The field trials of new genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Italy must be stopped. This is the request made by the International Crossroads Center, the Italian Rural Association (ARI), and the Basic Consumers Association (A.Ba.Co), three NGOs committed to this cause. read more

W Czarnogórze dzienny wydatek na importowane jedzenie wynosi średnio 3,4 euro na mieszkańca, a całkowita wartość importowanego jedzenia przekracza wartość eksportu narodu o 25 procent. W zeszłym roku Czarnogóra importowała jedzenie o wartości 772 milionów euro, co oznacza wzrost o 3,7 procent w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. read more

"Agri-food cooperation has always welcomed free trade agreements with Third Countries, which facilitate access to foreign markets for Made in Italy products, allowing our cooperatives to expand the destinations for their sales. However, we are..." read more

The 2023-2024 pear campaign was an exceptional season in terms of prices. Among the last three campaigns, it recorded the highest prices. When analyzing the data related to national volumes, it was also, along with 2021, the poorest year. read more

"Continuous innovation, we have listened to customer feedback and improved the functionality of Crop-Scanner™, with intuitive navigation, visualization of various topics, and a better treatment process," says Jolien Bisschop, Product Manager at Biobest. read more

California Giant Berry Farms announced the availability of its Giant™ Blueberries. These large (20mm+) and flavorful berries are now offered in a fresh, new label design chosen by the company's consumers. This updated, contemporary label marks a new chapter for a product line that California Giant has expanded. read more

Wiskerke Onions has recently made significant improvements to its onion sorting line, focusing on enhancing both efficiency and quality control. The automation solutions offered by Flikweert Vision and KV-Techniek have been instrumental in this upgrade. According to a company representative, the new system is much more efficient and less stressful than the previous setup. read more

Ceará is planning to expand its melon farmland by 1,500 hectares for export in 2025, as stated by Silvio Carlos Ribeiro, Executive Secretary of Agribusiness at the State Secretariat for Economic Development (SDE). This expansion represents a 50% increase from the current 3,000 hectares allocated to melon cultivation. read more

Yinon Osem, CEO of Edom Fruits in Israel, has mentioned that the Ori mandarin season in Israel is currently at its peak with an anticipated 30% decrease in volumes for the 2025 season. Prices are currently low due to a significant amount of Ori mandarins that were imported in February, coupled with the reduced quantities available from Israel this season. It is expected that prices will... read more

The Angello™ mini-snack pepper from Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, marketed in co-branding with the Solarelli brand from Apofruit, has established itself as a flagship product in the segment thanks to its distinctive characteristics. With its vibrant colors and high digestibility, read more

Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) set a new record this Valentine's season by processing an impressive 44 million rose stems weighing 1,649 metric tonnes (MT) for shipment to 22 international and 38 domestic destinations. This was a significant increase from the previous year when KIA handled 29 million rose stems, representing a 50% growth. read more

A przesyłka rosyjskich ogórków została odmówiona wejścia do UE po kontroli granicznej w Polsce, która wykryła wysokie poziomy pestycydu pymetrozine, stosowanego do zwalczania mszyc i muchówek białych, zgodnie z HortoInfo. Świeże ogórki, przeznaczone na rynek europejski, zostały przewiezione przez... read more

Citronex would like to alert their colleagues in the fresh produce industry about a scammer attempting to purchase bananas and pineapples using the name of Yellow Fresh Fruits. "We fell victim to individuals falsely representing themselves as employees of Yellow Fresh Fruits Srl, our subsidiary in Romania, where we have 2." read more

The najnowsze długoterminowe prognozy rolnicze Departamentu Rolnictwa Stanów Zjednoczonych przedstawiają szczegółowe perspektywy sektora świeżych produktów rolnych do 2034 roku, z wyszczególnieniem kluczowych trendów w produkcji, handlu i cenach. W miarę stabilizacji globalnych warunków gospodarczych po niedawnej zmienności, produkcja owoców i warzyw w USA rośnie. read more

VIP faces market challenges with optimism, betting on sustainability, new varieties, and commercial expansion.

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The latest data on orange prices in Spain, Greece, Italy, and Portugal show significant variations across markets. In Spain, orange prices have been on a downward trend in the early months of the 2024/2025 season, decreasing from €85/100 kg in November to €76/100 kg in December before... read more

Cacti Youngplants has recently signed an agreement to acquire the intellectual property rights for Haworthia Alba ('African Albino') and Aloe Cosmo ('Green Pearl') from TH Primeur B.V. in Nieuwveen, The Netherlands. TH Primeur's owner, Ton van der Hoorn, is a well-known breeder and propagator. read more

The Sicilian avocado is one of the flagship products of Agricola Azzurra, a company owned by the Orsero Group that is committed to enhancing high-quality Italian agri-food supply chains. Certified Residue Zero, the fruit is grown on the slopes of Mount Etna, in Giarre (CT), Italy. read more

Provenance Propagation Australia, a relatively new player in the plant propagation industry, has an innovative approach to vegetable plant cultivation. Founded just 18 months ago, the company specializes in protected cropping crops, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, capsicums, and grafted… read more

The most recent data on British apple sales in January 2025 shows Tesco as the top retailer, buying the largest volume from BAPL growers. Sainsbury's and Lidl came in second and third, respectively. Aldi and Asda also demonstrated strong demand, contributing to the overall sales. read more