One million signatures collected in a few days, a divided Parliament, and a country split between defending agriculture and protecting health and the environment. The petition launched by a French student against the "Duplomb" law - which allows the reintroduction of read more

In the most recent weekly pricing data, Belize saw a significant increase in the average price of bananas, rising from £0.88 the previous week to £0.99. This reflects a weekly price change of £0.11, which represents a 13% increase. Belize is currently the only country out of the three compared that showed this increase. read more

Ausveg, the national organization representing vegetable, potato, and onion growers in Australia, has voiced their support for National Farm Safety Week, starting on Sunday, July 20. This year's theme, named "Second Chances – Who Knows How Many You'll Get?", aims to promote safety awareness among those working in the agricultural sector. read more

With temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius in many parts of Italy, it's inevitable to think about the symbol of summer: watermelon. This fruit is the star of the month of July, thanks to the analyses of Agroter's Ortofrutta Monitor, which captures a... read more

In 2023, Indonesia implemented more stringent quarantine regulations for imported onions, which included mandatory fumigation. This requirement also applied to onions imported from New Zealand. These measures were motivated by Indonesia's goal to safeguard its agricultural industry against potential biosecurity risks. read more

Eksport owoców i warzyw z Maroka do Hiszpanii wzrósł w pierwszym kwartale 2025 roku, z najnowszych danych przedstawionych przez Hortoinfo wynika, że ilość wzrosła o 22% w skali roku. Hiszpania zaimportowała 188 076 ton produktów rolnych z Maroka o wartości 481 milionów euro. Pomidory stanowiły główny udział w wzroście, ich ilość wzrosła o 34% pod względem objętości i wartości. read more

W Masseria Fruttirossi's Lome brand juices will soon be available in Tetra Pak carton format in addition to glass and PET bottles. This is the latest innovation introduced by the Apulian company, which is the leading pomegranate producer in Italy with 400 hectares. Dario De Lisi, the company's sales manager, announced this new development. read more

Według początkowych prognoz zbiorów dla regionu Axarquía w Maladze, można spodziewać się silnego wzrostu produkcji mango. Produkcja awokado, która rośnie w różnych prowincjach Hiszpanii, również powinna poprawić się. W ostatnich latach zbiory mango w Maladze były. read more

Dr. Stuart Davis, Sustainability Manager at LeaderBrand, was recently honored with a Life Membership by Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) in recognition of his long-standing service and leadership in the horticultural industry. The award was presented in a special ceremony last week, attended by the Chair of HortNZ... read more

The 23rd Kunming International Flowers & Plants Expo (IFEX) and China Kunming International Flower Expo (KIFE) will take place from September 19 to 21, 2025, at the Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center. The event is set to bring together over 500 exhibitors from around the world. read more

This year, small-scale farmers in Togo have been impacted by unfavorable weather conditions and limited access to a highly competitive market. In response, Yao Tchassouni is striving to distinguish himself by cultivating organic okra using native seeds. The farmer states, "The situation is very challenging due to the arid, hot conditions." read more

The theme for this year's United States Independence event at the U.S. Embassy in Chile, on June 12th, was centered around the connection between Chile and the USA in the field of astronomy and space exploration. It was a great opportunity to showcase Cosmic Crisp® apples. This event marked the 249th anniversary. read more

The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) concluded its Reflection Symposium, which took place from July 12-15, 2025, at the Palm Springs Convention Center and Renaissance Hotel in Palm Springs, CA. The Symposium this year had 767 registered attendees from 23 countries, ranging from Australia to the United States. read more

Cibus expands its retail real estate portfolio with ten acquisitions. The real estate firm has purchased ten properties in Sweden, Denmark, and Belgium through four separate transactions, with a total underlying property value of approximately €36.5 million. In Belgium, Cibus is acquiring a Proxy. read more

Nie ma oznak wznowienia zakłóceń w eksporcie bananów z Ekwadoru do Rosji - powiedział ambasador Ekwadoru w Moskwie, Juan Fernando Holguín Flores, w niedawnej rozmowie z RIA Novosti. W 2024 roku Rosja tymczasowo zawiesiła pięciu ekwadorskich eksporterów na 12 dni z powodu obaw o read more

The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is leveraging partnerships with Growcer, food banks, and community farms to promote vertical farming and controlled environment agriculture (CEA) as a strategic response to climate, skills, and food access challenges. This initiative includes collaboration with The Ottawa Mission, the city's oldest organization dedicated to serving those in need. read more

Od czasu przystąpienia Chorwacji do Unii Europejskiej, obserwuje się stały spadek produkcji krajowych warzyw przy jednoczesnym wzroście importu. W ciągu ostatniej dekady wartość tych importów, w tym czosnku, wzrosła o ponad 150 procent. Niemniej jednak, nie wszystko jest przekreślone, o czym świadczą podejmowane wysiłki.

Since Croatia joined the European Union, there has been a steady decrease in domestic vegetable production with a rise in imports. Over the past decade, the value of these imports, including garlic, has increased by over 150 per cent. However, not all is deterred, as demonstrated by the efforts. read more

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Apples originating from North Korea are now available in Russian supermarkets. This development in the market is part of efforts to boost North Korea's presence in the Russian economy. The growing availability of North Korean products is linked to a strategic agreement that was established a year ago, involving... read more

Nature Fresh Farms® has announced that Josianne Légaré is joining as the senior vice president of North American sales and strategic growth. With over twenty years of experience in commercial leadership, Légaré has built a career by forming partnerships and driving mutual value creation with top industry leaders. read more