Latvia has extended its ban on importing fresh fruits and vegetables from Russia and Belarus until July 1, 2026. The extension of the restrictions, which have been in place since March 8, 2023, was approved by the Saeima (Latvian Parliament), as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

The imported potato season has started at Greydanus potato wholesalers. This Dutch company has been offering imported potatoes for many years. In 1950, Klaas Greydanus Senior started importing potatoes from Malta, which were delivered to the port city of Harlingen by boat. Recently, in addition to the new Maltese potatoes, the company has also introduced a variety of other imported potato options. read more

LATAM Airlines has recently introduced a new seasonal route linking Fortaleza, Brazil, with Lisbon, Portugal, which will be in operation until October 20. The inaugural flight boasted a 94% load factor. This service runs once a week with Boeing 787-9 aircraft, offering seating for 300 passengers distributed across three classes. read more

On April 1, the day before U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping global tariffs on goods coming into the U.S., Israel removed its remaining tariffs on U.S. products. This decision was applauded by some U.S. produce exporters, including almond growers and shippers. "It is a welcome" read more

Po latach suszy i braków wody, sektor owoców tropikalnych w Hiszpanii spodziewa się rekordowej produkcji mango i awokado w tym sezonie. Dane nie są jeszcze ostateczne, ale wydaje się, że ceny są na korzystnym poziomie, chociaż handel zagraniczny budzi obawy. W ciągu ostatnich dwóch lat tropikalne. read more

With the growing focus on sustainable agriculture and peat-free cultivation, the demand for high-quality coco coir substrates is currently at a peak. In response to this increasing need, Gro-Med, a brand under Vaighai Agro, has recently opened its third grow bag production facility in Salem. read more

Taiwan may encounter significant obstacles in exporting its agricultural products due to the punitive trade measures taken by President Donald Trump, the top agriculture official of the island cautioned on Tuesday, April 8. Agriculture Minister Chen Junne-jih (陳駿季) highlighted concerns over the recently announced 32% reciprocal tariff. read more

Carrefour has chosen Spain as the stage for the launch of its new global artificial intelligence platform: ai.carrefour. The goal? To support its employees in the digital transition, while also improving the service offered to customers. At the core of this. read more

The Flora Expo Astana in Kazakhstan kicked off this morning. The three-day event is attracting exhibitors and visitors from around the globe, eager to explore the Kazakhstani market. This year, the expo features 200 exhibitors from 15 countries, with over 60 of them specializing in cut flowers. read more

Thursday, April 10th, starting at 9 am, at the Fratelli Arena Agricultural Company in Ramacca, the Sicilian Citrus Production District, in partnership with Dicar and Di3a of the University of Catania and with the support of Coca Cola Italy, will present the I.D.R.O. project (Irrigation, purification,…) read more

Sektor owocowo-warzywny wietnamski nie powinien odczuć znaczących skutków nowych ceł wprowadzonych przez prezydenta Donalda Trumpa. Dang Phuc Nguyen, sekretarz generalny Stowarzyszenia Owoców i Warzyw Wietnamu, zauważył, że deficyt handlowy z USA oznacza ograniczony wpływ. Trump ogłosił 46% read more

Uzbekistan eksported 2,400 tons of dried apricots valued at $3.3 million in the first two months of 2025, as reported by the National Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan. The six main importers of Uzbek dried apricots during this time were: Kazakhstan with 901.1 tons, and China with 305.6 tons. read more

This year, the Dutch Greenhouse Horticulture Energy Efficiency (EG) grant is available again. Reopened with a budget of €40 million, the EC module focuses on energy-saving investments in greenhouse horticulture, such as additional energy screens, heat network connections, and high-pressure. read more

Just a little over a month after the massive nationwide strike on February 28 — the largest the country has seen in the past 50 years — trade unions are ready for a new 24-hour nationwide strike, set to take place on Wednesday, April 9. Syntagma Square in Athens, the capital's main square, read more

The European Garlic Contact Group, which recently held a meeting in Chabrillan, France, has determined that the garlic sector in Europe is facing a complex situation due to a decrease in cultivated areas and rising production costs. Producers and representatives from Spain, France, and Italy discussed the market during the meeting. read more

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives in Thailand has responded to allegations regarding the closure of durian export testing labs. Ekaphap Phonsue, the spokesperson for the Ministry, has confirmed that four laboratories are still functioning to conduct tests for 'Basic Yellow 2' (BY2) and cadmium prior to export. read more

W Kunming, Chinach, firma Debets Schalke niedawno rozpoczęła budowę nowoczesnego projektu szklarni dla przedsiębiorstwa Kunming Anthura Horticulture Co. Ltd. Rozbudowa obejmuje 2 hektary przestrzeni szklarniowej oraz duży obszar serwisowy, który zostanie połączony z istniejącym kompleksem szklarni. Początkowo, read more

Nowe cła wprowadzone przez Trumpa wywołują globalną dyskusję, a przemysł kwiatowy nie jest wyjątkiem. Po naszym niedawnym artykule na temat ogłoszonych ceł i wczesnych reakcji, do rozmowy dołączają kolejne głosy. Program The Bloom Show uruchomił specjalną serię "The Blooming News Alert series", która obejmuje. read more

Wraz z coraz większym przesunięciem w kierunku zrównoważonego rolnictwa i upraw bez torfu, popyt na wysokiej jakości podłoża z kory kokosowej osiągnął rekordowo wysoki poziom. Zdając sobie sprawę z tego rosnącego zapotrzebowania, Gro-Med, marka firmy Vaighai Agro, niedawno otworzyła swoje trzecie zakład produkcyjny worków do uprawy w Salem. read more

"The availability of onions in India has greatly improved since the summer crop has been harvested," says Anil Katharani of Indian fresh produce exporter Kathrani Exports. "The summer crop of onions, which is a new harvest from Nashik and Poona in Maharashtra, India, is currently in full supply." read more