"Propagation is where plant health, uniformity, and yield potential are established," says Mathieu van de Sande, President and CEO of Ontario Plants Propagation. "As greenhouse scale increases, it becomes the primary control point in the production system." Ontario Plants is expanding its operations. read more

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Salix Fruits, an import-export company, is closely monitoring the potential impacts of evolving geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on the global fresh produce trade. Despite stable demand for fresh fruit, the company is noting logistics disruptions and increasing transportation costs. read more

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The Apple marketing club Kiku has welcomed the Croatian producer organization Domaće Voće as its newest member. read more

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The conflict in the Middle East is anticipated to further increase costs for British apple and pear farmers, adding to the already substantial financial pressures from certification and labor expenses. read more

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Po słabym występie Portu w Kapsztadzie podczas tegorocznych sezonów eksportu owoców pestkowych, winogron oraz jabłek i gruszek, eksporterzy zastanawiają się, czy najnowsze oświadczenia rządu dotyczące reformy kolejnictwa i logistyki zmienią cokolwiek.

After the poor performance of the Port of Cape Town during this year's stonefruit, table grape, and apple and pear export seasons, exporters are wondering if the latest statements from the government regarding its plans for rail and logistics reform will change anything. read more

Thailand's Central Investigation Bureau and the Department of Business Development have conducted coordinated raids at eight coconut purchasing centers and processing facilities in Ratchaburi province, targeting suspected foreign-nominee businesses. read more

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India's grape exporters are currently facing significant difficulties due to the conflict in the Middle East. Shipments to the Gulf region have come to a standstill and shipping routes have become unpredictable and chaotic. Rajendra Pandit Deore of ShreeKrishna IMPEX Ventures highlights that a substantial portion of Indian grapes are typically exported to the Middle East. read more

Flower bulb grower Van Steijn-Damen, located in the Rijnland region of the Netherlands, has won the first prize in the International Business category at the De Sterkste Schakel Rijnland 2026 awards. The ceremony took place at the Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin. De Sterkste Schakel is a regional business award... read more

A wave of severe bad weather is crippling the fruit and vegetable sector in Southern Italy, with particularly serious issues in Calabria. The initial report released by Coldiretti highlights fields of vegetables completely submerged, damaged orchards, and rural roads affected. read more

Dutch nursery Sunshine Grow, located in Pijnacker, the Netherlands, has started supplying Nerium oleander to Royal FloraHolland from its nursery in Spain. Leveraging its extensive experience in peat-free cultivation of tropical plants, the company has implemented the same practices in its oleander production. read more

The German-based propagator and plant producer Emsflower recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its location in Emsbüren, Germany. The event was attended by over 700 customers, suppliers, and fellow growers for a jubilee day. It also marked the official introduction of a newly completed [...] read more

South African fruit exporters are rerouting shipments that were originally intended for the Middle East to other markets such as the United Kingdom and Europe due to disruptions caused by the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Terry Gale, the chairperson of the company, stated that this change in trade flows is necessary to navigate the current challenges. read more

The spring onion harvest is currently in progress throughout the entire Gemüsegarten Pfalz region. Traditionally, these crunchy bunches are the first fresh vegetables of the new season to be harvested outdoors in Germany. This ensures that the farms in the Gemüsegarten Pfalz region specializing in spring onions can provide high-quality produce. read more

The European Union's Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety is conducting an assessment of Thailand's pesticide residue control system for plant products, including fruit and vegetables. The audit is being led by Pedro Moreno Valenzuela, with expert team members Amadeo Rodriguez Fernandez Alba and… read more