The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has suspended the product registration and label approval of chemical products containing dimethoate for use on blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries after a review. read more

The Dube Cargo Terminal at King Shaka International Airport in South Africa has reported a 7 percent increase in air cargo volumes over the past year, indicating the ongoing recovery of the airfreight sector in KwaZulu-Natal. The terminal experienced high demand between September and December 2023. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries received high scores in three prominent garden trial programs in the United States - Raker-Roberta Trial Gardens, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the University of Georgia (UGA) Trial Gardens, showcasing exceptional perennial varieties that are considered the best of their breeding. Terra Nova performed impressively at the read more

Representatives of the blueberry industry in Zimbabwe are calling on their government to implement investment-friendly policies after signing an export agreement in September that for the first time opened access to the Chinese market.

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Russian Railways has extended its discount program for transporting fruit and vegetable products from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan to Russia, according to the company's press service. Following a board decision, the 50 per cent discount on imported rail shipments of fruit and vegetable products has been extended. read more

Dzisiaj odbywa się jego pierwsza podróż między miejscem uprawy Tomato Masters a obiektem sortowania i pakowania Tomeco w Hoogstraten. Rankiem 12 listopada Tomeco, Tomato Masters i Coöperatie Hoogstraten zaprezentowały swój nowy całkowicie elektryczny Mercedes-Benz E-Actros. "Ten samochód ciężarowy jest. read more

Egipt has recorded a significant increase in fresh grape exports to Italy this year, as reported by EastFruit. read more

"Nasze rynki są równomiernie podzielone między Stany Zjednoczone i Europę, ale wiśnie wciąż mają duże znaczenie w Chinach. Firma rozszerza również swoją działalność na Indie, gdzie pięć lat temu rozpoczęła sprzedaż kiwi, a niedawno zaczęła dostarczać wiśnie. To wysiłek mający na celu dywersyfikację…" read more

Citrus groves in Argolida, one of the most important citrus-growing regions in Greece, were severely affected by a short but extremely intense hailstorm on Monday, November 10. Mr. Giorgos Stavropoulos, a merchant whose packing house is located in Koutsopodi, the epicenter of the hailstorm, emphasizes: "Ten read more

Tropifoods, a Costa Rican family business dedicated to exporting tropical roots since 1990, has played a significant role in one of the most important changes that this sector has experienced in recent years. This change followed the prohibition on the use of paraffin, a petroleum derivative, in food products. read more

Zimbabwe's citrus industry is steadily growing, with increased investment and expanding production capacity driving its upward trajectory. According to data from ZimStats, citrus exports amounted to US$14.5 million between January and September 2025, up from US$13 million during the same period last year. read more

Nexture, an Italian company that develops and produces food ingredients, has acquired Portugal's Frulact for an undisclosed amount, according to a company statement. Frulact produces fruit-based specialty ingredients, liquid flavorings, and plant-based components for a wide range of end products. read more

"We are proud to strengthen our decades-long partnership with Sumitomo Corporation Foods," says Salvatore Imbesi, the quality manager at Agrumi-Gel, a Sicilian company. "We are their exclusive European supplier of citrus juice for the Japanese market," Imbesi adds that their Japanese partners are... read more

McCain Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire Penobscot McCrum LLC, a North American supplier of frozen potato specialty products. The transaction includes McCrum's potato processing facility in Washburn, Maine, and is subject to standard closing conditions. Under the agreement, the read more

A lower income of 1,800 euros per year, regardless of age, citizenship, education level, and place of residence: this is the wage gap experienced by female agricultural workers in Italy, who earn 5,400 euros gross annually compared to 7,200 euros. read more

From mid-December, the late variety of clementine Perrina will hit the market: a slightly earlier harvest, thanks to climate change. The expected production is 3 thousand quintals for the 2025-26 season, which also sees a sharp drop in production. read more

The tomato processing season for 2025 has ended in the Northern Italy basin, a significant production area, with a total processed volume of 3.1 million metric tons, marking a 27.6% increase compared to the previous year. The product quality is reported to be high, with elevated Brix levels. The national production for tomatoes reached a total of 5.8 million metric tons. read more

The past two South African grape seasons began positively, but this year there is a more cautious outlook. There is still a significant amount of Spanish, Greek, and Italian fruit being exported to Europe, with reports indicating that Italy may continue selling grapes until December. read more

French Florist has opened its first Midwest location in Indianapolis, Indiana. The new boutique is an expansion for the floral company and brings its aesthetic to the heartland through a partnership between two Indiana natives with complementary backgrounds. The Indianapolis location is locally-owned. read more

If you took a stroll around the Curry Student Center on a recent Monday morning in November, you probably spotted stacks of flat crates filled to the brim with what looked like small onions. Instead of the dining hall, however, these were headed into the ground. In late fall, the horticulture team began planting bulbs for the spring display. read more