Westfalia Fruit will participate in Asia Fruit Logistica 2025, with a focus on the increasing demand for avocados in Asian markets. Hans Boyum, Customer Director for Developing Markets, stated that avocado consumption is on the rise in the region, presenting opportunities for collaboration with. read more

"On the steep terraces of the Amalfi Coast, centuries-old agricultural communities have created a unique landscape, made up of lemon groves, olive groves, and vineyards overlooking the sea. It is here that the Sfusato Amalfitano is cultivated, the symbol of our heroic agriculture." read more

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Milk prices are expected to rise from $7 to $14, strawberries are becoming a more premium product, and there is a trend towards processed food, according to economists studying labor and agriculture. They believe that labor shortages and tariffs are the main factors driving these projections. read more

Across the Netherlands, more and more caravans and campers are being stored in former greenhouses that once grew vegetables, fruit, or flowers. In Groenlo, however, camper and caravan specialist Henk Pen is taking a different approach. On the Laarberg business park, a completely new complex is emerging. read more

The first Seedum Catalog Camp organized by Verisem Italia Srl concluded in August, attracting numerous visitors from Italy and abroad to Trecastelli (Ancona). Over the course of a month, from mid-July to mid-August, participants were able to... read more

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Południowa Afryka oficjalnie zatwierdziła dostęp do rynku świeżych borówek ze wszystkich stanów USA. "Po latach zatrzymanego postępu, dziękujemy administracji Trumpa za priorytetowe traktowanie tego wniosku i wreszcie otwarcie rynku południowoafrykańskiego dla świeżych borówek z USA" - powiedział Północnoamerykański promotor. read more

India's market for imported mandarins is experiencing strong growth, driven by increased supplies from South Africa, followed by Australia, says Devanshu Kalra, owner of fresh produce importer Radha Krishan Fruit Company. He explains, "The availability of South African mandarins has nearly doubled." read more

How do growers deal with crop protection? What rules, obstacles, or prejudices do they encounter? Royal FloraHolland gives growers the opportunity to share their experiences. Nancy Kurgat from Sian Flowers in Kenya produces roses and summer flowers, among other things. Sian Flowers sells its read more

The 2024 fruit harvest in the EU decreased by 2% to 24.3 million tons, as reported by Eurostat. Italy, Spain, and Poland were responsible for 57% of the total fruit production in the bloc. In 2024, Poland harvested 4.1 million tons of fruit, with apples making up more than three-quarters of the total production. read more

When conditions are favorable, losses can reach up to 30 percent. However, losses exceeding 60 percent have been known to occur. This is a snapshot of the hazelnut industry in Italy, as reported by the Nocciolare.it website based on interviews with industry experts. read more

Mexico's changing position in the global agricultural technology sector and sustainable food production will be highlighted at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit, scheduled to take place in Mexico City on October 28 and 29, 2025. With climate fluctuations, water scarcity, and trade reliance causing uncertainty in the Americas, the event will address these challenges. read more

On August 12, the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan expanded the list of goods exempt from VAT on import. The new exemption now includes tulip bulbs, tubers, corms, and rhizomes in vegetative dormancy (HS code 0601103000). This measure aims to support domestic producers and boost business in the country. read more

Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine has approved 19 additional applications under the state program "Grants for Processing Enterprises". Upon meeting co-financing requirements, the chosen companies and entrepreneurs will receive UAH 99.2 million (€2.3M) for modernization or. read more

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Field vegetable producers and processors in Hungary have been facing challenges in recent years, primarily due to adverse weather conditions and market fluctuations. Sweet corn, green peas, and green beans are among the most crucial raw materials for the domestic food industry, particularly for freezing and processing. read more

Singapore is reimagining food production in spaces once thought impossible: Rooftops of shopping malls, courtyards of hospitals, and even containers beneath highway viaducts. What began as experimental projects has become part of the city-state's national sustainability planning, blending traditional agriculture with innovative urban farming practices. read more

The United Kingdom has promised to keep tariffs near-zero for exports from Uganda, amidst a backdrop of increasing protectionist measures in the United States. UK High Commissioner to Uganda, Lisa Chesney, commented, "There's a lot happening in the global trade arena. There are numerous barriers, read more

As autumn fruit enters its peak season, a wide range of varieties from Yunnan and Sichuan, the two major production areas in Southwest China, have entered harvest. While recent high temperatures have affected yields of certain varieties, overall fruit quality remains stable. Hunan Dream of Fruit... read more

The Spanish Rojo Brillante persimmon harvest will begin in September, and at present, it is expected to be good in terms of both volume and quality, as no adverse weather conditions have been reported so far. The acreage dedicated to persimmon cultivation has been significantly reduced over the last five years and continues to decline. read more