The announcement of new US tariffs by President Trump has heightened uncertainty in the global economy, impacting sectors such as horticulture. This adds to the existing pressure that the sector has been experiencing due to a series of supply chain shocks over the past five years. read more

The new US tariffs announced by President Trump have heightened uncertainty in the global economy, impacting various sectors including horticulture. This adds to the existing pressure that the sector has faced in recent years due to supply chain disruptions. read more

The Brazilian fruit association Abrafrutas has welcomed a new direct maritime route between the Port of Gaolan (Zhuhai), in southern China, and the Brazilian ports of Santana and Salvador. read more

The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organizations of Almería (Coexphal) in Spain has approved the establishment of a new section for business companies. The goal is to enhance the representation and strategic importance of these entities within the agri-food industry. read more

The two-day trade fair and conference is accompanied by a dynamic program, which includes a study trip and a golf tournament, providing professionals from the fruit trade industry with a unique opportunity to network, learn, and expand their presence on the Chinese mainland. read more

Following a successful debut in Shanghai in 2024, China Meet Up, the official China-focused extension of Asia Fruit Logistica, will be held in Guangzhou on 8-9 September 2025. This two-day business expo and conference features a dynamic program, including a study tour. read more

According to the Polish Potato Association and the IERiGŻ PIB (Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics - National Research Institute), the potato harvest is actually much higher than the official statistics from the Central Statistical Office (GUS). read more

India is the second-largest producer of floriculture crops after China, yet our export potential is below 6%, said Manjunath Angadi, deputy director of the Department of Horticulture. He made these comments while inaugurating a one-day industry meeting for the floriculture mission on the theme 'Advancing'. read more

Italian food retail sector, including major foreign operators, experienced a 3% increase in turnover in 2024, according to Mediobanca. This growth followed price-driven increases of 7.6% in 2022 and 7.7% in 2023, as revealed by a study conducted by Mediobanca. read more

On April 15, the International Trade Centre (ITC) organized a technical seminar and practical workshop in Bishkek to assist in the growth of Kyrgyzstan's dried fruit industry. The event was part of the EU-funded Ready4Trade Central Asia project and took place at the "Tekhnolog" training center of Kyrgyz State... read more

Ananas from Costa Rica are experiencing a successful year. Prices have reached levels unprecedented in over ten years, and producers are seeing a notable increase in exports due to various external and internal factors. The global shortage of orange and apple juices has also contributed to this trend. read more

"Growers now operate much larger facilities than before, but due to the shortage of available labor, sampling and measuring in the greenhouse have not scaled up in line with the greenhouse size. With our technology, they can scan thousands of plants in a consistent manner," says Adam Greenberg from iUNU. read more

Every year, National Orchid Day is celebrated across the United States of America (USA) on April 16. The annual event is dedicated to celebrating and honoring one of the most diverse and captivating families of flowering plants—orchids. These flowers are renowned for their intricate beauty. read more

This year, Ball Horticultural Company (China Team) has adopted a new and innovative approach to its Pack Trial. Moving away from the traditional greenhouse-focused format, the exhibition now incorporates more closely with gardens and landscape settings, showcasing color themes and diversity. read more

The mangosteen harvest in Indonesia has just begun. Also called the 'Queen of Fruits', mangosteen is cultivated in Padang, Sumatra, as well as Purwakarta and Sukabumi in Java. Minyaci Kehidupan Indonesia harvests the fruit twice a year, first in January and February, and then again. read more

The Trump administration has announced the introduction of new tariffs on tomato imports from Mexico in an attempt to protect American growers, as reported by the New York Post. Starting from July 14, most Mexican tomatoes will be subject to these tariffs. read more

The damage to orchards cultivating a wide variety of fruits that the freezing weather has caused in Turkey is unprecedented, according to Akin Soyleyen, the marketing manager for the Turkish fresh produce exporter Aksun. "Recent severe frosts across Turkey have caused..." read more

Producenci owoców i warzyw w Rumunii domagają się interwencji państwa po dotkliwych szkodach wywołanych przez mrozy na produkcji sadowniczej w kraju, jak podaje Ziarul Financiar. Stowarzyszenie Grup i Organizacji Producentów Rolnych "Fruleg-Ro" zwróciło uwagę na potencjalny wzrost. read more

The prices of bananas from the main suppliers remained unchanged this week, with no reported changes for countries like Belize, Cameroon, Colombia, and Costa Rica. For instance, the average price of bananas from Belize remained stable at £1.05, the same as last week's average. Similarly, the prices of bananas from Cameroon... read more

After the success in two Italian regions, the VIP's Applepairing 2 project is now available in stores. In the month of March, the Val Venosta apple embarked on a journey to Rome and Umbria, exploring the local gastronomic traditions and creating pairings. read more