Goa's agricultural scenery is changing, with the state making progress in floriculture and vegetable cultivation. During the recent Bankers' Conclave, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that Goa has significantly reduced its imports of flowers by 25% and is now exporting 10%. read more

Regional leaders have committed to speeding up the process of removing trade barriers that impede the smooth operation of businesses between countries in Eastern and Southern Africa. This decision was made during the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa-East African Community (COMESA-EAC) Horticulture... read more

The Turkish fruit and vegetable trade exhibition, Anfaş Fresh Antalya, will open its doors for the sixth time between September 18 and 20, 2025, at the Anfaş Antalya International Fair and Congress Center in Antalya, Turkey. This year's event will go beyond showcasing products and will offer a diverse range of activities and opportunities. read more

Pro Food has been engaged by the Interprofessional Organization for Fruit and Vegetables in an initiative of fundamental importance: the project "Efficient Packaging for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables as a Tool for Product Enhancement." This ambitious initiative, which involves read more

Quintus Technologies has announced the installation of a QIF 400L-5400 High Pressure Processing (HPP) system at Frubaça, a Portuguese fruit and vegetable producers' cooperative. The system is expected to significantly increase production capacity for COPA, Frubaça's brand offering fruit juices,... read more

The Kenyan nursery Flora Delight Ltd. is shifting its focus in the coming years to hydrangea and delphinium, according to Frans Ederveen. Last year, the grower introduced delphinium at the IFTEX trade fair in Nairobi, and again this past month, Flora Delight was present at the Kenyan show—this time. read more

Bułgaria przygotowuje się do przejścia na euro, podczas gdy na rynkach świeżych produktów obserwuje się mieszane tendencje cenowe, a kontrole państwowe ujawniają oznaki nieuzasadnionych podwyżek. W związku z planowanym przyjęciem euro przez Bułgarię rosną obawy dotyczące spekulacji na rynku. Agencja Dochodów Państwowych, Ochrona Konsumentów... read more

At the EU-African Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Summit at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange last week, Avoport CEO Shandini Naidoo (right) participated in a panel discussion on EU-Africa trade in the time of 'crazy tariffs', as the summit programme puts it. "Sharing the stage with panelists read more

A Devon-based company led by women has achieved a 200 percent year-on-year growth by replacing traditional nursery models with advanced in-house technology. Houseplant.co.uk, founded by Director Rebecca Tapper, has quickly become a dominant player in the online plant market, a remarkable success. read more

Z powodu chłodnej i deszczowej początku lata w Finlandii, krajowe truskawki były w krótkim zapasie, a ich ceny były stosunkowo wysokie. Jednak ulga jest już na horyzoncie dla wielu fanów truskawek w Finlandii, ponieważ zbiory rozpoczęły się w południowej Finlandii, zgodnie z informacją od Heidi Wirtanen, szefowej. read more

The storage season for white and red cabbage is entering its final month. "The season has been successful so far. There was a significantly lower harvest at the end of 2024, and the demand was high. This led to good prices for cabbage from cold storage, although it is true that in recent weeks the price has" read more

The 'Sassy' apple, developed by Plant and Food Research, is gaining international recognition. Grown by Taylor Corp in Hawke's Bay and the Golden Bay Fruit company, this apple variety is able to thrive in warmer climates and retains its red color even during hot summers. Plant & Food Research has been instrumental in the development and promotion of this apple variety. read more

The blueberry harvest in northern Germany started quite early this year. "Thanks to optimal weather and growing conditions, we were able to harvest small quantities of Duke berries in calendar week 25, which means we started around 2-2.5 weeks earlier than average. With daytime temperatures read more

Australia is experiencing a 15% decrease in avocado production for the 2024/25 season, as reported by Rabobank's RaboResearch division. This decline is attributed to the natural phenomenon known as "alternate bearing," where avocado trees yield a heavy crop one year, followed by a read more

StePacPPC's Xgo™ MONO-PET lidding film provides a practical alternative to traditional clamshell packaging. It reduces plastic usage and extends the shelf life of fresh produce. This solution is part of a larger shift towards mono-material packaging, aligning with established trends. read more

The Schenck family is excited to announce the opening of Niagara Propagators, a 17-acre, purpose-built propagation facility located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Scheduled to commence operations in January 2026, the facility will specialize in growing top-quality young cucumber, pepper, tomato, and eggplant plants. read more

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