The black-red federal government is planning to increase the minimum wage to EUR 15. This would also require strawberry farmers to pay their mostly foreign seasonal workers (mostly from Romania) EUR 15 per hour. read more

Kwiaty nadal stanowią główny element eksportu hortikultury Kenii, gdy kraj przygotowuje się do organizacji 12. edycji Międzynarodowej Wystawy Florystycznej (IFTEX). read more

Uganda has restored direct air connections with the United Kingdom, ending nearly a decade without such links, reports FPC. The route, which began operations in May 2025, provides dedicated cargo capacity for exporting fresh produce such as bananas, avocados, chillies, fine beans, and sweet potatoes. read more

Uganda has relaunched direct flights to the UK in a move expected to increase exports of fresh produce to Britain. read more

The project leader, Dr. Alice Hayward, stated that there is little published data on the disorder and its causes. "Symptoms include roots wrapping around each other or constricting the crown - where the aboveground parts of the plant meet the roots." read more

"Diversification can minimize risk," said Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) CEO Boitshoko Ntshabele, emphasizing that South Africa should promptly and seriously address both tariff and non-tariff barriers to achieve broader market access. read more

The Agricultural Cooperative Organization (ACO) expects a very good harvest of 2,500 tons of cherries, which will be harvested by the producers in the coming weeks and enter the market. read more

Las importaciones de frutas y verduras frescas españolas crecieron tanto en volumen como en valor en el primer trimestre de 2025, aumentando un 10 por ciento y un 15 respectivamente.

Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable imports grew in both volume and value in the first quarter of 2025, up 10 per cent and 15 respectively. read more

The biologist Michael Seidl leads the research together with Guido van den Ackerveken, colleagues from the University of Amsterdam, and several breeding companies. The so-called wilt disease, caused by the soil fungus Fusarium oxysporum, poses an increasing threat worldwide. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) and Produce Plus Magazine are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2025 Seeka Marketer of the Year Award (MOYA). read more

The Avo Connections, the annual forum of the Australian avocado industry, will take place at the Brisbane Convention Centre on June 4th, preceding this year's Hort Connections event. read more

Buyers of fruits and vegetables from important export markets in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions will be arriving in Brisbane tomorrow to see Australia's top-quality horticultural products firsthand. read more

Podczas niedawnej wizyty w Singapurze, miliarder technologiczny i filantrop Bill Gates spróbował duriana, wonnego owocu znanego jako "Król Owoców". Wideo opublikowane na platformie TikTok przez użytkownika @rebecca89292 pokazuje Gatesa w Newton Food Centre, który wącha owoc i bierze dwa kęsy, zanim odłoży go na bok. read more

The breeding company Agriom has been running its own trial garden in Limuru, Kenya for the last two years and will be making its first appearance at the IFTEX 2025 trade fair, where it will showcase a variety of its newest products. "During IFTEX, we aim to demonstrate to visitors the projects we are currently developing and highlight the progress we have made." read more

South Africa has overtaken Chile as the top apple exporter in the Southern Hemisphere, according to data from Hortgro. As of Week 22, South Africa has outperformed Chile by 2.6 million cartons, giving them a 16% advantage. The geographical location of South Africa is a key factor in its strong position. read more

Intermediate resistance to ToBRFV, excellent shelf-life, elegant cluster with intense red fruits, cost-effective labor optimization, quality Made in Italy production. These are the main characteristics of TIPM24-3104, the new cherry tomato resistant to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit. read more

Farmers from Agia, Greece, organized a tractor protest on May 27 due to a lack of compensation for their 2024 cherry, chestnut, and apple crops. The protestors stressed that this year's early cherries have been severely affected by frost, with damage claims exceeding 70–80%. The farmers were demanding fair compensation for their losses. read more

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Kazakhstan experienced a significant decrease in orchard and vineyard areas, which led to a critical situation in the country's horticultural sector. In an interview with the agricultural magazine Agrarny Sector, Dr. Serghey Oleichenko, who holds a PhD in Agricultural Sciences, discussed the issue. read more

Ministry of Agriculture of Lithuania has requested the National Crisis Management Center for a state of emergency declaration due to damage from spring frost. According to Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT, 70-80% of the fruit and berry harvest has been affected, with some regions experiencing complete loss. read more

At LuBa Fresh in Venlo, the first Sicilian grapes arrived ten days ago. "As every year, the first grapes are very popular and hardly touch the ground," explains Lucien de Wit. "Volumes are still limited, as these grapes come from tunnel cultivation. In about two weeks, the first grapes from..." read more