A brazylian court rejected a request from the Danish shipping giant Maersk to suspend the bidding for the Tecon 10 terminal at the port of Santos in Brazil. Maersk wanted the bidding to be paused until current operators could participate in the initial bidding phase. read more

It's a dynamic scene in the world of table grapes. Mexico's season is coming to an end, California is currently in full swing, and preparations for importing from South America are already underway. Let's start with an update on California, where the state is having a fantastic table grape season due to read more

The annual New Zealand Horticulture Conference will be held in Wellington on 26-27 August at the Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre. This two-day event will gather growers, industry leaders, policymakers, and service providers from the horticulture sector across New Zealand. read more

Melons grown in Uzbekistan are being exported to British consumers as export conditions have been set up. In early July, Uzbekistan Airways sent the first large-scale shipment from Tashkent to London, consisting of 10 tons of premium melons in refrigerated containers. read more

SPAR Express store expansion in Spain
The SPAR network continues to grow with SPAR Spain's licensed partner, Grupo Cuevas, announcing the opening of new convenience stores. A new SPAR Express store opened in the province of León, in the small town of Sésamo. Located in the heart of the Bierzo region. read more

Next week (week 31), the new Belgian summer apple variety Ziola will be harvested. The variety was developed by Zouk, a sister company of Boomkwekerij Johan Nicolai, which focuses on innovation in apple and pear breeding. "This variety ripens two weeks earlier than Delbare, currently the most popular." read more

The economic performance improved in the first quarter of 2025, with a 0.3% increase in GDP compared to the previous quarter and a 0.7% increase compared to the same quarter in 2024. The value added in agriculture also increased by 1.4% and in industry by 1.2%, while... read more

The Greenhouse Manager recently launched by SDF Horti Software has been implemented for the first time at Sun Sing Garden, a horticultural company in Taiwan. This innovative software, compatible with HAWE Cultivation Systems, provides growers with comprehensive control over their operations. read more

During the first half of 2025, there was a 7.14 percent decrease in Cambodia's fresh mango exports, amounting to 176,909.33 tons, due to increased domestic demand. This was accompanied by a 19.26 percent increase in exports of dried mango products, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. read more

Yesterday, the first Symposium of the Mantovano IGP Melon took place in the splendid setting of the Ducal Palace of Mantua, bringing together producers, experts, and industry professionals in pursuit of excellence, sharing, and promoting the unique IGP certified melon. read more

Commercial cultivation of tulips is gaining popularity in Bangladesh due to its financial benefits. Although tulips typically grow in colder countries, some farmers in Bangladesh have started cultivating them on a small scale. This flower, known for its stunning beauty worldwide, is also the national flower of Bangladesh. read more

"Znaleźliśmy udany rynek z dostawą szerokiej gamy owoców i warzyw w Duisburgu i okolicach," wyjaśnia Kenan Özcelik, współzałożyciel i dyrektor zarządzający EK-Service GmbH, z siedzibą na północy Duisburga. Firma została założona w 2021 roku i powstała z... read more

Garlic cultivation in Ukraine is not showing any growth even though it has the potential to be profitable. The production of garlic is decreasing as more and more imported garlic is being sold in supermarkets. Timur Levda, a garlic farmer from Mykolaiv Oblast and the owner of "LEVDA", has reported that drought conditions have had a negative impact on the garlic crop. read more

W celu zwiększenia produktywności gospodarczej Ghany, rząd wprowadził strategię 24-godzinnej gospodarki. Inicjatywa ta ma na celu utrzymanie ciągłej aktywności gospodarczej i obejmuje komponent rolniczy znany jako Grow24. Inicjatywa Grow24 ma na celu ożywienie gospodarki Ghany... read more

The sector of fruits and vegetables is facing a growing demand for more sustainable packaging solutions, a key issue that involves both packaging manufacturers and farms. A recent interview with Stefano Occhipinti Amato, owner of Gi.St.El. Plast S.r.l., a company specializing in... read more

Blooms of Hope in Franklin, Indiana, officially launched this July. It is a flower farm created to support young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through meaningful work and skill-building in floral design. Founded by Denise and Joe Smith, the flower farm grows cut flowers. read more

D.S. Cole Growers in Loudon, NH USA will be hosting their open house this coming Thursday, July 31, between 9:00 a.m and 3:00 p.m. Many tried and true varieties offered by D.S. Cole will be in pots to show why they grow these varieties. In addition, new varieties will be on display. read more

The banana and plantain sector in Ecuador has raised concerns about new outbreaks of moko disease. This bacterial infection has been in the country for over a decade and is now impacting around 3,000 hectares in various regions. The province of Los Ríos is particularly affected. read more

The British government presented in late June 2025 new standards to promote healthier eating, as part of the 10 Year Health Plan. The program directly involves supermarkets and producers, encouraging them to increase the range of healthy products and to... read more

The European Commission is proposing a new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) as part of the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), which sets the EU's long-term budget and determines funding priorities, including agricultural spending. This proposal aims to shape the CAP beyond 2027. read more