The new facility in Heijningen, located in the West-Brabant region in the Netherlands, will be home to the open-field team and the new demonstration site for Rijk Zwaan's open-field vegetables. read more

Stuart Davis, Leaderbrand's sustainability manager, has been honored with a Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) Life Member award, in recognition of his service and leadership in the country's horticulture sector. read more

India is currently experiencing a consistent availability of kiwis, as stated by Yogesh Rathod, Director at Nova Fresco, a fresh produce importer. Rathod observes that the overall supply of imported kiwis is steady, which ensures easy accessibility. He also notes a rising health consciousness among urban consumers. read more

During the July meeting of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (SCoPAFF), Denmark notified other EU member states of its decision to revoke approval for 23 crop protection products. These products contain active substances classified as PFAS (per- and… read more

Export shipments of agricultural products from Vietnam to the European Union are facing delays due to problems related to certification procedures necessary to meet EU food safety standards. Since the beginning of this month, exports of fruits and vegetables, such as dragon fruit and chili, have been affected. read more

The 17th edition of the AMHPAC Convention will take place from August 27 to 29 in Cabo San Lucas, gathering over 400 participants from Mexico and different countries. This flagship event, organized by the Mexican Association of Protected Horticulture (AMHPAC), has been held for almost two decades. read more

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In Argelès-sur-Mer (in the Pyrénées-Orientales region), an innovative project is currently being carried out to reuse treated wastewater for agricultural purposes. This project is supported by the Albères-Côte Vermeille-Illibéris Community of Municipalities (CCACVI) and is the largest of its kind in France. read more

Wesley van Klaveren of FlowerGreens in Rijnsburg, the Netherlands, says that the past few weeks have brought numerous challenges to the flower trade, including the NATO summit, high temperatures, and the upcoming holiday season. However, despite these challenges, it has also presented new opportunities for the business. read more

Wczoraj Stany Zjednoczone i Japonia osiągnęły porozumienie handlowe, a według prezydenta Trumpa jest to największe porozumienie handlowe, jakie kiedykolwiek zawarto. Zgodnie z nowymi warunkami, importerzy z USA będą płacić 15 procent cła odwrotnego na japońskie towary, zamiast początkowych 25 procent, którymi groził Trump. Ponadto, Japonia... read more

Przyszłość producentów pomidorów jest nieco niepewna po ubiegłotygodniowej decyzji rządu amerykańskiego o zakończeniu Porozumienia wstrzymania importu pomidorów między USA a Meksykiem. "To, w jaki sposób ta decyzja wpłynie na nas w krótkim, średnim i nawet długim terminie, jest nieznane. Zobaczymy, co się teraz wydarzy, gdy rządzi prawo". read more

With alien insects causing damages of over one billion euros annually in Italy alone, from the Asian stink bug to the Japanese beetle and the Asian hornet, it is necessary to provide effective tools for fighting them to agricultural companies, as well as harmonizing regulations. read more

Last week, Professor Bruno Mezzetti from Italy attended the opening of the offsite location of Le Marche Polytechnic University at Zhetysu University in Taldygorkan, Kazakhstan. Taldygorkan is located about 300 kilometers southeast of Almaty, the capital of the Zhetysu agricultural region. read more

The grape harvest in Corinthia, Greece, is entering its third week, but yields remain low. "At the moment, we are harvesting the Prime and Starlight varieties and getting 15 to 20 tons per hectare. These are low yields that have been caused by the adverse weather conditions. Although rainfall read more

SPAR Norway is expanding its retail presence with the opening of new stores. The latest addition is the SPAR supermarket Lund Torv in Kristiansand, located near the previous SPAR Lund site. The store offers a selection of products tailored to meet the needs of local residents, with a particular emphasis on fresh produce. read more

Wraz z rosnącym handlem świeżymi produktami między Indiami i Europą, jednym ciągłym wyzwaniem, które wpływa zarówno na nadawców, jak i odbiorców, jest brak widoczności jakościowej między granicami. "Zajmowanie się tą luką jest w centrum naszego nowego partnerstwa z europejskim specjalistą ds. kontroli jakości i inspekcji, firmą Fruitify… read more

MSC Invernaderos, located in Spain. We pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to various climates, crops, and needs, which has enabled us to become a key player in the global greenhouse manufacturing industry for fruits and vegetables. With over 35 years of experience, we are a family-run business focused on innovation and quality." read more

ISTF2025 will be a hybrid event, held physically in Darwin, Australia, on 23-25 September, organized by the International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet) and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Northern Territory Government (NTG), Australia. The online platform will be available for remote participants. read more

Apple prices in several important EU countries have shown different trends in the past year, with significant rises observed in Poland and Germany from April to June 2025. In Poland, the prices increased from €71 per 100kg in April to €78 in May, reaching a peak of €101 in June, which was the highest compared to other markets. read more

W poniedziałkowym komunikacie prasowym opublikowanym przez Koordynację Organizacji Rolników i Hodowców (COAG) oraz Federację Konsumentów i Użytkowników (CECU) ogłoszono, że złożono skargę do Ministerstwa Spraw Konsumenckich dotyczącą "domniemanego niedopełnienia przepisów regulujących...". read more