Tomato Masters in Deinze has become the first in Belgium to install solar panels within their greenhouses, a project developed by the Swiss startup Voltiris. The panels are designed to hang in greenhouses without hindering the growth of the tomato plants. They specifically filter the light. read more

HHLA Italy and Maersk have launched a new weekly shuttle service to the Port of Trieste. The first vessel of the E17 service has recently arrived at this terminal. This maritime connection between Port Said, Trieste, and Venice strengthens the Mediterranean logistics network, underscoring the importance of Trieste. read more

The data released by Istat regarding retail sales in the month of February show a year-on-year decrease in value of -1.5% and in volume of -2.5%. read more

The onion market is currently heavily favoring the growers, according to Toine Stoop of Stoop AgroTrade. "If you want to purchase onions in May, you'll have to pay 30 cents, otherwise you won't be able to get them. At the moment, the retail bundle price may be 30 cents, but the prices vary from 17 to 30 cents overall. read more

In recent weeks, there have been rumors circulating about the potential imposition of new tariffs on Mexican agricultural products amidst the trade tensions between Mexico and the United States. However, Mexican avocados, which are governed by the provisions of the trade agreement between Mexico, the United States, and Canada... read more

Kolejna eskalacja napięć handlowych między USA a Chinami dotyka eksporterów owoców ze stanu Waszyngton. Chiny ogłosiły 34% celną odwetową na towary z USA, obowiązującą od przyszłego czwartku, w odpowiedzi na podobne cła na chińskie importy nałożone przez prezydenta Donalda Trumpa. Producenci owoców z Waszyngtonu stoją przed ponownymi... read more

Chapainawabganj, known as the mango hub of Bangladesh, received rainfall on Sunday night after a long period of dry weather, bringing relief to local mango growers. The district experienced multiple rounds of rain starting around midnight, easing concerns related to drought. Farmers acknowledged that mango is the read more

"Issue Statement: Shortage of fresh coconuts in Sri Lanka has not affected the coco coir industry, assures Shan Halamba from Riococo. Despite production decline, there is ample supply to meet demand," says Shan Halamba from Riococo, adding that even with domestic fluctuations. read more

The days of the Fruit and Salad School Games 2025 continue in Sicily. In April, the project on healthy eating will restart in Sicilian schools, involving students and teachers and raising awareness about the consumption of fruits and vegetables. Like every year, the Fruit and Salad project aims to promote a healthy lifestyle. read more

This week, the first Polish greenhouse strawberries from the Ovoc farm in Chodzież have appeared on the market. In this family farm run by the Pietruszków family, strawberries have been grown in greenhouses for several seasons. read more

Many plants produce allelochemicals, which are secondary metabolites such as terpenoids, hydroxylated aromatic compounds, and phenolics. These compounds are produced through various metabolic pathways and affect the growth of other plants. Allelochemicals often act as germination or growth stimulants. read more

We've just experienced a very cold and windy weekend. In many regions with fruit production, temperatures dropped from -1^oC to almost -5^oC. It's possible that in some places it was even colder. The next few days are also expected to be very chilly. This is likely

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The first "Central Asia – European Union" summit took place in Samarkand under the theme "Investing in the Future." The event included the participation of representatives from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the European Investment Bank. read more

Significant changes are impacting the Egyptian citrus industry this season, leading to the recent closure of fresh citrus packing operations at most packing houses. Walid Hassan from TC Fruits provides an update on the situation. It is worth noting the establishment of orange juice concentrate factories in the region. read more

Consomaction, Oxfam-Magasins du Monde, and Collectif 5C have launched the "One Month Without Supermarkets" challenge in Belgium. The aim of the organizations is to raise consumer awareness of short distribution channels and encourage them to buy more local, sustainable, and ethical products. read more

Avocado exports from Tanzania have seen a 74% increase, climbing from 15,432 tons in 2021 to 26,826 tons in 2023, with data collection ongoing for 2024 by the Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA). Dr. Jacqueline Mkindi, CEO of TAHA, emphasized this at the avocado stakeholders' conference. read more

The three-day Qingming Festival holiday begins this Friday, April 4. Prior to the holiday, sales of certain fruits like apples and grapes have been on the rise. Conversely, the increased arrival of blueberries has caused prices to drop since the end of last week. This trend is influenced by the upcoming holiday. read more

The Osservatorio Immagino by GS1 Italy is a biannual study that analyzes the consumption habits of Italians by cross-referencing information from the labels of widely consumed products digitized by the Immagino service of GS1 Italy Servizi (over 100 variables including ingredients, etc.). read more

The Chilean agri-food sector is dynamic and responds to consumer demands by incorporating features such as quality, traceability, and safety. This has made it highly recognized and valued in international markets for its innovation and sustainability, further enhancing its global reputation. read more

Last week, preceding the cold April weekend, we recorded a conversation between Dr. Paweł Krawiec from Horti Team and Krzysztof Gruszczyk from Natura Expert. It concerned the use of non-microbiological biostimulants in the cultivation of berry plants.

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