriculture building and welding shop. The sale will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Dublin ISD recently constructed a new, automated commercial greenhouse. read more

Europejski sektor detaliczny i hurtowy wzywa do szybkich rozmów handlowych UE-USA. EuroCommerce donosi: "EuroCommerce nalega na natychmiastowe negocjacje handlowe między UE a USA w celu rozwiązania nieuzasadnionych taryf celnych na import z UE. Te taryfy podtrzymują inflację i podnoszą ceny, zwiększając presję na europejskich detalistów i hurtowników, którzy..." read more

A new series of agricultural insurance products targeting smallholder farmers and orchard growers has been introduced in Tashkent. This initiative is being carried out by the National Agency for Perspective Projects, the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, and the United Nations Development Programme. read more

The last two growing seasons in southern Spain were marked by state-imposed restrictions on irrigation water usage. This resulted in cultivation being predominantly limited to fields with wells, access to groundwater, or their own water reserves, leading to a significant... read more

Sumit Bhujbal, the Business Development Manager of Indian fresh produce exporter Shubham Enterprises, mentions that the pomegranate season in India is going well, with production levels similar to last year. He states, "The pomegranate season in India is progressing smoothly. Our shipments are actively." read more

Roses, recognized as symbols of love, friendship, and peace, have a prominent place in floriculture around the world. Revered as the "King of Flowers" in India and the "Queen of Flowers" in Europe, their historical significance in India can be traced back to ancient distillation practices. read more

Around ten days ago, farmers in Uzbekistan's southernmost Surkhandarya region, which is renowned for supplying the country's earliest vegetables to local and international markets, began harvesting early winter onions. These onions have already been introduced to markets in Surkhandarya and neighboring areas. read more

The 2025 edition of HortiFlora concluded yesterday at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, marking its largest event yet with 140 exhibitors. This year's fair attracted many international visitors, showcasing Ethiopia's cut flower industry as well as its growing fruit and vegetable sector. read more

The 2025 edition of HortiFlora concluded yesterday at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, marking its largest event to date with 140 exhibitors. This year's fair attracted numerous international visitors and showcased Ethiopia's cut flower industry, along with its expanding fruit and vegetable sector. read more

The Chettikulam small onion, grown in the Alathur and Perambalur blocks of India, has been granted the GI tag, a move that has been well received by local farmers. This variety, cultivated in 18 villages, is characterized by its pinkish outer skin and pungent flavor, attributed to the sulphur-rich soil in the region. read more

Sander Moret, Hars & Hagebauer's 'travelling buyer', is currently in Korhogo in the north of Côte d'Ivoire. "Here we are monitoring the first mangoes that will be shipped for us. From week 17, we will start receiving mangoes from the Ivory Coast. With a backpack full of mosquito nets, malaria. read more

Foodiverse and Taylor Farms have recently completed the acquisition of two production facilities specialized in ready-to-eat salads, previously part of Bonduelle's fresh products division in Germany. This operation represents a strategic move to strengthen the read more

Cargo-partner Mexico has expanded its air freight services to improve connectivity between Mexico and key international markets, including Europe and Asia. The company now offers regular air consolidation services from Frankfurt, Hungary, Austria, and most recently, China and Hong Kong. read more

Prezydent USA Donald Trump ogłosił 10% wzajemną taryfę obowiązującą wobec Ekwadoru i innych krajów. Zagraniczni eksperci ds. handlu oceniają potencjalny wpływ tej taryfy na eksport ekwadorskich produktów na rynek USA. Sektor bananowy, reprezentowany przez Stowarzyszenie Eksporterów Bananów Ekwadoru read more

Australian almond growers are in a good position to benefit from the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China. The current global political situation provides Australian producers with an opportunity to take advantage of the existing free trade agreement with China. With the US imposing significant tariffs on Chinese... read more

The Egyptian capsicum season is coming to an end, following a period of peak harvests from November to February. Limited quantities can still be exported until July, as stated by Ayman El Sayed, Sales and Export Manager at Fresh Zone. The exporter is providing updates on the progress of the season. read more

Trump's announcement of tariffs has hit like a cyclone on all countries that engage in trade with the United States. Europe, including Italy, will not be exempt, facing additional tariffs of up to 20%. The agri-food sector is one of the most affected. read more

Il Visone, a key company within the Pugliese group Agricoper specialized in the cultivation and supply of fresh grapes, has entered into a partnership with Tosca to address operational challenges, maintain product quality during harvesting and storage, and achieve business goals. read more

Restu Hajat Keluarga is a lime grower based in Gresik, East Java, Indonesia. The limes are grown in several villages, including Glatik, Kebunagung, and Bolo, as well as other villages around the Ujungpangkah sub-district. In addition to growing their own limes, the company also sources limes from other areas. read more