The EU's Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) has approved Taiwan's application to export mangoes and guavas to the entire EU, following a lengthy suspension. The Ministry of Agriculture stated that Taiwan was previously listed as a region with endemic quarantine pests such as read more

W maju Europe's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) wykrył grzyba Phyllosticta citricarpa, który powoduje chorobę czarnej plamistości cytrusów, w dwóch dostawach cytryn z RPA. W maju władze przechwyciły również dwie dostawy awokado i bakłażanów zainfekowanych...

In May, Europe's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) detected the Phyllosticta citricarpa fungus, which causes Citrus Black Spot disease, in two shipments of lemons from South Africa. In May, authorities also intercepted two shipments of avocado and eggplants infected with... read more

The Fresh India Show 2025, which took place on June 13-14 at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre in Navi Mumbai, emphasized India's significant position in the worldwide fresh produce market. Mr. S Jafar Naqvi, Chief Coordinator of Media Today Group, New Delhi, inaugurated the two-day event, emphasizing India's status as the read more

The European organic blueberry season is now gradually gaining momentum. Prior to the start of the season in Romania, the team from Bivano GmbH, the organic fruit and vegetable division of the Böhmer Gruppe, visited the different production areas in the Eastern European country. read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has announced that We Lodge, an accommodation provider for major events, has joined as a Gold Sponsor for the upcoming AIPH International Horticultural Expo Conference. The Conference will take place in Ghent, Belgium and will welcome Expo... read more

Fragola Matera®, a brand belonging to the Nicofruit Group, has recently concluded the season with a celebration marking the shipment of the final punnet. This event confirmed all the expectations and positive feedback that the company had targeted for the 2025 campaign. Francesco Nicodemo, along with a few members of the packaging team, led the celebrations. read more

The Rivoira Group did it again. After the success of Sweet Saretta® - the "alveolar" cherries launched last year - the Piedmontese company is back to amaze with a new innovation, destined to make a mark in the Italian cherry sector: introducing Tip Top, the cherry. read more

In a phase where some are calling for mobilization to oppose innovation in the plant sector, particularly against New Breeding Techniques, known in Italy as Tecniche di Evoluzione Assistita (TEA), it is still necessary to remember that it is agriculture that needs these. read more

The tomato industry in Morocco is continuously challenged by adverse weather conditions and labor shortages, with 2025 being the sixth year in a row marked by drought. Despite these difficulties, Morocco continues to be a strong competitor in the EU market, especially in comparison to Spain. Morocco's export numbers remain steady and competitive. read more

Relief for those trading in fruit and vegetable products with the United Kingdom. Following pressure from Fruitimprese and other international trade actors, on June 2nd the British government postponed phytosanitary checks in the country, announcing the creation of a read more

Carrefour could soon exit the Italian market. According to the portal RetailDetail.eu - which in turn cites an in-depth analysis from the German magazine Lebensmittel Zeitung - the French retail giant has initiated confidential talks with some retailers. read more

Arsalan Qasemi stated that the strategic reserves are sufficient to supply basic goods for six months. He also mentioned that there are no issues with domestically produced products, as the current agricultural production in the country is between 125 and 130 million tons. read more

During GreenTech 2025, Dutch Greenhouse Delta (DGD) welcomed hundreds of international guests. The platform for international collaboration hosted delegations from Egypt, the Gulf Region, Central Asia, India, and Southeast Asia with tailor-made programs designed to strengthen relationships. read more

"AgriFuturo: cultivating resilience" was the theme of a meeting held on Thursday afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce of Ferrara-Ravenna, organized by the editorial SAE, which publishes the Nuova Ferrara, Gazzette di Modena e Reggio, Il Tirreno, and La Nuova Sardegna. The event was attended by read more

For over a decade, Marco R. Butera has worked as a consultant specializing in the cultivation and technical management of berries, with a particular focus on blueberries, in various international production settings. His expertise extends across regions such as the Mediterranean basin, the Balkans, Asia, and the Middle East. read more

"This cherry season has been perfect so far: although production has not reached its full potential, quality is very high," This is just one of the thoughts that emerged yesterday, June 12th, during the Cherry Day organized by Alegra at the Agrintesa plant in Castelfranco Emilia (Modena) and a farm. read more

"At the start of the new medlar season, in late March and early April, there is traditionally high demand for Spanish medlars. As we move towards summer, around June and July, the demand decreases significantly, largely because of the wide variety of other fruits available," reports Hacer Temiz. read more

Sezon słodkiego kukurydzy z Bainbridge w stanie Georgia trwa pełną parą. Rozpoczął się w połowie maja, a dostępność będzie trwać do połowy lipca. Pomimo obchodzenia dwóch ważnych świąt związanych ze słodką kukurydzą - Dnia Pamięci Narodowej oraz Święta Niepodległości - w trakcie sezonu w Georgii, rynek do tej pory boryka się z trudnościami. read more

The first Apulian table grapes of the season were officially harvested on June 12, 2025, in the province of Bari in the Apulia region of southern Italy. For several years now, the Star Light variety has been the frontrunner. This seedless red grape variety has a unique muscat aroma and is... read more

Greek consumer prices remained stable in May despite inflation. Food retail inflation in Greece increased by 2.47% year-on-year in May 2025, according to the Consumer Goods Retail Research Institute (IELKA). The largest increases were observed in categories such as biscuits, chocolates, and confectionery (+8.83%). read more