According to experts, the best melons in Spain are produced in the municipality of Xilxes, in the southern part of Castellón's coast. This is due to the saline properties of the area's marshland soil, favorable climate, and the artisan care they receive throughout the cultivation process. read more

Taiwan Sugar Corp. (Taisugar) has agreed to provide Taiwanese orchid businesses access to its production base in California, the United States, Agriculture Minister Chen Junne-jih said Monday. The offer from the state-run enterprise came after a new U.S. baseline tariff of 20 percent. read more

The Delfland Water Board has identified the responsible party for a significant water pollution incident in the Oude Polder, Pijnacker, the Netherlands. Elevated levels of nitrate and pesticides were found in the nearby surface water. The responsible farmer has been held accountable, including covering the costs. read more

W ciągu stycznia i połowy sierpnia 2025 roku, kilka regionów Rosji zgłosiło znaczący rozwój importu owoców i warzyw, według Rosselkhoznadzor. W regionie Kirow: inspektorzy zwolnili przesyłkę 4,25 tony świeżych malin, jeżyn i truskawek importowanych z Kirgistanu. read more

W pierwszej połowie tego roku nie było żadnych znaczących zmian w ilości importowanych świeżych owoców i warzyw do USA. Całkowity import nadal nieznacznie wzrósł do 12,2 miliona ton. Co jednak jest godne uwagi, to że wartość importu świeżych owoców i warzyw do USA spadła o kilka procent do 17,7 miliarda euro. read more

At least 27.43 tons of berries from Kyrgyzstan have been imported into Kirov Oblast of Russia since the beginning of 2025, according to the press service of the interregional department of Rosselkhoznadzor. Compared to the same period in 2024, supplies have increased almost sevenfold. read more

Ahead of the 2025 International Seminar on Red Fruits in Morocco, organized by Blueberries Consulting, Amine Bennani, president of the Association of Red Fruit Producers of Morocco, emphasized the significance of such gatherings for the berry industry in the country. "For us, this event can offer numerous benefits." read more

CK Hutchison said on Thursday that its proposed sale of its ports business for US$22.8 billion has a "reasonable chance" of progressing after a suggestion to include a Chinese strategic investor in the purchasing group. The company is currently seeking approval from regulatory authorities in China, the U.S., Britain, and other... read more

With the start of the new apple season in Europe, processors are anticipated to encounter difficulties stemming from reduced yields and increased raw material expenses. In Poland and Turkey, two of the leading producers in the region, orchards were affected earlier in the year by frosts, hail, and heavy rains. In Poland, the largest. read more

This year marked the first Canadian cherry exports from the Australian company Sai World, in collaboration with its Canadian sister company Nature's Connection under the Sweet Picks brand. Sam Vasala from Sai World mentioned that despite a shaky start, the season ultimately turned out well. "We should have continued for. read more

The statistical office in Germany has announced that the country's apple harvest in 2025 is projected to be above average, according to estimates made in July. The harvest season spans from August to November. The weather conditions this year have been favorable, with mild temperatures during flowering and no frost. read more

Kazakhstan significantly raised its potato imports in the first half of 2025, as reported by LS. The country bought 174,900 tons valued at $46.2 million, which is 6.6 times higher than the same period in the previous year. The primary suppliers were China, providing 115,800 tons (an increase of 368 times), and Pakistan. read more

Over 15 years of research funded by Zespri has confirmed that green kiwifruit supports bowel function. The European Commission has now formally recognised this, making green kiwifruit the first fresh fruit to receive an authorised health claim from the body. The European Food Safety Authority read more

The new chairman of the board of directors at Intermarché Belgium, Laurent Boutbien, will take office on 1 September with the main objective of turning the company's financial situation around. His primary task will be to improve the profitability of the retailer, succeeding the current two co-chairmen. read more

Icon Selections, which operates with a selection and showhouse for Africa located at United Selections' farm in Nakuru, Kenya, has been steadily establishing itself in the floriculture industry. Commercial plantings have been ongoing since June of last year, with additional cuttings being introduced. read more

It was no different on the plantation at the Malinowy Inn / Spargel Himbeerhof in Wielotów, near the Polish-German border, run for 28 years by Ms. Dorota Schewior. read more

Diplomats from the Uzbekistan Embassy have conducted discussions with executives of the Polish company Green Crops, including owner Mateusz Rytel and CEO Adam Ruzicki, as reported by the Dunyo news agency. The Polish representatives described the company's activities, mentioning that Green Crops operates factories in 12 European countries. read more

The largest consumer packaging board production line in Europe was inaugurated on 18 August in Oulu, Finland. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo, Stora Enso's Chair of the Board Kari Jordan, President and CEO Hans Sohlström, and Oulu mill's Chief Shop Steward. read more

Peru, the world's largest exporter of blueberries, is working on expanding its export markets in Asia to reduce its reliance on the United States as its primary buyer. Agriculture Minister Angel Manero discussed this strategy after visiting Japan, Indonesia, and South Korea. read more

Lutz Hasenbeck has been working in the fruit wholesale industry for sixty years. Today, he is a respected fruit importer and wholesaler in Germany, known for his commitment, expertise, and integrity. The managing director of Fruchthof Northeim started his career at the company's branch in Hameln in 1964. read more