Portuguese fruit, veg and flower exports smash through €2bn barrier
Portuguese fruit, vegetable and flower exports reached €2.04bn in 2022, their highest value ever, according to new figures from the Portuguese Statistics Institute (INE). This was an increase of

Investing in freezing berries, fruits and vegetables: unexpected challenges for beginners (Part I)
Building a plant for freezing berries, fruits, and vegetables can cost an average of 5-10 million EUR. Of course, you can find ways to spend less or more, depending on the wishes of the investor.

Areas planted with carrots will expand in Moldova. Is there a risk for farmers?
Based on seed sales to date, horticulture input suppliers expect carrot plantings for 2023 to increase by at least 10-15%. However, early carrot varieties are usually sown in the country at the

Windbound Port of Cape Town not operational since Tuesday
Cape Town is no stranger to wind during summer, in particular the dry Southeasterly wind colloquially called the Cape Doctor. Capetonians say it has been blowing stronger than usual this year, as