The first pallets of Calinda strawberries arrived at Special Fruit last week, marking the traditional start of the premium variety's season at the Belgian importer with the beginning of the new year. "It looks very promising so far. The quality is excellent, and we are already noticing a market read more

The first part of the clementine season has come to an end, and there is now beginning to be some supply of Sandos to ensure continuity in markets that are seeking sweet and juicy varieties. The reduced supply of clementines and mandarins in the second part of the season indicates that prices are likely to remain stable. read more

The first shipment of Polish apples, chosen as the official fruit for the Polish presidency of the Council of the EU, was sent to Brussels on Wednesday from the Grójec orchards. These apples come from the Grójec region, renowned as 'the largest orchard in Europe'. read more

From 3 to 6 June 2025, the world of lilies will take center stage at the annual Dutch Lily Days. This event provides breeders, growers, and trading companies with the chance to connect and share insights on the newest trends and advancements in the industry. The increasing interest in lilies has led to a flourishing market with exciting opportunities for collaboration and innovation. read more

La Glomerella Leaf Spot is confirming the most dangerous threat to the apple sector, as demonstrated by the task forces active in the main northern Italian districts with the aim of finding solutions to this rapidly spreading fungal disease, as it can cause early and read more

In Kenya, the potato industry is facing challenges due to a lack of high-quality potato seeds for desired varieties, resulting in a dependence on propagating low-quality regular potato seeds. The National Potato Strategy for 2021-2025, published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and... read more

Local flower growers have reported that the recent cold front in Hong Kong has not affected the growth of New Year flowers this year. This statement follows a warning from the Hong Kong Observatory about an intense winter monsoon affecting southern China. read more

The FAOSTAT database, updated in December 2024, offered new insights into the global potato industry, emphasizing contributions from different regions. China led in potato production, producing over 93 million metric tons. Apart from China, India, Ukraine, Russia, the United... read more

The January transfer window is still open, but Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has played ahead: they have already assembled the team of top players who will lead the Champions Syngenta campaign, and they are presenting it in grand style in the Industrial Tomato catalog 2024-2025, renewing the use of. read more

The astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou 19 spacecraft are currently conducting a pioneering experiment on the Tiangong space station. They are studying 15 adult fruit flies and 40 pupae to investigate the impact of microgravity and sub-magnetic fields on the insects' behavior, growth, and biological rhythms. read more

Consumers can fill biodegradable cups in three different sizes from a three-kilo capacity cooler box on their own without touching the fruit. This hygienic and cost-effective solution is specially designed for large, firm Sekoya blueberries. The machine is easily and read more

Fieldstone, a family-operated company in Poland, is entering the upcoming year with a forward-looking approach to berry cultivation. Specializing in raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and redcurrants, with a particular focus on lingonberries, Fieldstone is Europe's leading producer of lingonberries. read more

WA Farm Direct has kicked off the 2025 West Australian Queen Garnet plum season by distributing fruit to stores in Australia and internationally starting in early January. read more

In Cottenham, a truck carrying seven individuals hidden among cucumber containers was intercepted after one of the passengers made a distress call to the police on January 7. The vehicle was quickly located, uncovering six men and a woman who had been concealed inside for 18 hours. Following the incident, the... read more

Extending the persimmon harvesting period, and consequently, their marketing season, from mid-October to the end of January enables farmers to enhance their market appeal by offering buyers ample planning options during a time when supply is scarce. The fruits are ready to be harvested. read more

In tym pierwszym Globalnym Rynku na rok 2025, skupiamy się na pomarańczach, z powodu chłodniejszej pogody, zwłaszcza w Europie, co prowadzi do wzrostu popytu. Francja ma dynamiczny rynek z dobrą podażą. Niemcy zanotowały wzrost popytu na pomarańcze pochodzące z wielu krajów dostawców. Kampania pomarańczowa we Włoszech w sezonie 2024/25... read more

With the advancement of the fruit season in the southern hemisphere, the demand for temperature and humidity monitoring products used in long-distance cold chain transportation has peaked. "Disposable USB temperature data loggers remain the first choice for most customers. Compared to the same read more

2024 has been a successful year overall for the Turkish cherries, says Yigit Gokyigit, commercial coordinator for the Turkish fresh produce exporter Alanar: "We had a great cherry season this year. Although the competition was high between the exporters shipping to Europe, we noticed there was… read more

Jego Królewska Mość Król Willem-Alexander i Jej Królewska Mość Królowa Máxima zamierzają odbyć wizytę państwową w Kenii, na zaproszenie prezydenta Williama Ruto. Wizyta odbędzie się od wtorku 18 do czwartku 20 marca 2025 roku. "Ta pierwsza wizyta państwowa w Kenii jest potwierdzeniem dobrych relacji i" read more

The agreement signed between UPA and the Ministry of Agriculture has led, among other things, to the flexibilization of the CAP and strengthening of the Supply Chain Law.

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