The Coordinator of Farmers' and Livestock Breeders' Organisations (COAG) demanded that the Ministry of Consumer Affairs enforce the Court of Justice of the European Union's ruling regarding controlling the labelling of products from Western Sahara in Spanish territory. The ruling, made public on... read more

"The decrease in supply from Europe will allow French produce to gain a strong presence on the shelves quickly. This week signals the beginning of the apricot season. While small apricots were delivered 10 days ago, the first substantial harvests are expected to occur this week (week 21), with no noticeable early ripening." read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced a new color variety in heuchera called Heuchera 'Iridescent'. This new type showcases delicate pink flowers that beautifully enhance its vibrant and shimmering foliage. The pearly leaves of Heuchera 'Iridescent' transition from a rose-pink hue to a silver-lavender shade as they mature. read more

Google is hoping to revolutionize virtual meetings by making participants appear as 3D figures on screen. In collaboration with HP, they are developing a display that transforms 2D images into 3D, as reported by Androidnews. This technology, known as Google Beam, uses artificial intelligence to read more

With 12 hectares spread across four greenhouses and an annual production of 95 million gerberas, LG Flowers ranks as one of the top gerbera producers in the Netherlands. Despite the company's significant growth in recent years, new challenges are constantly arising. This is particularly evident in the speed at which the crop... read more

Region of Surxondaryo in Uzbekistan, known for its early agricultural production, has started harvesting its first melons of the season. The Ministry of Agriculture reports that the harvest is happening on an 8-hectare field in the "Nurtepa" neighborhood of the Sherobod district. read more

The sezon cytrusowy jest w pełni rozpoczęty, ale w miarę jego postępu jakość często spada ku końcowi, stanowiąc wyzwanie dla wielu plantatorów, importerów i eksporterów. Na szczęście technologia ciągle się rozwija. Ostatnie innowacje, takie jak linia do mycia cytrusów, oferują wydajną i

The citrus season is in full swing, but as it progresses, the quality often declines towards the end, posing a challenge for many growers, importers, and exporters. Fortunately, technology continues to advance. Recent innovations, such as the citrus washing line, offer an efficient and read more

In the most recent weekly data on banana prices, Colombia recorded an average price of £1.10, which was an increase from the previous week's average of £1.04. This represents a week-on-week increase of £0.06, or a 6% rise. The lower and upper usual price range for Colombian bananas during this period was... read more

Octiva has announced the acquisition of Berkvens Greenhouse Mobility, a manufacturer of mobility solutions for greenhouses. This acquisition brings together two key players in the industry, creating a comprehensive range of greenhouse logistics and robotics solutions designed specifically for modern growers. read more

UK: Pepco Group expects Poundland exit by September
European discount retailer Pepco Group is still exploring options for the separation of its struggling Poundland business in Britain, with an exit expected by September, it said. The Warsaw-listed group, which also owns the Pepco and Dealz read more

Chile has recently finished a cherry season characterized by large quantities and low prices, but with significant demand in Asia. China remains the primary market, while countries like India and the United States are also increasing their presence. "Frutas de Chile," the organization that represents the main fruit exporters in the country, is at the forefront of this trend. read more

The International Pear Congress, Interpera, is scheduled to be held on 25 and 26 June 2025 in Hasselt, Belgium. The congress will bring together international stakeholders from the pear industry to address important issues impacting the sector. This year's event is co-organized by AREFLH (Assembly of European. read more

Despite the difficult weather, the season is slowly picking up. This can be seen in wholesale markets, where there are more and more fruits, causing strawberry prices to slightly decrease. However, the peak of the season is still ahead of us – processing plants are just starting to plan their operations.

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"Popyt na awokado po Cinco de Mayo pozostał stabilny. Mieliśmy również Dzień Matki zaraz po tym wydarzeniu. Tradycyjnie miesiące od maja do lipca są dobrymi miesiącami dla awokado, ponieważ wiele imprez zwiększa konsumpcję tego owocu, w tym uroczystości z okazji ślubów, święta oraz lepsza pogoda." read more

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A new doctoral study from the University of Gothenburg examines how the global avocado boom is impacting peasant communities and their environment in Colombia. Juanita Esguerra Rezk, a doctor in peace and development research, conducted eight months of fieldwork in the town of Cajamarca. read more

Hailstorm with leopard spots, on Tuesday, May 20, in the province of Verona, with hailstones that fell violently on Oppeano, Palù, Tombazosana, and Bosco di Zevio. The most affected areas were Bosco and Volon di Zevio. Heavy rains also affected Legnago, Bevilacqua, and... read more

The Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA), which came into force in late 2022, has enabled over 85% of Australian goods exports to India to be tariff-free. This percentage is projected to increase to 90% by January of next year. Australian macadamias, which are predominantly grown in the country, are among the products benefitting from this agreement. read more

This year's event is organized by AREFLH and VBT (Federation of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives). This is the second time Belgium hosts the congress since its creation in 2008. The country is one of the main pear producers in Europe, with production concentrated in the read more

On May 24th and 25th, the new three-stage season of SWIMTHEISLAND will start in Sardinia, in the extraordinary location of San Teodoro. This open water swimming event attracts numerous enthusiasts every year. Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of fruit, will be a part of it. read more