The Dutch company Farmhouse International has announced the acquisition of EFP International's operations. The acquired business will be integrated into Valstar, enhancing its sales activities in markets such as the Middle East, Ireland, Malta, and Cyprus. This expansion will further strengthen Farmhouse's presence in these regions. read more

Styczeń do marca zazwyczaj są miesiącami o niższej produkcji bananów w Meksyku z powodu nieco niższych temperatur w porównaniu z resztą roku. "Objętość i dostępność z naszego regionu uprawnego Tecoman w stanie Colima w regionie Środkowego Pacyfiku Meksyku to... read more

According to EastFruit, Morocco has redirected its onion export strategy towards the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In 2024, Moroccan exporters shipped more than 5,500 tons of onions to the UAE, with a total value of $1.1 million, representing a significant development in bilateral trade. read more

For the past twelve years, Erfan Safari, the owner of Sevin Greenhouse, has been cultivating tropical plants and cut flowers in Mahallat, Iran - a region renowned for being the heart of the country's ornamental plant production. While he once exported a portion of his products, the current read more

Morocco has significantly increased its onion exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to a report by EastFruit. In 2024, Moroccan exporters sent more than 5,500 tons of onions to the UAE, with a total value of $1.1 million, marking a new record in trade relations between the two countries. read more

Traditionally, Romania has not been known for its large blueberry production, but that is changing. The country is receiving significant investments and new varieties are being planted, which are expected to enter the market in large volumes by 2027, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Nowe dane z firmy dostarczającej przesyłki tego samego dnia, Gophr, pokazują, że romantycy coraz częściej pozostawiają zamówienie kwiatów na Walentynki na ostatnią chwilę. Na podstawie analizy danych zamówień z ubiegłego roku, Gophr spodziewa się otrzymać ponad pięciokrotnie więcej zamówień na dostawę kwiatów tego samego dnia od swoich klientów... read more

Traditionally, Romania has not been known for its significant blueberry production, but that is changing. There is a large investment being made in the country, with new varieties being planted that are expected to enter the market in large volumes by 2027. "Most growers have been cultivating the old varieties, but now they are shifting towards newer ones," said an industry expert. read more

The avocado market is currently facing a challenging period. Demand in Europe is very low, and January saw minimal consumption. "We are coming off a tough month following the Christmas holidays. There is a shortage of fruit in Europe. The Pinkerton variety from Israel is... read more

The Greek fresh produce exports have greatly benefited from the recent inclusion of Bulgaria and Romania in the Schengen Area, which took effect on January 1st. The significant delays that were previously experienced at the border crossings between Greece-Bulgaria and Bulgaria-Romania have now disappeared. read more

Kolumbijskim producentom kwiatów będzie teraz łatwiej oddychać, ponieważ będą mogli kontynuować eksport 900 milionów łodyg do Stanów Zjednoczonych bez cła, rynek który był kiedyś zagrożony z powodu sporów między prezydentami obu krajów w przeddzień Walentynek, najbardziej romantycznego święta w USA. read more

In January, Dimitrios Spanos, Founder and Director of Grape Evolution, along with his team, visited South Africa to introduce growers to the latest table grape varieties developed by Israel's Agricultural Research Organisation (ARO), known as the Volcani Institute. Grape Evolution is the read more

"Mark Everett, Business Unit Director for Avocados at Worldwide Fruit, stated that the supply of avocados from Israel has been generally good, with high-quality fruit received so far. However, there have been some challenges with shipping and recent strikes at the port of FOS." read more

A touch of country hospitality is bringing a smile to visitors who need to use the restroom in Duntroon. For about a year, fresh-picked flowers displayed in repurposed fruit tins have been a regular feature in the village's public toilets, thanks to local woman Kat McLennan Moffat. read more

By automating image analysis with affordable off-the-shelf cameras, Croptimus™ helps farmers reduce costs, minimize crop losses, and optimize resource usage - leading to smarter, more sustainable agriculture. read more

As deep winter weather has settled in Romania, there has been an increase in consumer demand for imported fruits and vegetables. Andrei Boitoș from Bostanaria Cooperativa Agricola, a Romanian agricultural cooperative, explains, "The colder weather impacts fruit consumption in Romania. During winter, people prefer to have access to a wider variety of fruits and vegetables." read more

The global avocado market is currently undergoing dynamic changes, driven by increases in production, evolving consumer preferences, and logistical hurdles. Peru, Israel, and Morocco are the main players in avocado supply, with wholesale market prices for standard commercial sizes (14-16-18) ranging from 20 to read more

The citrus division of Israel’s Plants Production and Marketing Board has announced that the country's total citrus forecast is 506,000 tonnes, which is a 4.5 percent decrease from the 529,000 tonnes harvested last year. read more

The Iran Organic Association (IOA) celebrated its 18th anniversary with a seminar that highlighted the ongoing efforts to locate organic production areas throughout Iran and establish new companies and organizations. This information was shared by the Iranian cooperative Zarrin Group, which participated in the event. read more

Sezon marokańskich miękkich cytrusów przebiega pomyślnie, z kalendarzami clementine i nadorcott trwającymi do połowy kwietnia przed pojawieniem się późnych odmian. Według Mourada Seghieriego, dyrektora generalnego Romana Fruits, sezon charakteryzuje się znacznym wzrostem wolumenów, szczególnie w read more