Moldovan farmers are selling early-season apples for an average of 20 lei/kg (approximately $1.18), the highest starting price ever recorded for summer apple varieties in the country, as reported by EastFruit and Logos Press. This price has remained stable for two weeks since the harvest began. read more

The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority has issued an update on the discovery of Scirtothrips aurantii and Scirtothrips dorsalis on ornamental plants in a greenhouse at a retail nursery in the Netherlands (Municipality Altena). The two thrips species, Scirtothrips aurantii and... read more

Dutch tech company CE-Line, known for developing sensor technology for greenhouse horticulture, has been declared bankrupt. Its international branch, CE-Line International, is also facing bankruptcy. The trustee is currently exploring the possibility of a potential restart, and interested parties are invited to participate. read more

The Committee on Petitions of the European Parliament discussed two interventions made by Spanish MEPs Carmen Crespo and Mireia Borrás Pabón during its latest session. The Spanish MEPs requested the European Commission to reevaluate the EU-Morocco Association Agreement. According to them, the current situation... read more

Ajay Rama, an agripreneur based in Kolar district, Karnataka, stated that the mango season has been challenging for growers this year. Typically, the harvest in this region begins in the first or second week of May, but this year it started late towards the end of May. read more

The potato industry is increasingly adopting technology to tackle its challenges, notably the high cost of labor and the lack of generational succession, in a situation where profits vary from season to season. This year, "Salamanca's production increased while prices decreased. The season is ten. read more

The domestic consumption of potatoes and retail sales continue to be slow. The warm weather this summer has impacted sales. Although sales of Queens were initially reported to be strong, they have also decreased this week. It is expected that sales of potatoes through food service channels will be positive. read more

A brazylian court rejected a request from the Danish shipping giant Maersk to suspend the bidding for the Tecon 10 terminal at the port of Santos in Brazil. Maersk wanted the bidding to be paused until current operators could participate in the initial bidding phase. read more

It's a dynamic scene in the world of table grapes. Mexico's season is coming to an end, California is currently in full swing, and preparations for importing from South America are already underway. Let's start with an update on California, where the state is having a fantastic table grape season due to read more

The annual New Zealand Horticulture Conference will be held in Wellington on 26-27 August at the Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre. This two-day event will gather growers, industry leaders, policymakers, and service providers from the horticulture sector across New Zealand. read more

Melons grown in Uzbekistan are being exported to British consumers as export conditions have been set up. In early July, Uzbekistan Airways sent the first large-scale shipment from Tashkent to London, consisting of 10 tons of premium melons in refrigerated containers. read more

SPAR Express store expansion in Spain
The SPAR network continues to grow with SPAR Spain's licensed partner, Grupo Cuevas, announcing the opening of new convenience stores. A new SPAR Express store opened in the province of León, in the small town of Sésamo. Located in the heart of the Bierzo region. read more

Next week (week 31), the new Belgian summer apple variety Ziola will be harvested. The variety was developed by Zouk, a sister company of Boomkwekerij Johan Nicolai, which focuses on innovation in apple and pear breeding. "This variety ripens two weeks earlier than Delbare, currently the most popular." read more

The economic performance improved in the first quarter of 2025, with a 0.3% increase in GDP compared to the previous quarter and a 0.7% increase compared to the same quarter in 2024. The value added in agriculture also increased by 1.4% and in industry by 1.2%, while... read more

The Greenhouse Manager recently launched by SDF Horti Software has been implemented for the first time at Sun Sing Garden, a horticultural company in Taiwan. This innovative software, compatible with HAWE Cultivation Systems, provides growers with comprehensive control over their operations. read more

During the first half of 2025, there was a 7.14 percent decrease in Cambodia's fresh mango exports, amounting to 176,909.33 tons, due to increased domestic demand. This was accompanied by a 19.26 percent increase in exports of dried mango products, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. read more

Yesterday, the first Symposium of the Mantovano IGP Melon took place in the splendid setting of the Ducal Palace of Mantua, bringing together producers, experts, and industry professionals in pursuit of excellence, sharing, and promoting the unique IGP certified melon. read more

Commercial cultivation of tulips is gaining popularity in Bangladesh due to its financial benefits. Although tulips typically grow in colder countries, some farmers in Bangladesh have started cultivating them on a small scale. This flower, known for its stunning beauty worldwide, is also the national flower of Bangladesh. read more

"Znaleźliśmy udany rynek z dostawą szerokiej gamy owoców i warzyw w Duisburgu i okolicach," wyjaśnia Kenan Özcelik, współzałożyciel i dyrektor zarządzający EK-Service GmbH, z siedzibą na północy Duisburga. Firma została założona w 2021 roku i powstała z... read more

Garlic cultivation in Ukraine is not showing any growth even though it has the potential to be profitable. The production of garlic is decreasing as more and more imported garlic is being sold in supermarkets. Timur Levda, a garlic farmer from Mykolaiv Oblast and the owner of "LEVDA", has reported that drought conditions have had a negative impact on the garlic crop. read more