Since April 8th, it has been called "Roll up your sleeves, fill the earth, sow seeds - and then marvel" as 3,100 raised beds in kindergartens across Germany will be planted with lettuce, cucumbers, and other vegetables in the coming weeks and months. This meaningful project is aimed at children in. read more

Przemysł cytrusowy RPA został zmuszony do zmierzenia się z nowym 30-procentowym cłem na eksport cytrusów do Stanów Zjednoczonych na przeddzień sezonu. read more

Brazilian Hass avocado producers are celebrating the opening of new strategic markets in 2024 as global consumer demand for the green fruit continues to grow. Japan, Chile, Costa Rica, and India all approved Brazilian avocado exports last year. read more

According to QS, referring to the BVL, Promanal HP (active ingredient: paraffin oil (CAS 8042-47-5)) is permitted for use beyond the existing approval against aphids as virus vectors on potatoes intended for seed production. read more

This year, the warm weather has accelerated the harvest by about two weeks. Prices for fresh asparagus are currently high. For a kilogram of white asparagus from Polish cultivation, prices range between 40 PLN and 50 PLN (approximately 9 to 11 Euros), while imported green asparagus costs 32 PLN. read more

India continues to emerge as a promising market for the global fresh produce industry. With a expanding middle class, rising health awareness, and a growing demand for premium fruits like avocados and blueberries, both India's import sector and domestic production are on the rise. read more

Under the moderation of Wolfgang Niedermark from the Federation of German Industries (BDI), the participants exchanged views on four key sectors: agriculture and production, energy, financial services, and mechanical engineering and manufacturing. read more

The leading US avocado producer-distributor, Mission Produce, has expanded its product offering to include a four-count honey mango clamshell packed with fruit from Mexico. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) and Produce Plus Magazine have announced that the entry deadline for the 2025 Seeka Marketer of the Year Award (MOYA) has been extended. The new deadline is Monday, April 21st. read more

Ilya Bereznyuk, managing partner of Agro and Food Communications, pointed out that restricting lemon exports from Turkey will not affect prices in Russia. In an interview, Bereznyuk stated, "Besides Turkey, lemons are also imported to Russia from Argentina, South Africa, China, Egypt, Morocco, Uzbekistan." read more

Stemilt is collaborating with Day's Century Growers, a family-owned pear producer and packer in British Columbia, Canada, to sublicense the new Hw624 pear, branded as Happi Pear®, in order to provide locally grown Happi Pears to Canadian consumers. Stemilt's director of research and development, Rob Blakey; read more

Pomimo występujących trudności politycznych i gospodarczych, afrykańscy przewoźnicy lotniczy zajmujący się transportem towarowym notują silny wzrost, a eksport świeżych produktów rolnych odgrywa kluczową rolę w napędzaniu popytu i rozszerzaniu sieci połączeń. Według IATA afrykańskie linie lotnicze odnotowały wzrost wolumenu przewozów towarowych o 8,5% rok do roku w 2024 roku. read more

FreshPlaza reports that there has been a significant increase in tomato exports from Morocco this season. read more

Afrucat, Assomela, ANP Pera Rocha, and the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) met in Avignon last week to discuss 3 key points that will shape the future of apple and pear production in Spain, Italy, Portugal, and France. One of the topics discussed was plastic packaging, with concerns raised about the difficulties in applying the PPWR regulation. read more

Innovative range of products that effectively support the natural immune system of plants against external pressures in plant production from Natura Ekspert is being tested for another season in the Malinowe Factory 2025 project. As part of these studies

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This week, the first citrus fruits intended for the U.S. market will be packed by South African growers. On Wednesday, April 9th, the expected additional 30% tariff on South African exports to the U.S. will come into effect. The increased tariffs will negatively impact South African citrus farms and the rural areas. read more

The American brand, which entered the French market in 2017, will open its 3rd store by the end of 2025. Following two locations in the Paris region (Villebon-sur-Yvette and Pontault-Combault), the brand has chosen to introduce its subscription concept in Mulhouse, Alsace, replacing a closed Auchan store. read more

The Banana Association of North America (BANA) has announced that the cost of bananas could increase by up to $250 million per year due to the 10 percent reciprocal tariff imposed by the Trump Administration on April 5. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that over $2.5 billion worth of bananas are imported each year. read more

As expected (click here for more information), the cold wave coming from the Balkans has hit Italy, putting fruit growers from North to South on alert. At this time, farmers across the Peninsula (except Sicily and Sardinia) are adopting every possible strategy to ... read more

The global grape market is currently experiencing significant changes. In regions such as Asia, South America, and the United States, exporters, retailers, and growers are encountering new challenges due to evolving consumer preferences, increased competition, and logistical constraints. read more