“Our second season for Tanzanian avocados is coming up”
The second import season of avocados from Tanzania has started, as more shipments make their way to India: “We’re one of the major importers of avocados in India. We have received the first

Schools in Rhineland-Palatinate can take part in "Kids to the Tuber" free of charge until 21 February
There is huge interest in the nationwide school garden project "Kids to the Tuber". Due to the great interest, the registration deadline for participation in the "Grumbeere Quest" and the

Uzbekistan produced 2.42 million tons of melons in 2022
Uzbekistan growers produced 2.42 million tons of melons in 2022, which is 5.9% more compared to 2021, the Statics Agency of Uzbekistan said. An analysis of the total volume of melons produced by

Unica says goodbye to FRUIT LOGISTICA again as leading vegetable exporter
At the annual visit to Berlin, Unica made a good impression thanks to the innovations in healthy snacks with sauces and the already diverse catalogue with more than a hundred products. Dipeo and

"Belgian Jonagold apples won't ever disappear, but seem to have little use on the export market"
Jonagold apples are struggling. In Belgium, this variety is still, by far, the most popular apple, yet there are reports of more and more Belgian growers uprooting their Jonagold trees. Does the

"After a great import season of mini cucumbers from Spain, the Dutch season begins"
In the Netherlands, NJ Witkamp has begun its new mini cucumber season. "This year, we're working with more growers, totaling just over 12 hectares. Last year there wasn't enough product to serve

IFAD ups investment in Somalia
Support from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) for drought-stricken Somalia is set to resume after a three decade-long suspension. Now that the country has cleared its

Weather impacts supplies of fresh rosemary, basil and thyme

AURUM avocados and mangoes stroll through Barcelona
The people of Barcelona have been able to contemplate for some time now the image of the delicious AURUM avocados and mangos walking around their city. The reason is the presence of the brand on

VSSE Employers' Seminar: News on Labour Law and Social Security Law
This year's employer seminar of the Association of Southern German Asparagus and Strawberry Growers (Verband Süddeutscher Spargel- und Erdbeeranbauer e.V. - VSSE) will be held on 16 February from

Salinity trial in Egypt: a potato variety resistant to high salinity levels in water
The Dutch potato breeder and seed exporter HZPC has completed a salinity trial in Egypt, with a harvest event organized in late January. The trial is designed to identify which potato varieties