European funds are fueling the growth of FNG Supplies in Malta.
2025-10-20 00:00
The Minister for European Funds, Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi, along with the CEO of European Services in Malta (SEM), Rodrick Zerafa, visited the new facilities of FNG Supplies Co. Ltd in Rabat. FNG Supplies is one of Malta's primary importers of fruits and vegetables, providing services to restaurants, hotels, and more.
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From November 15th to 18th, deGusto returns, the international professional trade fair dedicated to high-quality food and beverages, a flagship of Made in Italy. An eagerly awaited event by producers, industry operators, and enthusiasts, which this year is taking place in a new location.
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The autumn raspberry season is ongoing, but it is not easy.
2025-10-20 00:00
Weather is a factor that this season is being experienced in all its forms by all producers of berries, including raspberry growers. We asked Jan Lipczyński about the course of the season and the end of the autumn raspberry harvest.
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India: Departing from the life of a computer engineer to grow roses
2025-10-20 00:00
A computer engineer who left a high-paying technical career to pursue farming has become an inspiration for many young people in Rajasthan. Abhijat Gupta now earns hundreds of thousands of rupees annually by cultivating Dutch roses, at a time when many are abandoning traditional farming practices.
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Among the professionals present at the International Asparagus Days (IAD) and International Berry Days (IBD) trade fairs, vegetable seed specialist Bejo - Silver sponsor of the event - presented a new variety of white asparagus called Genius. This variety is part of the "new generation of asparagus varieties."
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Around 1 million tons of passion fruit are grown worldwide, with more than 80% produced in South America. Brazil is by far the largest producer, followed by Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador. Among these four countries, Peru is the leading exporter, mainly shipping pulp and concentrate. Suriname is...
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Ten years of Almaverde Bio Islands: organic products that have conquered large-scale distribution.
2025-10-20 00:00
At the Befane Shopping Centre in Rimini, inside the fruit and vegetable section of Spazio Conad, where everything began ten years ago, Canova, the company of the Apofruit Group exclusive distributor of the Almaverde brand, celebrated the tenth anniversary of the Almaverde Bio Islands over the weekend.
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Ziemie Kareva na południu i centralnym Kaszmirze, które kiedyś porastały sad migdałowy, szybko tracą swoją tradycyjną krajobraz, ponieważ rolnicy usuwają drzewa, aby zrobić miejsce pod budownictwo i plantacje jabłoni. Ten trend zagraża jednemu z najstarszych upraw hortygraficznych w regionie. Dostępne dane oficjalne.
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The analysis of the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, conducted in collaboration with Circana, shows a recovery in fruit and vegetable consumption in the retail sector in September, following a negative August, driven solely by vegetables. The deflationary context has certainly contributed to the volume growth.
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UK: Inside the life of a 24-hour florist
2025-10-20 00:00
A woman who works at the 'world's only 24-hour, drive-through florist' has revealed what truly happens behind the scenes - from unusual bouquet requests to post-breakup arrangements and rush orders for 'apology' flowers. The Flower Station, situated in the upscale Marylebone area, offers these services around the clock.
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Ukraine is planning to reintroduce a grants program to support the development of orchards and greenhouses.
2025-10-20 00:00
Ukraine is planning to reintroduce its state grants program for orchards and greenhouse farms in 2026, with the goal of supporting niche agricultural production and generating employment opportunities in regional areas. Deputy Minister of Economy, Taras Vysotsky, highlighted the importance of assisting farmers, especially those in frontline and recently developed areas.
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AgriSound and Westfalia are conducting a study on avocado pollination in South Africa.
2025-10-20 00:00
AgriSound has partnered with global avocado producer Westfalia Fruit to research pollinator activity and enhance avocado breeding and commercial production using real-time monitoring technology. The collaboration will utilize bioacoustic data to study pollination patterns and identify trends.
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The global potato industry is currently experiencing a period of change in major production and export areas, with various developments such as negotiations for market access and significant price adjustments in Europe. In North America, a Mexican trade delegation recently visited Colorado as part of the 2025 Reverse.
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IMO's net-zero framework is facing challenges after Saudi Arabia proposed a motion to adjourn.
2025-10-20 00:00
The International Maritime Organization's groundbreaking Net-Zero Framework (NZF) has failed in a dramatic manner, leaving the fresh produce shipping industry to deal with more uncertainty regarding the implementation of new global emission standards.
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IFPA has announced the development of a Global Sustainability Framework for the production and sale of fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
2025-10-20 00:00
Citing increasing global pressures including climate impacts, heightened customer requirements, and geopolitical challenges, the International Fresh Produce Association is developing a Global Fresh Produce and Floral Sustainability Framework. This framework aims to provide new tools and guidance on essential...
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Sri Lanka is increasing its organic farming practices to meet the demand for exports to the European Union.
2025-10-20 00:00
Sri Lanka is gearing up to enhance the organic cultivation of fruits and vegetables in response to the European Union's forthcoming sustainability regulations for agricultural imports. The EU is working on new laws that will mandate exporters to comply with more rigorous sustainability standards.
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Demand remains strong for greenhouse greens in Ontario.
2025-10-20 00:00
Podaż zielonych warzyw szklarniowych z Ontario wzrosła, między innymi dzięki otwarciu nowej operacji w tej prowincji. Ian Adamson z Greenbelt Organic Greens, certyfikowanego producenta organicznych warzyw, mówi: "Nasza podaż również wzrosła dzięki optymalizacji programu nawożenia i profilu glebowego".
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The campaign for harvesting and processing of industrial tomatoes in the Northern Italy basin for the year 2025 has been completed, with the last delivery to the plant on October 11th. The quality and record quantity of tomatoes delivered were excellent. The negotiations between...
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In the period leading up to the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, wholesale fruit prices generally rose. However, prices have since fallen by about 10% compared to pre-holiday levels. Traders reported that both fruit prices and sales before the holidays were lower than in previous years.
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Exports of tropical fruits from Ecuador have increased by 38%.
2025-10-20 00:00
Exports of Ecuadorian tropical fruits from January to August increased by 38%, according to the Central Bank of Ecuador (BCE). This growth is mainly driven by non-traditional products such as pitahaya, pineapple, passion fruit, tree tomato, and lulo, which have gained recognition in global markets.
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