W 1996 roku Departament Handlu i meksykańscy plantatorzy pomidorów zgodzili się na wprowadzenie Porozumienia Suspendującego Pomidory (TSA). Porozumienie zapewnia, że meksykańskie pomidory są sprzedawane w USA po cenie referencyjnej określonej w TSA. Ten żywy dokument jest przedłużany co pięć lat i... read more

In the greenhouses of LGV Sonnengemüse, Austria's leading producer cooperative, the new harvest got off to a slightly delayed start this year. "The sunshine in January and February was significantly lower this year than the annual average. This set us back by about a week. Last year, 2024, we read more

In a market for apples that is becoming increasingly crowded with new varieties vying for shelf space through innovation and marketing, there is one protagonist that has been holding its ground for over two centuries. It is the Renetta del Canada by Melinda, an apple that, despite its long history, continues to read more

The European Commission has imposed a fine of 392.2 million euros on Greece for serious irregularities in the management of European Union agricultural funds, attributing inadequate controls and widespread structural flaws in the subsidy disbursement system to the country. read more

Fresh-cut flowers from Yunnan Province in southwest China are being transported nearly 4,000 kilometers northwest to Kazakhstan, thanks to improved infrastructure that has facilitated increased trade in various goods and products between the two nations. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has... read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has approved Iberflora 2025 as an AIPH-recognised D Category International Horticultural Trade Show. The approval follows a nomination from ACPO (Asociación de Cultivadores de Plantas Ornamentales), AIPH's member in Spain. read more

The rise of the blueberry shows no signs of stopping. According to some analysts, in order to keep up with the growth of global demand, worldwide production will need to double (Click here to learn more). This trend is also reflected in Italy, where - albeit at a different pace. read more

Bakłażan, known as aubergine in the Netherlands, is quickly becoming more popular. Market data from Circana reveals that sales of aubergines increased by 33% in 2024 compared to 2019. Previously mostly utilized by professional chefs, aubergines are now being purchased more frequently by home cooks as well. read more

Between June 15th and 16th, a violent storm front hit Italy, especially the northern regions and parts of the center, such as Lazio. After days of intense heat, the bad weather brought exceptional hailstorms, tornadoes, floods, and landslides. The most affected areas are... read more

The Interpera 2025 International Pear Congress is scheduled to take place on 25 and 26 June in Hasselt, Belgium. The event will be held at the Corda Campus and is co-organised by AREFLH (Assembly of European Horticultural Regions) and VBT (Association of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives). read more

Ukrainian plant breeders are in the final stages of registering the country's first domestically developed variety of edible burdock. The variety is currently undergoing testing by researchers at the Mayak Experimental Station of the Institute of Vegetable and Melon Growing (NAAS) in the Chernihiv region. read more

With the final conference held at the Oliveri Farm Estate in Motta Sant'Anastasia (Ct), the NovArancia project - technological innovations for enhancement and traceability - has been completed. The Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges IGP was among the main promoters. read more

The Kenyan Fuerte avocado season is ending earlier than expected, as stocks have been depleted due to high demand. "Fuerte avocados are becoming scarce, and their prices are now even higher than those of Hass avocados, which is unprecedented as far as I know," says Noor Yasin. read more

Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI), which is a weighted average of spot container freight rates across 18 major trade routes within Asia, rose by 8% in the first half of June 2025, reaching $707 per 40-foot container. This increase indicates a significant change in regional shipping costs and implies read more

The 2024/2025 Egyptian onion season has been rather disappointing for both producers and exporters, as it did not meet the high expectations set by the previous exceptionally successful season. Mohamed Hassan, export manager at Al Gamal, has noted this decline in performance within the sector. read more

Sezon zbioru wiśni i innych małych owoców w pełni trwa we Włoszech. Precyzyjna, a jednocześnie nie destrukcyjna metoda jest niezbędna do określenia jakości owoców. "Nasze podejście" - mówi Enrico Turoni z firmy TR Turoni w włoskiej prowincji Forlì w regionie Emilia-Romania - "to… read more

On June 16, Rosselkhoznadzor held a video conference with the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia to discuss the growing number of violations in the supply of plant products from Armenia to Russia. This information was reported by the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor. Previously, the Russian agency had expressed concerns about this issue. read more

Moldova's National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) has implemented stricter phytosanitary measures for citrus imports in order to prevent the entry of harmful pests. The updated regulations bring national legislation in line with EU standards. According to the new rules, imports of lemons and oranges from Argentina, Brazil, read more

The Corda Campus in Hasselt, Belgium, will be the venue for the upcoming edition of the International Pear Congress, Interpera, scheduled to take place on 25-26 June. read more

The first day, June 25th, will be opened with two strategic roundtable discussions focusing on the past season in the main European producing countries: France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, and Italy. This will be followed by a current... read more