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The Romanian government has approved a de minimis aid scheme for garlic production in 2026 with the aim of increasing domestic output and reducing import dependence. Under the program, growers can receive support of €3,000 (US$3,450) per hectare. The total budget allocated to the scheme is 60 million euros. read more

Ciągłe ulewy dotknęły producentów kwiatów w Malezji, wpływając negatywnie na zbiory, zwiększając koszty i osłabiając popyt. Prezes Stowarzyszenia Florystów Cameron Highlands, Lee Peng Fo, powiedział, że członkowie zgłosili, iż pogoda negatywnie wpłynęła na ich uprawy. "To nie tylko o... read more

Morocco has continued to increase its lemon exports, exceeding last season's numbers in the first six months of 2025/26, as reported by EastFruit. Between October 2025 and March 2026, the country exported 11,400 tons of lemons, with a total value of over USD 6 million. This marks a 17% rise compared to the previous period. read more

In the first quarter of 2026, domestic purchases of fruits and vegetables in Italy remained essentially stable compared to the same period in 2025, with volumes of approximately 1.3 million tons and spending exceeding 3.25 billion euros, increasing by 1%. read more

The Austrian Parliament is considering reducing the VAT on selected fruit and vegetable products from 10% to 4.9%. The Finance Committee approved the draft amendment on 12 May 2026, and it now awaits constitutional approval by the National Council. The reduced VAT would apply to vegetables and read more

Produkcja owoców w Turcji ma wzrosnąć w 2026 roku w wyniku większych opadów deszczu w pierwszych miesiącach roku, zgodnie z wstępnymi szacunkami opublikowanymi przez Turecki Instytut Statystyczny (TurkStat). Produkcja owoców ma wzrosnąć o 57,8 procent do około 31 milionów ton. read more

A drone system named RoBird is currently undergoing testing in Moreton Bay, Australia, aimed at decreasing bird-related damage in strawberry farming regions. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving Moreton Bay Council, Hort Innovation, and Canadian technology company Aerium Analytics. The drone has been designed to imitate predatory bird behaviors. read more

The season of 2025 was characterized by frost, which impacted Greek (and Turkish) production, as well as frequent and heavy rainfall during flowering, which hindered normal production potential in Italy, France, and Spain. Catalonia, Aragon, and the Murcia region were also affected by violent. read more

The Royal Botanical Garden (RJB) of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) has launched a new online catalog of its rose garden. This digital resource is designed to facilitate the exploration of one of the Garden's most unique historical collections, featuring roses from Europe, Asia, and America. read more

Przemysł durianowy Malezji rozpoczął sezon 2025-2026 z silniejszym dostępem do świeżego rynku Chin, ale eksporterzy twierdzą, że rosnące koszty logistyczne i połowowy "tsunami durianowe" sprawiają, że zyskowność staje się coraz trudniejsza. Według Vincenta Lee z malezyjskiego sektora świeżych i mrożonych durianów read more

On June 11th, the World Cup will begin in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We are organizing a World Cup Football Pool through our international fresh produce and horticulture platforms. Who is the biggest football expert in the international fresh produce and horticulture sector? read more

Taiwan's mango pineapple, also known as Tainung No. 23, has entered the New Zealand market, according to CNA. The pineapple variety is known for its mango-like aroma and was introduced during a promotional event held in Auckland. Taiwanese representatives in Auckland organized a banquet to. read more

According to an article by Francesco Bertolino and Daniela Polizzi in Corriere della Sera, the German group Rewe is reportedly considering a possible total or partial sale of its Penny Market network in Italy, thus opening up the possibility of downsizing. read more

Mission Produce, Inc. ("Mission Produce") and Calavo Growers, Inc. ("Calavo"), announced today that Mission Produce has received antitrust clearance from Mexico's Federal Economic Competition Commission (Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica) in connection with Mission Produce's planned acquisition of Calavo. read more

A pair of Yubari melons from Hokkaido were sold for a record 5.8 million yen (US$36,500) at Japan's first melon auction of the season, surpassing the previous record of 5 million yen (US$31,500) set in 2019. The melons were auctioned at a wholesale market in Sapporo, and the winning bidder was Futami Seika. read more

The season for Moroccan tomatoes in 2025-2026 has been one of the most challenging in recent history. The industry, which was already facing vulnerabilities due to pests and ToBFV, was further impacted by extreme weather conditions and a storm that caused extensive damage to thousands of hectares of greenhouses at the end of February. This combination of greenhouse destruction, adverse climate… read more

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports exceeded US$2.67 billion in the first five months of 2026, as reported by the Department of Customs. This marked a 16 percent increase compared to the same period in the previous year. In May alone, the export turnover was estimated to be around US$614.79 million. read more

The Taichung Fruit and Vegetable Marketing Company has completed the second phase of its cold chain distribution center in Taiwan. The facility was officially opened during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Taichung City Government Deputy Secretary-General Chang Ta-chun and legislators Yang. read more

Flower Growers of Mississippi is one of the flower teaching farms in the Magnolia State. Over the past few months, the farm owner mentioned that cows from a nearby farm have been coming through a fence, causing damage to flower beds worth thousands of dollars. Donna Yowell is the owner of Flower Growers of Mississippi. read more

Morocco continued to increase its lemon exports during the first half of the 2025/26 season, as reported by EastFruit. From October 2025 to March 2026, the country exported 11,400 tons of lemons worth over US$6 million. This export volume was 17% higher than the total achieved during this period last year. read more