The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is collaborating with Japan to start exporting Hass avocados, with the goal of entering a market valued at around $150 million. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. held discussions with Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya regarding this matter. read more

The United Arab Emirates is a major importer of fresh vegetables and fruits, with annual imports valued at around 2 billion dollars. This makes the United Arab Emirates the 16th largest importer globally in 2022. The import value in neighboring Saudi Arabia is almost... read more

The distribution of fresh produce is a complex industry that is influenced by various factors beyond just supply and demand. While supply and demand are important, they are just one aspect of a globalized system. Alifresca serves as a prime example of this complexity, a fully... read more

W Rwandzie firma logistyczna o nazwie OX Delivers zmieniła sposób transportu towarów w obszarach wiejskich. Założona w 2021 roku, OX Delivers obsługuje flotę pojazdów elektrycznych terenowych zaprojektowanych specjalnie do trudnych terenów, oferując bezpośrednie usługi transportowe od producentów do... read more

Talking about low prices always has an impact, even more so if the strategy is highly successful among customers, as in the case of Aldi in Spain. According to data from the end of April, released by the consulting company Kantar Worldpanel - as reported on Revistamercados.com - the fruits and vegetables from read more

The Spanish orange and mandarin campaign is now coming to a close. It has been characterized by periods of oversupply, overlapping varieties, and competition from other origins, particularly for mandarins, as well as significant pressure from Egypt in the case of oranges. The first part of the campaign, up until... read more

Kenya and the Netherlands have been collaborating for a decade to enhance the potato sector in Kenya. The partnership has involved substantial investments from companies in both countries, focusing on various aspects of the potato value chain, including seed potatoes and storage facilities. read more

Always at the forefront of garden trends, one of the highlights of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the celebration of new plants, which are officially launched at the show. The latest brand new, inspiring plant varieties compete for the coveted title of 'Plant Of The Year', and this year, one of read more

Almaverde Bio, an Italian organic brand, has introduced the "Elodì" strawberry, exclusively grown in Romagna. This strawberry is the outcome of research conducted by the Newplant Group in collaboration with CREA of Forlì. The aim was to develop a product that is not only delicious and fragrant but also suitable for. read more

On May 23rd, the 26th Hortiflorexpo China (IPM Beijing) opened in style at the China International Exhibition Center (CIEC) in Beijing. Due to the pandemic, the IPM show was not held in Beijing for 5 years. People are very excited to join IPM Beijing again. "We saw more people than we expected." read more

Worth Center, signed a contract with a Chinese partner to establish a World Horti Center branch in Shandong province in the near future. This location will serve as a local base for over 100 participants, mostly from the Netherlands, who are involved in World Horti Center activities. read more

The marketing of the first Italian apricots has started, with different cultivars ranging from Cot to Pricia. The sale of Bigarreau cherries is coming to an end, making way for Pugliese Ferrovia cherries. The watermelon campaign is expected to pick up soon, with a new product on the way. read more

Ministry of Environment of Armenia, along with the two National Operating Companies (NOCs) under its supervision, failed to effectively oversee four greenhouses constructed in the country using international grants. Two of the greenhouses were destroyed and later rebuilt, while the other two were destroyed twice and still await restoration. read more

The breeding company Floritec has announced the construction of a new breeding facility in Colombia. This announcement comes after the successful opening of a facility in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands, in 2023. The expansion into Colombia demonstrates Floritec's significant growth in the South American market. read more

Five years after the founding of the Linbo club, President Francesco Gallo announced at the latest shareholders' meeting, with the "Linbo 2030" development program, important news regarding the future of the club's offerings. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has reported a consistent supply of vegetables following Typhoon Aghon. Despite the typhoon's effects, DA Assistant Secretary for Operations U-Nichols Manalo has confirmed that measures have been implemented to maintain market stability and protect consumers. read more

Delphy has signed an agreement with ENSA (École Nationale Supérieur d'Agriculture) in Thiès, Senegal. Since 2023, Delphy has been collaborating closely with this prestigious educational and research institution on various projects. Delphy and ENSA aim to further enhance their current cooperation and expand it. read more

The value of the brand is also important in the fruit and vegetable sector in wholesale markets. In this channel as well, the presence of the brand helps ensure an excellent level of quality and fosters long-term customer loyalty. We discussed this with Abramo, Francesco, and Vincenzo. read more

Katastrofy klimatyczne stały się niestety normą w ostatnich latach, a sektor owoców i warzyw, jako najbardziej wrażliwy na zmiany klimatyczne, cierpi bardziej niż inne segmenty rolnictwa. Według analityków EastFruit, w Uzbekistanie i innych krajach Azji Środkowej, read more

Fresh from hosting the 23rd World Orchid Conference and the 20th Taiwan International Orchid Show, the Taiwan Orchid Growers Association (TOGA) received an invitation from the President's office. Their assignment was to manage the floral decorations for the inauguration banquet on May 20th. read more