global blueberry market is undergoing a transformation due to China's increasing production capacity. This shift is a result of the country's varied climatic zones, which allow for early and prolonged growing seasons. These advancements present a challenge to conventional blueberry exporters like. read more

Created by the breeder Sakata®, who has successfully introduced it in Spain, Portugal, France, and Northern European countries, the Italian Bimi® broccoli has recently started its commercial season. read more

Rynek brukselki wykazuje oznaki poprawy od około tygodnia, co jest rezultatem zwiększonego popytu ze strony krajów europejskich. Pasquale Bruno, kierownik sprzedaży w firmie Natura Ortaggi z siedzibą w Basilicacie (południowe Włochy), która zajmuje się produkcją i pakowaniem. read more

Chiina's customs administration announced on Wednesday that it has approved the importation of table grapes from Brazil, specifically from orchards and packaging plants that have been inspected by Chinese authorities for nine specified pests. China will permit producers in Brazil's Pernambuco and Bahia regions to export the Vitis grapes. read more

Amazon has successfully conducted a trial of using delivery drones in Italy. This marks the first European country where the e-commerce company intends to implement this service. The trial took place in San Salvo, a town in central Italy. read more

Chile and China have signed two protocols during the ninth edition of Chile Week China that will enhance the access of Chilean products to the Chinese market. One of the protocols enables the shipment of fresh fruit through ports and airports in third countries, which will streamline transfer times and... read more

With a constantly growing population, a sustained increase in the demand for food products, and an expanding market that promises opportunities for the agricultural and agro-industrial sectors, Africa is poised to become a key source and destination for global fruit and vegetable trade. read more

Romanian people have a tradition of buying flowers on holidays, and they have several occasions to do so, such as Names days or Romanian Valentine's Day (24th of February) which is called Dragobete. In March, there is another reason to buy flowers as the country celebrates the Spring festival on the 1st of March. read more

The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) has conducted an analysis of the potential impacts of the European Union's proposed changes to maximum residue levels (MRLs) on South African agriculture, specifically focusing on table grapes and other crops. These adjustments are a part of the EU's Green Deal initiative. read more

W obliczu eskalacji zagrożeń dla rolnictwa, takich jak globalne ocieplenie, susza i choroby roślin w południowych regionach Włoch, nowa inicjatywa start-upu założona przez Andreę Ortenzi, byłego menedżera telekomunikacyjnego, zyskuje uwagę. Ortenzi, zainspirowany wykorzystaniem Opuntia ficus, powszechnie znanego read more

The pear industry has become quite complex, but La Grande Bellezza italiana, Italy's first fruit and vegetable network, remains dedicated to a sector that has been a driving force for the industry. "Italian pears," says founding member Leonardo Odorizzi, "boast unique characteristics." read more

The Greek chestnut market is already experiencing a shortage of Greek chestnuts before the first week of December is over. This situation is making space for Christmas imports, as nearly all Greek cooperatives have sold out their supplies. This shortage also applies to A.C. Kapa, located on Mount Paiko in northern Greece. read more

The port dock workers in India have announced an indefinite strike at all major ports starting on December 17, 2024, if the government does not implement wage revisions and productivity schemes by December 15, 2024. In September 2024, the labor federations postponed a planned strike. read more

With the beginning of the winter season, RedStar is launching year-round beef tomatoes under its own brand name, Mayra. These premium tomatoes are cultivated in Morocco during the winter and in RedStar's Dutch greenhouses during the summer. The tomatoes are subsequently packaged using their cutting-edge packaging technology. read more

Dutch Flower Group (DFG) has announced the transfer of ownership of The USA Bouquet Company to The Elite Group, effective December 1, 2024. The USA Bouquet Company has been a part of the Dutch Flower Group since 2018. Since becoming a part of the Dutch Flower Group, The USA Bouquet Company has collaborated on... read more

BDA/Dorot Farm's new crop for the upcoming season has arrived in the North American region. The company supplies jumbo carrots to markets, foodservice, and 'fresh and cut' companies. Additionally, it offers cello carrots in 1lb, 2lb, 3lb, and 5lb bags to major retail chains in the Northeast and Canada. read more

The recovery of European retail is still uncertain and uneven. Germany and Italy are falling behind, whereas France and Spain are experiencing slight growth this year (around 1.5%). Despite the increasing consumer confidence in Europe, high savings rates (20% in Germany) and inflation are still limiting consumer spending. read more

As South Africa's 2025 pomegranate season is about to start later in December, one of the leading exporters of this fruit from South Africa, Star South, has taken a different approach to reimagine the entire value chain. In this first of two articles, Jaco Rheeder, Managing Director of Star South, discusses the innovative changes they have made. read more

Bloom Fresh™ collaborates with table grape growers globally to license its varieties and offer technical, marketing, quality, and legal assistance. In June and August 2024, the company organized its inaugural open field days in Yunnan and Sichuan, China to exhibit its table grape portfolio to potential licensees. read more

With flowers of various hues and colors showcased in around 2000 pots, a two-day chrysanthemum show began at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) in Ludhiana on Tuesday. The show, dedicated to the renowned Punjabi poet Bhai Vir Singh, who had a deep appreciation for flowers, was organized jointly. read more