The first proposals from the ministry should be submitted promptly. The situation is very serious, said the Minister. The losses of the affected agricultural businesses are enormous, and many of them are threatened with bankruptcy. It is not only quick decisions that are needed... read more

Wartość importu owoców i warzyw z Maroka do UE wzrosła o 14 procent w pierwszym kwartale 2025 roku w porównaniu z tym samym okresem ubiegłego roku, osiągając łączną kwotę 1,121 mld euro. read more

So far, the mushroom has been very popular as a functional mushroom health product in powder form, a category that saw a volume growth of more than 1,300% last year, according to Tesco. Now, the exotic mushroom is available at Tesco and could be the next big product. read more

Lidl aims for young festival-goers in the Netherlands to view fruits and vegetables not only as a healthy choice but also as a "fun and energetic" part of their lives. read more

To support farmers in combating sunburn, AgWeatherNet has developed an app (AWN CropAI). The app provides hourly weather-dependent peel temperature forecasts based on the user's location and a nearby AgWeatherNet station. With the help of read more

A recent study by the auditing and consulting firm PwC provides a clear answer: When it comes to grocery shopping, 61% of people in Germany primarily look at the price. However, concerns about health also play a role: Half of the respondents worry about their health. read more

Przedsiębiorstwo z Wielkiej Brytanii, RootWave, pionier w dziedzinie elektrycznej kontroli chwastów, pozyskało 15 milionów dolarów na rozwój swojego zrównoważonego, wolnego od chemikaliów rozwiązania do eliminowania chwastów przy użyciu elektryczności. read more

The Australian melon industry gathered in Brisbane on June 4th for the 2025 Australian Melon Conference and 30-Year Anniversary Celebration, hosted by Melons Australia. read more

Asiafruit Magazine's Asia Fruit Logistica edition is coming soon. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of the 30th-anniversary special. read more

Tim Mackle has been appointed as Zespri's new Chief Supply Chain Officer, transitioning from his previous role as Acting Chief Operating Officer. read more

As a buyer of plants and flowers for a supermarket, DIY store, or garden center, you are always seeking products that will captivate and excite consumers. Your selection is influenced by factors such as the season, local climate, the variety provided by growers, and the quality of their products. read more

The mango production in Uttar Pradesh is facing challenges from both environmental factors and market dynamics. With temperatures rising to 45°C in districts like Lucknow, Malihabad, and Hardoi, the mango yield is under significant stress. Despite the extensive efforts of the mango farmers, these challenges persist. read more

The following text was submitted by Stijn Verstijnen, Commercial Director at Otflow: "In a world where sustainability, food waste reduction, and cost efficiency are becoming increasingly important, the refrigerated transport sector stands at a crossroads. Margins are thin, quality requirements read more

A complaint lodged with the Swiss Competition Commission (Comco) accuses Coop, a leading retail chain in Switzerland, of unfair practices by a collective of local fruit and vegetable producers. The growers argue that a recently introduced rebate system will diminish their earnings. The new system was put into effect at the beginning of April. read more

In the recent fruit market, citrus fruits from Australia and South Africa are arriving one after the other. Imported grapes are reaching the end of their season with lower volumes and unsatisfactory prices. At the same time, coconut arrivals have decreased, resulting in better sales, and there is an increase in durian arrivals. read more

Maroko nadal zacieśnia swoją pozycję na światowym rynku świeżych malin, wykazując znaczący wzrost eksportu do Bliskiego Wschodu, zgodnie z informacjami z EastFruit. Ostatnie dane podkreślają strategiczne poszerzenie obecności Maroka na kluczowych rynkach regionalnych, w tym w Arabii Saudyjskiej, Zjednoczonych Emiratach Arabskich, Kuwejcie. read more

As a transportation hub for the China-Europe Railway Freight Service, the Xi'an International Port Station in Shaanxi, China, plays a vital role in the trade activities between China and Central Asia. During the harvest season, kiwi fruits from the Yangling District in Xianyang City are processed, packed, and transported through this station. read more

The EU's Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) has approved Taiwan's application to export mangoes and guavas to the entire EU, following a lengthy suspension. The Ministry of Agriculture stated that Taiwan was previously listed as a region with endemic quarantine pests such as read more

Vivero Los Viñedos, a company with over three decades of experience in Peru, has recently entered into a strategic partnership with the Chilean company SynergiaBIO, which specializes in plant biotechnology. The goal of the agreement is to enhance local production of mature plants, specifically berry species, including. read more

W maju Europe's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) wykrył grzyba Phyllosticta citricarpa, który powoduje chorobę czarnej plamistości cytrusów, w dwóch dostawach cytryn z RPA. W maju władze przechwyciły również dwie dostawy awokado i bakłażanów zainfekowanych...

In May, Europe's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) detected the Phyllosticta citricarpa fungus, which causes Citrus Black Spot disease, in two shipments of lemons from South Africa. In May, authorities also intercepted two shipments of avocado and eggplants infected with... read more