Emile de Groot from Koppert states that a liquid fungicide and acaricide that is easily applied, registered for a wide range of crops, leaves no residue, and is gentle enough to be used in organic farming, is a valuable tool for South African farmers combating mites and fungal diseases. read more

Despite producing approximately 2.4 million metric tons of mangoes in the 2024-25 season, Bangladesh's mango exports have sharply declined to just 1,321 tons, a drop of nearly 60% from the previous year. This significant difference between production and exports highlights critical systemic issues within the industry. read more

Spain's sweet corn harvest started at the end of May, just as consumption of this product begins to increase across Europe. "The corn season in Spain began as scheduled, at the end of May," says José Carlos Gómez, Sales Director of El Dulze. "The rains in March disrupted our plans. read more

In Italy, over the last five years, domestic purchases of peaches and nectarines have increased by approximately 7 percentage points despite an average price increase of 20%, which has even exceeded 40% in discount stores. If we extend our view to the last nine years, the picture is still... read more

"Dubai chocolate", a tablet filled with pistachio cream and kadaif paste, has become a viral phenomenon on social networks such as TikTok, where it has accumulated millions of views. Its popularity has transcended the screen and translated into remarkable commercial success in supermarkets. read more

Armenia still faces challenges in domestic agricultural production despite the growing number of greenhouses and intensive orchards. A growing portion of Armenian crops, especially apricots, cherries, tomatoes, and strawberries, are being exported to international markets. read more

Orchids are a demanding crop; they cannot tolerate unfavorable climate conditions and require precise care to grow and bloom. "Orchid production is all about stability and consistency. They require consistent temperatures, humidity, and just the right amount of light," says Jaco Meershoek. read more

After days of intense heat and oppressive humidity, Italy experienced a sudden and violent change in weather conditions. Between Sunday, June 15, and Monday, June 16, an exceptionally intense thunderstorm front primarily affected the regions of the North - although there were also outbreaks in other areas. read more

The Makosad farming enterprise, situated in Ukraine's Chernivtsi region, has constructed a sweet cherry sorting facility and is contemplating investing in sorting lines to enhance its operations. Co-owner Vladyslav Makarenko provided this update in an article for the Ukrainian horticultural journal. read more

In the transport sector, LEO Global Logistics has seen full booking of its LEO Reefer Container fleet well before the start of the season, showing that customers rely on the service. Current operations have also seen LEO successfully deliver cargo via the Laos-China railway, reaching their destinations. read more

In the first quarter of the year, EU fruit and vegetable imports from Morocco totaled 1,121 million euros, which is a 14% increase compared to the same period last year, continuing the upward trend of recent years. The volume also increased by 9%, reaching a total of 512,689 tons. Tomatoes continue to be the most imported fruit and vegetable product from Morocco into the EU. read more

India: Instamart rolls out sunlight-triggered mango ad
To promote the mango season, Instamart has introduced a sunlight-activated newspaper advertisement. The full-page ad features a mango tree with children surrounding it. When exposed to sunlight, the mangoes change color using photochromatic ink - a first for India. read more

Skytree and Algae Capital have announced a new collaboration. Algae Capital will use circular CO₂ captured by Skytree's DAC units for its innovative algae production facility in Iceland. This partnership will involve capturing over 2,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year directly from the atmosphere. read more

Przez ostatnie pięć dni armie Iranu i Izraela toczą ciągłe i intensywne walki. Po stronie irańskiej, jeśli chodzi o świeże produkty rolne, wpływ sytuacji jest minimalny. Jednak eksporterzy obawiają się najgorszego, gdy sytuacja szybko się eskaluje. read more

A delegation from Abrafrutas recently visited the Port of Sines in Portugal. The talks focused on setting up a commercial agreement to make Sines a key entry point for Brazilian fruits into Europe. Pedro do Ó Ramos, president of the Administration of the Ports of Sines, was present during the discussions. read more

Highly productive cultivation - both in the food and flower growing sectors - is positioned as a way to efficiently utilize space and resources, ensure health and well-being, and simultaneously create space for nature and biodiversity. read more

The first proposals from the ministry should be submitted promptly. The situation is very serious, said the Minister. The losses of the affected agricultural businesses are enormous, and many of them are threatened with bankruptcy. It is not only quick decisions that are needed... read more

Wartość importu owoców i warzyw z Maroka do UE wzrosła o 14 procent w pierwszym kwartale 2025 roku w porównaniu z tym samym okresem ubiegłego roku, osiągając łączną kwotę 1,121 mld euro. read more

Lidl aims for young festival-goers in the Netherlands to view fruits and vegetables not only as a healthy choice but also as a "fun and energetic" part of their lives. read more

A recent study by the auditing and consulting firm PwC provides a clear answer: When it comes to grocery shopping, 61% of people in Germany primarily look at the price. However, concerns about health also play a role: Half of the respondents worry about their health. read more