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

With the presence of Phytophthora, limited water availability, and pests such as thrips posing challenges to outdoor strawberry cultivation in Greece, there is a growing demand for alternative production methods. Recently, a 2-hectare tomato greenhouse has been repurposed to accommodate strawberry production. "We have a" read more

More than 26 million kilograms of Red Oranges from Sicily with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) are on the market for the 2024-2025 harvest (of which 3.1 million kg are organic products). This number matches that of the previous year, but proportionally it is very positive considering that the raw material has been. read more

Sales of Greek peaches and nectarines are under intense pressure this year, according to Mr. Christos Alagiozidis, owner of the packing company Alagiozidis Fruits, based in Imathia. He explains, "This year, we are facing increased daily pressure from all sides: from read more

Whetu Rolleston has transitioned from marine biology to agriculture and is now the chairperson of the New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (NZKGI). He succeeded Mark Mayston, who led the group through challenges such as labor shortages, Hi-Cane spray use, and the global supply issues faced by Zespri. read more

India's onion exports have stabilized this season, thanks to robust production, relaxed government policies, and increasing demand in Asian markets, according to Harsh Jariwala, Managing Partner at onion exporter Raion Export. "So far, it has been a promising season compared to last year," he said. read more

The 2025 cherry season has been particularly challenging for Turkish producers and exporters, according to Sefik Can, account manager for Turkish fresh produce exporter Canlar Fruit. He stated, "Due to three consecutive frost events in April, the harvest volume dropped drastically. In some areas, production was" read more

The cherry season has officially started in Val Venosta. In a year marked by reduced harvests in Europe, Val Venosta cherries are ready to take center stage, becoming protagonists of the Italian summer with an estimated 450 tons of product. read more

Between January and May 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 60,000 virus-resistant grape seedlings from Serbia, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. The imported plants successfully cleared all quarantine inspections and consist of technical varieties well-suited for the local climate. These seedlings are a part of ongoing initiatives to develop… read more

At Kwekerij de Zuidplas in the Netherlands, the team from Peter Dekker Installaties (PDI) is putting the finishing touches on a brand-new, high-tech greenhouse. Construction on the facility, where gerberas will soon be grown in a highly sustainable manner, began earlier this year. read more

Fruit consumption significantly increases during the summer, particularly for pineapples and melons. PND, a top manufacturer of fruit processing machinery, has developed a complete line dedicated to these fruits. FreshPlaza recently spoke with Virginia Cascella, who has been an export manager at PND for many years. read more

"June showed significantly higher demand than supply. In contrast, July has exhibited a dual trend thus far, with strong sales in Italy and challenges in northern Europe due to the weather," reported Luciano Trentini, director of the Dolce Passione consortium, describing the current situation. read more

Nowa zelandia, producent owoców pip i wiśni Kiwi Crunch ogłosił utworzenie nowej spółki macierzystej, Consolidated Fruits Ltd, w ramach restrukturyzacji mającej na celu połączenie swojej grupy wysokiej jakości firm owocowych. Consolidated Fruits Ltd będzie pełnić rolę organizacji nadrzędnej. read more