Strawberry volumes in Morocco are down due to cold snap, raspberry volumes resist
After a slowdown in Moroccan soft fruit exports at the end of 2022, due to inflation in Europe which disrupted consumer behavior, the cold snap in Morocco in early 2023 dealt another blow to

Europe’s inflation affects Kenya’s Sh12 bln horticulture sector
Kenya’s earnings from horticultural exports reduced by 9.7 percent in 2022 on the back of elevated inflation in main markets amid weaker currencies. Revenue from horticultural sales abroad

New Florida & Colorado grown greenhouse lettuce line launched
Mastronardi Produce is launching a new locally-grown greenhouse lettuce line under its Backyard Farms® brand that will support growers in Florida and Colorado. The company recently partnered with

“We expect a shorter but highly anticipated asparagus campaign”
The asparagus campaign will start in Granada with a significant delay due to the drop in temperatures in January and February. “The asparagus harvest in the province normally starts at the end

Bioland and Demeter: No free pass for the genetic engineering industry
On 16 March, the EU Environment Council meets in Brussels. On the agenda is also the issue of new genetic engineering in agriculture and its effects on ecosystems. The organic farming associations

Papaya is becoming increasingly popular – who are the main exporters and importers?
According to EastFruit analysts, consumers all over the world continue to expand the range of fruits they buy. One of the fruits most loved by consumers living in temperate climates is exotic