"Our garden roses are now available in stems measuring 53cm and 63cm. Reflecting on our journey, it's truly amazing to see the evolution of our roses since the late 1990s, when they were pure garden roses and mainly just 20cm", says Cindy Cooper of Tambuzi, a Kenyan garden rose grower. Since the… read more

The Storm Caetano, which swept across the country from west to east (with 31 departments under an orange alert), caused traffic jams in certain areas, left homes without electricity, and affected several apple orchards. "The snowstorm that struck central western France has had a major impact on some of... read more

Global industry data indicates a significant rise in blueberry exports over the past ten years, surpassing experts' predictions. In particular, exports increased from 316,000 tons in 2016 to 747,000 tons in 2023, showing a steady upward trend driven by increasing global demand. read more

In response to the destructive floods in eastern Spain, British retailers and wholesalers have started to import oranges from South Africa and South America earlier than usual. This change is intended to ensure a steady supply of oranges on supermarket shelves and to address concerns about quality. read more

With this year's fall being warmer than average, Aubie Smith Farms has observed an impact on next season's crops. Aubie Smith Farms, also known as Smith-Perry Berries, has already witnessed the warmer weather affecting next season's tulips and strawberries. The average high temperature being read more

The EastFruit team presents 10 interesting facts about dried apricots in Tajik culture. In Tajikistan, dried apricots, called "kuraga," hold such high value that they are used as an alternative currency and a trusted method of saving. Additionally, they are a source of national pride. read more

UK grower Barfoots is increasing its commercial production of British-grown butternut squash due to the successful development of a new variety by its seed partner Sakata. read more

Nowa Zelandia’s Prevar ogłosiła wprowadzenie na rynek odmiany jabłek GoodnessMe, która jest rezultatem 20 lat badań i rozwoju i którą firma opisuje jako "rewolucyjną". read more

Turkish fig exporters had a successful season in the Asian market this year. They utilized airfreight for their shipments, which allowed them to maintain a steady supply despite challenges in the Red Sea that have made sea journeys more complicated. read more

Dole has introduced locally grown Honeycrunch apples for the Irish market under its Grá brand, which focuses on locally sourced produce. read more

With the approval of the Bundesrat for the CAP Direct Payments Regulation (CAPDPR) and the CAP Conditionality Regulation (CAPCR), EU agricultural support in Germany will be further simplified and more target-oriented from 2025 onwards. Additionally, the so-called eco-regulations for farmers will be implemented. read more

Wzrost eksportu świeżych owoców i warzyw z Hiszpanii wyniósł 9 procent pod względem wolumenu w styczniu-wrześniu tego roku, w porównaniu do analogicznego okresu w 2023 roku. read more

According to DUH, the associated termination of the approval does not occur solely for "formal reasons," as the BVL suggests. Rather, the termination of approval is also imperative because the Federal Environment Agency previously found unacceptable environmental impacts for a variety of applications. read more

The demand for tomatoes can only be met by 3.5% - and they are the favorites of the Germans, with a per capita consumption of over 30 kg annually, according to the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE). Accordingly, the German market is dependent on read more

A new three-year marketing campaign aimed at boosting sales of fresh berries in Europe has received approval and funding from the EU. read more

Agricola Famosa, a Brazilian company belonging to the Citri&Co group, is set to acquire Melones El Abuelo from Murcia. This agreement will establish the largest supplier of melons and watermelons in Europe, with an estimated turnover of €230 million and an annual sales volume exceeding 320,000 tonnes of fruit. read more

According to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service of the US Department of Agriculture, Turkish apple production for 2024/25 is forecasted to decrease by 13% to a five-year low of 4 million tonnes due to unusually warm and dry weather conditions. read more

This is reported by reefertrends and refers to statements made by Francisco Contardo, Executive Director of the Avocado Committee, to the newspaper La Tervera. "This growth is due to a better fruit setting on the productive hectares, which is facilitated by more favorable conditions." read more

"The transformation that the sector must undergo is not only significant, but it also needs to happen quickly. We really cannot afford to waste time, as we have seen with the implementation of the new manure policy," he argues to vilt.be. A response to the read more

As QS communicates with reference to the BVL, the use of Lumiderm VG for treating the seeds of the mentioned crops is permitted from December 2, 2024, to March 30, 2025, according to the emergency authorization granted based on Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009. read more