The GLOBALG.A.P. TOUR, an international program that promotes dialogue on responsible production standards, traceability, certification, and sustainability in the agricultural and aquaculture sectors, was held for the first time in Costa Rica on July 31 and August 1. The event was organized by TSI. read more

The Belarusian government has implemented a system for allocating import quotas for specific agricultural products from Iran, as stated in a resolution passed on August 16. The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade (MART) has been assigned the responsibility of determining, by November 30, the companies that will receive these quotas. read more

Sun World International LLC has recently welcomed five marketers to its global licensee network, enhancing its footprint in Egypt, Chile, and Italy. This expansion, a result of a thorough evaluation process, underscores the company's dedication to providing continuous, year-round availability of premium branded products. read more

The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has released the list of Spanish companies authorized to export cherries to China, enabling sales to commence. However, in reality, no fruit will be available for sale until the 2026 season, as the cherry harvest has already... read more

Blueberries grown in Poland come from species that are native to North America, and they have adapted well to the local conditions with the help of professional cultivation practices. Industrial blueberry production in Poland has been steadily increasing since 2011 when it was around 13,000 tons. By 2024, production had surpassed that amount. read more

It is currently a small transition period for soft fruit at Kwekerij Demedts - De Mey. "June and July are our peak months, and sales have been very good for strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries. We can see that the peak rush in production is now over for a while, but that read more

According to experts, the best melons in Spain are produced in the municipality of Xilxes, in the southern part of Castellón's coast. This is due to the saline properties of the area's marshland soil, favorable climate, and the artisan care they receive throughout the cultivation process. read more

Taiwan Sugar Corp. (Taisugar) has agreed to provide Taiwanese orchid businesses access to its production base in California, the United States, Agriculture Minister Chen Junne-jih said Monday. The offer from the state-run enterprise came after a new U.S. baseline tariff of 20 percent. read more

The Delfland Water Board has identified the responsible party for a significant water pollution incident in the Oude Polder, Pijnacker, the Netherlands. Elevated levels of nitrate and pesticides were found in the nearby surface water. The responsible farmer has been held accountable, including covering the costs. read more

W ciągu stycznia i połowy sierpnia 2025 roku, kilka regionów Rosji zgłosiło znaczący rozwój importu owoców i warzyw, według Rosselkhoznadzor. W regionie Kirow: inspektorzy zwolnili przesyłkę 4,25 tony świeżych malin, jeżyn i truskawek importowanych z Kirgistanu. read more

W pierwszej połowie tego roku nie było żadnych znaczących zmian w ilości importowanych świeżych owoców i warzyw do USA. Całkowity import nadal nieznacznie wzrósł do 12,2 miliona ton. Co jednak jest godne uwagi, to że wartość importu świeżych owoców i warzyw do USA spadła o kilka procent do 17,7 miliarda euro. read more

At least 27.43 tons of berries from Kyrgyzstan have been imported into Kirov Oblast of Russia since the beginning of 2025, according to the press service of the interregional department of Rosselkhoznadzor. Compared to the same period in 2024, supplies have increased almost sevenfold. read more

Ahead of the 2025 International Seminar on Red Fruits in Morocco, organized by Blueberries Consulting, Amine Bennani, president of the Association of Red Fruit Producers of Morocco, emphasized the significance of such gatherings for the berry industry in the country. "For us, this event can offer numerous benefits." read more

CK Hutchison said on Thursday that its proposed sale of its ports business for US$22.8 billion has a "reasonable chance" of progressing after a suggestion to include a Chinese strategic investor in the purchasing group. The company is currently seeking approval from regulatory authorities in China, the U.S., Britain, and other... read more

With the start of the new apple season in Europe, processors are anticipated to encounter difficulties stemming from reduced yields and increased raw material expenses. In Poland and Turkey, two of the leading producers in the region, orchards were affected earlier in the year by frosts, hail, and heavy rains. In Poland, the largest. read more

This year marked the first Canadian cherry exports from the Australian company Sai World, in collaboration with its Canadian sister company Nature's Connection under the Sweet Picks brand. Sam Vasala from Sai World mentioned that despite a shaky start, the season ultimately turned out well. "We should have continued for. read more

The statistical office in Germany has announced that the country's apple harvest in 2025 is projected to be above average, according to estimates made in July. The harvest season spans from August to November. The weather conditions this year have been favorable, with mild temperatures during flowering and no frost. read more

Kazakhstan significantly raised its potato imports in the first half of 2025, as reported by LS. The country bought 174,900 tons valued at $46.2 million, which is 6.6 times higher than the same period in the previous year. The primary suppliers were China, providing 115,800 tons (an increase of 368 times), and Pakistan. read more

Over 15 years of research funded by Zespri has confirmed that green kiwifruit supports bowel function. The European Commission has now formally recognised this, making green kiwifruit the first fresh fruit to receive an authorised health claim from the body. The European Food Safety Authority read more

The new chairman of the board of directors at Intermarché Belgium, Laurent Boutbien, will take office on 1 September with the main objective of turning the company's financial situation around. His primary task will be to improve the profitability of the retailer, succeeding the current two co-chairmen. read more