Turkey has raised concerns about Ukraine imposing duties of 26.9% on tomatoes and 22.8% on cucumbers.
2026-05-25 00:00
Turkey has requested that Ukraine suspend or cancel anti-dumping duties imposed on imports of Turkish tomatoes and cucumbers, as stated during a briefing by Anzhela Makhinova, a partner at Sayenko Kharenko. Ukraine implemented these five-year anti-dumping measures in July 2025.
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EU and Mexico strengthen long-term relationship at a historic summit
2026-05-25 00:00
On this Friday, the EU and Mexico have taken a major step forward in their partnership by signing the Modernised Global Agreement (MGA) and interim Trade Agreement (iTA). At the 8th EU-Mexico Summit in Mexico City, both sides agreed to deepen their political and economic cooperation at a time of
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Organizations representing the table grape and loquat sector in the Valencian Community have asked the Ministry of Agriculture to support a permanent reduction in the net yield indices of Personal Income Tax applied to both crops under Spain's module system. The request was submitted jointly by these organizations.
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The winners of Canada's Greenhouse Competitions have been announced.
2026-05-25 00:00
Organized each year by R.E.A.CH. International, the Greenhouse Competitions are renowned for celebrating the flavor and quality of greenhouse produce in the Essex County region, which is home to the largest greenhouse industry in North America. The competition winners were announced last week. The Mastronardi
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Exports of Indian Kesar mangoes are increasing due to the establishment of APEDA pack houses.
2026-05-25 00:00
Eksport indyjskich mango odmian Kesar i Alphonso nadal rośnie dzięki zatwierdzonym przez APEDA sadom i pakowalniom w Gudżaracie, dostarczając na rynki m.in. Wielkiej Brytanii, Stanów Zjednoczonych, Zjednoczonych Emiratów Arabskich, Australii, Kanady, Europy oraz krajów Zatoki Perskiej. Importer Digvijaysinh Gohil, który importuje mango do Wielkiej Brytanii, powiedział, że popyt na owoce jest dużo większy.
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In various parts of the world, one can find large communities with roots in India, who still love to buy produce that either reminds them of home or at least still strongly connects them to their heritage," says Kaushal Khakhar, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Kay Bee Exports.
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"We aim to expand the seasonal availability of our products"
2026-05-25 00:00
Kampania wiśniowa w Apulii miała trudny początek z powodu niekorzystnych warunków pogodowych, które silnie wpłynęły na wczesne etapy, zwłaszcza na południowo-wschodniej części Bari. Zarządzanie jakością i zdolność do zapewnienia stałych dostaw dla dużych sieci detalicznych pozostają kluczowymi czynnikami dla
The Apulian cherry campaign got off to a difficult start due to adverse weather conditions that heavily affected the early stages, particularly in south-eastern Bari. Quality management and the ability to guarantee constant supplies to the big retail chain remain critical factors for read more
The Apulian cherry campaign got off to a difficult start due to adverse weather conditions that heavily affected the early stages, particularly in south-eastern Bari. Quality management and the ability to guarantee constant supplies to the big retail chain remain critical factors for read more
Nowiutki test gleby opracowany przez Uniwersytet Warwick Crop Centre i ADAS pozwoli brytyjskim producentom cebuli wykryć zgniliznę podstawy spowodowaną przez Fusarium Basal Rot przed posadzeniem. Choroba, wywołana przez glebowego patogena grzybowego Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cepae (FOC), szacuje się, że kosztuje brytyjski przemysł cebulowy.
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"I anticipate a bountiful onion harvest this season"
2026-05-25 00:00
Rynek cebuli wszedł w ostatnią fazę sezonu. Według Dignusa Boone'a z punktu sortowania i pakowania cebuli BoWa w miejscowości Waarde, nie spodziewa się już poprawy na rynku. "Ceny są ciągle niskie. Po prostu jest więcej cebuli, niż początkowo sądziliśmy. Ludzie czasem mówią, że"
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The European Union and Mexico strengthen their longstanding relationship during a significant summit.
2026-05-25 00:00
This Friday, the EU and Mexico have taken a major step forward in their partnership by signing the Modernised Global Agreement (MGA) and interim Trade Agreement (iTA). At the 8th EU-Mexico Summit in Mexico City, both sides agreed to deepen their political and economic cooperation at a time of.
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Romania has approved a garlic support scheme for 2026, providing US$3,450 per hectare.
2026-05-25 00:00
The Romanian government has approved a de minimis aid scheme for garlic production in 2026 with the aim of increasing domestic output and reducing import dependence. Under the program, growers can receive support of €3,000 (US$3,450) per hectare. The total budget allocated to the scheme is 60 million euros.
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Labor shortages are causing an increase in the automation of the final manual step in packaging produce.
2026-05-25 00:00
The fresh produce industry is experiencing rapid automation, driven in part by labor shortages and increasing demands for efficiency. At Actitec, a Dutch family-owned company that specializes in packaging machines, this has resulted in the creation of a fully automated lidding machine for packaging lines. According to the director...
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Ciągłe ulewy dotknęły producentów kwiatów w Malezji, wpływając negatywnie na zbiory, zwiększając koszty i osłabiając popyt. Prezes Stowarzyszenia Florystów Cameron Highlands, Lee Peng Fo, powiedział, że członkowie zgłosili, iż pogoda negatywnie wpłynęła na ich uprawy. "To nie tylko o...
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Morocco has continued to increase its lemon exports, exceeding last season's numbers in the first six months of 2025/26, as reported by EastFruit. Between October 2025 and March 2026, the country exported 11,400 tons of lemons, with a total value of over USD 6 million. This marks a 17% rise compared to the previous period.
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In the first quarter of 2026, domestic purchases of fruits and vegetables in Italy remained essentially stable compared to the same period in 2025, with volumes of approximately 1.3 million tons and spending exceeding 3.25 billion euros, increasing by 1%.
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Austria is considering reducing the value-added tax (VAT) on fresh produce from 10% to 4.9%.
2026-05-25 00:00
The Austrian Parliament is considering reducing the VAT on selected fruit and vegetable products from 10% to 4.9%. The Finance Committee approved the draft amendment on 12 May 2026, and it now awaits constitutional approval by the National Council. The reduced VAT would apply to vegetables and
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Turkey's fruit production is expected to increase by 57.8% in 2026.
2026-05-25 00:00
Produkcja owoców w Turcji ma wzrosnąć w 2026 roku w wyniku większych opadów deszczu w pierwszych miesiącach roku, zgodnie z wstępnymi szacunkami opublikowanymi przez Turecki Instytut Statystyczny (TurkStat). Produkcja owoców ma wzrosnąć o 57,8 procent do około 31 milionów ton.
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A drone system named RoBird is currently undergoing testing in Moreton Bay, Australia, aimed at decreasing bird-related damage in strawberry farming regions. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving Moreton Bay Council, Hort Innovation, and Canadian technology company Aerium Analytics. The drone has been designed to imitate predatory bird behaviors.
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There was a small increase in the production of peaches and nectarines in Europe in 2026.
2026-05-25 00:00
The season of 2025 was characterized by frost, which impacted Greek (and Turkish) production, as well as frequent and heavy rainfall during flowering, which hindered normal production potential in Italy, France, and Spain. Catalonia, Aragon, and the Murcia region were also affected by violent.
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El Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid presenta el nuevo catálogo en línea de su rosaleda.
2026-05-25 00:00
The Royal Botanical Garden (RJB) of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) has launched a new online catalog of its rose garden. This digital resource is designed to facilitate the exploration of one of the Garden's most unique historical collections, featuring roses from Europe, Asia, and America.
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