Bridgett James jest asystentem menedżera nasion w spółdzielni nasion ziemniaków w Ashburton, która przechowuje, kroi i klasyfikuje nasiona ziemniaków dla producentów dostarczających ziemniaki dla McDonald's dostarczających restauracje McDonald's. James powiedziała, że sezon zaczyna się pod koniec lutego lub na początku marca, gdy nasiona ziemniaków przybywają od producentów. "To read more

Ciężkie wiosenne deszcze i późne sadzenie spowodowały, że południowestońscy plantatorzy ziemniaków zmierają się z plonami o około połowę mniejszymi niż zwykle. Plony różnią się w zależności od plantatora, ale są niższe niż oczekiwano, jak twierdzi Rasmus Kolberg, członek zarządu spółdzielni ziemniaczanej Eestimaa Kartul. "Nasi ludzie jeszcze właściwie nie zaczęli... read more

Seeka Limited has successfully introduced a new red nashi pear under the brand name Ruby Roo™. The variety was initially launched at Australia's Hort Connections Conference in Brisbane in June. Recently, Seeka also showcased the new variety at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, receiving positive feedback. read more

Amir Karimi of fresh produce exporter Faina Universal Co. has stated that banana exports from India are showing signs of recovery as the export window approaches. He mentioned that although exports are not yet at peak levels, they are steady, with shipments still being sent to the Middle East, including regular deliveries to Jordan. read more

The Member States of Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay) and the States of EFTA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on September 16, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The agreement was signed by Argentina on behalf of Mercosur. read more

Coveris and TIPA® Compostable Packaging have signed an exclusive agreement to produce and sell compostable labels for fresh produce in the United Kingdom. This partnership is in response to growing market demand and regulatory standards related to the compostability of produce. read more

Maiora, a company operating in the Central-Southern regions through GDO and Cash & Carry channels under Despare Altasfera brands, has obtained the Italian Gender Equality certification according to the UNI/PdR 125:2022 standard, issued by the accredited body Si Cert Italy, as a testament to a model. read more

Viking Roses will be participating in Hortifair Naivasha on 19-20 September (booth located on road A1). Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the company's latest sprays and standards, as well as the new Selection Manager, Irene Njihia, who will be officially introduced on the Viking longboat during the event. Irene Njihia is taking over the position. read more

On Tuesday, September 16, the President of Assomela, Magnani, and the Vice President, Kössler, together with the Director, Missanelli, met with the Agriculture Committee of the European Parliament during a visit by European parliamentarians to Italy. The meeting took place in Parma. read more

Plant grower and decoration partner for flowers & plants Bunnik Group in Bleiswijk, the Netherlands, will wind down all business activities in the coming months. Management and shareholders have decided this after failing to bring the company out of the red. From now on, the company will be read more

Ecovative has sold its Netherlands-based subsidiary, Ecovative Spawn & Substrate BV, to the Klerken family, founders of Scelta Mushrooms. The business will continue under the new name Ourcelia and will focus on supporting the mushroom industry with spawn and substrate solutions. read more

This week, the Belgian city of Ghent is a gathering place for the international floriculture industry. Industry representatives have been meeting since Monday for the 77th AIPH Annual Congress, which includes a full day dedicated to presentations and discussions at the Industry Conference. read more

Egypt has transitioned from being a minor player in the blueberry industry to emerging as a significant player that is already attracting interest from numerous companies in Europe and the Americas. Two companies, one Spanish and one Dutch, have recognized the potential of the country and are working on projects using their own genetic resources. read more

Morocco has broken a new seasonal record for tomato exports, reaching 745,000 tons during the 2024/25 season (July-June), as reported by data from the Office des Changes via Global Trade Tracker and cited by EastFruit. Export earnings amounted to almost US$1.2 billion, representing an 8.3% increase from the previous year. read more

Latvian vegetable growers are reporting one of the most challenging years in recent memory, with rainy and cool weather causing harvests to be reduced by half in some regions and resulting in no yield at all for some farms. According to Zemgale Regional Television, crops like potatoes and pumpkins have been heavily affected. read more

Russian prosecutors are pursuing the seizure of assets belonging to businessman Denis Shtengelov, who is connected to the Dutch vegetable company HAK through his ownership structures. According to Russian authorities, Shtengelov is accused of supporting Ukraine's armed forces. read more

Italian shopping carts are becoming increasingly greener due to the continuous growth in the purchase of plant-based products, which in 2024 involved more than 15 million families, reaching an absolute penetration rate of 59.3%. These are the latest data collected by YouGov Shopper, a leader in the industry. read more

NIAB, Nanjing Agricultural University in China, along with a team of international partners, has developed new technology for measuring fruit trees in three dimensions with unparalleled accuracy. read more

SanLucar is continuing its expansion in Asia, with its most recent market entry being Singapore last year. The brand is now also present in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and central China. read more

In 2024, about 300 nests were reported. As of early September this year, there are already 1,213 nests. It is expected that this number will continue to rise in the coming months. This growth indicates that the Asian hornet has permanently established itself in Zeeland. read more