The review of the protocol for the export of Italian apples to Vietnam has been successfully completed. This was announced by Cso Italy, on behalf of the other organizations that worked towards achieving this result, including the Alliance of Italian Cooperatives, Assomela, and Fruitimprese. Together, they have accomplished this achievement. read more

The autumn edition of the GrootGroenPlus trade fair, which will take place from October 1st to 3rd, 2025, will once again highlight the international importance of the nursery stock sector. With over 300 exhibitors and thousands of visitors from both domestic and international markets, GrootGroenPlus serves as a platform. read more

A rare and endangered palm in the Eden Project's Rainforest Biome has produced its first mature leaf - believed to be the largest of its kind in the UK. Lodoicea maldivica, more commonly known as coco de mer, is native to the islands of Praslin and Curieuse in the Seychelles and is famous for its unique double coconut. read more

The heaviest peach weighs 828.5 g (1 lb 13 oz) and was cultivated by Henry Chiles (USA) in Crozet, Virginia, USA, as confirmed on 10 September 2025. The PF-27A peach was grown on Henry's family farm. He informed GWR that the weather conditions during spring and summer were ideal for the growth of this gigantic peach. read more

Turkey announced on Monday that it has lifted the retaliatory tariffs imposed in 2018 on various U.S. imports, such as passenger cars, fruit, rice, tobacco, alcoholic beverages, solid fuels, and chemical products. The decision was officially published in Turkey's Official Gazette before the President. read more

Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine has proposed expanding the program "Granting Grants for the Creation or Development of Business" to include support for building vegetable storehouses. The plan foresees annual spending of UAH200 million (US$4.9 million). The draft... read more

Sorma Group will be showcasing its new P&P-800 pick and pack system at Fruit Attraction 2025 (30 September – 2 October, Hall 03, Stand 3D22). This system has been developed to enhance efficiency and consistency in fruit packaging. The automated packaging system, P&P-800, has been carefully designed to meet these needs. read more

The current situation in the Brazilian lime market is a result of a season characterized by fluctuations in production and significant supply and demand tension in Europe. Sergio Negrão, from Jagrão Brazil, stated: "Very few containers have been shipped since week 34. Prices have already" read more

Anuradha Tennakoon, Chairman of the Farmers' National Agricultural Federation, has criticized the Sri Lankan government for not implementing measures to strengthen the country's agricultural production economy, despite being in office for a year. Speaking to the Daily Mirror, Tennakoon pointed out that the government has not taken any steps to support agricultural development. read more

The Registrar-General of Ghana has encouraged local entrepreneurs to develop the country's small-scale horticulture industry into a billion-euro export hub, pointing to successful examples from Kenya and the Netherlands as evidence of the sector's significant economic opportunities. Speaking at the inauguration of read more

If there is a record that Sicily excels in, it is its production of fruits and vegetables. In terms of quantity (data from 2024): its cultivated area for fruits and vegetables amounts to over 263 thousand hectares (22% of the national total), while its production has reached 4.6 million tons (19% of the total). read more

Temperatures are decreasing across the entire Peninsula, both compared to last year and to the previous week. The drop will be more pronounced in the north-western side, while in the Central-South the climate will remain relatively milder. read more

Rani Bar Nes, an 80-year-old farmer from Moshav Bitzaron in southern Israel, has been growing fruit for four decades. A decade ago, he planted pomegranate trees on his land near Kibbutz Negba with the expectation of developing an export crop. That expectation has not materialized. Bar Nes, now, read more

Montreal-based Planteva Farms has announced two significant achievements: the first closing of $2.75 million as part of its $4.5 million seed round, and a strategic partnership with Swedish cultivation technology supplier PlantVation AB to introduce a Seedling-as-a-Service model throughout North America. read more

Przemysł orzechowy w Turcji stoi przed trudnym sezonem ze wzrastającymi cenami, ograniczonymi dostawami i zmniejszoną aktywnością eksportową. Wczesne oczekiwania na stabilizację cen nie spełniły się, ponieważ producenci i handlowcy trzymają zapasy, zmniejszając dostępność. Turecki Urząd Zbożowy (TMO) ogłosił read more

"The economics of our microgreens are very promising. Mizuna can sell for around 80 dollars per kilo, compared to 30 dollars for baby greens. Growing cycles are also shorter, just 7 to 10 days compared to a month for larger leafy crops," says Kohei Murata, founder and CEO of Edomae Herb. read more

Southern Specialties, Inc. is pleased to introduce its new product line, Southern Selects® Heirloom Tomatoes. These greenhouse-grown heirlooms are a tribute to the longstanding tradition of tomato farming. These authentic varieties, which have been carefully preserved and passed down through generations, are cultivated with a focus on exceptional flavor. read more

Lidl has revealed its new global brand campaign: 'Lidl. More to Value.' The discount retailer has introduced this campaign across all 31 of its markets. In Germany, the campaign is known by the slogan 'Lidl lohnt sich.' read more

The global lemon market is currently facing limited supply, increased prices, and uncertainty. In Spain, specifically in the Murcia region which is the primary lemon-producing area in Europe, harvesting has begun with predictions indicating a smaller crop compared to the previous season. Estimates suggest a reduction of around 15-20%. read more

Po osiągnięciu porozumienia politycznego 13 lipca między prezydentem Ursulą von der Leyen a prezydentem Prabowo Subianto, UE i Indonezja zakończyły negocjacje w sprawie Kompleksowej Umowy o Partnerstwie Gospodarczym (CEPA) i Umowy o Ochronie Inwestycji (IPA). Po stronie UE, read more