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The 2024 fruit harvest in the EU decreased by 2% to 24.3 million tons, as reported by Eurostat. Italy, Spain, and Poland were responsible for 57% of the total fruit production in the bloc. In 2024, Poland harvested 4.1 million tons of fruit, with apples making up more than three-quarters of the total production. read more

When conditions are favorable, losses can reach up to 30 percent. However, losses exceeding 60 percent have been known to occur. This is a snapshot of the hazelnut industry in Italy, as reported by the Nocciolare.it website based on interviews with industry experts. read more

Mexico's changing position in the global agricultural technology sector and sustainable food production will be highlighted at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit, scheduled to take place in Mexico City on October 28 and 29, 2025. With climate fluctuations, water scarcity, and trade reliance causing uncertainty in the Americas, the event will address these challenges. read more

On August 12, the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan expanded the list of goods exempt from VAT on import. The new exemption now includes tulip bulbs, tubers, corms, and rhizomes in vegetative dormancy (HS code 0601103000). This measure aims to support domestic producers and boost business in the country. read more

Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine has approved 19 additional applications under the state program "Grants for Processing Enterprises". Upon meeting co-financing requirements, the chosen companies and entrepreneurs will receive UAH 99.2 million (€2.3M) for modernization or. read more

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Field vegetable producers and processors in Hungary have been facing challenges in recent years, primarily due to adverse weather conditions and market fluctuations. Sweet corn, green peas, and green beans are among the most crucial raw materials for the domestic food industry, particularly for freezing and processing. read more

Singapore is reimagining food production in spaces once thought impossible: Rooftops of shopping malls, courtyards of hospitals, and even containers beneath highway viaducts. What began as experimental projects has become part of the city-state's national sustainability planning, blending traditional agriculture with innovative urban farming practices. read more

The United Kingdom has promised to keep tariffs near-zero for exports from Uganda, amidst a backdrop of increasing protectionist measures in the United States. UK High Commissioner to Uganda, Lisa Chesney, commented, "There's a lot happening in the global trade arena. There are numerous barriers, read more

As autumn fruit enters its peak season, a wide range of varieties from Yunnan and Sichuan, the two major production areas in Southwest China, have entered harvest. While recent high temperatures have affected yields of certain varieties, overall fruit quality remains stable. Hunan Dream of Fruit... read more

The Spanish Rojo Brillante persimmon harvest will begin in September, and at present, it is expected to be good in terms of both volume and quality, as no adverse weather conditions have been reported so far. The acreage dedicated to persimmon cultivation has been significantly reduced over the last five years and continues to decline. read more

The Region continues to invest in high-quality fruit growing, allocating nearly 730 thousand euros to support the promotion and valorization of one of its most famous and appreciated excellences: the PDO Emilia-Romagna pear. The funds will be granted through the new call for proposals. read more

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has warned heads of retail chains that it is unacceptable not to keep quality and affordable domestic potatoes in stock during a meeting to discuss the development of potato farming in Belarus, BelTA has learned. "I would like to warn heads of retail chains... read more

Włoskie owoce ponownie dominowały na rynku, z odmianami Victoria i Michele Palieri na czele. Red Globe zyskał trochę przewagi, a odmiany Arra uzupełniły gamę produktów. Dostawy winogron Sultana z Turcji wzrosły, podczas gdy pierwsze winogrona odmiany Crimson Seedless dotarły do...

Italian fruit once again dominated the market, with the Victoria and Michele Palieri varieties taking the lead. Red Globe gained some advantage, and Arra varieties complemented the product range. Supplies of Sultana grapes from Turkey increased, while the first Crimson Seedless grapes arrived in... read more

Reemoon Technology Holdings Co., Ltd. has successfully installed a state-of-the-art cherry sorting line at Cherry World Group's packinghouse in the Jerte Valley, Cáceres, Spain. The line began operating in mid-May 2025, after installation work commenced in early April. read more

The Flower Hub, an exporter based in Kenya that collaborates with a vast network of growers, has obtained B Corp certification, a significant milestone in its sustainability efforts. Director Millie Seagon views this recognition as a personal and collective achievement for the company. "It is such a big step in our." read more

Dla operatorów komercyjnych szklarni, podejście do osłon szklarniowych nie polega jedynie na blokowaniu słońca - chodzi o optymalizację całego środowiska wzrostu. "Ewolucja technologii osłon oznacza, że osłona sprzed nawet dekady może aktywnie utrudniać wzrost obecnego plonu. read more

Eksport awokado z Mjanmy w tym sezonie będzie głównie skierowany do Singapuru i Tajlandii, zgodnie z informacjami przekazanymi przez Stowarzyszenie Producentów i Eksporterów Awokado z Mjanmy (MAVO). Zbiory od września do grudnia są obfite, z ilościami przekraczającymi krajowe zapotrzebowanie i kierującymi się na rynek międzynarodowy. read more

Przed Asia Fruit Logistica w Hongkongu, Westfalia Fruit podkreśliła rosnące zapotrzebowanie na awokado w Azji. read more

Annually, the Balkan region exports slightly over 300,000 tonnes of fresh apples, with Serbia accounting for approximately half of that amount. However, this year was characterized by two significant frost events – the first occurred in March, with temperatures dropping to -9°C in Serbia, followed by another frost event in April, where temperatures fell below 0°C. read more

A report in the New Zealand Herald indicates that kiwifruit marketer Zespri plans to reduce its workforce by 65 positions and gradually eliminate an additional 70 positions as they become vacant. read more