"If we plan to export something, it must be a product that can compete. There is no place for anything that does not add value."
2025-12-19 00:00
"Today, the business does not tolerate any mistakes; the current trend is to produce less but of higher quality. The table grape season has similar volumes but requires a more diverse mix of varieties," said Christopher Dixon, quality manager at Rio Blanco. "We started the season gradually, especially in Copiapó, with..."
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An organized agricultural zone will be established in Antalya, which plays a significant role in Turkey's production and export of cut flowers and ornamental plants, to enhance productivity in the sector. Many cut flowers, particularly carnations, grown in Antalya's greenhouses are exported to 80...
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Poland is set to introduce origin flag labelling for fresh produce.
2025-12-19 00:00
Polska wprowadzi nowe wymagania dotyczące etykietowania świeżych owoców i warzyw sprzedawanych na poziomie detalicznym, zgodnie z informacjami zamieszczonymi przez ministerstwo rolnictwa kraju. Zgodnie z zaktualizowanymi przepisami, luzem sprzedawane świeże owoce i warzywa będą musiały wyświetlać flagę kraju pochodzenia.
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The presence of early potatoes continued to grow with the arrival of the first Sieglinde.
2025-12-19 00:00
The assortment was still mainly made up of local table potatoes, with a wide range of varieties available. Deliveries from neighboring countries, as reported by the German BLE, also helped to supplement the product selection. The overall quality was impressive, although in Hamburg, domestic Annabelle potatoes were an exception.
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Troostwijk Auctions is auctioning off industrial assets of the bankrupt potato processor CêlaVíta.
2025-12-19 00:00
Troostwijk Auctions today launches the online auction of the entire industrial inventory of CêlaVíta, a Dutch producer of chilled potato products that went bankrupt earlier this summer. As it is now evident that a company restart is not feasible, the assets are being sold through this auction.
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MechaTronix is gearing up for expansion by adding more production capacity in Europe.
2025-12-19 00:00
Po latach stabilnego wzrostu, napędzanego zwiększającym się udziałem w rynku i rosnącym globalnym zapotrzebowaniem na oświetlenie LED do hodowli roślin, MechaTronix podejmuje kolejny krok w kierunku przyszłości. W sezonie 2024-2025 firma zadebiutowała na rynku północnoamerykańskim, wprowadzając własną gamę produktów.
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Farmers' protests in Greece are paralyzing the country. Organizers are announcing their escalation.
2025-12-19 00:00
In Greece, for another week now, farmers have been taking to the streets with their tractors, blocking the country's main roadways. The organizers of the strike are threatening even greater mobilization among producers if their demands are not met.
read moreIreland: Behind the scenes of poinsettia cultivation
2025-12-19 00:00
The red bracts and green foliage of the poinsettia may be a seasonal icon, but behind every flawless display is high-tech glasshouse production, round-the-clock attention, and thin margins. Today, only four Irish nurseries produce poinsettias (down from seven a decade ago), growing over
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Fruit Logistica 2026 looks ahead: the future of the fruit and vegetable sector in focus
2025-12-19 00:00
From February 4th to 6th, 2026, Berlin will once again be at the center of attention for the fruit and vegetable sector, as the global fruit trade gathers at Fruit Logistica, the world's leading trade fair for the fruit and vegetable industry.
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Świeże pomarańcze pozostają głównym składnikiem egipskich eksportów owoców i warzyw, stanowiąc ponad 20 procent dochodów z dewiz zagranicznych sektora. Egipt nadal utrzymuje swoją pozycję jako wiodący na świecie eksporter pomarańczy. W roku marketingowym 2025/26 FAS/Kair.
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Malaga's fruit and vegetable turnover has decreased to €633 million.
2025-12-19 00:00
The agricultural sector in Malaga experienced a decline in performance in 2025, as reported by the annual assessment published by the Agricultural Association of Young Farmers (ASAJA). Turnover from crop production in the province amounted to €633 million, compared to €672 million in the previous year.
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The mandarin exports from Turkey reached a record level in the first eleven months of the year, as per the data from the Aegean Exporters' Associations. Between January and November, the export value surged by 61% year-on-year to US$614.99 million. The export volume during the same period also saw an 18% increase, reaching...
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Turkey is presenting orange varieties bred by BATEM.
2025-12-19 00:00
Orange varieties developed by the Western Mediterranean Agricultural Research Institute, known as BATEM, were showcased during a promotional event in Antalya. These varieties have been bred, registered, and introduced to international markets as part of the institute's ongoing research and development efforts.
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Blueberry production through the lens of the Central Statistical Office (GUS). How was the 2025 season?
2025-12-19 00:00
We learned The estimated output value of main agricultural and horticultural crops in 2025. In the statistics prepared by experts from the Central Statistical Office, in the case of berry plants, there are not too many difficulties and challenges visible.
read moreThe size of melons imported is increasing.
2025-12-19 00:00
Produkcja melonów kantalup i miodowych nadal utrzymuje się na stałym poziomie w Gwatemali. „Rozpoczęliśmy naszą produkcję w drugim tygodniu listopada i obecnie jest nieznacznie więcej dostaw niż w zeszłym roku, chociaż nie spodziewamy się, że wzrost będzie znaczący", mówi Steve Martori, dyrektor generalny firmy Martori.
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Calsa has acquired Cuvelier Fruit.
2025-12-19 00:00
Calsa has partnered with Cuvelier Fruit from Sint-Truiden, leading to the integration of managing director Yves Cuvelier's company into the Calsa Group. This move bolsters Calsa's presence in the export of fresh fruits and vegetables and facilitates further expansion.
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What do a kiwi, Homer Simpson, and farmer Ennio have in common? No, it's not a joke, but the first reel born from the collaboration between Solarelli (@solarelli.it) and Niccolò Califano (known for his participation in the 13th season of Masterchef). The protagonist?
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A forest to celebrate 25 years of responsible supply chain.
2025-12-19 00:00
Twenty-five years of activity as an opportunity to give value back to the territory and look to the future with an increasingly structured focus on sustainability. Insalata dell’Orto, among the main players in the Italian fresh-cut industry and the leading European producer of edible flowers, celebrates
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Siege on EU buildings: anger explodes among farmers
2025-12-19 00:00
Yesterday European farmers made their voice heard at the heart of the EU institutions, bringing a massive protest to Brussels in terms of numbers, resources, and intensity. Thousands of farmers and over a thousand tractors flooded the European quarter to protest against the agreement.
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Colombia: Supporting small growers by expanding their access to international markets
2025-12-19 00:00
As global markets increasingly prioritize responsible sourcing, traceability, and social and environmental compliance, certification schemes are becoming crucial for helping producers stay competitive. In this regard, Florverde Sustainable Flowers continues to enhance its...
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