The commercial trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, after 25 years of negotiations, is at risk of facing another delay. Italy and France have expressed significant doubts about signing the agreement, initially scheduled for December 20 in Brazil, raising concerns especially about the. read more

The organizers of Plantarium|Groen-Direkt have announced the Spring Edition 2026, which will take place on Tuesday, February 3 and Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at the GROEN-Direkt complex in Hazerswoude-Dorp/Boskoop, the Netherlands. The event is expanding, with the total exhibition space set to increase by more than. read more

The Egyptian medjool date season is progressing with strong demand from several markets, and exporters are managing to obtain better prices than last season for the largest sizes, according to Mohammed Kammoura from JK Agri. The producer-exporter compares, "Prices are similar to last season for." read more

On a bitterly cold December day, the Poinsettia industry gathered in Cresco, Iowa for Poinsettia Variety Day. Despite double-digit negative temperatures outside, the greenhouses were warm, welcoming, and filled with vibrant colors. Attendees at the trial had the opportunity to see 223 different varieties. The event took place on Thursday, December 4th. read more

Trzy ostatnie badania z Laboratorium Produkcji Roślin Dr. Jeba S. Fieldsa pokazują, że producenci mogą zmniejszyć zużycie torfu w produkcji roślin poprzez warstwowanie różnych materiałów podłoża - praktykę znaną jako stratyfikacja podłoża - zachowując przy tym wzrost lub jakość roślin. W pierwszym badaniu, read more

Australian exporter Harvest Moon is excited to introduce their new brand of Snackables into Asian Markets early next year. These snack carrots are a unique variety, small and sweet, grown in Australia, and packed with vitamins A, K, & C, as well as magnesium and zinc for natural nutritional benefits. read more

Police officers from Croatia's National Police Office for the Suppression of Corruption and Organized Crime, in collaboration with the Office for the Suppression of Corruption and Organized Crime, have concluded an investigation into two men suspected of organized crime and unauthorized production... read more

Sailing in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait is completely safe, and maritime traffic in the region is expected to return to normal operations very soon, although the exact timing is not yet clear. This information comes from several shipping companies and carriers participating in the Food Africa event. read more

Eosta has received the first shipments of new-season organic table grapes from South Africa, marking the start of the 2025-26 season. According to the company, substantial volumes are expected to remain available until mid-April 2026. The season includes several newer grape varieties aimed at. read more

The table potato variety Country is attracting increasing attention in the German fresh market. The search for stress-resistant, high-yielding varieties with consistent skin quality led Böhmer to begin trials with Country in 2023. Clemens Kisters, Field Advisor at Böhmer, said: "Country has the" read more

The Pink Lady® Europe Association (APLE) brought together its partners - producers, stations, operators, commercial representatives, and institutional representatives - for the annual General Assembly, which took place this year in Lérida, Spain. This meeting represented a crucial step for... read more

Sezon pomidorów kanaryjskich jest obecnie w pełnym rozkwicie w firmie Fortuna Frutos Continental. „Jesteśmy bardzo zadowoleni z jakości, jaką otrzymaliśmy do tej pory” - mówi Gert-Jan Slobbe. „Zazwyczaj listopad jest trudnym miesiącem ze względu na podaż z lokalnych upraw oraz import z Maroka, Hiszpanii i" read more

Kamila Jankowska, the owner of the Polish apple tree nursery Perfect Fruits Sp. z O.O., explains that a significant amount of effort was put into introducing a new variety of apple to the European continent over the past decade. "We are a nursery, Jankowski & Syn, supplying the best apple trees to European. read more

Starting Monday, January 5, 2026, Royal FloraHolland will be adjusting the prices of different types of single-use solid and corrugated cardboard packaging. The prices of its Normpack range will see a slight increase. Moreover, there will be changes in the prices of reusable plant trays and flower buckets as well. read more

The final estimate of apple yields in Brandenburg, Germany, was significantly better than the cautious forecast made in the summer. According to the Berlin-Brandenburg Statistics Office, a yield of around 220 decitonnes per hectare is now expected for 2025. In 2025, around 16,600 tons of apples are expected to be produced. read more

Fifteen fruit processing companies participating in a state support program accepted over 40,000 tons of low-quality apples, as reported by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia. The initiative resulted in generating more than GEL 12 million, which is roughly equivalent to US$4.5 million. read more

Premier Fresh Australia has acquired more farmland adjacent to its current operations of Australian Banana Company in Innisfail, North Queensland, thereby expanding its banana farming presence in the region. The company stated that this acquisition is a part of its long-term renewal strategy for its banana operations... read more

India's papaya exports are entering a stronger phase, driven by a significantly larger crop and improved fruit quality overall, according to Arvind Jethva of Krupali Traders, a fresh produce exporter based in Gujarat. "Papaya production in India is estimated to be about 60% higher than last year, when… read more

The campaign for Christmas and New Year's Eve table grapes has already begun, and a plentiful supply is anticipated this year compared to the previous season. The Spanish market has already received the initial shipments of seedless grapes from Peru and Namibia, with both sales and prices currently performing well. read more

Zimowe cebule są uprawą przemysłową na Ukrainie, z produkcją w dużej mierze zmechanizowaną, co pozwala na efektywną operację nawet w zmiennych warunkach rynkowych. Uprawa ma stałe zapotrzebowanie ze strony przetwórców i klientów detalicznych, minimalizując ryzyko dla producentów - twierdzi Vitaliy Bilan, założyciel. read more