At 3 a.m., a flower cultivation base in Beijing's Shunyi district is already operating at full capacity. Freshly transplanted flowers, carefully sorted, are neatly arranged in the warehouse. Delivery workers are busy wrapping flowers in thermal cotton, placing them in foam boxes, and loading them for delivery. read more

Over the past six months, Georgia exported 12,900 tons of apples worth $8.2 million, which represents a 6.3-fold increase in volume and a 6.1-fold increase in value compared to the previous year. Russia continues to be the main market, accounting for 99% of Georgia's apple exports (12,840 tons). Smaller shipments. read more

This week retailers focused on all things related to spring. Popular Lenten favorites such as cactus pads, mushrooms, and chayote were in demand, and lemons and limes were advertised alongside fish and seafood. Artichokes, leeks, strawberries, Swiss chard, asparagus, and green beans were also featured. read more

Mission in Mali for the Macfrut staff, a leading trade fair in the fruit and vegetable sector. Focus on the country's potential in relation to its capacity for mango exports, as it is the largest producer in Africa. The eighth largest country in Africa by size, with a... read more

The anticipation for the new garlic campaign is palpable among Italian producers, with the harvesting of the earliest varieties fast approaching. "It is almost harvest time," says Antonio Tuccillo, administrator of Agrimpex Farming. "For the earliest varieties, operations will start in late." read more

Argentinian pears are being delivered to the United States, with one shipper witnessing the first arrivals last week in the Port of Philadelphia and the Port of Los Angeles. Sarah Barkley of CMI mentioned, "Right now it's Bartlett pears through our partner Kleppe SA, and then we'll have some Flamingos soon, followed by Bosc pears." read more

In the early harvesting regions of Germany, the organic wild garlic harvest is about to begin. Nicolai Timaeus from Georgs Bio-Bauern GmbH & Co. stated, "We will have small quantities available starting in calendar week 12, with larger quantities ready the following week." read more

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has approved a program to facilitate the importation of Ukrainian apples, as announced by Ukraine's State Service on Food Safety and Consumer Protection. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated, "In the context of the full-scale Russian read more

The Counselor of Agriculture, Water, Livestock, and Fisheries, Miguel Barrachina, has defended a EU-MERCOSUR agreement that is "fair and protects the farmers and livestock breeders of the Valencian Community."

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The training was divided into a lecture block, focusing primarily on agrotechnical issues, presented by Szymon Jabłoński from the company Symbioz, Magdalena Cieślak-Włodarczyk from Yara Poland, and Dr. Marzena Brodowska from the University of Life Sciences in Lublin. read more

With growers maintaining their prices for onions and exports staying sluggish, the onion industry is eagerly anticipating the coming weeks. "At the moment, farm prices are occasionally higher than bale prices. This situation is clearly not sustainable. The big question is: who will be vindicated?" says. read more

Większość meksykańskich firm owocowo-warzywnych miała swoje magazyny chłodnicze pełne w tym tygodniu. Czekali, aby zobaczyć, czy 25% cła importowego, które weszło w życie wcześniej w tym tygodniu, zostanie odwrócone. Okazało się, że mieli rację: prezydent USA Trump zawiesił cła importowe na read more

A number of local farms across the country have set up nursery sections for flower and plant production to create additional income streams that also support sustainability efforts. However, several farm officials have observed that maintaining a balance between flower production and food production can be challenging. read more

Donald Trump's trade policies are said to exacerbate the rise in food prices in the United States, as reported by corriere.it. After imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico, the administration partially reversed course to avoid repercussions on the sector. read more

Mimo że 25% cło na eksport awokado z Meksyku do Stanów Zjednoczonych zostało tymczasowo zawieszone 6 marca 2025 roku po zaledwie trzech dniach obowiązywania, producenci i eksporterzy wyrazili obawy, że może to stać się stałą polityką. Według Salvadora Mirandy Aguilara, przedstawiciela read more

A bilateral agreement between Moroccan and French tomato producers is expected to be reached in mid-March to regulate the entry of Moroccan cherry tomatoes into the French market, as reported by Réussir. The agreement aims to tackle competition with local production at the beginning of the French season. read more

CapGen Seeds organized an Open Day in La Mojonera (Almería) on March 4, 5, and 6 to officially introduce Panoramix, their new pear tomato variety for export with intermediate resistance to the Tomato Brown Rugose Virus (ToBRFV). Despite the rain during the three days of field visits, there was a high turnout of growers. read more

Tamarind is categorized into sweet and sour varieties. With its naturally sweet and tangy taste and rich nutritional profile, tamarind aligns well with consumers' growing focus on health. Over the past two years, its market awareness has expanded rapidly, and its applications continue to grow. read more

Strawberries are available year-round in Ukraine thanks to imports from warmer countries. However, prices tend to remain high in early spring. In early March, the majority of strawberries on the market are from Greece, with larger shipments expected in April. Prices in supermarkets range from €2.85 to €9.55 per unit. read more

The Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) aims to promote responsible sourcing in the floriculture sector through its Basket of Standards. This framework helps flower and ornamental plant producers meet environmental, social, and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) criteria, reducing audit fatigue and increasing sustainability. read more