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In Argelès-sur-Mer (in the Pyrénées-Orientales region), an innovative project is currently being carried out to reuse treated wastewater for agricultural purposes. This project is supported by the Albères-Côte Vermeille-Illibéris Community of Municipalities (CCACVI) and is the largest of its kind in France. read more

Wesley van Klaveren of FlowerGreens in Rijnsburg, the Netherlands, says that the past few weeks have brought numerous challenges to the flower trade, including the NATO summit, high temperatures, and the upcoming holiday season. However, despite these challenges, it has also presented new opportunities for the business. read more

Wczoraj Stany Zjednoczone i Japonia osiągnęły porozumienie handlowe, a według prezydenta Trumpa jest to największe porozumienie handlowe, jakie kiedykolwiek zawarto. Zgodnie z nowymi warunkami, importerzy z USA będą płacić 15 procent cła odwrotnego na japońskie towary, zamiast początkowych 25 procent, którymi groził Trump. Ponadto, Japonia... read more

Przyszłość producentów pomidorów jest nieco niepewna po ubiegłotygodniowej decyzji rządu amerykańskiego o zakończeniu Porozumienia wstrzymania importu pomidorów między USA a Meksykiem. "To, w jaki sposób ta decyzja wpłynie na nas w krótkim, średnim i nawet długim terminie, jest nieznane. Zobaczymy, co się teraz wydarzy, gdy rządzi prawo". read more

With alien insects causing damages of over one billion euros annually in Italy alone, from the Asian stink bug to the Japanese beetle and the Asian hornet, it is necessary to provide effective tools for fighting them to agricultural companies, as well as harmonizing regulations. read more

Last week, Professor Bruno Mezzetti from Italy attended the opening of the offsite location of Le Marche Polytechnic University at Zhetysu University in Taldygorkan, Kazakhstan. Taldygorkan is located about 300 kilometers southeast of Almaty, the capital of the Zhetysu agricultural region. read more

The grape harvest in Corinthia, Greece, is entering its third week, but yields remain low. "At the moment, we are harvesting the Prime and Starlight varieties and getting 15 to 20 tons per hectare. These are low yields that have been caused by the adverse weather conditions. Although rainfall read more

SPAR Norway is expanding its retail presence with the opening of new stores. The latest addition is the SPAR supermarket Lund Torv in Kristiansand, located near the previous SPAR Lund site. The store offers a selection of products tailored to meet the needs of local residents, with a particular emphasis on fresh produce. read more

Wraz z rosnącym handlem świeżymi produktami między Indiami i Europą, jednym ciągłym wyzwaniem, które wpływa zarówno na nadawców, jak i odbiorców, jest brak widoczności jakościowej między granicami. "Zajmowanie się tą luką jest w centrum naszego nowego partnerstwa z europejskim specjalistą ds. kontroli jakości i inspekcji, firmą Fruitify… read more

MSC Invernaderos, located in Spain. We pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to various climates, crops, and needs, which has enabled us to become a key player in the global greenhouse manufacturing industry for fruits and vegetables. With over 35 years of experience, we are a family-run business focused on innovation and quality." read more

ISTF2025 will be a hybrid event, held physically in Darwin, Australia, on 23-25 September, organized by the International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet) and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Northern Territory Government (NTG), Australia. The online platform will be available for remote participants. read more

Apple prices in several important EU countries have shown different trends in the past year, with significant rises observed in Poland and Germany from April to June 2025. In Poland, the prices increased from €71 per 100kg in April to €78 in May, reaching a peak of €101 in June, which was the highest compared to other markets. read more

W poniedziałkowym komunikacie prasowym opublikowanym przez Koordynację Organizacji Rolników i Hodowców (COAG) oraz Federację Konsumentów i Użytkowników (CECU) ogłoszono, że złożono skargę do Ministerstwa Spraw Konsumenckich dotyczącą "domniemanego niedopełnienia przepisów regulujących...". read more

The Consumers Association brought attention to the growing disparity in fruit and vegetable prices in Cyprus. Retail prices were found to be significantly higher than what producers are paid. For example, the retail price of bananas was observed to be up to 110% higher than the price received by producers. This information was part of the association's second report. read more

Morocco is making progress on the Nador West Med project, which is based on the successful Tangier-Med model. This initiative entails a €730 million investment to develop land with limited social or environmental issues. The first phase is projected to be finished by late 2026 or early 2027. The port will include a read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has authorized the importation of Phalaenopsis spp. orchid plants for planting in approved growing media from Germany and the Netherlands into the United States. Following a thorough analysis, APHIS has determined that these imports meet the necessary requirements for entry. read more

The EU is planning to introduce higher tariffs on Russian fertilizers and agricultural products in order to reduce its economic dependency on Russia. This decision is intended to decrease Russian earnings, but there are worries about the potential effects on food prices in the EU, which are causing concerns among farmers. read more

Miami International Airport is increasing its cargo capacity by up to 50% with the construction of a new facility that began on Monday. This development reflects the airport's growing importance in supplying fresh fish, fruit, and flowers to consumers along the East Coast. The $141 million project, a collaboration with PortMiami, will revolutionize the cargo handling capabilities of the airport. read more

Eksport owoców smoczych z Wietnamu rzekomo został "poważnie zakłócony" po nieudanej próbie uzyskania niezbędnych certyfikatów dotyczących bezpieczeństwa żywności dla dużych przesyłek tych owoców. read more