The Netherlands-based breeding specialist Rijk Zwaan experienced growth in net sales and net profit in 2023/24. read more

Looking ahead to November, the transition to protected cultivation is just around the corner. Due to numerous rainfalls, the supply quantities from France have been sparse. In mid-October (week 42), the wholesale prices for German Lollo Rossa lettuce remained stable. read more

The leader of the trade body Avocados Australia emphasizes the need for the country's avocado industry to sustain the growth in sales achieved this season in both export and domestic markets. read more

The significance of using data in making business decisions was a recurring topic in the Asiafruit Showcase presentations at this year's Asia Fruit Logistica. Whether it is used for managing food waste, product development, or gaining insights into consumer behavior, reliable and consistent data is crucial for supporting business operations. read more

Eksport jabłek z Republiki Południowej Afryki do Tajwanu został zawieszony po tym, jak tajwańska Agencja Inspekcji Zdrowia Roślin i Zwierząt (APHIA) znalazła żywego omacnicy jabłkowca na przesyłce w swoim oddziale w Keelung. read more

China's decision to permit the import of fresh young coconuts from Vietnam represents a significant milestone for the Vietnamese agricultural industry. This move has the potential to greatly impact Vietnam's coconut exports. Vietnam is already known as one of the top coconut producers globally, exporting primarily to various countries. read more

Several citrus growers, consultants, and other professionals from São Paulo, Brazil, recently visited Florida's Indian River citrus region to learn about HLB management practices. Flavia Zambon, an assistant professor of horticultural sciences at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), was among the participants. read more

This week, a brand new Pro Manager Mastercourse in Floriculture began. The program will focus on the Westland region this week, and next week the group will also visit the IFTF and Aalsmeer Trade Fair. Over two intensive weeks in the Netherlands, the selected participants will be fully immersed in the industry. read more

From January to August, Russia's imports of bananas from Ecuador have dropped to 776 thousand tons, marking the lowest level in 12 years, according to RIA Novosti's analysis of data from the Latin American nation. This represents a 20 percent decrease compared to the same period last year. read more

Duong Son Flower Village is one of the largest and oldest flower villages in Da Nang. These days, over 20 households here are busy fertilizing and spraying chemicals to help the plants grow and bloom in time for the Lunar New Year 2025, contributing to a vibrant Tet flower season. read more

Istnieje duże zapotrzebowanie na kostarykańską maniokę na międzynarodowych rynkach, a kraj ten ugruntował swoją pozycję jako dostawca na światowym rynku słodkiej manioki. „Żaden inny kraj nie eksportuje tyle słodkiej manioki co Kostaryka” - oświadczył Carlos Ramírez, dyrektor handlowy Exportagri. read more

Spain expects to produce 1.27 million tons of tomatoes in 14,175 hectares this winter season, which began in October. This represents almost the same volume and surface area as in 2023, as reported by the tomato subgroup of the European Commission's Fruit Expert Group meeting. read more

W odpowiedzi na krajowe niedobory dostaw, rynki w Pakistanie zanotowały napływ irańskich i afgańskich cebul i pomidorów. Spowodowało to równoważenie w cenach, gdzie importowane i lokalne warzywa są sprzedawane w cenie od 160 rupii (0,72 USD) do 200 rupii (0,90 USD) za kilogram. Pomimo konkurencji, read more

Finding someone who does not know about the Red Onion of Tropea IGP today is almost impossible: it has now established itself as an iconic Italian agri-food product that has no equals in the market in its category. In reality, this onion, which has been cultivated for thousands of years in the area. read more

"In the world of horticulture, every investment must deliver exceptional value. We know that one of the most critical inputs to Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) environment is lighting. By now, it's well understood by most in the industry that LED lighting is the lighting technology of choice." read more

Sektor pomidorowy w Australii został znacząco dotknięty wprowadzeniem wirusa brązowej plamistości pomidorów dwa miesiące temu, co spowodowało kwarantannę trzech przedsiębiorstw z Południowej Australii. Sytuacja ta spowodowała straty finansowe szacowane na 20 milionów dolarów i... read more

The Uzbekistan Trade Development Company will reimburse transportation costs for exporting fruit and vegetable products, according to the report by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan. The funds will be allocated to Uzbek exporting companies after the products have been shipped overseas. read more

Morocco is on track to establish a new annual export record for sweet peppers, as reported by EastFruit. This year, tomato exports, a crucial element of Morocco's fruit and vegetable industry, have also displayed a positive trend. The growth in sweet pepper exports has been particularly noteworthy. read more

In response to a parliamentary inquiry from Bernard Durkan, a Fine Gael TD from Kildare, Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, revealed that Ireland imported over €400 million worth of vegetables last year. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) regularly provides data on this topic. read more

As Malaysia prepares for the monsoon season, vegetable farmers are taking proactive measures by increasing their cultivation by 20% to counter potential yield reductions. The Federation of Vegetable Farmers Associations, led by President Lim Ser Kwee, recognizes the unpredictability of the 2024 season. read more