In Morocco, rainfall comes just in time to improve the caliber of late citrus fruits
After long months of aridity and consistent drought that have tested Moroccan citrus growers, the rainfalls that Morocco received in February-March give hope for a better season next year, says

"Whatever the market price, we will be even more competitive"
As the watermelon season approaches, producers in several North and West African countries are competing with simultaneous calendars to supply the European market. Mehdi Barbouchi, CEO of Freshe

The Region of Valencia's organic sector at TerraECO
More than 60 companies certified by the Organic Agriculture Committee of the Valencian Community (CAECV) will participate in this professional fair and will demonstrate why the organic sector of

Thuringia: Production area for edible mushrooms was 41,000 square metres in 2022
As reported by the Thuringian State Office for Statistics, last year Thuringian farms, each with a minimum area of 1,000 square metres, cultivated a production area for edible mushrooms of around

For every kilogram of berries there is a kilogram of documents, but organic production is still profitable
The organic industry appeared in Ukraine not so long ago and it can be called a niche. So far, it is not very popular in Ukraine and many other countries, but it can help producers become

20% drop in carrot exports in 2022
This year too, at Zanarini we have thought about sharing with you a few bits of information as regards the new Italian carrot season. The Chioggia carrot season is about to start, and we are used

Sydney Markets chairman retires
Long-serving Sydney Markets (SML) board chairman John Pearson has announced his retirement. He has held the position since 2005. Under Pearson’s leadership, the markets have invested over A$100m

Difficult campaign for the Tarocco orange
Carpentiere France is ending its season of citrus fruit from Sicily. It was a very “special” year because the Mediterranean island was the victim of climatic hazards. “A storm hit Sicily

Freshuelva expects strawberry production to fall by 30 per cent
According to information from Freshuelva (Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters of Huelva), production up to the current halfway point of the strawberry season has been 30 % lower than

"The ginger market will remain challenging in Q2"
There are major shortages on this year's ginger market. "The Chinese crop is 40-50% lower than last year, and since there are so many market speculators, prices have doubled," begins Gerry Li of

VSSE: Start of season for first local asparagus
With the beginning of spring, the start of the asparagus season is not far away. According to the Association of Southern German Asparagus and Strawberry Growers (VSSE), asparagus growers in warm

First Dutch chilies come early again this year
"I've sent the first Dutch chilies out the door already," says Hamid Haddouch of Chili & Pepper. He points out that this means the pepper season is early again after all, despite growers' concerns

Sustainably managed forests: The cornerstone of Europe's paper and board industry
In 2012, the United Nations General Assembly announced that 21 March would be known as International Forest Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forest areas.

Vegetable breeder highlights springtime Arugula varieties
Tozer Seeds is concentrated on developing new and improved varieties aligned with market trends. The company call itself an originator of wild arugula seeds, breeding them for over 20 years, with

Dutch company expands sales team and adds exotics to its range
After a dynamic period, Vitaal Europe is back to full strength. Under the leadership of General Manager Richard van der Heide - who returned to the fold in November - this Dutch trading company,

Saarland: Vegetable farm becomes meeting and learning place for regional population
The Saarland Ministry of Agriculture is supporting the conversion of the "Buntes Grün" vegetable farm in Nunkirchen to an organic farm with around 30,000 euros. According to the ministry, this

How record rainfall is impacting California’s strawberries
Watch and wait. That’s where California strawberry growers are at following late last week’s record rainfalls and subsequent flooding in the Salinas-Watsonville region. Now, growers are still

Consumers ‘in the dark’ about food’s enviromental impact
A new report claims it is extremely hard for consumers to gauge the sustainability of their own eating habits and therefore eat greener, especially when there is no kind of labelling system to