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The Port of Philadelphia has just received its first commercial shipment of table grapes grown in the Dominican Republic and sent to the United States. read more

World Avocado Organisation (WAO) has partnered with Indian quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain and snack retailer Haldiram Products to create an avocado-inspired menu. read more

The early monsoon rainfall in India has led to extensive damage to vegetable crops in the southwest regions, resulting in a surge in wholesale prices of tomatoes, onions, and greens in recent weeks, as reported by The Economic Times. read more

Norfolk Healthy Produce (NHP) and All Aussie Farmers have announced an exclusive commercial partnership for the distribution of The Purple Tomato, NHP's proprietary bioengineered tomato, throughout Australia. read more

Investigations have been initiated to determine the origin of a new detection of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) in Victoria. The industry has shown frustration with the current approach focused on eradication. read more

Investigations have started to determine the origin of a recent detection of the tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in Victoria. The industry has shown frustration with the current approach that is focused on eradication. read more

Terra Nova Nurseries has introduced a new high-performing variety called Echinacea 'Fried Egg'. This new echinacea lives up to its name with a bright egg-yolk-yellow center surrounded by crisp white ray petals, resembling the look of a farm-fresh egg in each bloom. read more

Mangoes are the second most produced fruit in Kenya after bananas, and they rank third in export value after avocados. With an annual output of around 650,000 metric tons and a production value of €77.5 million (USD 84.4 million), the crop is crucial for food security and the livelihoods of thousands of people. read more

The banana market data for this week shows slight price increases for exports from Colombia and Costa Rica. The current figures indicate that the average price of Colombian bananas has risen from £1.10 per kilogram last week to £1.16 per kilogram, reflecting a £0.06 increase and a 5% week-on-week rise. read more

W przybliżeniu 30 procent warzyw spożywanych w Estonii w zeszłym roku zostało pozyskanych krajowo, według danych Statystycznych Estonii. Jest to spadek z 60 procent sprzed dekady. W przeciwieństwie do tego, Finlandia utrzymuje przewagę konkurencyjną, ułatwiającą to subsydia i polityka podatkowa. Raimond

Roughly 30 percent of the vegetables consumed in Estonia last year were sourced domestically, according to Statistics Estonia. This marks a decline from 60 percent a decade ago. In contrast, Finland maintains a competitive edge, facilitated by subsidies and tax policies. Raimond read more

The Malaysian Nuclear Agency has released a book on the cultivation of ornamental plants. read more

Daimler Truck Italia, LC3 Trasporti, and Lidl Italia proudly announce the launch of an extraordinary joint initiative, marking a fundamental step towards sustainable mobility. With the delivery of the first eActros 600 in Italy, the fully electric tractor for long-haul transportation. read more

In Uzbekistan's Kashkadarya region, the watermelon season has started, with local farmers exporting around 3,000 tons to international buyers while also meeting the demand in the local market. Early harvests from this region have attracted buyers from Kazakhstan, Russia, and Kyrgyzstan, according to EastFruit. read more

The 33rd Annual Group Meeting of the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Floriculture began today at Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, with a strong emphasis on tapping into the abundant opportunities arising in India's floriculture sector. read more

"We have experienced various climatic challenges during this year's growing season," reports Aurélie Ferrieux, Director of ASF Edition, a French breeding company. "There have been numerous hailstorms in both southern and northern Spain, along with excessive rain following seasons of severe drought." read more

Maersk has announced its plans for the Belcon Logistics Park in Cape Town, emphasizing its contribution to enhancing South Africa's cold chain infrastructure. The park will include a cutting-edge cold storage facility with advanced cooling technology, strategically located near the seaport. read more

The ornamental industry in the Netherlands is preparing for a busy week 24 filled with events. Major events such as FlowerTrials and GreenTech are scheduled, making the Netherlands once again the hub of innovation, inspiration, and networking in the floriculture and greenhouse technology sectors. read more

Maroko is poised for a strong rebound in its lemon export market during the 2024/25 marketing year (MY), following a four-year decline. Favorable weather conditions and a global drop in lemon production have contributed to this resurgence, according to EastFruit. In the first half of MY read more

Crete and Ilia, two of the most important Galia melon cultivation zones in Greece, have been in production for quite some time, with growers receiving very good prices for their products, especially for the Zepo variety, which reached up to 2.53 euros per kilo in mid-May. By the end of last week, ... read more

The export activities for mangoes from Bangladesh for the 2025 season have started, with the first shipment being sent to five countries, including the United States and Germany. A total of 13 metric tons of mangoes have been delivered to the U.S., Germany, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and. read more