The first reading on the prohibition of the sale of Peat was heard in parliament on 16 April. MP Theresa Villiers used a ten-minute rule bill to call for a ban on the horticultural uses of Peat by the end of 2024. The bill concluded and was voted a success by the MPs in the room. read more

LuLu Hypermarket Qatar has introduced the Festival of Vietnam, showcasing around 100 Vietnamese products across its stores. The items include fresh fruits, groceries, and frozen products, with special displays highlighting the diverse range of Vietnamese agricultural goods. read more

"Agroholding 2012," a member of the "Epicenter Agro" group of companies, has planted more than 10 hectares of early watermelon hybrids in the Khmelnytskyi region, Ukraine. The fields were sown with early hybrids from the Syngenta company: Pharaoh F1, Lorian F1, Balaton F1, and Karistan F. read more

In sezonie finansowym Zespri 2023/24 osiągnięto rekordowe średnie zwroty na tacę dla producentów we wszystkich kategoriach z wyjątkiem organicznych kiwi SunGold. Pomimo trudnego sezonu wzrostowego, który spowodował spadek globalnej sprzedaży o 10,5% z 183,5 miliona tac w 2022 roku do 164,2 miliona tac, globalne... read more

Halil Oymak, a Turkish blueberry exporter from Fall Creek, has stated that it appears to be another successful blueberry season in Turkey, despite the yield possibly falling short of expectations. He mentioned, "The Turkish blueberry season looks very promising this year. The winter months were mild, and there was no excessive rainfall." read more

During the weekend, all 25 RubyGlow pineapples priced at $395.99 each were sold out. This surge in sales occurred after recent mainstream media coverage of the expensive Del Monte pineapples from Costa Rica, distributed by Melissa's Produce/World Variety Produce, which also sold out. read more

The National Food Safety Agency of Moldova has approved the export of products from Gagauz farmers to the Russian market. This announcement was made by Sergey Ibrishim, the head of the agricultural complex department of Gagauzia, on May 21. He noted that the necessary documents have already been submitted. read more

"The supply of mangoes in Mexico is shifting from southern Mexico to Central Mexico. Gary Clevenger of Freska Produce mentioned that there is currently a good supply, but production in southern Mexico will end by Monday. After that, production will move to Nayarit and Sinaloa. The transition to Central Mexico is underway." read more

The brand Ilpomodoro, from the company Fogliatista, has attracted great interest not only in Italy but also among foreign operators, as evidenced by the invitation to participate in the Global Tomato Congress 2024 - one of the main worldwide events entirely dedicated to tomatoes. read more

The beginning of the Verna lemon campaign has been described as a "breath of fresh air for the market" by Juan Antonio Martínez Rubio, the manager of Toñifruit. Due to its "spectacular freshness and quality," it has generated significant interest in the markets, and consumption during the campaign has been high. read more

Rozwój uprawy arbuzów jest napędzany rozszerzającymi się rynkami eksportowymi, między innymi - mówi Esra Soyleyen, dyrektor ds. marketingu tureckiego eksportera Aksun: "Turcja jest jednym z głównych producentów arbuza na świecie. Powierzchnia upraw i produkcja podlegają wahaniom, ale ogólnie wykazują tendencję wzrostową. read more

A group of UK supermarkets is in talks with Fairtrade to jointly buy ethically sourced products such as bananas, coffee, and cocoa from producers in developing countries. This initiative comes after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed that such cooperation would not read more

"The category of fruit and vegetable wholesalers is reacting to change in a responsive way. However, in addition to historical challenges such as investments and bureaucracy, we also need to address the challenges of our times, such as environmental sustainability and digital transition." read more

In compliance with Regulation (EU) 2021/1873 of the European Parliament and of the Council, dated October 20, 2021, the European Union has prolonged the protection periods for 4,302 plant variety titles. This modification, as per Regulation (EU) 2021/1873, specifically affects species like Asparagus... read more

The South African citrus season has already begun at Olympic Fruit with the arrival of the first grapefruits. "The grapefruits arrived a bit early for the European market, as Spain was still active in the market, but now the Spanish volumes are also starting to decline," says the Head of. read more

Indian importers have recently received large quantities of avocados from Western Australia, particularly from Delroy Orchards in the Southern Forests region. More than 320 tonnes of avocados, worth over $1.6 million, have been exported after the removal of a 30 percent tariff. read more

Przez długi czas wydawało się, że to będzie wyjątkowo udany sezon dla belgijskich gruszek, i w dużej mierze tak właśnie było. Jednak w ostatnich tygodniach pojawiły się informacje, że ze względu na oczekiwania wysokich cen podobnych do zeszłego roku, w magazynach jest nieco więcej gruszek niż początkowo zakładano.

For a long time, it seemed that this would be an exceptionally positive season for Belgian pears, and for the most part, it was. However, in recent weeks, there have been reports that due to expectations of high prices similar to last year, there are slightly more pears in stock than initially anticipated. read more

W pierwszym kwartale roku wolumen eksportu kontenerowego ładunków Kolumbii, w tym eksport bananów, wzrósł o 13,7% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu poprzedniego roku. Ten wzrost był głównie napędzany eksportem bananów, który był 1,2 razy większy niż w pierwszym kwartale 2023 roku. read more

The start of the cabbage season at Claudio Belliadi Cappella's agricultural company in Scorzè (Venice) is slow. The production of the new season, which is beginning these days, has been slowed down by the recent bad weather, which has had a negative impact on the... read more

"Agroholding 2012," a part of the "Epicenter Agro" group of companies, has planted over 10 hectares of early watermelon hybrids in the Khmelnytskyi region, Ukraine. The fields were planted with early hybrids from the Syngenta company: Pharaoh F1, Lorian F1, Balaton F1, and Karistan F. read more