Thailand and China are set to open five more fruit trade checkpoints under the Third Country Fruit Transport Protocol starting from 1st September, as reported by The Nation. read more

As Hong Kong navigates a period of economic uncertainty, several pressing concerns are shaping the daily lives of its residents. Among the most significant are increasing food prices, a potential economic downturn or recession, and growing worries about physical health and rising healthcare costs. read more

The carrot harvest in North Rhine-Westphalia has had a very successful beginning this year. "We haven't had much rain recently, but we were able to irrigate our fields as needed. Additionally, the weather has been favorable, leading to consistently stable conditions." read more

The sales of locally grown potatoes in the Canary Islands are sluggish during the peak supply season, impacting the early and mid-season crops harvested between spring and summer. Farmers are noting that wholesale prices are frequently dropping below the average production costs, leading to a delay in releasing local stocks. read more

Plans to reinstate a ferry connection between Scotland and mainland Europe have advanced with a potential solution to border control requirements. Danish operator DFDS is preparing to launch a passenger and freight service between Rosyth, Fife, and Dunkirk, France, in spring 2026. read more

At the end of 2024, twenty greenhouse growers across the Netherlands started creating 250 m² biodiversity strips right next to their greenhouses. These experimental fields are part of the project "Biodiversity in and around the Greenhouse." Researchers are monitoring them for two consecutive summers. read more