Milk prices are expected to rise from $7 to $14, strawberries are becoming a more premium product, and there is a trend towards processed food, according to economists studying labor and agriculture. They believe that labor shortages and tariffs are the main factors driving these projections. read more

Consumers in the UK are expressing frustration at seeing imported fruits and vegetables on supermarket shelves while the same crops are in season domestically, according to a study conducted by organic vegetable-box supplier Riverford. The research indicates that nearly half of shoppers feel "frustrated" (47%) or "angry". read more

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has criticized the long-standing UK recommendation of five portions of fruit and vegetables per day, calling it misleading and inadequate. He argues that the advice, which has underpinned public health campaigns for decades, does not reflect the intake required to. read more

Across the Netherlands, more and more caravans and campers are being stored in former greenhouses that once grew vegetables, fruit, or flowers. In Groenlo, however, camper and caravan specialist Henk Pen is taking a different approach. On the Laarberg business park, a completely new complex is emerging. read more

We all express the desire for flowers and plants that make us feel good. Grown naturally, without chemicals, and with consideration for people, animals, and the environment. However, the instant a flower isn't flawless – when a tiny insect is visible or a leaf has a minor imperfection – we recoil. read more

The first Seedum Catalog Camp organized by Verisem Italia Srl concluded in August, attracting numerous visitors from Italy and abroad to Trecastelli (Ancona). Over the course of a month, from mid-July to mid-August, participants were able to... read more

Fruitist, poprzednio znany jako Agrivision, ogłosił wprowadzenie na rynek kubków przekąskowych Fruitist, rozwiązania typu weź i jedz, które ma na celu uczynienie świeżych owoców równie łatwymi i nieodpartymi jak ulubione opakowane przekąski, a przy tym zdrowszymi. Znane z wyjątkowego rozmiaru, smaku, chrupkości i świeżości, każdy kubek to read more

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Południowa Afryka oficjalnie zatwierdziła dostęp do rynku świeżych borówek ze wszystkich stanów USA. "Po latach zatrzymanego postępu, dziękujemy administracji Trumpa za priorytetowe traktowanie tego wniosku i wreszcie otwarcie rynku południowoafrykańskiego dla świeżych borówek z USA" - powiedział Północnoamerykański promotor. read more

Mayesh Express Orlando opened on Monday, August 4, 2025. This new wholesale florist location in Orlando was designed to function as a delivery-focused hub, with the goal of efficiently supplying flowers to florists. Similar to the New Orleans location, all orders are prepared in Miami before being shipped. read more

India's market for imported mandarins is experiencing strong growth, driven by increased supplies from South Africa, followed by Australia, says Devanshu Kalra, owner of fresh produce importer Radha Krishan Fruit Company. He explains, "The availability of South African mandarins has nearly doubled." read more

How do growers deal with crop protection? What rules, obstacles, or prejudices do they encounter? Royal FloraHolland gives growers the opportunity to share their experiences. Nancy Kurgat from Sian Flowers in Kenya produces roses and summer flowers, among other things. Sian Flowers sells its read more

The 2024 fruit harvest in the EU decreased by 2% to 24.3 million tons, as reported by Eurostat. Italy, Spain, and Poland were responsible for 57% of the total fruit production in the bloc. In 2024, Poland harvested 4.1 million tons of fruit, with apples making up more than three-quarters of the total production. read more

When conditions are favorable, losses can reach up to 30 percent. However, losses exceeding 60 percent have been known to occur. This is a snapshot of the hazelnut industry in Italy, as reported by the Nocciolare.it website based on interviews with industry experts. read more

Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), farmers may soon have an easier time removing strawberry runners, potentially saving time and labor, according to new research from the University of Florida. This technology could help reduce production costs in an industry estimated to be worth $500 million. read more

Mexico's changing position in the global agricultural technology sector and sustainable food production will be highlighted at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit, scheduled to take place in Mexico City on October 28 and 29, 2025. With climate fluctuations, water scarcity, and trade reliance causing uncertainty in the Americas, the event will address these challenges. read more

On August 12, the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan expanded the list of goods exempt from VAT on import. The new exemption now includes tulip bulbs, tubers, corms, and rhizomes in vegetative dormancy (HS code 0601103000). This measure aims to support domestic producers and boost business in the country. read more

Oishii, the company known for the world's largest indoor vertical strawberry smart farm, has introduced its Koyo Berry variety in Michigan. This is a significant step for the brand as it expands its reach in the Midwest and introduces more consumers to its products. read more

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The vegetable sector of Almería raises the alarm: producers are facing an increasingly unsustainable paradox, as reported on Revistamercados.com. Despite pepper and tomato seeds reaching record prices - from 0.40 to 0.50 euros per seed - read more