Positive numbers for the White Onion of Margherita IGP. The excellent product from Puglia in 2024 recorded sales of 28,000 quintals, with an average price increase of 30% compared to 2023. read more

Na początku zeszłego roku zostało założone South American and African Fruit Trade Association (SAFTA) z celem stworzenia równych możliwości negocjacyjnych dla eksporterów, obiektywnej oceny produktów oraz edukowania ich na temat wymagań dotyczących wprowadzania ich produktów na rynek europejski.

At the beginning of last year, the South American and African Fruit Trade Association (SAFTA) was established with the goal of creating equal negotiating positions for exporters, objectively evaluating products, and educating them on the requirements for bringing their products to the European market. read more

Morocco has not yet adopted genome editing technologies such as CRISPR, but preliminary research is underway at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). Professor Valentine Otang Ntui believes that this technology has the potential to position the country as a leader in genome editing in North Africa. read more

There is a high demand for flowers grown in India leading up to Valentine's Day. read more

The floriculture industry produces non-edible agricultural products for the global market, while smallholder farmers produce edible agricultural products for domestic consumption, contributing to national food security. The purpose of the article is to explore the socio-economic impacts of these two sectors. read more

Australian farmers who are looking to enhance soil health have reported positive results after testing the biologically enhanced efficiency fertilizer (EEF) Fertica H+ before its official release on the market. ProdOz International has recently launched Seawin Biotech's Fertica H+ after successful trials of the granular compound. read more

The Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of South Africa, John Steenhuisen, announced that the country has regained market access to export fresh apples from South Africa to the Kingdom of Thailand. This market had been closed for approximately 16 years (from January 2008 to December 2024) due to... read more

Dwóch kierowników z Pacific Trellis Fruit właśnie zakończyło ekscytującą wizytę u swoich południowoafrykańskich partnerów uprawiających śliwki. Marcial Hernandez, wiceprezes ds. zaopatrzenia, oraz Patty Denson, dyrektor sprzedaży, spędzili tydzień zwiedzając sady, zakłady pakowania i zgłębiając najnowsze innowacje. read more

Jak obchodzisz powrót swoich kosta Ricańskich ananasów do Holandii? Ten holenderski importer wybrał kreatywne podejście - ułożył słowo "ananas" z pudełek z ananasami.

How do you celebrate the return of your Costa Rican pineapples to the Netherlands? This Dutch importer chose a creative approach—spelling out the word "pineapple" using boxes of pineapples. read more

During the IPM Essen event, Rise n Shine Biotech reached a significant milestone with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Mr. Erik Bunnik from Erik Bunnik Young Plants in the Netherlands and Dr. Bhagyashree Patil, Chairperson & Managing Director of Rise n Shine Group. This collaboration is centered around a contract. read more

On the national day against food waste, Fyffes announces that it has donated more than 24 million healthy meals to countries in Latin America, North America, and Europe, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of Zero Hunger and Responsible Consumption and Production. read more

Minister John Steenhuisen addressed the Agriculture Committee of South Africa's Parliament, warning that banning pesticides like terbufos could lead to crop failures. Steenhuisen's statement came following incidents of pesticide poisoning discovered last year. A collaborative investigation by the read more

Nowe dane z firmy dostarczającej przesyłki tego samego dnia, Gophr, pokazują, że romantycy coraz częściej pozostawiają zamówienie kwiatów na Walentynki na ostatnią chwilę. Na podstawie analizy danych zamówień z ubiegłego roku, Gophr spodziewa się otrzymać ponad pięciokrotnie więcej zamówień na dostawę kwiatów tego samego dnia od swoich klientów... read more

By November 2024, Spain had exported 29,663 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables valued at 84.3 million euros to the United States. This accounted for 0.2% of Spain's total exports, which amounted to 10.9 million tons and 15,852 million euros. The main exports from Spain to the US are garlic, cucumber, and... read more

According to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, the value of exported hazelnuts has increased by 37%. From August 1, 2024, to January 26, 2025, Georgia exported 12,200 tons of hazelnuts worth $73.3 million. Compared to the same period last year, the export volume has increased. read more

The evolution of the market in Germany is also positive, as the 3.06 million tons exported in 2024, specifically until November, which is the last month for which official data is available, has represented an 11% growth compared to the same period of the previous year. read more

Traditionally, Romania has not been known for its significant blueberry production, but that is changing. There is a large investment being made in the country, with new varieties being planted that are expected to enter the market in large volumes by 2027. "Most growers have been cultivating the old varieties, but now they are shifting towards newer ones," said an industry expert. read more

At Au Viet Farm Cooperative in Kim Thanh, Director Bui Van Duy joined farmers on February 1 to harvest crops such as tomatoes, pumpkins, and bell peppers. Favorable weather during Tet facilitated crop growth, necessitating timely harvests to maintain quality. Post-Tet, increased vegetable read more

Over 200 participants, including growers, agronomists, and researchers, attended the inaugural Vegetables Big Day Out in Pukekohe, New Zealand. The event was hosted by the Te Ahikawariki Vegetable Industry Centre of Excellence (VICE) with contributions from A Lighter Touch, Plant & Food. read more

The Armenian greenhouse company Atanesyans LLC started its operations in 2022 by investing in 2 hectares of rose greenhouses in Gagarin village, Gegharkunik province. The project expanded rapidly, and by 2024, it had grown to 7 hectares of state-of-the-art greenhouses for rose production, as well as 0.5 hectares for tulip production. read more