In Spain, just like in Italy, the 2025 stone fruit campaign is in full swing and, as often happens, the reality in the field forces a reassessment of the initial forecasts. The latest update provided by the Cooperativas Agroalimentarias de España has revised downward the estimates published by... read more

Mercosur, the leading trade bloc in South America, and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have concluded a trade agreement. EFTA members include Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland, while Mercosur is made up of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia, with Chile as an associate member. read more

The data from the Plant Quarantine Centre at Chattogram Seaport shows that maritime vegetable exports from Bangladesh reached 58,766 tons in FY25, marking a 313% year-on-year increase. Potatoes were the most exported vegetable at 40,543 tons, followed by 16,959 tons of fresh vegetables and 1,264 tons of. read more

The imported dragon fruit market in India relies on efficient distribution and maintaining consistent quality to keep up with increasing consumer demand. Vishal Vadhwa, Director of Gajumal Vishal Fruits Pvt. Ltd, has observed that selling dragon fruit quickly leads to higher profits. He imports dragon fruit from Vietnam, which is currently in high demand. read more

Australia's floral hub, with its lush fields producing a variety of blooms for different occasions. Residents of Monbulk are no strangers to the thriving flower trade in their town, even though it remains a hidden gem to many outside the area. read more

The alarm was triggered over a decade ago, when in 2014 the small hive beetle (Aethina tumida), native to sub-Saharan Africa, made its first appearance in Europe, in the plain of Gioia Tauro. Since then, this parasite has represented a read more

Moldovan producers are ready to deliver fruit that meets European standards, despite the late spring frost that affected some orchards in Moldova. EcoFarm-Prod, a company from the village of Vadul-Rașcov in the Șoldănești district, has kicked off the export season with the first shipments of cherries. read more

Last week, Skylar Rae® white cherries from Italy made their debut in the Hong Kong market and sold out quickly. Kevin Au Yeung, who heads the Asian market at RK Growers Srl, mentioned that the variety will be introduced in the Singapore market this week, continuing its... read more

DENSO Corporation has confirmed the acquisition of Axia Vegetable Seeds, a vegetable seed breeding company based in the Netherlands that specializes in developing top-quality tomato seeds for greenhouses worldwide. This acquisition represents a significant move in DENSO's strategic expansion into the AgriTech sector. read more

Po dwunastu dniach intensywnych i wzajemnych ataków między Iranem a Izraelem, podczas których cały świat wstrzymał oddech w oczekiwaniu na potencjalne dramatyczne konsekwencje, takie jak zamknięcie Cieśniny Ormuz lub przedłużający się konflikt, zawarto rozejm 24 czerwca, uspokajając sytuację. read more

In the face of the uncertainty caused by the threatened US tariffs on South Africa and other African countries, African economies are encouraged by a new free trade agreement with China. read more

In 2021, the Belgian tomato specialist Tomeco, who markets their products through Coöperatie Hoogstraten, began experimenting with growing mini watermelons in greenhouses. The results were so promising that since 2022, as part of a local initiative, they have started to officially include them in their product range. read more

In 2021, the Belgian tomato specialist Tomeco, who markets its products through Coöperatie Hoogstraten, began experimenting with growing mini watermelons in greenhouses. The results were so promising that since 2022 they have been expanding this initiative as part of a local effort. read more

Equifruit, the market leader in Fairtrade bananas in North America, has a compelling message for attendees of this month's Organic Produce Summit in California: Upgrading to Fairtrade bananas for an entire year costs less than a single sock. read more

His successor will be Ronald Hoozemans. Before joining NNZ, Ronald Hoozemans led the Benelux and Germany region at packaging manufacturer Bunzl. Previously, he held leadership positions at SIG, Mediq, Nutricia, and Organon. According to the report, Len Boot will remain connected to the company. read more

This is reported by the information service sadyogrody.pl, citing the Polish Press Agency PAP. China leads with a production of 4.2 million tons (in 2023), while the USA, with a harvest of over 1.2 million tons, is also among the top strawberry producers. In the EU, Spain is read more

According to her own statements, this marks the largest single investment by a private company in Lower Austria to date and sets new standards for forward-looking, sustainable trade logistics in Austria. In the future, around 2,500 locations will be supplied, particularly in. read more

The seal is intended to increase visibility for products made in Germany and provide customers with more guidance, according to a statement. read more

This is a decrease compared to the confirmed total of 676,603 tonnes in 2024. The decline in production is reflected in several producer countries, including Spain, France, Portugal, Cyprus, and Greece. Spain remains the leading banana producer in the EU with read more

These ten emerging leaders from Australia's cherry industry have returned home with new knowledge after taking part in an international study tour to Washington State in the US, funded by Hort Innovation. read more