With the South African table grape and stonefruit seasons picking up, the port of Cape Town is launching the most comprehensive conventional reefer shipping program in many years. read more

Citrus production in Andalusia is expected to increase this season, despite the heavy rains that have affected southern and eastern Spain in the recent weeks. Although the DANA has caused some localized damage to farms, mainly in Malaga and Almeria, the latest rains have actually benefited the crop. read more

After the storms in Spain, the situation has improved. Harvesting work has resumed in the affected areas, so that oranges are once again being transported to Central and Northern Europe via the now open transport routes. The situation has almost returned to normal. read more

Egipt is traditionally renowned for its fresh orange exports, but its expansion in the juice industry, fueled by increasing demand and changing production patterns, has the potential to influence the European market in terms of pricing, supply, and demand. read more

However, the citrus market was affected by the storms in Spain. The harvest and transportation of the fruits were temporarily disrupted. By the end of the month, the situation had normalized and a large part of the fruits can be marketed as planned. In addition to the fruits for pre-Christmas season, ... read more

Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 25 percent tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, reportedly to address illegal immigration and drug trafficking, is causing significant worry for the fruit and vegetable industry in North America, as stated by a prominent figure in the trade. read more

BerryQuest International, the leading conference for the Australian berry industry, will be back in 2025, scheduled to take place in Hobart from 24th to 27th February. read more

A busy two-day avocado trade fair called 'Territorio Aguacate' is happening in Medellin, Colombia, on 27 and 28 November. The event is dedicated to the entire avocado supply chain and includes 140 exhibitors from 20 countries, including Italy. Andrea Francesconi, the export manager of Graziani, is attending the fair. read more

"Initially, we aimed for human consumption, but we soon realized that the market for seaweed biostimulants offered more opportunities to create a broader impact," says Hermann Schips, CEO of Kelpinor, whose attention got stuck on the plant during a sailing trip. The Kelpinor team, in the. read more

Egypt's food exports saw a rise, reaching 162,000 tons in the week ending November 22, which is a 15.7 percent increase from the previous week, as reported by the Cabinet. This volume includes a wide variety of over 680 types of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other food products. read more

Two years ago, during the HortiContact exhibition in The Netherlands, O2Solutions introduced a new generation of nanobubble systems designed for use in greenhouse horticulture. Now, two years later, the successful concept is proving to be even more successful than anticipated, as shared by the company. read more

The Flower Growers of Jammu Division gathered on Saturday under the guidance of Tejinder Singh Wazir, Member of the Jammu & Kashmir Kissan Advisory Board, to discuss the urgent needs and challenges encountered by the floriculture industry in Jammu & Kashmir. They welcomed Chief Minister Omar. read more

Po dwóch trudnych latach zbierania żurawiny na Łotwie nastał korzystny sezon, z plantatorami takimi jak Irēna Riežniece z "Purva dzervenīte", którzy zgłaszają obfite plony. Riežniece, której działalność obejmuje 15 hektarów w bagnie Nida, w parafii Rucava, podkreśliła skrupulatny proces. read more

South Africa is moving towards the implementation of a comprehensive traceability system in its agricultural sector in order to enhance food safety and quality control. As a major exporter of a variety of agricultural products such as fruits, vegetables, grains, and livestock, the country is striving to improve traceability mechanisms. read more

Broccoli and cauliflower harvests in northern Greece faced a difficult start in September, with both their quantity and quality being impacted by the heat. Nonetheless, Mr. Lazaros Sarvanis, the owner of Agroktima Sarvani, a growing and packing company in Pella, stated that despite these challenges, all the issues were successfully managed. read more

Większość upraw cykorii w Belgii została zebrana. W Primalof, Charles Cattoir rozważa średnią wydajność. "To wystarczająco godne uwagi w obecnych czasach. Perspektywy się zmieniają. Po przeżyciu lat z plonami o 30-40 procent poniżej normy, osiągnięcie średniego plonu jest jak. read more

Planters of avocados have found reasons to be hopeful in the present season, such as favorable spring conditions and lower-than-expected production levels in Australia. Avocados Australia announced a 30 percent rise in production quantities for the 2023/2024 season, reaching almost 151,000. read more

Mimo znacznego wzrostu obecności hiszpańskich pomarańczy, pozostała ona poniżej poziomu z poprzedniego roku. Pomarańcze odmiany Navelina były dostępne w różnych rozmiarach. Odmiana Newhall z Portugalii, kosztująca 2,20 EUR/kg, nadal docierała do Frankfurtu. Były również nieobrane owoce z Włoch, które spełniały oczekiwania. read more

W 2024 roku Mołdawia zaobserwowała zmianę w dynamice eksportu winogron, z istotnym przekierowaniem w kierunku Unii Europejskiej (UE). Według rzecznika rządu Daniela Vody, obecnie 74% eksportu winogron z Mołdawii trafia do UE, w porównaniu do 36% w 2021 roku. W przeciwieństwie do tego, rosyjski rynek... read more

The Egyptian navel orange season starts on December 1, amidst the Red Sea crisis that has significantly affected the industry. The crisis outbreak happened at a time when there was an oversupply of production in the previous season. Despite exports reaching a record high of over 2.3 million tonnes, prices dropped. read more