Większość meksykańskich firm owocowo-warzywnych miała swoje magazyny chłodnicze pełne w tym tygodniu. Czekali, aby zobaczyć, czy 25% cła importowego, które weszło w życie wcześniej w tym tygodniu, zostanie odwrócone. Okazało się, że mieli rację: prezydent USA Trump zawiesił cła importowe na read more

A number of local farms across the country have set up nursery sections for flower and plant production to create additional income streams that also support sustainability efforts. However, several farm officials have observed that maintaining a balance between flower production and food production can be challenging. read more

Donald Trump's trade policies are said to exacerbate the rise in food prices in the United States, as reported by corriere.it. After imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico, the administration partially reversed course to avoid repercussions on the sector. read more

Mimo że 25% cło na eksport awokado z Meksyku do Stanów Zjednoczonych zostało tymczasowo zawieszone 6 marca 2025 roku po zaledwie trzech dniach obowiązywania, producenci i eksporterzy wyrazili obawy, że może to stać się stałą polityką. Według Salvadora Mirandy Aguilara, przedstawiciela read more

A bilateral agreement between Moroccan and French tomato producers is expected to be reached in mid-March to regulate the entry of Moroccan cherry tomatoes into the French market, as reported by Réussir. The agreement aims to tackle competition with local production at the beginning of the French season. read more

Strawberries are available year-round in Ukraine thanks to imports from warmer countries. However, prices tend to remain high in early spring. In early March, the majority of strawberries on the market are from Greece, with larger shipments expected in April. Prices in supermarkets range from €2.85 to €9.55 per unit. read more

Smart agriculture solutions are growing, with a market worth 2.3 billion euros in Italy. The new integrated software for agriculture 4.0 is called Tyf (Trace your flow), which allows to manage not only field operations but also supply chain logistics. read more

President Lai Ching-te spoke at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Asia Pacific Orchid Conference (APOC) and Taiwan International Orchid Show (TIOS) in Tainan on Friday, stating that Taiwan, known as the "Orchid Kingdom," has been continuously enhancing its flower industry through advancements in technology, branding, and... read more

Members of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) voted to induct new members and approve two International Horticultural Trade Expos at their Spring Meeting in Chiang Rai, Thailand. The newly admitted members represent the growing... read more

On Friday, March 7th, the ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Mexico, H.E. Wilfred Mohr, honored the indigenous women of Mexico and H.E. President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo by gifting her a new tulip variety that from that day onwards will carry the name "La Mujer Indígena." read more

The contact group of France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, met on March 5 and 6 in Policoro, Italy, to analyze the current strawberry campaign and actions to improve the availability of phytosanitary products, highlighted that one of the major difficulties being faced is in the. read more

The 2025 Facility Blueberry Industry Chain Integration and Development Exchange Conference was successfully held in Kunming, Yunnan, China, on March 1st and 2nd. The two-day event attracted university researchers, industry experts, growers, and international companies. Since 2021, China has been working on integrating and developing the blueberry industry chain. read more

On March 8th, the 115th International Women's Day was celebrated, and it has become an increasingly important holiday in China. As flowers are a popular gift for women, the flower market was particularly busy throughout the week. This year, with March 8th falling on a Saturday, people had more opportunities to celebrate. read more

According to Vietnam Customs, dragon fruit has surpassed durian as the top exported fruit from Vietnam in January. Dragon fruit exports saw a 35% increase from December, totaling $58 million. Meanwhile, durian exports dropped by 73% compared to the previous year, amounting to $31 million, largely attributed to an 83% decrease in. read more

The Macadamia Nut Processors Association of Kenya (MACNUT) and local growers have refuted allegations that government policies have caused a decrease in macadamia prices from around $1.00 to $0.60 per kilogram. Jane Maigua, Chairperson of MACNUT, clarified that the policy guarantees that no farmer will receive less than $0.67 per kilogram. read more

Women's Day in Poland is one of the biggest "flower" holidays of the year. It can only be compared to Mother's Day, which is celebrated annually at the end of May. Back in the communist era, Polish men traditionally gifted women a pair of tights and a bouquet of carnations. But times have changed. read more

Marek Waszczewski, spokesperson for the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate, informed that the conducted controls did not indicate a connection between hepatitis A cases in the Netherlands and the consumption of frozen blueberries originating from Poland.

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Donald Trump introduced tariffs on numerous countries this week, including a 10% rise in existing tariffs for China, increasing the total to 20%. In retaliation, China imposed a 15% tariff on billions of dollars' worth of U.S. agricultural goods, as reported by FreshFruitPortal. read more

The new messaging solution allows registered customers to receive offers, brochures, and promotions directly in the pre-installed messaging app on their smartphones. METRO is the first wholesaler in Germany to utilize this innovative technology. read more

The strawberry campaign in Belgium has officially started, with the cooperative BelOrta receiving the first strawberries of the season from Colembie and Colemberry, courtesy of father and son producers Lieven and Robin Colembie. read more