During a meeting of EU Agriculture Ministers, France expressed concern about the European Commission's proposed budget for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the period 2028 to 2034. According to French representatives, the planned amounts "appear to be out of sync with the Commission's vision." read more

Expanded business opportunities with Greek enterprises are being offered this year at Fruit Attraction through the collective participation of Freskon Greece. As the project manager of the mission, Mrs. Tonia Nikolaidou, points out, "This year's Freskon Greece mission to Fruit Attraction 2025 is" read more

Dostawy awokado nadal są obfite i stabilne. „Mamy dobre dostawy z Meksyku” - mówi Peter Shore z Calavo Growers Inc., dodając, że dostępne są owoce wszystkich rozmiarów w równomiernym rozkładzie. „Obecnie Meksyk wchodzi w główny sezon na awokado”. Dobra podaż awokado to…

The avocado supply continues to be ample and steady. "We have good supply coming in from Mexico," says Peter Shore of Calavo Growers Inc., adding that fruit of all sizes is available in an even distribution. "Right now, Mexico is entering its primary avocado season." Good avocado supply is... read more

The table grape sector in Southern Africa is getting ready for the 2024/25 export season after experiencing a record crop last year. Growers in Namibia and South Africa have reported steady vineyard growth, and the harvest is set to commence in the next few weeks. Early harvesting is expected in Namibia. read more

During the 77th AIPH Annual Congress in Ghent, Belgium, members of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) re-elected Mr. Leonardo Capitanio as President and elected Mr. Jack Goossens as its new Vice-President. Leonardo Capitanio, an Italian ornamental plant grower, has read more

In 2024, Den Berk Délice constructed its initial greenhouse in Agadir, spanning 12.8 hectares. This year, they are expanding with an additional 17 hectares, increasing their Moroccan acreage to a total of 30 hectares. The Belgian greenhouse grower is currently benefitting from its global expansion efforts, with a new venture. read more

Signify is supporting CosMic Plants, a Phalaenopsis orchid grower in Ontario, Canada, in their transition from HPS lighting to LED lighting. This transition includes an expanded installation of Philips GreenPower LED toplighting. The Philips LED lighting, along with the Philips GrowWise control system, offers enhanced lighting technology for optimal plant growth. read more

The review of the protocol for the export of Italian apples to Vietnam has been successfully completed. This was announced by Cso Italy, on behalf of the other organizations that worked towards achieving this result, including the Alliance of Italian Cooperatives, Assomela, and Fruitimprese. Together, they have accomplished this achievement. read more

The autumn edition of the GrootGroenPlus trade fair, which will take place from October 1st to 3rd, 2025, will once again highlight the international importance of the nursery stock sector. With over 300 exhibitors and thousands of visitors from both domestic and international markets, GrootGroenPlus serves as a platform. read more

A rare and endangered palm in the Eden Project's Rainforest Biome has produced its first mature leaf - believed to be the largest of its kind in the UK. Lodoicea maldivica, more commonly known as coco de mer, is native to the islands of Praslin and Curieuse in the Seychelles and is famous for its unique double coconut. read more

The heaviest peach weighs 828.5 g (1 lb 13 oz) and was cultivated by Henry Chiles (USA) in Crozet, Virginia, USA, as confirmed on 10 September 2025. The PF-27A peach was grown on Henry's family farm. He informed GWR that the weather conditions during spring and summer were ideal for the growth of this gigantic peach. read more

Turkey announced on Monday that it has lifted the retaliatory tariffs imposed in 2018 on various U.S. imports, such as passenger cars, fruit, rice, tobacco, alcoholic beverages, solid fuels, and chemical products. The decision was officially published in Turkey's Official Gazette before the President. read more

Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine has proposed expanding the program "Granting Grants for the Creation or Development of Business" to include support for building vegetable storehouses. The plan foresees annual spending of UAH200 million (US$4.9 million). The draft... read more

Sorma Group will be showcasing its new P&P-800 pick and pack system at Fruit Attraction 2025 (30 September – 2 October, Hall 03, Stand 3D22). This system has been developed to enhance efficiency and consistency in fruit packaging. The automated packaging system, P&P-800, has been carefully designed to meet these needs. read more

The current situation in the Brazilian lime market is a result of a season characterized by fluctuations in production and significant supply and demand tension in Europe. Sergio Negrão, from Jagrão Brazil, stated: "Very few containers have been shipped since week 34. Prices have already" read more

Anuradha Tennakoon, Chairman of the Farmers' National Agricultural Federation, has criticized the Sri Lankan government for not implementing measures to strengthen the country's agricultural production economy, despite being in office for a year. Speaking to the Daily Mirror, Tennakoon pointed out that the government has not taken any steps to support agricultural development. read more

The Registrar-General of Ghana has encouraged local entrepreneurs to develop the country's small-scale horticulture industry into a billion-euro export hub, pointing to successful examples from Kenya and the Netherlands as evidence of the sector's significant economic opportunities. Speaking at the inauguration of read more

If there is a record that Sicily excels in, it is its production of fruits and vegetables. In terms of quantity (data from 2024): its cultivated area for fruits and vegetables amounts to over 263 thousand hectares (22% of the national total), while its production has reached 4.6 million tons (19% of the total). read more

Temperatures are decreasing across the entire Peninsula, both compared to last year and to the previous week. The drop will be more pronounced in the north-western side, while in the Central-South the climate will remain relatively milder. read more

Rani Bar Nes, an 80-year-old farmer from Moshav Bitzaron in southern Israel, has been growing fruit for four decades. A decade ago, he planted pomegranate trees on his land near Kibbutz Negba with the expectation of developing an export crop. That expectation has not materialized. Bar Nes, now, read more