The Ethiopian potato sector is attracting investments in seed and storage facilities.
Ethiopia's potato sector is gaining more prominence due to the increasing domestic demand and government initiatives aimed at boosting production, processing, and market involvement. FAOSTAT

The Italian controlled ripening market is accelerating: new opportunities for Catalytic Generators.
Italy confirms itself as one of the main European markets for fresh fruits and vegetables, especially in categories where controlled ripening plays a strategic role. According to FAOSTAT data, the

"By being present in the market, we are able to gain a better understanding of our customers and provide efficient logistics solutions."
Any discussion about the global pineapple trade typically focuses on Costa Rica. Despite producing only about 10% of the world's pineapples, Costa Rica is the top-ranked country in terms of global

Morocco Making Progress in Fruit and Vegetable Export Diversification? Final online event with FAO/EBRD – April 27, Zoom
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Cultivating perennial apple, sweet cherry, and grape orchards causes minimal environmental harm.
Experts from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations are conducting a global Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study in Uzbekistan's fruit and vegetable sector, with completion

Growing watermelons is generally considered to be more harmful to the planet compared to growing onions. This is because watermelons are a more water-intensive crop, requiring a significant amount of water to grow. Additionally, watermelons are typically
In the last two years, a group of FAO (UN) experts in Uzbekistan has carried out an extensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study in the fruit and vegetable sector, as reported by EastFruit.More. Go

Morocco has surpassed Kenya as the top avocado exporter in Africa in 2025.
Africa exported around 430,000 tons of avocados in 2025, with total volumes increasing by 16.7 percent, as reported by the FAO Tropical Fruits Market Review. The growth was fueled by demand in

1. Water usage: Fruit and vegetable cultivation in Uzbekistan relies heavily on irrigation, leading to high water usage. This has resulted in the depletion of water resources and the drying up of the Aral Sea. 2. Pesticide use: Farmers in Uzbekistan use
In 2025-26, a team of FAO (UN) experts conducted a global Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study on Uzbekistan's fruit and vegetable sector. The assessment measured different levels of environmental

Morocco is the leading exporter of avocados in Africa, with exports reaching 430,000 tons in 2025.
W Afryce w 2025 roku wyeksportowano około 430 000 ton awokado, przy całkowitej wielkości wzrostu o 16,7%, zgodnie z przeglądem rynku tropikalnych owoców FAO. Wzrost został wsparty

Morocco exceeded Kenya in African avocado exports in 2025.
Morocco became the largest avocado exporter in Africa in 2025, surpassing Kenya as shipments from East Africa decreased. According to initial data from the FAO Tropical Fruits Market Review, total

Spanish pepper growers performed better than their Dutch counterparts in 2024.
W roku 2024 po raz pierwszy w historii producenci papryki z Hiszpanii osiągnęli wyższe ceny niż ich holenderscy odpowiednicy, wynika z analizy przeprowadzonej przez Hortoinfo na

Asia is the driving force behind the growth of the global banana trade.
Asia could play a bigger role in the global banana trade, with exports from the region expected to increase by 24 percent to almost 5.19 million tonnes in 2025, according to a report by the United

African avocado exports have increased by 16.7% in 2025, with Morocco leading the way.
Afrykańskie eksportowane awokado wzrosły w 2025 roku, a całkowita wysyłka wyniosła 430 432 tony, zgodnie z wstępnymi danymi z Przeglądu Rynku Tropikalnych Owoców FAO opublikowanymi w

Pineapple exports from the Philippines have increased by 14 percent in 2025.
W 2025 roku Filipiny utrzymały swoją pozycję drugiego największego eksportera ananasów na świecie, wspierane przez wzrost popytu z Chin, według wstępnych szacunków Organizacji ds.

Pineapple exports from the Philippines increased by 14 per cent in 2025.
Według wstępnych szacunków Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Filipiny utrzymały swoją pozycję drugiego największego eksportera ananasów na świecie w 2025 roku, wspierane

The exports of Philippine bananas have increased by 26% due to Asia boosting global trade.
Higher export volumes from the Philippines influenced global banana trade in the first nine months of 2025, as reported by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. The FAO estimates

Moldova ranks among the top 15 European fruit producers, with apples and plums being the leading fruits.
According to FAO data for 2024, the Republic of Moldova remains a significant contributor to fruit production in Europe, particularly for traditional crops. The country's apple production has

Charting Egypt's fruit and vegetable export future – final online event with FAO/EBRD
W ciągu ostatniej dekady Egipt osiągnął znaczący sukces w eksporcie owoców i warzyw. Wysyłki świeżych i mrożonych produktów podwoiły się, osiągając imponującą

MAL has completed the vegetable farming systems project aimed at expanding production.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), concluded the "Promoting Innovative Farming Systems to Improve Vegetable

Moldova has revealed a new long-term strategy for table grapes and is targeting a 60% increase in exports.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have announced the successful completion of the design phase of

FAO and QFFD have launched a $10 million programme to support rural communities in Ukraine affected by landmines.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) have signed a $10 million agreement to support rural communities affected by potential

FAO has launched a new grant cycle for berry growers and aggregators in Ukraine.
FAO is introducing a new grant program for small-scale berry producers and aggregation businesses in the Volyn, Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Ternopil, Chernivtsi, Khmelnytskyi, and

Egypt’s trade mission to Singapore, focused on fresh produce, highlights outstanding value-for-money opportunities.
On December 2, Singapore welcomed a unique trade mission. Fifteen leading exporters of fruits and vegetables from Egypt met with the largest local importers and supermarket chains in pre-scheduled

Small-scale winegrowers in the Odesa region can receive grants for business development from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Government of Italy.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has announced a call for applications for a new grant program in the State Agrarian Registry (SAR) to assist small-scale farmers

The banana sector in Ecuador aims to become a global leader in sustainability.
The banana sector in Ecuador plans to adopt a water and carbon footprint measurement tool created by the FAO's World Banana Forum. The goal is to accurately assess water usage and reduce