In its message presented on the subject, the government recommends that Parliament reject the initiative without a direct counterproposal or indirect alternative. The goals of the initiative can only be achieved through profound state interventions, it is argued. "Justified". read more

As reported by EFE, President Raúl Mulino announced on August 15th that the talks with the company are "progressing well" and he hopes to finalize the deal during his official visit to Brazil at the end of August. read more

The largest cultivation areas for plums and damsons are located in Baden-Württemberg with 1,700 hectares and in Rhineland-Palatinate with 900 hectares. Despite the direct proximity of these two states, there are significant regional differences in the harvest quantity compared to the previous year. In Baden-Württemberg... read more

The European Commission has officially approved the health claim that "consumption of green kiwis contributes to a normal bowel function by increasing stool frequency" - based on a daily intake of two fresh green kiwis (Actinidia deliciosa). read more

"It offers the possibility to generate intellectual property for genetically unaltered plant varieties," emphasizes Igor Pacheco, associate professor and corresponding author. The Japanese plum is one of the most important fruit varieties for national export. read more

Zespri, a kiwifruit marketer, has achieved a significant milestone as green kiwifruit has become the first fresh fruit to receive an authorized health claim from the European Commission. This marks a breakthrough for Zespri and the broader fresh produce industry. read more

The million ton mark is thus reached for the first time since 2022 (1,071,000 t) and the comparatively low apple harvest of the previous year (872,000 t) is exceeded by 15.7%. The reason for the positive harvest expectations are the mild weather conditions during the flowering period as well as in the read more

Green kiwifruit has made history by becoming the first fresh fruit to receive an authorized health claim from the European Commission. This achievement is a significant milestone for Zespri, a marketer of kiwifruit, and the overall fresh produce industry. read more

Terytorium Północne ogłosiło nową umowę zapewniającą długoterminowy dostęp do rynku Australii Zachodniej dla produkcji mango w stanie. read more

Ten artykuł jest częścią serii zapowiedzi wystawców Asiafruit Magazine's Asia Fruit Logistica, prezentującej niektóre z kluczowych firm, które warto zobaczyć na najważniejszym wydarzeniu owocowo-warzywnym w Azji. Pełną prezentację można zobaczyć w najnowszym wydaniu Asiafruit Magazine tutaj lub zobaczyć. read more

The price of bananas in Colombia remained stable this week compared to the previous reporting period, with an average price of £0.99 per kilogram. This reflects consistent pricing in the Colombian market, with no changes recorded from the previous week. read more

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The GLOBALG.A.P. TOUR, an international program that promotes dialogue on responsible production standards, traceability, certification, and sustainability in the agricultural and aquaculture sectors, was held for the first time in Costa Rica on July 31 and August 1. The event was organized by TSI. read more

The Belarusian government has implemented a system for allocating import quotas for specific agricultural products from Iran, as stated in a resolution passed on August 16. The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade (MART) has been assigned the responsibility of determining, by November 30, the companies that will receive these quotas. read more

Sun World International LLC has recently welcomed five marketers to its global licensee network, enhancing its footprint in Egypt, Chile, and Italy. This expansion, a result of a thorough evaluation process, underscores the company's dedication to providing continuous, year-round availability of premium branded products. read more

Enza Zaden's cauliflower selection has grown in recent years, introducing new varieties tailored to meet current production demands. Cauliflower growers are constantly looking for ways to enhance efficiency in both yield and harvest management. Breeder Herre van der Sloot and product manager Ziv Levin have collaborated to address these challenges. read more

The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has released the list of Spanish companies authorized to export cherries to China, enabling sales to commence. However, in reality, no fruit will be available for sale until the 2026 season, as the cherry harvest has already... read more

At markets in Šibenik, white table grapes are sold for €6 (US$6.55) per kilogram, while in Zadar and Dubrovnik prices reach €7 (US$7.65). In Pula, the same fruit costs €8 (US$8.75) per kilogram, nearly the same as veal shoulder, ribs, or neck in supermarkets. Consumers in Zagreb report. read more

Blueberries grown in Poland come from species that are native to North America, and they have adapted well to the local conditions with the help of professional cultivation practices. Industrial blueberry production in Poland has been steadily increasing since 2011 when it was around 13,000 tons. By 2024, production had surpassed that amount. read more

Brazil has established itself as a major fruit exporter, with exports exceeding one million tons in 2024 and generating over US$1.2 billion, according to Abrafrutas. Mango is one of the country's top exports, with 88,000 tons shipped in the first half of 2025, making it the third most. read more