It is the second time since the establishment of the congress in 2008 that Belgium is hosting, according to the organizers. The country is one of the leading pear producers in Europe, with production concentrated in Flanders. The Conference variety is the predominant variety, known for its... read more

He pointed out that the main buyers of ginger in 2024 are the United States with 187.4 million US dollars (12.3% of the total volume), the Netherlands with 171.9 million US dollars (11.29% of the total volume), and Bangladesh with 107 million US dollars (7% of the total volume). read more

Al Solimania is an Egyptian company that exports fresh produce. After a challenging orange season that ended early, the company is bouncing back due to high demand for onions from Russia while also gearing up for the upcoming table grape season. Zeinab Mohamed handles export sales. read more

Although it has truly become spring-like today, May so far has been marked by a strong negative temperature anomaly. In some parts of the country, especially in northeastern Poland, it reaches around -5°C, but it is colder than usual basically everywhere. read more

With a network of 572 retail stores distributed in Puglia, Campania, Basilicata, Molise and Calabria and over 5,000 employees, the Megamarksi group confirms itself as one of the main players in the organized retail sector in Southern Italy. In 2024, the group recorded retail sales of 3.2 billion. read more

Amenduni Nicola Spa, a company specializing in avocado oil based in Apulia, Italy, will be participating in the fifth Avocado Africa Conference, taking place from May 27 to 30 at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. Amenduni is a member of the Valbruna Group, one of the world's leading producers of specialty stainless steel. read more

For over a century, Morel has specialized in breeding Cyclamen persicum in France. The company's story began in 1919 with Pierre Morel, who cultivated cyclamen, primroses, and vegetable seedlings at his nursery. Charles Morel, Pierre's son, later joined his father and developed a passion for color. read more

On May 6, 2025, a significant project for the European potato industry was launched in Rosche, Lower Saxony: the new test station for potato storage and sprout inhibition, developed by TASC International (Germany) GmbH in collaboration with its British partner DormFresh Ltd. In the presence of around 100 attendees, the inauguration took place. read more

In April 2025, Moldovan raspberry growers faced challenges due to two spring frost waves that affected berry plantations, especially in northern Moldova. According to experts from EastFruit, "We have been in this business since 2014, and, at least in our experience, this year may be the worst since then," notes Yulia… read more

The beginning of the 2025 growing season proved to be exceptionally difficult for berry growers in Poland. Prolonged frosts reaching as low as -6 or -7°C (locally even lower) plagued the crops for several weeks, including during key periods. read more

The Agriculture Ministry in Malta has implemented new regulations aimed at preventing the mixing of foreign vegetables and fruits with those grown by Maltese and Gozitan farmers. These regulations are in line with Malta's Agricultural Products Trade and Maltese Markets for Agricultural Trade. read more

Według danych FAOSTAT przeanalizowanych przez Hortoinfo, w 2023 roku Turcja wyprzedziła Hiszpanię pod względem sprzedaży ogórków. W 2021 i 2022 roku, pomimo mniejszego zbioru, wartość sprzedaży hiszpańskich była wyższa. Wartości są wyrażone w dolarach amerykańskich i zostały przeliczone na euro dla ułatwienia porównań. W 2023 roku, read more

Niespotykane w maju przymrozki uszkodziły zbiory ziemniaków w regionie Rivne na Ukrainie. Według miejscowych rolników, nawet uprawy przykryte agrowłókniną nie były w pełni chronione, a liście stały się czarne z powodu mroźnych temperatur. "Sytuacja z majowymi przymrozkami była trudna dla rolników. read more

More than 1,520 industry professionals from 77 countries attended the 2025 International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) Congress, held from May 8–10 in Mallorca, Spain. The event provided a platform for stakeholders to exchange insights, assess market trends, and discuss developments across the industry. read more

Pomimo trwających napięć geopolitycznych, Rosja nadal pozostaje głównym importerem mandarynek z południowokoreańskiej wyspy Jeju. Według Korea Citrus Export Corporation (KCEC), Rosja stanowiła 53% eksportu cytrusów z wyspy w ubiegłym roku, otrzymując 1775 metrycznych ton spośród ogólnej.

Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, Russia continues to be the primary importer of tangerines from South Korea's Jeju Island. According to the Korea Citrus Export Corporation (KCEC), Russia accounted for 53% of the island's citrus exports last year, receiving 1,775 metric tons out of a total. read more

The cherry harvest started a few days ago in the hills of Cesena, beginning with the earliest varieties. According to price lists released by the Bologna market organization, wholesale prices range from €5 to €10 per kilogram, depending on the size and quality of the fruit. Loris Babbini from Le read more

The new campaigns for apricots and melons have started: the sale of smooth variety has also begun. The Italian nectarine campaign has started early. Volumes are still low for peaches, Platicarpa or Tabacchiera cultivars. Demand remains low for watermelons too. read more

"Currently, we are offering watercress in its complete form, including the stems, leaves, and flowers. However, we will soon only be selling it as stems and leaves. Watercress is a versatile vegetable that can be used in various culinary preparations," says Andrea Tessadrelli, the scientific manager of L'Orto di Mimì. read more

The start-up Frankenspross from Schwaig near Nuremberg, Germany, is more than just a supplier of microgreens—it is the result of a personal health journey. Founder and medically certified nutritionist Moritz Bußler (right) experienced firsthand how powerful nutrition can be in healing chronic. read more

W dniu 16 maja, części południowej Serbii, gdzie znajduje się większość produkcji malin w kraju, doświadczyły nieoczekiwanego opadu śniegu, co wzbudziło obawy dotyczące już narażonej na szwank zbiorów w 2025 roku. Zdjęcia i filmy krążące w mediach społecznościowych pokazują plantacje malin pokryte warstwą śniegu, zaledwie kilka tygodni ... read more