After a decade of complex negotiations, the European Union and Australia have finally reached an agreement on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). As reported by Valencia Fruits, the pact signed on Tuesday, March 24 represents a strategic piece for Brussels in a geopolitical framework. read more

The apple harvest is well underway at Wairepo Holdings in Lower Moutere, in the Tasman District of New Zealand's South Island. "The weather has been fantastic so far, but it is turning wet at the end of the week," said Simon Easton from Wairepo Holdings. At the start of the harvest, Simon had... read more

If you are interested in learning about the developments in the Mexican greenhouse market, new technologies available in the country, enhancing your cultivation through knowledge or tools, or simply networking with growers and industry representatives, today is your last chance to visit GreenTech Americas. read more

South Africa wastes over 10 million tons of food annually, which is roughly one-third of the 31 million tons produced, costing an estimated US$3.4 billion. This is happening while about one in five households in the country suffer from hunger. Lize Barclay states that this problem highlights systemic challenges within the food system. read more

Rynek globalnego soku pomarańczowego zwolnił, zgodnie z źródłami rynkowymi, w miarę narastania konfliktu na Bliskim Wschodzie, co zwiększa niepewność dotyczącą zachowań konsumenckich. Po amerykańskiej i izraelskiej akcji wojskowej w Iranie pod koniec lutego, ceny energii wzrosły, z oczekiwaniami, że. read more

Nooyenskopje's kiwi harvest started four weeks ago, amid what is likely the most challenging season the emerging yellow kiwi industry has faced so far, with the Middle East being removed from the marketing options this season, or kiwis being flown there at a high cost. Back in Magoebaskloof, read more

On March 19, 2026, a new tulip variety called Kosmo Quynza was officially named at the Bogotá Botanical Garden in Bogotá. The ceremony was held at the Biodiversario of the botanical garden as part of the celebrations commemorating 200 years of diplomatic relations between Colombia and. read more

Ireland's trade in fresh produce continues to rely heavily on imports, especially for fruit categories that are not produced domestically, according to data from the Central Statistics Office for 2024. Per capita consumption figures suggest that bananas are the most imported fresh produce item, at 18kg per person. read more

"This time, I just sat at the table as a guest. That makes a nice change," says Rick Gitzels with a laugh. Gitzels recently attended the closing event of the Hungry EcoCities project, a three-year Horizon Europe initiative that brought together artists, educational institutions, and SMEs. read more

Senegalese mango exporters are getting ready for the upcoming season while dealing with European Union phytosanitary requirements and increasing logistics and energy costs. In February, the European Commission issued a warning urging a decrease in fruit fly presence in the shipments. This directive is in response to imports… read more

Rynek ogórków w Finlandii nadal się rozwija, z konsumpcją i produkcją osiągającymi nowe poziomy, podczas gdy dostawy pozostają głównie krajowe. Produkcja ogórków osiągnęła w zeszłym roku 56 milionów kilogramów, co stanowi wzrost o 2 miliony kilogramów w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Średnio, szacuje się, że konsumpcja wynosi. read more

During the Opportunities in Horticulture & Floristry event, students at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)'s Greenmount Campus were provided with an overview of the wide variety of opportunities available within their field. Industry professionals shared their career paths, read more

Niemal jedna trzecia gatunków kaktusów jest obecnie zagrożona wyginięciem, a naukowcy mają nadzieję, że nowa baza danych o otwartym dostępie pomoże odwrócić ten trend. Stworzona przez badaczy z Uniwersytetów w Bath i Reading, CactEcoDB jest najbardziej szczegółowym zasobem dotychczas stworzonym dotyczącym ekologii kaktusów. read more

On Saturday, March 28th and Sunday, March 29th, the Half Marathon of Italy returns, and Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, announces its participation as an Official Supplier. read more

Jako sezon winogron w Indiach trwa, została tylko ograniczona ilość winogron o jakości nadającej się do eksportu - mówi Swapnil Aware, członek zarządu indyjskiego eksportera winogron Mersel Foods: "W miarę postępowania sezonu winogronowego, ogólna ilość winogron stopniowo maleje, a dostępność wysokiej jakości produktów również" read more

Toluna, a world leader in the market research sector, announces the appointment of Roberto Amedei as Managing Director for Italy. Reporting directly to Angela Morgans, Chief Commercial Officer Europe at Toluna, Amedei will be responsible for leading the commercial strategy. read more

India harvests around 58-60 million metric tons of potatoes across 2.2-2.5 million hectares annually, with over 60% coming from the Indo-Gangetic plains of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal, explains Dr. Akhilesh Kumar, CEO of Eden Horticulture Services. "That's a whopping 20 million tonnes." read more

Kenya's flower industry is currently experiencing a crisis due to the increasing conflict in the Middle East. This conflict is disrupting global air cargo routes, leading to higher freight costs, delayed shipments, and jeopardizing thousands of jobs. The industry has already suffered millions of dollars in losses, with supply chains severely impacted. read more

Global trade flows are experiencing disruptions, as numerous data sources point to significant port congestion and delays due to ongoing geopolitical events involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Over 80 percent of the world's 454 mapped ports are currently classified as being in critical status, with 60. read more

The Belgian zoo and botanical park Pairi Daiza, located in Brugelette in the Walloon region of Belgium, has expanded with Edenya, a new ecologically designed tropical world featuring waterfalls, rivers, exotic animals, and rare plants. Guinness World Records has officially recognized Edenya as the. read more