The Zhytomyr region in central-northern Ukraine plays a significant role in fruit and berry cultivation, with plantation areas covering 4.4 thousand hectares, of which 4.0 thousand hectares are actively producing fruits. According to Agronews, apples, pears, and stone fruits dominate the production in this area. read more

The first cell, according to a report by vilt.be, is focused on the production of strawberries in a three-layer system. The second cell is designed for the cultivation of seedlings on tables. These indoor cells are part of a completely new research area that was launched at the end of March. read more

Adoración Blanque, President of the organization, provided information about the key aspects of the season, which is in its final phase and where the increasing production costs represent a major challenge for producers. "Labor costs alone account for 45%, in addition to that." read more

The harvest in Turkey is significantly smaller, but in Germany, more sweet cherries are being harvested. The effects of this are already evident in the promotional offers of the retail food sector. read more

Italy's largest fruit and vegetable producer organization, Apo Conerpo, reported a 13% increase in revenue to €489 million last year. Additionally, they experienced a 34% increase in sold volume to 968,742 tonnes, marking a recovery from the disastrous 2023 plagued by floods, frosts, and crop failures. read more

At the same time as the move, European Bioplastics is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Secretary General, Lorenza Romanese, who brings extensive leadership experience in the areas of sustainability and public affairs. Romanese will lead the organization in its read more

Netherlands-based packaging supplier NNZ has a new CEO, Ronald Hoozemans, following the retirement of Len Boot on 1 July. read more

"These extreme events once again highlight that agriculture, with its workshop in the open air, is particularly affected by climate change. These extreme weather conditions, which are also confirmed by the recently published climate report, will continue to occur with increased frequency and intensity." read more

On behalf of the Federal Office for Agriculture (BLW) and the Federal Office for the Environment (BAFU), Agroscope has been conducting the monitoring program 'Species and Habitats in Agriculture – Espèces et milieux agricoles' (ALL-EMA) since 2015. The goal of ALL-EMA is to assess the condition and trends of ... read more

South Australia has reversed its decision to ban plastic fruit stickers that was scheduled to take effect this September, as reported by the ABC. read more

Trade solutions provider, DiMuto, has announced that it was the first to introduce Indonesian raspberries to the Singapore market, unlocking a brand-new origin for berries in the region. read more

Trade solutions provider, DiMuto, has announced that it is the first to introduce Indonesian raspberries to the Singapore market, unlocking a brand-new origin for berries in the region. read more

Goa's agricultural scenery is changing, with the state making progress in floriculture and vegetable cultivation. During the recent Bankers' Conclave, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that Goa has significantly reduced its imports of flowers by 25% and is now exporting 10%. read more

Regional leaders have committed to speeding up the process of removing trade barriers that impede the smooth operation of businesses between countries in Eastern and Southern Africa. This decision was made during the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa-East African Community (COMESA-EAC) Horticulture... read more

The Turkish fruit and vegetable trade exhibition, Anfaş Fresh Antalya, will open its doors for the sixth time between September 18 and 20, 2025, at the Anfaş Antalya International Fair and Congress Center in Antalya, Turkey. This year's event will go beyond showcasing products and will offer a diverse range of activities and opportunities. read more

Quintus Technologies has announced the installation of a QIF 400L-5400 High Pressure Processing (HPP) system at Frubaça, a Portuguese fruit and vegetable producers' cooperative. The system is expected to significantly increase production capacity for COPA, Frubaça's brand offering fruit juices,... read more

The Kenyan nursery Flora Delight Ltd. is shifting its focus in the coming years to hydrangea and delphinium, according to Frans Ederveen. Last year, the grower introduced delphinium at the IFTEX trade fair in Nairobi, and again this past month, Flora Delight was present at the Kenyan show—this time. read more

Bułgaria przygotowuje się do przejścia na euro, podczas gdy na rynkach świeżych produktów obserwuje się mieszane tendencje cenowe, a kontrole państwowe ujawniają oznaki nieuzasadnionych podwyżek. W związku z planowanym przyjęciem euro przez Bułgarię rosną obawy dotyczące spekulacji na rynku. Agencja Dochodów Państwowych, Ochrona Konsumentów... read more

At the EU-African Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Summit at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange last week, Avoport CEO Shandini Naidoo (right) participated in a panel discussion on EU-Africa trade in the time of 'crazy tariffs', as the summit programme puts it. "Sharing the stage with panelists read more

Z powodu chłodnej i deszczowej początku lata w Finlandii, krajowe truskawki były w krótkim zapasie, a ich ceny były stosunkowo wysokie. Jednak ulga jest już na horyzoncie dla wielu fanów truskawek w Finlandii, ponieważ zbiory rozpoczęły się w południowej Finlandii, zgodnie z informacją od Heidi Wirtanen, szefowej. read more