The European Commission has officially approved the health claim that "consumption of green kiwifruit contributes to normal bowel function by increasing stool frequency" – based on a daily intake of two fresh green kiwifruit. It may not be the sexiest claim ever, but it's pretty important for digestive health. read more

Fresh Inset, the creator of Vidre+, has announced the results of trials conducted in Argentina, which revealed that its technology can extend the shelf life of pears by four to eight days. read more

The Co-op has announced that all UK produce will need to be certified under the sustainability standard LEAF by January 2027 as part of its efforts to enhance resilience in its supply chain. read more

Eksport jabłek z Włoch do Bliskiego Wschodu i Azji otrzymał właściwy impuls po stopniowym wznowieniu niektórych usług wysyłkowych przez Kanał Sueski. read more

New Zealand apple exporters supplying the US have been forced to consider their options in the face of a 15 percent tariff, according to a report from Radio New Zealand. read more

Pineapple growers in Quynh Thang, Vietnam, are reporting significant losses due to yellowing leaves, root rot, and plant collapse persisting for over a month. Local authorities estimate that more than 400 hectares of land have been affected, impacting almost 200 farming households. Growers indicate that the symptoms started after. read more

Co działo się podczas drugiej połowy kwietnia? Pojawiły się pewne ważne wiadomości: Selecta one przejęła Wagagai. Omawialiśmy również logistykę: czy transport morski zastąpi transport lotniczy w Etiopii? Odbyła się również World Garden Show w Chinach, na którym zaprezentowano najnowsze odmiany kwiatów w Chinach. read more

The three-day annual Chrysanthemum and Autumn Flower Show 2025 on the lawns of the UAF Faculty of Agriculture attracted a large number of students, faculty members, and flower enthusiasts. Organized by the Institute of Horticultural Sciences, the exhibition featured a vibrant showcase of chrysanthemums... read more

Mexico remains at the center of the current garlic market turbulence, according to market participants. The country is receiving large volumes from Peru, Argentina, and Chile, while also handling continued inflows of Chinese garlic through unofficial channels. The combination of abundant supply and read more

The Bulgarian Chamber of Fruits and Vegetables (BCV) reports increasing disturbances in orchards due to the spread of the black scab pest (Capnodis tenebrionis), as informed by Fakti.bg. read more

Two tygodnie temu Twin River Berries ogłosiło przejęcie Oregon Berry Packing. Obydwie firmy mają swoją siedzibę w stanie Oregon i silne powiązania z branżą jagodową na Północno-Zachodnim Pacyfiku. Partnerzy Twin River uprawiają borówki w stanach Oregon i Waszyngton. Ponadto firma posiada inwestycję. read more

Podaż limonek zaczyna się kurczyć, ponieważ dobrej jakości owoce zmniejszają się po opadach deszczu i zakończeniu zbiorów starszych owoców. „Obecnie, 50 procent owoców przynoszonych do meksykańskich pakowalni nie spełnia wymagań eksportowych do USA” - mówi Tony Campos z International Citrus and Produce.

The supply of limes is getting tight as good quality fruit shrinks following rains and the end of the older crop of fruit. "Right now, 50 percent of the fruit being brought into the Mexican packing houses isn't good enough for U.S. export," says Tony Campos of International Citrus and Produce. read more

Kongresowi ustawodawcy przedstawili Ustawę o Krajowych Inwestycjach w Rolnictwo Ekologiczne (DOIA), projekt bipartyjny i dwuizbowy, mający na celu rozwinięcie infrastruktury dla amerykańskich rolników ekologicznych i przetwórców. Ustawa została wprowadzona do Senatu przez senatorów Tammy Baldwin i Susan Collins, z... read more

Institutional agricultural investment has traditionally been concentrated in California, the U.S. Midwest, Australia, and parts of Latin America. However, investors are now starting to consider investing in permanent crop production in North Africa, which provides Mediterranean growing conditions at relatively low frontier market acquisition costs. read more

Dewulf is introducing the MP 18-110, a new hall filler specifically designed for the North American potato and vegetable sector. The machine features a 110 cm belt width, a capacity of up to 250 tonnes per hour, and a sturdy, stable construction. Dewulf is aiming this product at growers and processors who. read more

The global potato industry is mourning the loss of Dr. Hubert Zandstra, who served as the Director General of the International Potato Center from 1991 to 2005. Under his leadership, CIP broadened its focus from potato research to also include sweet potatoes, Andean roots and tubers, and natural resource management. read more

Yesterday was a day dedicated to technique, innovation, and market perspectives organized by Cora Seeds at Agriturismo Massari in Conselice (Ravenna). An event that brought together producers, technicians, and industry operators, confirming once again the. read more

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"Około 20 lat temu to, co zaczęło się od osobistej pasji do kwiatów, stopniowo przekształciło się w prosperujący biznes importu i dystrybucji kwiatów w stanie Georgia. 'Wszystko rozpoczęło się około 20 lat temu, kiedy nasz założyciel samodzielnie zajmował się wszystkim jako amator, głównie pozyskując kwiaty z Holandii,'." read more

The most recent orange crop forecast for the São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt for the 2025-2026 season has been revised to 294.81 million 40.8 kg boxes, as per the update released by Fundecitrus on December 10. This shows a 3.9 percent decrease from the previous estimate of 306.74 million in September. read more

Wiskerke Onions is taking another step in making the Dutch onion sector more sustainable. The company is the first to introduce a regenerative growing framework for onion growers. With this, Wiskerke Onions offers a practical and future-proof approach for farmers who want to meet increasing… read more