An intention declaration was signed by Mark Piper, CEO of Plant & Food Research, and Peter Wren-Hilton of Wharf42 on behalf of Platform10. read more

"It was one of the most challenging seasons we have ever had," said Jacques du Preez from Hortgro. "It was mostly factors beyond our control that caused the greatest frustration. The sad part is that the market conditions were excellent, but the" read more

This strategic move aims to diversify markets and increase the visibility of South African stone fruit, particularly plums, nectarines, and peaches, worldwide. read more

This includes more than 50 varieties of fruit plants and 23 varieties of vegetable plants that have been positively tested and registered in the national variety register of the Central Examination Office for Plant Breeding. The varieties bred by IO-PIB are superior to most others in Poland. read more

Australian company Agreva Sustainable Agriculture, a fully owned subsidiary of the Muir Group, utilized World Environment Day on Wednesday, June 5th, as an opportunity to encourage growers to prioritize their soils. They emphasized the importance of healthy soil as the foundation for crop quality and yield. read more

In the Brest region of Belarus, a greenhouse complex produces approximately 15,000 tons of indoor-grown vegetables annually, as reported by the main trade and services department of the region. The primary areas for cultivating early vegetables and greens in the Brest region are the Stolin district and the read more

Today we present the fourth installment of the in-depth series on the evolution of the national fruit and vegetable purchasing manager profile, born from the collaboration between Monitor Ortofrutta of Agroter and GfK's Consumer Panel for Italy. The category under examination is. read more

Dian Smith has been appointed as the new General Manager of Ludvig Svensson North America, effective June 3rd. According to the Ludvig Svensson team, Dian is an accomplished, hands-on executive with extensive experience leading businesses of all sizes, from startups to enterprises. read more

Hort Innovation has announced an ambitious goal of investing an additional $500 million over the next decade in research and development to support Australia's $16.3 billion horticulture industry. The new Frontiers program will complement the existing levy-funded portfolio and attract new initiatives. read more

The avocado is one of Mexico's main consumption and export products. According to BBVA research, the GDP of avocados from 2018 to 2022 was estimated using a deterministic approximation and official sources. The results align with the growth that the product has experienced. read more

According to the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA), the volume of food exports from Egypt increased in the final week of May, reaching 250,000 tons. This marked a 30,000 ton rise from the figures reported in the previous week. The range of exported commodities included over 610... read more

Pioneers of South African strawberry exports under the Garden of Eden Berries brand, Professional Horticultural Consulting (PHC) grows all of their strawberries in open soil on their six farms. These farms are located at various altitudes, with the lowest one being just ten meters above sea level in Brandwag, near Mossel Bay on the South Coast, where... read more

After a break of almost ten years, Brussels Airlines has resumed its direct flight service to Nairobi, Kenya, indicating an expansion in its operations and a significant development in Kenya's aviation industry. The service restarted with the arrival of an Airbus A330-300 at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. read more

The European elections are fast approaching. On Thursday, June 6 (and in Belgium, June 9), everyone is being called to the polls. While these elections are sometimes overshadowed at the local level, many campaign plans emphasize that this time 'Europe is at a turning point'. "The read more

Fruitprint has recently shipped the first containers of organic lemons and oranges from Chile and South Africa. "We're starting the season a bit later because there is still plenty of product available in the European market," says Pieter de Keijzer of Fruitprint. "The lemons from Southern read more

The downward trend in strawberry prices continues in the fresh produce market of Ukraine, according to price monitoring data from the EastFruit project. Growers are compelled to lower wholesale prices in this segment because of the rapid increase in the supply of strawberries, while the demand for them is also decreasing. read more

The Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge Hackathon event will take place on Thursday, June 6th and Friday, June 7th. This event, organized by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and Tencent, will be held both on-site in Bleiswijk, the Netherlands, as well as online, making it accessible to a global audience. read more

The main representative organizations of commercial distribution in Spain and Portugal have signed a Hispanic-Lusitanian Manifesto in which they demand greater social and political consideration of the sector in the upcoming European Parliament. Trade is a strategic sector for the economy. read more

Według EastFruit, bezpośrednie dostawy świeżych i mrożonych produktów rolnych z Maroka do Niemiec osiągnęły niespotykane dotąd poziomy od stycznia do marca 2024 roku. Ten wzrost był szczególnie zauważalny w eksporcie pomidorów z szklarni, słodkich papryk, mrożonych malin, świeżych borówek, między innymi. read more

The 11th edition of Iftex in Nairobi, Kenya has commenced with even more partners in the floral trade attending than last year, with nearly 200 exhibitors. Many flower growers are showcasing new varieties for export. The opening of Iftex was led by Dick van Raamsdonk. read more