According to the latest annual data from Eurostat, the USA is the second destination for European food exports, surpassed only by the United Kingdom, as they have reached 27.155 billion euros in 2023, with

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During the Pfälzer Spargeltag (Palatinate Asparagus Day), companies such as Prefiro from Germany, AVL Motion, and Lommers Tuinbouwmachines from the Netherlands showcased their asparagus harvesting robots. These robots are meant to assist asparagus farms facing increasing labor costs. read more

The world is currently discussing the tariffs that the United States has imposed on Canada, Mexico, and China, and these tariffs will have a significant impact on the produce industry. Not only will imported products become more expensive, but retaliatory measures could also mean that exported products will be subject to taxes. One industry that could be affected is... read more

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Vera Modenova, COO of the Russian flower and gift marketplace Flowwow, has criticized a proposal by Russian lawmaker Dmitry Gusev to raise import tariffs on flowers. Modenova argues that this move will not benefit the market, as flower prices are already expected to rise by around 20%, and the proposed increase in tariffs would only exacerbate the situation. read more

"We live in a time where greenwashing is still widespread, but I believe it is destined to disappear. Change is inevitable, we will not go back, it seems like we are seeing what happened in the 80s with the mandatory helmet laws. At the beginning, many looked for shortcuts to..." read more

The oldest plant improvement organization in South Africa, which celebrated its fiftieth year last year, has recently introduced new cultivars to the industry. One of them is the French-bred Delwilmor pear, an enhancement of Packham's Triumph. The first commercial crop of this new pear yielded 50 tonnes per hectare. read more

Tan Hung Ward is the largest area in Hai Duong for growing peaches, flowers, and ornamental plants, covering a total area of approximately 226 hectares. It also boasts the largest area for cultivating hydrangeas in the province, spanning around 12-13 hectares. Currently, the hydrangeas in this ward are starting to bloom. read more

Po miesięcznym opóźnieniu, prezydent USA Donald Trump wreszcie wprowadził cła importowe, o których wcześniej ogłosił we wtorek. Te cła nakładają 25% opłatę na niemal wszystkie towary kanadyjskie i meksykańskie. Wcześniej Trump oświadczył na konferencji prasowej, że wkrótce wprowadzi cła importowe na towary. read more

The green asparagus season has started this week in Granada with the first sales. Volumes are currently limited in a market dominated mainly by Mexico, although a larger Spanish supply is expected in the coming weeks compared to the same period last year. "We have already started selling the read more

The water lentil, scientifically known as Lemna minor, has obtained official approval from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for production and consumption, paving the way for its spread in the European Union. This small aquatic plant, read more

The new season is starting with the harvesting of the first peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, and radishes in LGV's greenhouses and polytunnels. This year, the harvest is a bit delayed due to insufficient sunlight received by the vegetables, especially in recent months. Energy costs read more

The marketing season for Egyptian early potatoes is now about to begin. "60 percent of the so-called winter crop has already been harvested and these quantities are now gradually being loaded via the port of Ravenna," reports David Guillebeau, CEO of Prodivec Swiss AG, specializing in this area. read more

Biota Nutri BV has partnered with De Groot en Slot and REKA Group BV. De Groot en Slot and REKA are participating in Biota Nutri. Biota develops, produces, and distributes organic fertilizers for agriculture and horticulture, providing sustainable solutions to the challenges encountered in vegetable... read more

Frank P Matthews, New Leaf Plants, and The Branford Webbs Plant Company welcomed customers from as far away as North Scotland and Kent to their 'Roots to Retail' open event last week at Evesham Football Club and New Leaf Plants. The two-day event included an entertaining Plantarea Masterclass by. read more

Superplum CEO, Shobhit Gupta, has announced the beginning of the 2025 mango season and stated that the company sources its mangoes from various locations across India. Gupta added, "We provide a diverse selection of mangoes, including twelve unique varieties sourced from eight different states throughout the season. Additionally, we have established advanced automated facilities." read more

The Uttar Pradesh government has partnered with Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL), the World Bank, and Innova Agri Park, a subsidiary of Bharat Biotech, to create a financial model for establishing a fruit processing unit near the cargo hub of Noida International Airport. read more

A team of researchers from Cornell University is exploring a potential breakthrough in the fight against fire blight, one of the most serious diseases affecting apple orchards around the world. The investigation is focusing on wild North American apples - as reported on. read more

The use of plant extracts from native plants in the cultivation of raspberries, as well as other plant species, is a relatively new direction that is not yet well known among producers. Meanwhile, the use of new generation extracts

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The French strawberry season is just starting, with the renowned Gariguette variety slowly becoming available on the market, and larger volumes expected to arrive in about 10 days. The producers' association, Strawberries Raspberries of France, which has 600 producers and 36 members, is involved in this process. read more