Nimble newcomers in South Africa's emerging export sector have been exploring new opportunities, such as exporting blueberries from Zimbabwe. Sandeep Valodia recalls how five years ago, when he first introduced this product to clients in the Far East, it amazed them as they had never heard of it before. read more

Australian greenhouse tomato growers are urgently requesting a change in the national biosecurity response to the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV), pushing for its reclassification from 'under eradication' to 'present – under management'. The industry argues that the current eradication efforts are inadequate. read more

Slovenia: SPAR continues to roll out new initiatives. SPAR Slovenia, in cooperation with Resman Plus d.o.o., opened a new franchise SPAR supermarket in Naklo. The focus is on fresh produce, including a colorful array of fruits and vegetables. In partnership with the YouSea Institute, the retail... read more

At its location in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands, Van der Voort Potplanten combines three greenhouses into one to grow Spathiphyllum plants in pots ranging from 6.5 to 23 cm in size. The company emphasizes a mindful approach to inputs such as nitrogen, crop protection agents, and energy. read more

Si stima che circa il 14% dei raccolti venga perso tra la raccolta e il punto vendita*, in parte a causa di muffe e marciumi. Per affrontare questa sfida globale, Biotalys (Euronext - BTLS), azienda AgTech che sviluppa soluzioni di biocontrollo a base proteica per una protezione sostenibile
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That avocado is one of the iconic products symbolizing exponential consumption growth in the 21st century is a well-known fact. However, less known is Italy's delay compared to other European countries in developing the domestic market. Only in 2024, in fact, a threshold was reached. read more

W tym roku Uzbekistan rozpoczął masową eksportowanie słodkich wiśni już na początku maja. Jak donosi EastFruit, popyt wzrósł na rynkach międzynarodowych głównie ze względu na ograniczone plony owoców pestkowych w Europie Wschodniej i Turcji, co było wynikiem kwietniowych przymrozków. Uzbekistan natomiast skorzystał z korzystnej zimy. read more

During an event that affected the agricultural sector, a vegetable warehouse in Ukraine's Chernihiv region was destroyed. The attack, which took place on May 25 and involved UAVs and missiles, caused damage to facilities owned by "Agriko Ukraine." This incident, reported by Agronews, could potentially impact the market dynamics for agricultural produce. read more

Air India transported around 1,000 tons of Indian mangoes in April 2025 to Europe, North America, and the Middle East, as stated in an official announcement. This shipment highlights an increase in worldwide demand for Indian mango varieties during the summer export season. read more

May 2025 will go down in history as the coldest in over 30 years - frost, delayed vegetation, and pollination issues have struck blueberry plantations across Poland. Dr. Michał Wojcieszek from Yara Poland, in the prepared material, shares

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The Casino Group has recently announced the signing of a partnership agreement with H&S Invest Holding to open over 210 convenience stores in Morocco over the next 10 years under the Franprix and Monoprix brands. This partnership represents a significant milestone in the Casino Group's new venture. read more

Scherpenhuizen Beheer and Coöperatie Growers United U.A. intend to acquire joint control of Scherpenhuizen Spain. They submitted a request for approval to the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) on 21 May 2025. Scherpenhuizen Spain is currently a wholly owned subsidiary of... read more

Green Guild Group, a vegetable grower in the Kyiv region of Ukraine, specializes in cultivating the "borscht set" of potatoes, carrots, beets, and onions. This enterprise faced severe disruptions when located near Antonov airport, a major conflict zone during the full-scale conflict in February 2022. read more

Uzbekistan is the largest producer of fruit and vegetables in Central Asia. The country produces 11 million tonnes of vegetables and just under 7 million tonnes of fruit, which is close to the volume produced in Russia. In total, Uzbekistan produces 14 million tonnes of vegetables and 6.5 million tonnes. read more

Africa's predominantly rainfed agricultural sector remains highly vulnerable to erratic rainfall and the escalating impacts of climate change. Despite the continent's significant irrigation potential, only a small fraction of its arable land is currently equipped for irrigation. A new policy... read more

Two weeks ago, VLAM took the new members of the Flemish Parliament's Committee for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Rural Policy to the early market in Barcelona. "As part of a visit to the Seafood Expo Global in Spain, we visited the Mercabarna early market to show them how Flemish products are." read more

METRO Italy and Multicedi, excellent operators in the Horeca world and always in support of Italian catering professionals, both leading players in the Large-Scale Retail sector in Central-Southern Italy, announce an agreement that marks a new model of collaboration in the industry. read more

Ceny jabłek w głównych krajach europejskich producentów wykazały znaczne różnice w pierwszych miesiącach 2024/2025 roku, przy czym Niemcy zgłosiły największe wzrosty. W Niemczech ceny wzrosły stopniowo z 84 euro za 100 kg w lutym do 87 euro w marcu i osiągnęły 89 euro w kwietniu. These values are read more

Efforts are currently being made to increase Nigerian participation in the global avocado market, which is expected to reach $17.56 billion this year. The market was valued at $16.24 billion last year and is projected to grow to $23.29 billion by 2029. Data from the World Avocado Organisation indicates a rising trend. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, confirms its presence at RIMINIWELLNESS this year, the most anticipated event in Italy for sports enthusiasts, wellness, and healthy eating. The event will take place from May 29th to June 1st. read more