Regions

Mr. Jakub Krawczyk, the export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia, stated that the frost in Poland has negatively impacted production for the next season. Despite this, he mentioned that prices are rising significantly. "After the frost, we can see that the apple production for the next season. read more

The flower industry in India has experienced significant growth in the last 6-7 years, driven by increasing disposable incomes, the growth of e-commerce, enhanced import-export mechanisms, and the expanding utilization of renewable energy-powered greenhouses. This information is according to the Hindusthan International Journal of Multidisciplinary. read more

W tym tygodniu w porcie w Filadelfii panowało duże poruszenie w związku z pierwszą w historii komercyjną dostawą winogron uprawianych w Dominikanie, która dotarła do Stanów Zjednoczonych. Dostawa, składająca się z 2,250 skrzynek (16 ton) winogron odmiany Timpson™ oraz 550 skrzynek odmiany AllisonTM, stanowi istotne wydarzenie. read more

The Australian National Management Group (NMG) agreed at its meeting on May 29, 2025 that it is no longer technically feasible to eradicate Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) from Australia. This decision is based on the technical considerations of the Consultative Committee on Emergency read more

The harvest for Portuguese blueberries is about to kick off, says Ricardo Machado, export manager of berries for Portuguese berry trader Minikiwi Farm: "This year the Portuguese blueberry production is more delayed than we had anticipated. We had a very rainy winter, which in itself delayed the... read more

An "astronomical" amount of blueberries will be harvested in Peru this year, marking their largest harvest yet in a series of significant yearly increases. This is also impacting South Africa, which exports about one-twentieth of Peru's blueberries, influencing all of their marketing decisions. In 2024, South African blueberry... read more

In the past decade, organic produce has become more mainstream. "When we first started with a dedicated organics department about 12 years ago, it was small," says George Tsigakis, who leads Canadawide's organics division. "At the time, organic produce wasn't affordable. However, over the read more

SPAR stores in Northern Ireland celebrate significant milestones
Two SPAR stores in Northern Ireland recently reached notable milestones. The SPAR Ulster University store in Coleraine commemorated 50 years of service, while the SPAR Monaghan Road store in Armagh celebrated 20 years of operation. read more

A delegation from the Netherlands Agricultural Network (LAN) and the Embassy of the Netherlands in Sofia explored the potential for bilateral cooperation in the North-Central Bulgaria region. The Netherlands is internationally recognized as a leading innovator in the production of flowers and ornamental plants. read more

"When a Tik-Tok clip or a late-night TV chef introduces a little-known exotic fruit, you can be sure that the next morning, clients will call to inquire if we have that product," says Annemieke Hendrix-Koot of the Dutch company P. Solleveld Export. "Some time ago, we were" read more

The long-standing request of farmers from the Kanniyakumari district to establish a fragrance factory at the Floriculture Research Station (FRS) in Thovalai has been on hold for over seven years. Despite continuous urging from farmers in the region for the project to be implemented, read more

The CNB Dutch Peony Days will take place from June 4 to 6 in Bovenkarspel, the Netherlands. This event will feature 70 to 100 different varieties of peonies and has attracted significant international interest. Attendees can expect to see the latest developments in peony cultivation, including this season's trends, quality, and standout selections. read more

The Global Potato Summit 2025 is scheduled for December 11-12 at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, India. The event will conclude with live farm demonstrations on December 13 at a nearby site. After its debut at the World Potato Congress 2024 in Adelaide, the summit aims to unite... read more

Kiedyś firmy transportowe mogły używać punktualnych dostaw jako atutu. Obecnie dostarczenie na czas jest powszechnym podstawowym wymaganiem. Aby konsekwentnie osiągać to cel, Ablas International Logistics, które skupia się na Niemczech, Polsce i Europie Wschodniej, stosuje system rotacji kierowców.

In the past, transport companies could use timely arrivals as a trump card. These days, just-in-time delivery is a common basic requirement. To consistently achieve that, Ablas International Logistics, which focuses on Germany, Poland, and Eastern Europe, uses a driver rotation system. read more

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