The Consumers Association brought attention to the growing disparity in fruit and vegetable prices in Cyprus. Retail prices were found to be significantly higher than what producers are paid. For example, the retail price of bananas was observed to be up to 110% higher than the price received by producers. This information was part of the association's second report. read more

Morocco is making progress on the Nador West Med project, which is based on the successful Tangier-Med model. This initiative entails a €730 million investment to develop land with limited social or environmental issues. The first phase is projected to be finished by late 2026 or early 2027. The port will include a read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has authorized the importation of Phalaenopsis spp. orchid plants for planting in approved growing media from Germany and the Netherlands into the United States. Following a thorough analysis, APHIS has determined that these imports meet the necessary requirements for entry. read more

The EU is planning to introduce higher tariffs on Russian fertilizers and agricultural products in order to reduce its economic dependency on Russia. This decision is intended to decrease Russian earnings, but there are worries about the potential effects on food prices in the EU, which are causing concerns among farmers. read more

Miami International Airport is increasing its cargo capacity by up to 50% with the construction of a new facility that began on Monday. This development reflects the airport's growing importance in supplying fresh fish, fruit, and flowers to consumers along the East Coast. The $141 million project, a collaboration with PortMiami, will revolutionize the cargo handling capabilities of the airport. read more

Eksport owoców smoczych z Wietnamu rzekomo został "poważnie zakłócony" po nieudanej próbie uzyskania niezbędnych certyfikatów dotyczących bezpieczeństwa żywności dla dużych przesyłek tych owoców. read more

China is projected to produce 900,000 tonnes of cherries in the 2025/26 season, which is 6 percent more than the previous season, as stated in the USDA-FAO's recently published annual report on the Chinese stone fruit sector. read more

According to the university, the root phenotyping system provides new information on the relationship between plant roots and yield, in order to find ways to increase productivity and improve resistance to drought. read more

The members of the melon sector of Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias stated this, as they gathered at the end of week 29 in Tomelloso/Ciudad Real to analyze the current situation of the sector and the main aspects of the new season. The ongoing national melon season has been marked by. read more

Zmiany klimatyczne znacząco wpłynęły na uprawę truskawek w Finlandii w ostatnich latach. W zeszłym roku zebrano ledwie kilka kilogramów ze względu na szkody zimowe. Większość truskawek w Finlandii nadal jest uprawiana na zewnątrz. W tym roku pojawia się pytanie, czy będzie wystarczająca liczba pracowników, aby zebrać dobre plony. read more

Once again, South Africa is exporting record amounts of citrus - 175.6 million 15kg cartons, up from an initial estimate of 171 million cartons for the season. The strong demand for citrus is evident everywhere. "It has been surprising to see that there is room for all the fruit," commented. read more

The 2025 industrial tomato campaign has started in Northern Italy with the collection and delivery to processing plants of "cherry tomato" productions and the first quantities of early "round" varieties. The first processing plant has been launched. read more

W czerwcu eksport owoców i warzyw z Wietnamu wyniósł 807 milionów dolarów, co oznacza wzrost o 31% w porównaniu z majem i o 20% w porównaniu z rokiem poprzednim, informuje Generalna Administracja Celna. Jest to pierwszy miesięczny wzrost po pięciu kolejnych spadkach, jak podaje Cafef.vn. Większość tego wzrostu wynika z...

In June, Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports reached $807 million, a 31% increase from May and a 20% increase year-over-year, as reported by the General Department of Customs. This marks the first monthly growth following five consecutive declines, as reported by Cafef.vn. Much of this uplift stems from... read more

Kenyan flower exporter The Flower Hub has announced that it has been certified as a B Corporation (or B Corp). The Flower Hub has met rigorous social and environmental standards set by B Lab, the non-profit organization behind the B Corp movement. This certification reflects The Flower Hub's commitment to achieving specific goals related to sustainability and social responsibility. read more

The voices suggesting that Carrefour may soon leave the Italian market are becoming increasingly insistent. This was reiterated by Corriere della Sera, in an article by Francesco Bertolino, which reveals that the French group has tasked Rothschild with exploring the market for a possible divestment. read more

Madhya Pradesh has emerged as the third-largest flower-producing state in India. The primary flowers cultivated in Madhya Pradesh include marigold, rose, chrysanthemum, gladiolus, tuberose, and medicinal flowers like isabgol, ashwagandha, safed musli, and coleus. Among these, marigold occupies read more

The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC) is addressing concerns regarding South Africa's trade relations with Russia following the recent tariff announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump has proposed a potential 100% tariff on imports from Russia, pending resolution talks. read more

The melon campaign continues, with high availability. With the rise in temperatures, an upward push for watermelons is expected. Quantities are running out for peaches and nectarines with small-sized fruit. The cherry season is coming to an end, with the campaign in Trentino. read more

At Beyond Chrysant in Hoek van Holland, the Netherlands, quality is a top priority. That means not only taking care of the crop in the greenhouse but also focusing on the post-harvest process. As one of the first chrysanthemum growers, Beyond Chrysant switched to vacuum cooling years ago. read more

In mid-July of this year, the picturesque areas of the Fall Creek® nursery and demonstration fields in Meterik, the Netherlands, became the center of a European discussion on the future of blueberry cultivation. On July 15-16, 2025, the Field + Forum event took place there. read more