The prices of chili peppers in Thanh Hoa province, Vietnam have significantly risen during the winter season, with farmgate prices occasionally surpassing 100,000 VND per kilogram (approximately US$4.00/kg). This price surge has boosted profits for farmers in numerous communities, prompting them to expand their cultivation areas. read more

On Friday the 5th, the National Banana Corporation (Corbana) presented the advancements of its agronomic evaluation program in Pococí, Limón. The event included a tasting session of new banana varieties developed in collaboration with research institutions in France and Brazil. The aim is to identify genetic traits and qualities. read more

Storm Emilia has been impacting Morocco since December 13, escalating to catastrophic levels in the city of Safi, where flash floods have resulted in the loss of 37 lives. Moroccan authorities have issued warnings in various regions of the country, and the nation is on edge. The storm is also affecting agricultural exports. read more

The main export window for Tanzanian avocados has been closed for some time now, and reflecting on it, the season was successful, according to Irene Undiri, sales manager for Tanzanian avocado exporter Onocado Farms: "The season ended positively for our Njombe farm. Both the production and." read more

With eleven greenhouses, 3,000 square meters of floor space, over 100 varieties, and 180 participants, the Baby Leaf 2025 Open Day at OP Italianleaf in Pontecagnano, in Italy's Campania region, was a success. Organized by Maraldi Sementi, the event was attended by Italian and international participants. read more

Oasis Grower Solutions ogłosiła, że Jason Deschaine dołączył do zespołu Oasis Grower Solutions jako Kierownik ds. Sprzedaży Terytorium na północny wschód USA, od 8 grudnia 2025 r. Dyrektor Globalnych Operacji Produkcji i Badań w Smithers-Oasis, Vijay Rapaka, Ph.D., ogłosił read more

Egyptian orange exports will start on December 15, two weeks later than last season. According to Mrs. Elena Albertovych, the sales director at Globex Trading, this delay will not cause significant commercial issues. However, the orange season, along with all Egyptian agricultural exports, will be sensitive to... read more

In the analysis of Italian fruit and vegetable exports, one certainty remains Germany, historically the top destination market abroad. This primacy deserves to be explored further in light of the data from Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, which are useful in understanding. read more

A project titled "Strengths and bottlenecks of supply chains of the potato sector of Ukraine," supported by the Dutch Government, is analyzing structural challenges and development pathways within Ukraine's potato industry. The study is being carried out by the Kyiv School of Economics. read more

W dniu 8 grudnia Beijing International Flower Industrial Park został oficjalnie otwarty. Uroczystość otwarcia zgromadziła około 100 przedstawicieli przemysłu kwiatowego z całych Chin. Położony w miejscowości Panggezhuang, w dzielnicy Daxing w Pekinie, park zajmuje łącznie powierzchnię 552,6 hektara. read more

Mozambican bananas are not "free-riders" undercutting South African farmers, nor do they threaten the survival of the local banana industry, says Charlie van Dyk of the Novasun Group. Instead, he posits that regulated regional imports are supplementing domestic production, not replacing it. read more

Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) increased by 6 percent in the first half of December, reaching US$709 per 40ft container. The index is a weighted average of spot freight rates across 18 major intra-Asia trade routes and is currently 24 percent lower year on year. Drewry expects read more

W 2025 roku Ukraina zanotowała silne plony warzyw, zwłaszcza ziemniaków i cebuli. Chociaż spowodowało to obniżenie cen detalicznych, znacząco zmniejszyło marże rolników. Według Andrija Maruszczaka, Dyrektora Handlowego Van Dijk Technics, rentowność produkcji warzyw w

In 2025, Ukraine recorded strong vegetable harvests, particularly for potatoes and onions. While this resulted in lower retail prices, it significantly reduced farmers' margins. According to Andrii Marushchak, Commercial Director of Van Dijk Technics, the profitability of vegetable production in read more

Tomorrow at the former Church-Auditorium of Santa Teresa in Ragusa Ibla, the results of the applied research project promoted by OP Moncada will be presented. The project is dedicated to optimizing phytosanitary treatments in greenhouse tomatoes, with particular attention to their impact on... read more

From premium quality kiwi to avocado. From exotic fruit naturalized in Italy to the green gold of Southern Italy: a superfruit that in recent years has seen a boom in consumption and today holds the top position in the Italian shopping cart as a product with the highest growth. read more

As I conclude a highly successful trade mission that connected Egyptian fruit and vegetable exporters with markets in Singapore and Malaysia, my mind is preoccupied with the future of Egypt's thriving produce industry. Despite its current success, there are potential challenges on the horizon that warrant serious consideration. This blog is dedicated to exploring and addressing these pressing issues. read more

Inside New Zealand's busiest supermarket this Christmas, Foodstuffs North Island reported: "Several months ago, in the middle of winter, the team at PAK'nSAVE Wairau were already talking about Christmas. Not the presents or the pavlova, but the extraordinary task of keeping New Zealand's busiest... read more

After a brief hiatus due to severe weather conditions, HAWE is now operating at full capacity once again on the new cultivation system for Sun Sing Garden in Taiwan. HAWE is constructing a multilayer container system for the comprehensive propagation of young plants. The installation will be completed as scheduled. read more

The Malaysian durian industry is being urged to enhance the protection of its varieties by registering them for intellectual property rights locally and internationally. This comes as concerns arise regarding the origin, naming rights, and use of Malaysian durians overseas. The Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation (MyIPO) is playing a key role in this effort. read more

The Moldovan National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) reported that 7.5 tons of imported fresh dill were destroyed after laboratory tests showed penconazole levels nearly ten times higher than the allowed limit. Inspectors confiscated the batch at the importer's warehouse, and the entire shipment was sealed. read more