The Trade Strategy of the UK was released on June 26, 2025. Jennifer Pheasey, Director of Public Affairs at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), stated: "The UK's environmental horticulture sector depends on global supply chains, with imports of plants and plant materials worth nearly £800 million." read more

Agea has issued payment decrees totaling 96,490,957.57 euros. This is the operational representation of how and to what extent the Agency is revolutionizing the strategy, timing, and operational efficiency of agricultural disbursements. read more

Agbiz raises concerns about the contentious Merchant Shipping Bill (2023) in South Africa, particularly the cabotage restrictions it includes. These proposed limitations may impact the essential logistical support required for exporting perishable goods like fruits. Annelize Crosby from the Agricultural read more

India, a leading exporter of mangoes, is implementing a protocol for transporting mangoes by sea to international markets. This strategy is designed to maintain quality and reduce losses due to spoilage. Following successful sea transport trials with bananas and pomegranates to Rotterdam, the... read more

The security situation in the Middle East over the past two weeks has caused significant logistical disruptions, as widely reported. Besides the countries directly involved in the conflict, the crisis has also impacted countries in the region. Egyptian exporters are now experiencing rising shipping costs. read more

ADQ and Limagrain have entered into exclusive discussions for ADQ to acquire a 35 percent stake in Limagrain Vegetable Seeds (LVS), the vegetable seed division of Limagrain. ADQ is an active sovereign investor with a focus on critical infrastructure and global supply chains. As a strategic partner, ADQ can provide support for LVS's growth and expansion plans. read more

At Transport Logistic 2025, which took place in Munich, Germany from June 2 to 5, Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. showcased its TT19 series product, the TT19SE 4G low-temperature real-time temperature and humidity light-sensing vibration GPS position sensor. Tzone provided samples during the exhibition. read more

During the second meeting of the Sector Platform in June, a delegation of growers, buyers, Royal FloraHolland, and other stakeholders discussed various topics aimed at ensuring a digitally future-proof sector. Participants in this quarterly consultation included Royal Lemkes, Dutch. read more

"Here, vegetable growers and retail chain partners from all over the world discover the latest varieties, innovations in seed technology, and sustainable agricultural practices. Throughout the event, there are numerous opportunities to learn about the opportunities and challenges in the industry." read more

Accordingly, from June 10th to 13th, 2025, more than 250 guests from over 60 companies from Europe, Asia, and North America visited. read more

Accordingly, from June 10th to June 13th, 2025, more than 250 guests from over 60 companies from Europe, Asia, and North America were visiting. read more

Since 2022, there has been a national industry solution called "Sustainability Fruits" for pome fruits. Starting this season, the program is being expanded to include cherries and plums. Producers can choose from a range of measures and must achieve a specific points score, level of ambition. read more

The Endeavour Fund, managed by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), invests in research ideas with transformative potential. The funding of Smart Ideas serves as a catalyst for the rapid testing of innovative research ideas that have high read more

On June 24, 2025, representatives of the Netherlands-Vietnam Horti Business Platform (NVHBP) attended a seminar on "Application of Technology in Vegetable and Flower Production in Hanoi," organized by the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations in collaboration with the read more

Members of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) attended this year's European Nurserystock Association (ENA) summer meeting in the Czech Republic with renewed optimism, following the recent announcement outlining a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) trade agreement between the UK and the EU. read more

Aviko, a member of the international agro-food cooperative Royal Cosun and a global market leader in the production of potato flakes and granules, is increasing its production capacity in China by 70% annually. With this expansion, Aviko strengthens its position as a global player in the industry. read more

Between June 10 and 13, 2025, a shipment of fresh bananas from Ecuador weighing over 71 tons was destroyed in the control zone of the "Kyiv" Border Inspection Post. The reason: The fruit was deemed unfit for consumption according to Ukrainian food safety regulations. The bananas were first. read more

When Amanda Solliday started her academic journey in biology, she never imagined she would find herself digging in flower beds or delving into the intricate world of floral supply chains. However, today she is a doctoral candidate at the Cognitive Behavioral Lab, working towards making the floral industry more sustainable... read more

These emerging leaders from the Australian cherry industry have recently returned from an international study tour to Washington State, USA. During the tour, they had the opportunity to explore large-scale production systems and interact with international experts. The visit took place from May 28 to June 6 and was supported by funding from Hort Innovation. read more

Jake Linklater from the Nova Trust nursery, Nova Natives in Templeton, has been named the 2025 Young Plant Producer of the Year. This award, presented at the awards dinner in Christchurch, celebrates dedication and innovation in the plant production industry. The Young Plant Producer event. read more