Moldova's Parliament has approved in the first reading a reform that allows certified fresh fruit and vegetable operators to bypass routine quality inspections. The proposed changes to the law on quality control of fresh produce introduce a certification system for economic agents who meet certain criteria. read more

Z około 3 400 tonami produkowanymi rocznie we Francji, sektor malinowy we Francji pozostaje skromny w porównaniu z importem, który wciąż pokrywa 85% konsumpcji. Ponad 8 na 10 malin nadal pochodzi z zagranicy (Maroko zimą, Hiszpania wiosną oraz Portugalia wiosną i latem). read more

The premium imported fruit market in India is experiencing consistent growth, driven by the demand in urban areas for healthier and high-quality produce as well as global culinary trends. Urban millennials, Generation Z, families in metropolitan areas, and Tier-2 cities are influencing the demand, while the Indian hospitality industry is also contributing to the growing interest. read more

A fruit wholesaler based in Dordogne was given a one-year suspended prison sentence and a €50,000 fine for mislabeling imported fruits. The products, which came from Morocco, Portugal, and the Netherlands, were falsely labeled as French. This included... read more

The pepper season is fully underway in the Spanish Region of Murcia, with some excess production due to imbalances in the plantations caused by abundant rainfall at the end of winter and the beginning of spring. There is also strong pressure on prices due to an oversupply of Dutch products. read more

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Davide Vernocchi is on fire - like the temperatures enveloping Italy - as he explodes the day after the Ministry of Health denied the derogation use of abamectin (Vasco product) to combat the Pear Psylla, one of the most harmful insects. read more

The 2025 citrus export peak season in South Africa is expected to involve shipping approximately 171.1 million 15kg cartons of citrus. This sector is recognized as the country's largest agricultural export, highlighting the significance of efficient logistics, especially through improvements in ports and railways. read more

The now ongoing New Zealand kiwifruit season is in full swing for Zespri, and the company is approaching it with great enthusiasm. "The season in New Zealand has started off exceptionally well for Zespri. The outstanding quality of the initial Zespri kiwifruit and the increasing demand in Europe certainly..." read more

On 30 May 2025, Kenya joined the global community in celebrating the International Day of the Potato (IDP) with the theme "Shaping History, Feeding the Future." The event took place at KALRO, Marindas in Molo, Nakuru County, a region well-known for potato farming. This year's celebration marked a significant step forward in… read more

Firma pozyskała 7 milionów dolarów od Sixth Sense Ventures w celu rozszerzenia swojej sieci produkcji oraz dalszego rozwoju swojej zastrzeżonej technologii aeroponicznej. Finansowanie będzie wspierać wprowadzenie trzeciej generacji komór do uprawy firmy Eeki, rozbudowę jej farm w całej Indii oraz dalszy rozwój. read more

The Zhytomyr region in central-northern Ukraine plays a significant role in fruit and berry cultivation, with plantation areas covering 4.4 thousand hectares, of which 4.0 thousand hectares are actively producing fruits. According to Agronews, apples, pears, and stone fruits dominate the production in this area. read more

The first cell, according to a report by vilt.be, is focused on the production of strawberries in a three-layer system. The second cell is designed for the cultivation of seedlings on tables. These indoor cells are part of a completely new research area that was launched at the end of March. read more

Adoración Blanque, President of the organization, provided information about the key aspects of the season, which is in its final phase and where the increasing production costs represent a major challenge for producers. "Labor costs alone account for 45%, in addition to that." read more

The harvest in Turkey is significantly smaller, but in Germany, more sweet cherries are being harvested. The effects of this are already evident in the promotional offers of the retail food sector. read more

Italy's largest fruit and vegetable producer organization, Apo Conerpo, reported a 13% increase in revenue to €489 million last year. Additionally, they experienced a 34% increase in sold volume to 968,742 tonnes, marking a recovery from the disastrous 2023 plagued by floods, frosts, and crop failures. read more

At the same time as the move, European Bioplastics is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Secretary General, Lorenza Romanese, who brings extensive leadership experience in the areas of sustainability and public affairs. Romanese will lead the organization in its read more

Netherlands-based packaging supplier NNZ has a new CEO, Ronald Hoozemans, following the retirement of Len Boot on 1 July. read more

"These extreme events once again highlight that agriculture, with its workshop in the open air, is particularly affected by climate change. These extreme weather conditions, which are also confirmed by the recently published climate report, will continue to occur with increased frequency and intensity." read more

On behalf of the Federal Office for Agriculture (BLW) and the Federal Office for the Environment (BAFU), Agroscope has been conducting the monitoring program 'Species and Habitats in Agriculture – Espèces et milieux agricoles' (ALL-EMA) since 2015. The goal of ALL-EMA is to assess the condition and trends of ... read more