Yunnan province in southwest China, known for its diverse landscapes, is becoming a frontrunner in specialty agriculture. This shift has brought economic growth to rural areas, with Zhaotong emerging as a key player in apple production thanks to its ideal growing conditions. read more

DP World has signed a 30-year concession agreement with Syria's General Authority for Land and Sea Ports to develop and operate the Port of Tartus. The agreement marks a significant step in Syria's post-conflict economic reintegration and aims to position Tartus as a strategic regional trade hub. read more

The Leeds-based marketing agency connective3 has been selected by a European flower, plant, and gift delivery company to help facilitate its expansion in Germany. read more

Futures for orange juice in New York hit their highest point in four months after President Trump announced a possible 50% tariff on Brazilian goods. The active contract rose by as much as 8.7% to $3.1385 per pound, reaching its highest intraday level since early March. read more

The signals coming from today's Agricultural Council regarding plant protection products are encouraging. Minister Lollobrigida did well to support a clear position on reducing the use of active substances. We now hope that European countries will be able to. read more

The Government Courier has reported on Ukraine's decision to impose tariffs on Turkish cucumbers and tomatoes, ranging from 20.1% to 26.9%. These measures will be enforced for a period of five years. The Interdepartmental Commission on International Trade has analyzed the pricing approach for fresh vegetables and... read more

In the Huelva region in southern Spain - one of the most important areas for berry fruit cultivation in Europe - the 2024/2025 season brought significant changes in the production structure. As reported by the Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters

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Growing consumption, complex logistics, and a still limited distribution segmentation in Italy - these are some of the distinctive traits of the exotic and counter-seasonal sector according to Giorgio Mancuso, the sole director of Viento Tropical, a company based in the Marche region of Italy. read more

Argentina's 2025 citrus season has started with steady volumes and prices in Europe, amidst a backdrop of increasing costs and changes in export dynamics. "Volumes are comparable to those of last year, but we are facing a 15% rise in costs in dollars. Nevertheless, European demand has remained strong." read more

Egypt is making huge strides in consolidating its presence in the global fresh strawberry market. In particular, exports to Germany have reached record levels in the last five years. According to eastfruit.com, based on Global data. read more

The 5 R's of sustainability - Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle - have brought together the needs of Ukraine and the capacities of volunteers from all over Europe. FPV drones cause the majority of losses among personnel. Based on the statistics from some Ukrainian units, these losses can reach high numbers. read more

Przed miesiącem Shrawan, do którego wierni zbiegają się do świątyń Pana Shivy, aby złożyć modlitwy, ceny kwiatów poszły w górę. Na hurtowym rynku kwiatów w Naini róże, które kosztowały około 300-400 rupii za kosz, teraz sprzedają się za 600-700 rupii za kosz. Ceny harsingar, białego szafranu wężowego read more

Temperature above 35°C, solar radiation at its highest levels, plant tissues burning like skin under the scorching sun. This is the new normality for many agricultural areas during the summer months. A scenario increasingly frequent and severe due to climate change. read more

At Fred van Paassen Chrysanten in Andijk, The Netherlands, the construction of the second indoor propagation room for the newly built 4.5-hectare greenhouse is currently underway, as reported by Rudy van den Berg on behalf of Priva on LinkedIn. The first propagation room was built in 2020 and provided a net yield. read more

The regulatory issue of active ingredients continues to be at the center of interest. From the EU Agricultural Ministers Council held in Brussels, there seems to be a convergence of 17 countries, including Italy, on a less restrictive approach in terms of plant protection in light of the situation. read more

Eksport rolno-spożywczy z Chile może odnieść korzyści z potencjalnego 30% cła na eksport owoców i wina z RPA do Stanów Zjednoczonych. Podwyżka taryf, ogłoszona przez administrację Trumpa, zależy od odpowiedzi RPA do 1 sierpnia. Sytuacja została podkreślona podczas...

Agricultural exports from Chile might benefit from a potential 30% tariff on South African fruit and wine exports to the United States. The tariff increase, announced by the Trump Administration, is contingent on South Africa's response by August 1. The situation was highlighted during... read more

Two years ago, Daily Logistics Group (DLG) opened a renovated office and a new 5,500+m² crossdock center in the Netherlands. With another branch in that country and three locations in England, this Dutch logistics service provider is well-equipped to supply the United Kingdom with fruit and. read more

The plum campaign is in full swing. In addition to the Red varieties, we are expecting the arrival of Sangue di Drago, Goccia D'Oro, Obinaja, and the first Black varieties. The marketing of melons continues at good levels, thanks to the high quality of the product. The same cannot be said for apricots. read more

The capital structure of T&G Global, a major player in the horticultural sector, is set for a transformation as BayWa, its 74% majority shareholder from Germany, starts a thorough restructuring and debt reduction process. T&G Global is now officially up for sale, as announced by BayWa. read more

Catastrophe. This is the potential consequence worrying some Canadian shippers after the recent threats made by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose a 35 percent tariff on Canadian goods entering the U.S. on August 1st. However, these tariffs will not apply to goods covered under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). read more