A border control post at Parc Cybi near Holyhead port in Anglesey may remain unused, as indicated by the Welsh government. Originally established for post-Brexit checks, the facility received £44 million from the UK government to inspect animals and plants entering the UK from Ireland following. read more

Prawie 10 procent spośród 877 owoców, warzyw i produktów rolnych wybranych do testów pozostałości pestycydów w marcu i kwietniu nie spełniło wymagań - poinformowała wczoraj Agencja Żywności i Leków (FDA). Spośród 82 produktów niespełniających norm, czyli 9,4 procent całkowitej liczby, znalazły się między innymi truskawki importowane z. read more

Vietnam has experienced a significant increase in imports of processed fruits and nuts during the first four months of 2025, despite having ample domestic raw material resources, as reported by Giao Thuong. Data from the General Department of Customs indicates that the country has been importing processed fruits and nuts. read more

Banana prices in several Latin American countries decreased this week, with Colombia, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua all reporting lower average prices compared to the previous week. The trend shows a modest but consistent decline. In Colombia, the average price per kilogram dropped from read more

All Aussie Farmers sells high-quality Australian-grown produce at the Melbourne Wholesale market, catering exclusively to their main customers, which include high-end independent retailers and food service clients. "We work with around 200 growers throughout the year, our main..." read more

On the Friday following the Greentech, Prins Group, in partnership with Prins Greenhouses and Prins USA, hosted its very first Grower Day event tailored specifically for visiting North American growers. With many international growers already in the Netherlands for the Greentech, the team saw a read more

Escalating tensions between Iran and Israel have reignited concerns about global energy and input flows through the Middle East, placing renewed geopolitical stress on one of the world's most critical shipping routes: the Strait of Hormuz. On June 22, Iran's parliament voted in favor of closing read more

Fidelity Bank Ghana has once again positioned itself at the forefront of Ghana's export-led growth agenda, with a strong call for cutting-edge sustainable solutions to unlock the full potential of the horticultural sector. Speaking at the Ghana Horticultural Expo 2025, under the theme read more

The Australian company Sai World, in partnership with its Canadian sister company Nature's Connection, is preparing to launch its initial cherry exports this season through a new joint venture with Canadian grower Farming Karma. "The trees are full of fruit, and the early varieties may..." read more

Many tomato growers in Morocco, as well as European importers, have reported that certain newly introduced ToBRFV-resistant varieties do not achieve optimal fruit coloration. Industry sources have noted a decline in the quality of some of these new varieties, which has raised concerns among many growers. read more

The first Egyptian mango harvests arrived on the local market and then on the international market about twenty days ago. The season appears to be proceeding smoothly, with no significant challenges in terms of production and marketing, as stated by Abdelkader Habony, CEO of the Habony Group, the exporter. read more

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The blueberry market in India is currently going through a period of transition due to changes in import seasons. Traders are dealing with challenges such as limited supply, high freight costs, and changing consumer preferences, as highlighted by Gagan Khosla, CEO of NGK Trading Co. "The availability of blueberries is limited as we are in between seasons," Gagan points out. "Peru read more

Włoska władza antymonopolowa nałożyła karę na firmę energetyczną Eni i jej spółkę zależną od bioplastików, Novamont, w wysokości ponad 32 milionów euro (37 milionów dolarów) za nadużywanie dominującej pozycji na rynku produkcji plastikowych torebek używanych do owoców i warzyw. Według regulaminu, Novamont angażowała się w praktyki wykluczające. read more

By bombing nuclear facilities in Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan last weekend, the United States intervened in the conflict between Israel and Iran. Tehran has stated that Washington crossed a "red line" and is threatening retaliation. The uncertainty surrounding the extent of this response is a cause for concern. read more

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The campaign for Granfrutta Zani's Viulèt brand plums will begin in a few weeks. "These are very sweet fruits with a Brix level of up to 23°, which will be available until the end of August," explains Italy Sales Manager Antonio Zani. There are three varieties. The first variety has black read more

The company Poland Plants, as part of the project Strawberry Inspirations implemented at the farm of Mateusz Włodarczyk, presented several carefully selected varieties of strawberries. As Ewelina Ślęzak says, they represent different fruiting periods from early ones to

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Winter jujubes from Dali, Shaanxi Province, China, have hit the market in early May, about two weeks earlier than in previous years. The current season's harvest is of high quality, with consistent taste, sugar content, and size. Additionally, farm-gate prices are lower compared to previous years. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 is gearing up for a highly international edition, scheduled to take place from 3 to 5 September at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. The trade fair will showcase exhibitors from 41 countries and regions, with 25 national pavilions, and will introduce several new thematic. read more