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Spain is the leading exporter of melons from March to October, a time period that seed companies are keen on extending as much as possible. Exciting news on this topic was shared during Rijk Zwaan's Global Melon & Watermelon Event. The aim of prolonging production cycles is also behind this effort. read more

With the potato harvest season coming to an end in Egypt, exporters are now transitioning to the storage phase to sustain their export programs until the end of the year. Yassen Abdelhay, export advisor at Arafa for Export and Development, emphasizes the importance of maintaining optimal storage conditions for successful long-term storage.
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Włochy, ceny papryki są pod presją ze względu na konkurencję z Holandii i słaby popyt, obecne ceny hurtowe są poniżej poziomu rentowności. Tymczasem producenci z Carmagnoli pozostają optymistyczni dzięki sprzyjającym warunkom uprawy i braku chorób wirusowych. Hiszpania boryka się z sytuacją, gdy... read more

Kanadyjscy konsumenci zareagowali na zmiany handlowe podczas administracji Trumpa poprzez bojkotowanie produktów z USA, co nieoczekiwanie wpłynęło na eksport jabłek z Nowej Zelandii przez kanały rynkowe. Wśród nich jabłka od T&G Global, takie jak Envy i Jazz, pakowane specjalnie na rynek kanadyjski, zostały... read more

Russian farmers may soon experience a shortage of vegetable seeds due to the government's decision to prohibit imports from the Netherlands, a major supplier. The ban, which came into effect on June 30, 2025, expands on previous restrictions implemented by Rosselkhoznadzor in November 2023 and now encompasses seed deliveries. read more

Tureckie targi Interfresh Eurasia co roku rosły od 2018 roku. Według Murata Özera, dyrektora generalnego organizatora targów, od tego czasu wydarzenie udało się wzbogacić, obsługując branżę świeżych owoców i warzyw w regionie. "Szczerze mówiąc, uczynienie" read more

The successful sales of New Zealand onions in Europe have slowed down in recent weeks. "Until the second week of June, sales were going well. Unfortunately, after that, several shipments were delayed, and there was a shortage in the market in mid-June," says Tim van Haandel from Mulder Onions. "All that..." read more

The rumors about a possible arrival of Mercadona in Italy are becoming more insistent. According to foodretail.es, the Spanish retail giant could soon set its sights on our country, driven by a series of strategic factors. read more

On Tuesday afternoon, during Water Day, Stijn van Boxmeer explained how the Delfland Water Board monitors water quality in the Netherlands. As he admitted at the end of his presentation, his message wasn't exactly "uplifting" for growers. Or perhaps it's better framed as a call for greater... read more

The prices of vegetables in Nepal's Kathmandu Valley have risen over the past two weeks due to disruptions in supply chains and decay caused by the monsoon. Heavy rains have been occurring regularly, blocking major highways like Tribhuvan, Prithvi, and BP, leading to transportation delays. read more

In Spain, just like in Italy, the 2025 stone fruit campaign is in full swing and, as often happens, the reality in the field forces a reassessment of the initial forecasts. The latest update provided by the Cooperativas Agroalimentarias de España has revised downward the estimates published by... read more

Mercosur, the leading trade bloc in South America, and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have concluded a trade agreement. EFTA members include Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland, while Mercosur is made up of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia, with Chile as an associate member. read more

The data from the Plant Quarantine Centre at Chattogram Seaport shows that maritime vegetable exports from Bangladesh reached 58,766 tons in FY25, marking a 313% year-on-year increase. Potatoes were the most exported vegetable at 40,543 tons, followed by 16,959 tons of fresh vegetables and 1,264 tons of. read more

The imported dragon fruit market in India relies on efficient distribution and maintaining consistent quality to keep up with increasing consumer demand. Vishal Vadhwa, Director of Gajumal Vishal Fruits Pvt. Ltd, has observed that selling dragon fruit quickly leads to higher profits. He imports dragon fruit from Vietnam, which is currently in high demand. read more

Australia's floral hub, with its lush fields producing a variety of blooms for different occasions. Residents of Monbulk are no strangers to the thriving flower trade in their town, even though it remains a hidden gem to many outside the area. read more

The alarm was triggered over a decade ago, when in 2014 the small hive beetle (Aethina tumida), native to sub-Saharan Africa, made its first appearance in Europe, in the plain of Gioia Tauro. Since then, this parasite has represented a read more

Moldovan producers are ready to deliver fruit that meets European standards, despite the late spring frost that affected some orchards in Moldova. EcoFarm-Prod, a company from the village of Vadul-Rașcov in the Șoldănești district, has kicked off the export season with the first shipments of cherries. read more

Last week, Skylar Rae® white cherries from Italy made their debut in the Hong Kong market and sold out quickly. Kevin Au Yeung, who heads the Asian market at RK Growers Srl, mentioned that the variety will be introduced in the Singapore market this week, continuing its... read more

DENSO Corporation has confirmed the acquisition of Axia Vegetable Seeds, a vegetable seed breeding company based in the Netherlands that specializes in developing top-quality tomato seeds for greenhouses worldwide. This acquisition represents a significant move in DENSO's strategic expansion into the AgriTech sector. read more