A research team from KU Leuven has developed a new method to genetically modify bananas without adding foreign DNA to the plant. The regulation of CRISPR technology for improving crops is currently being evaluated by the European Council and is expected to be approved. read more

This means that 28% of the workforce in agriculture were employed seasonally. Over a period of ten years, this percentage has slowly but steadily decreased: in the Agricultural Structure Survey of 2013, it was still at 31%. read more

Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), stated regarding President Donald Trump's tariff announcement on April 2nd: "Fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers are among the most traded goods in North America and beyond. The reduction of trade barriers ... read more

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in Korea has initiated the development of strategies to prepare for trade pressures from the US in response to the new tariffs announced by the Trump administration. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand (IFPA ANZ), in partnership with the International Fresh Produce Association, has urged the Trump administration to exclude fresh produce from its latest set of import tariffs. read more

The production and export of fresh pineapples are currently experiencing a period of adjustment due to shortages and logistical challenges that are affecting the sector's operations. Additionally, there is increased competition from the juice industry, which is adding pressure to the situation. read more

Banana producers worldwide are facing growing challenges due to climate change, which highlights the need for more resilient crops. However, since bananas do not have seeds, traditional plant breeding techniques cannot be applied to enhance their genetics. In response to this, a research team at KU Leuven has... read more

Anuga, the world's largest trade and market platform for the global food and beverage industry, has announced Korea as the official partner country for the 2025 event. The Korean Food Industry Association (KFIA) is the event partner. With a consistently expanding export strategy, Korea is a significant player. read more

During the Perishable Logistics Africa 2025 conference in Nairobi, Kakuzi PLC's Managing Director, Chris Flowers, emphasized the importance of Kenya's avocado sector diversifying its exports beyond Europe and targeting North America. Flowers highlighted the need for both public and private stakeholders to explore this opportunity. read more

The HortiFlora 2025 exhibition in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is coming to a close today, concluding the largest edition of the event to date. This year, the exhibition featured 140 exhibitors and industry professionals from various sectors of floriculture and horticulture. read more

In March 2025, Spain broke every rainfall record, surpassing statistics from recent decades: from the 1st to the 23rd of March, the country experienced a total of 19 rainy days, an unprecedented figure. The most immediate consequence is the end of the long period of drought that began. read more

"Mniejsza jest podaż ziemniaków z Idaho w porównaniu do ubiegłego roku o tej porze. „To dość znacząca różnica w stosunku do ubiegłego roku” - mówi Ryan Wahlen z Pleasant Valley Potato. „Zostało posadzonych mniej akrów, a plony w ubiegłym roku były również dość dobre. Plony w tym sezonie były niższe.” read more

Italy shines in Europe thanks to its scientific excellence and its ability to network between the academic world and industry professionals. This is a strong message coming from the Union of European Academies for Sciences applied to Agriculture, Food and Nature (UEAA), which has awarded read more

Mimo że podaż marchewki na ukraińskim rynku jest dość ograniczona, ceny tego produktu zaczęły ponownie spadać, według analityków z projektu EastFruit. Uczestnicy rynku twierdzą, że spadek cen w tym segmencie został spowodowany zmniejszeniem popytu. read more

The Economic and Financial Police Unit of the Tax Police in Milan has carried out two urgent precautionary seizures for tax fraud, ordered by the prosecutor Paolo Storari, against Iperal Supermarkets for over 16.5 million euros and Kuehne+Nagel srl, a logistics giant, for nearly 16.5 million. read more

CubeCold, a cold storage and logistics company based in Europe, has announced the appointment of three key executives as part of its ongoing growth and transformation. Dave Moore will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Elizabeth (Liz) Gildea as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and [third executive's name missing]. read more

NZPPI has announced the finalists for the 2025 Young Plant Producer competition. The talented individuals competing for this recognition are Yuong Chaiyaklang, representing Plant Zone Direct and Tui Downs Nursery, and Johnnie Clay from Southern Woods Nursery. Also in contention is Kirsten. read more

The Greenery, in partnership with supplier Core Fruit, has introduced the new avocado season from South Africa under the ZZ2 brand. The initial shipments of the Maluma Hass and Fuerte varieties from the renowned South African brand ZZ2 are reported to be of excellent quality. read more

The Consortium of Etna DOP Prickly Pear, along with the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian PGI Blood Oranges, the Leonforte PGI Peach, and many other consortia in the area, attended a beautiful press event at Identità Golose in Milan for the inauguration of activities in Sicily. read more

The initial submissions for the new product inspection by Plantarium|Groen-Direkt have been received. Among them are a new Scabiosa, three new Geraniums, a Hydrangea, and a Rosa, all vying for the Green Retail Award. Growers have until the end of April to submit new plant varieties for. read more