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For years, Mexican pepper growers have been important suppliers to the North American market, along with Canadian growers. Feeling Fresh, based in the Netherlands, coordinates the supply from multiple Mexican greenhouses to John Vena Inc. Specialty Produce in Philadelphia. These Mexican peppers are then delivered. read more

Starting from June 6, 2025, new rules regarding the import of goods from Ukraine to the European Union come into effect. This is a result of the expiration of the existing regulation of the European Parliament and Council (EU) 2024/1392, which established unilateral measures

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The Prognosfruit Conference, Europe's annual event for the apple and pear sector, will return to France for the first time since Toulouse in 2012. Prognosfruit 2025 will take place in Angers from the 6th to the 8th of August 2025. Organised by WAPA in cooperation with ANPP (Association Nationale read more

After two days, Floriexpo 2025 is coming to a close today. The expo is being held at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It is one of the largest high-volume B2B floral shows in North America, bringing together floral category vendors with mass market floral buyers. read more

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Over the course of three days, the Visa Oshwal Center in Nairobi, Kenya, welcomed visitors from around the world for IFTEX 2025. Nearly 200 exhibitors showcased their products and services from Monday through Thursday. According to the organizer, HPP Exhibitions, approximately 6,000 visitors attended the event. read more

Amit Chopde, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports, stated that the grape season ended a few weeks ago. Despite some lingering challenges from the previous year, the overall season was quite positive. read more

Household consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables shows positive signs in the first quarter of 2025. The volumes purchased by families have increased by 2% compared to the first quarter of 2024, reaching approximately 1.29 million tons. Even more significant is the growth in the value generated by these purchases. read more

Between May 22 and June 2, 2025, Rosselkhoznadzor intercepted several shipments of imported flowers found to be contaminated with quarantine pests. In the Amur Region, 16,000 infected stems were blocked at the Kani-Kurgan checkpoint. Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) were detected in… read more

The 2025 season was supposed to be a breakthrough for many Polish raspberry producers conducting modern cultivation in tunnels. Unfortunately, instead of success, many of them are struggling with a dramatic situation. Despite preparing the infrastructure and investing hundreds of thousands of złoty. read more

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The global banana market is experiencing a combination of stability, supply constraints, and changing demand in 2025. In Italy, prices are holding steady due to high household consumption rates, but a seasonal decrease is anticipated, with Ecuador continuing to be the main supplier. In the Netherlands, there is a shortage of supply. read more

Kalimullah Khan, często nazywany "Mango Man" Indii, wprowadził nowy gatunek mango w swoim sadzie w Malihabad, nazwany "Rajnath Aam" na cześć Ministra Obrony Rajnatha Singha. Znany ze swoich unikalnych metod szczepienia, Khan nadał nazwy odmianom mango na cześć znaczących postaci indyjskich. read more

In Turkana South, Kenya, a recent outbreak of locusts has disrupted greenhouse operations and pastoral facilities, affecting the agricultural supply chain. The locusts are widespread in areas such as Lochwa-ang'ikamatak, Kanaodon, and Lokapel, and are targeting acacia trees, fruit trees, and Prosopis juliflora. John Lungi, a read more

Tozer and KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V. have renewed their exclusive distribution contract in the UK for spinach, chard, French beans, and beetroot. The contract was initially established with Pop Vriend Seeds, which was acquired by KWS in 2019. This agreement confirms Tozer's position as the exclusive distributor of these products in the UK. read more

The annual assembly of Italy Ortofrutta Unione Nazionale will take place in Rome on Tuesday, June 10th. The public part of the event will be held at The Hive Hotel on Via Torino, starting at 3:00 PM in the afternoon. The Union is organizing a conference on a challenging topic: "The value of knowledge for". read more

The kenyan export industry is currently going through a period of transition. "We anticipate that our initial batch of fresh garlic will be delivered via air freight by the end of June. We used to offer this product a few years ago, but due to intense competition, especially from Egypt, we chose to stop. Nonetheless, it is an... read more

This week, growers and shippers of Mexican grapes are evaluating their crops after Sunday's rains, which had different effects in various regions of the country. "In Guaymas and La Costa, there was minimal rainfall. In Pesqueira, our farm received 4.4 mm of rain, and in Caborca, the amount varied depending on the location." read more

The Dutch train operator NS has announced a strike for Tuesday, June 10, affecting the Western Netherlands. This includes the Amsterdam area and is expected to cause major disruptions to public transportation — just as GreenTech kicks off that morning at the RAI Convention Centre in Amsterdam. read more

In the first quarter of 2025, Spain imported 188,076 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables from Morocco for 481 million euros. Imports from Morocco increased by 24% in volume and 23% in value, making it the supplier that experienced the highest growth. read more