The growth of asparagus is dependent on temperature, with warmer days and sunlight aiding in spear development. In New Zealand, southern asparagus production is lagging slightly behind northern growers this year due to a cold and wet spring that delayed the season by several weeks. Lower soil temperatures have... read more

The Council of the European Union has adopted a decision outlining the EU's position in the EU-Ukraine Association Committee (in trade configuration) regarding the reduction or elimination of customs duties on a range of agri-food products, including fresh fruit and vegetables. The move follows a... read more

Yuksel Seeds and Lakeshore Veggie Growers Inc. (LVG) have signed an exclusivity agreement for the Sweetloom F1 tomato variety. The agreement was formalized during Fruit Attraction Madrid 2025 and aims to expand the availability of the variety across North America. Sweetloom F1, developed by read more

President John Dramani Mahama is facing increasing pressure to reconsider and lower port charges, in light of his 2024 campaign promise to streamline fees in order to lighten the load on importers and enhance trade efficiency. The request was put forth by Kwaku Boamah, President of the Ghana Council in Belgium. read more

Soft fruit supplier Chambers is looking for new growers to collaborate with in Spain, Morocco, and particularly Portugal to enhance its UK production and expand supply to its UK supermarket clients. read more

If this is the case, the agreement will fundamentally change the prospects for South African exporters of fresh produce at the beginning of their new season. read more

Sure, the translation of " " into English is "non-breaking space". read more

The emissions-free vehicles will now deliver to stores in Northern Germany. With this pilot project, Netto is setting an example for more environmentally friendly transportation solutions and thereby reaffirming its long-standing commitment to a more sustainable corporate direction. read more

During the celebrations of the German Unity Day, the hosts, the German Embassy in Prague, the Senate of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, and Hamburg Port Marketing, welcomed around 900 guests. The presence of the Czech President Petr Pavel as well as the First read more

The kiwifruit company Zespri has emphasized its goal to become the healthiest fruit brand in the world within the next decade. read more

W branży eksportu świeżych produktów rolnych w Południowej Afryce pojawiła się nowa nadzieja, że kraj jest bliski zawarcia nowej umowy handlowej z USA. read more

Fyffes and Martori Farms have announced an agreement to sell Fyffes' entire melon business to Martori, including farms in Honduras and Guatemala, as well as the distribution business in Miami, Florida. read more

FairFruit has initiated a strategic plan to enhance its presence in the US market as a dependable year-round provider of sustainable specialty vegetables from Guatemala and Peru. read more

FairFruit has implemented a strategic plan to enhance its presence in the US market by becoming a dependable year-round provider of sustainable specialty vegetables sourced from Guatemala and Peru. read more

The Australian retailer Coles has started its Banana A-Peel national fundraiser for 2025, where funds from banana sales will be donated to Little Athletics Australia. read more

BASF Agricultural Solutions Australia has launched Ask a Farmer, a new national initiative designed to bring Australians closer to the farmers who grow their food. Fronted by meteorologist and broadcaster Jane Bunn, the social media video series hits the city streets, to give everyday Australians the opportunity to ask farmers questions about their food production. read more

FairFruit has announced a strategic plan to strengthen its presence in the U.S. market as a dependable year-round supplier of specialty vegetables from Guatemala and Peru. Over the past twenty years, FairFruit has been steadily building its reputation in the U.S. with the goal of tapping into the vast potential for exporting a wide variety of products. read more

Zbiory w holenderskim owocach szczytowych przyniosły duże plony. Jednak Paul Peters z Gebr. Peters Fruithandel nie spodziewa się żadnych problemów z sprzedażą zbiorów, zauważa FreshPlaza.

The picking has resulted in big yields in Dutch top fruit. However, Paul Peters of Gebr. Peters Fruithandel does not expect any problems with selling the crop, FreshPlaza notes. read more

The quality of the Melinda product for the 2025/2026 campaign is expected to be excellent, as emphasized by Ennio Magnani, a member of the Melinda Consortium's Board of Directors: "The quality of this year's product is excellent, and I'm not saying this as a formality, but because it is the reality of the situation." read more

Businesses collaborating with Polish nurseries — whether as clients, suppliers, or partners — have a chance to obtain direct knowledge about this expanding market. Poland currently ranks as Europe's fourth-largest producer of ornamental nursery stock. The 5th International Nursery Conference, Manage the read more