In the oranges sector, Spanish oranges, primarily Navelate and Lane Late varieties, were dominant. Salustiana juice oranges from Spain had a smaller presence. Egyptian Valencia Late oranges, being cheaper than the Spanish counterparts, could also be easily marketed as juice oranges. read more

Christer Tilk, CEO of Swedish vertical farming systems supplier Growpipes, emphasizes the importance of active collaboration with regional experts in making vertical farming practical and scalable globally. Rather than utilizing a one-size-fits-all approach, Growpipes works closely with local stakeholders. read more

Fatiha Charrat, Deputy Managing Director of the Delassus Group, has reported a significant increase in tomato exports from Morocco this season. According to her, Moroccan tomato exports have reached 690,000 tons, showing a 19% year-over-year increase, with 58% of the exports being non-round tomatoes. The UK imported 122,720 tons. read more

MAF Roda NZ has been consistently active in the New Zealand market since 2016, selling equipment every year since then. MAF Roda Agrobotic is a multinational engineering company dedicated to offering the most innovative and high-end solutions for automation, grading, sorting, and. read more

If you are interested in understanding the reasons for the increase in fresh produce exports from Egypt to Poland in 2025, AlAwwad Company can provide the explanations. Chosen by the FAO/EBRD team to represent Egypt, the company took part in a groundbreaking trade mission to Warsaw in November 2024 — the read more

Morocco's banana import volume reached over 36,000 tons by the end of 2024, marking a 28.8% increase from the previous year and doubling the 2022 figures, as reported by EastFruit. This sets a new record for the period, with import costs surpassing $18 million. Historically, Ecuador and Costa Rica have been the main suppliers of bananas to Morocco. read more

The season of Spain's Verna lemon® is expected to be record-breaking, with a projected production of over 300,000 tons of high-quality fruits. This will ensure a steady supply until the month of June. The Verna lemon is a unique variety in the world, grown exclusively. read more

Przemysł szklarniowy w RPA rośnie w szybkim tempie, ale napotyka na coraz większe wyzwania, które wymagają strategicznego podejmowania decyzji przez producentów. Dr Estelle Kempen z Uniwersytetu Stellenbosch podkreśla znaczenie optymalizacji systemów produkcji poprzez integrację nowoczesnych. read more

Furthermore, the government is urged to obtain a quantitative understanding of the losses in the sector, both in conventional and organic farming, and then establish chain agreements to address this food waste and the economic losses for the sector. read more

The Austrian grocery retail sector will primarily be supplied by the stocks in the packaging facilities until the end of the season. "From today's perspective, the supplies should be sufficient to ensure a mostly seamless transition to the new harvest," informs the. read more

The industry association Apple and Pear Australia (APAL) has announced a major advancement with the launch of its Packhouse Performance Dashboard. This new system is aimed at offering growers and packers improved insights into fruit quality throughout the industry. read more

The Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has acknowledged the contribution of Ailimpo and its general director, José Antonio García Fernández, for ten years of collaboration with the citrus industry in South Africa. read more

The high-tech facility, equipped with intelligent lighting, sensor technology, robotics, innovative energy screens, and efficient water management, aims to establish itself as a solid foundation for future-oriented horticultural research. The research center read more

By 2024, the organically farmed area had grown by over 3% compared to the previous year. In 2024, 67,000 hectares of the organic agricultural land consisted of grassland, 17,000 hectares of arable land, 4,000 hectares of horticulturally used open land, and 3,000 hectares of areas with read more

The first shipments of T&G's new season New Zealand Envy-branded apples left Napier Port at the beginning of April, destined for Shanghai, China. read more

Asiafruit's Vietnam edition will be released soon. Make sure you don't miss this chance to connect with key players in Vietnam's growing fresh produce industry and beyond before Fresh Produce Vietnam. read more

Sakata Seed America ogłosiła wprowadzenie nowej marki konsumenckiej Bimi®, będącej małą brokułową, dostępną teraz w USA i Kanadzie. Już uznawana na rynkach globalnych, Bimi oferuje wyjątkowy smak, teksturę i wartości odżywcze, których dzisiejsi konsumenci szukają. Wprowadzenie marki Bimi oznacza. read more

Mniej niż rok po wprowadzeniu, Dianthus Picture Perfect® od HilverdaFlorist został już uprawiany w ponad 30 krajach, obejmując różne klimaty. Wprowadzony na rynek w maju 2024 r., ta unikalna odmiana Dianthus jest teraz uprawiana w regionach takich jak Australia, Japonia, Ameryka Południowa, Kanada. read more

A delegation of 15 major fruit exporters from Spain's Extremadura region visited the Port of Santos in Brazil to evaluate the logistics and cargo storage facilities at Transbrasa. The focus was on the reefer container area, which is crucial for maintaining perishable goods. Miguel Angel Bernet, president of Afruex, led the delegation. read more

Today, the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, opened its doors for the second day of the HortiFlora event. The three-day trade show will continue until April 3, and the organizers, HPP Exhibitions, are pleased with the success of the first day and the start of the second day. With a record number of 140 exhibitors, the event promises to be a fruitful opportunity for participants. read more